About us
Sri Lanka's assistance company
MedAssist Lanka (Pvt) Ltd is a limited liability company duly registered under the Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007, specialising in medical, travel and legal assistance for foreign visitors to Sri Lanka, around the clock, for corporate members and individual clients alike.
At a glance
What twelve years has built
Our medical travel concierge service takes the unknown out of seeking treatment abroad, facilitating world-class healthcare through providers we have selected and certified ourselves. Lanka eClinic, our online medical clinic, adds telemedicine and mail-order pharmacy to manage medical problems remotely.
- 12+ yearsof expertise in medical, travel and legal assistance
- 24/7emergency medical and travel assistance
- HIPAA & GDPRcompliant case handling and data processing
- Nationwidenetwork of accredited hospitals, labs and imaging centres
Meet our founder and clinical lead
Dr. Mahendra Gunasekara
MBBS (Ruhuna), MD (Medicine) (Colombo) Associate Consultant in Cardiac Electrophysiology Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, MedAssist Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Dr. Mahendra Gunasekara is a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology. Since founding MedAssist - Sri Lanka in 2015, he has guided the development of its medical, travel and legal assistance services for travellers, seafarers and their families, expatriates and corporate clients. MedAssist also helps coordinate planned medical treatment in Sri Lanka for selected healthcare needs.
- Medical leadership Oversees MedAssist's medical-assistance services.
- Healthcare coordination Helps patients access consultations, investigations and hospital care through MedAssist's provider network.
- Assistance experience Guides the company's work with maritime clients, travellers and international partners.
A message from Dr. Gunasekara
When someone needs help in an unfamiliar place, a trusted local contact can make a real difference. At MedAssist Lanka, we help people find their way through medical concerns, travel difficulties and legal matters in Sri Lanka. Whether the need is urgent or planned, our aim is to respond with care, clear guidance and dependable coordination.
Dr. Mahendra Gunasekara, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director
MedAssist Sri Lanka at a glance
The essentials, in one list
- 12+ years of expertise in medical, travel and legal assistance
- Founded by cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Mahendra Gunasekara
- Registered under Sri Lanka's Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007
- 24/7 emergency medical and travel assistance
- Maritime medical assistance for seafarers and eligible family members
- Medical tourism coordination through our travel concierge service
- Legal and corporate services led by Director Upulie Mahagamage
- Immigration support, business legal advisory and foreign investment assistance
- MedAssist Care Fund: financial help for travellers with insurance gaps
- Fully compliant with HIPAA and GDPR for secure case handling
Need assistance in Sri Lanka?
Our coordinators answer around the clock, every day of the year. Tell us what has happened and we will take it from there.