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
Dr. Mahendra Gunasekara
MBBS (Ruhuna), MD Medicine (Colombo) Specialist in Cardiac Electrophysiology Founder & CEO, MedAssist Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Dr. Mahendra Gunasekara is a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology, serving in the Cardiology Unit at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, the country's leading cardiac centre. As Founder and CEO of MedAssist Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, he has spent over twelve years building comprehensive medical, travel and legal assistance services for travellers, expatriates and corporate clients.
- Innovator in healthcare solutions Integrating technology for remote diagnostics and cardiac care.
- Leader in assistance services Providing high-quality, timely and accessible medical support.
- Trusted healthcare provider Ensuring compassionate care during medical crises.
A message from Dr. Gunasekara
At MedAssist Lanka, we are more than a healthcare service; we are a lifeline for those in need. Whether it is a medical emergency, a travel-related health concern or specialised diagnostics, we stand ready to provide expert, compassionate and seamless care. Our mission is to ensure that no one feels vulnerable during a medical crisis, no matter where they are in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Mahendra Gunasekara, Founder & CEO
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
- Advanced cardiac diagnostics: Holter analysis, ECG interpretation, imaging coordination
- 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.