Histroy

Dr. Migel Senavirathna and his Family

🏥 Dr. Migel Senavirathna

Apothecary Doctor – Founder of Seeduwa Medical Center
Established in 19th century  | Seeduwa, Sri Lanka

🧪 A Legacy of Healing Since 19th century

Dr. Migel Senavirathna was a renowned Apothecary doctor in Seeduwa, Sri Lanka, respected for his deep knowledge of indigenous medicine and healing practices. He founded one of the earliest medical centers in the area in 19th Century, laying the foundation for what has become a trusted name in community healthcare for over a century.

Driven by compassion, wisdom, and dedication to patient care, Dr. Senavirathna became a pillar of the Seeduwa community. His apothecary methods blended herbal remedies, natural healing techniques, and personalized patient attention — a tradition that continues to inspire modern medical practice at the center.

🕰️ Historical Contribution

• 🌿 Pioneer of medicine in Seeduwa
  
  

• 🏥 Founder of the first known private medical practice in the region
  
  

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Served generations of families with care and commitment
  
  

🌟 His Vision Lives On

Today, Seeduwa Medical Center continues to serve the community — inspired by Dr. Migel Senavirathna’s values of holistic healing, ethical practice, and community care. His legacy lives on in every consultation, every recovery, and every life touched by the center.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Joseph Senavirathna

Son of Dr. Migel Senavirathna
Second-Generation Healer | Pioneer in Expanding Seeduwa Medical Center

🏥 Continuing a Proud Legacy

Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Joseph Senavirathna upheld the family’s noble tradition of healing with dedication and vision. As the second-generation practitioner at Seeduwa Medical Center, he played a crucial role in modernizing and expanding the services started by his father, Dr. Migel Senavirathna, in 19th Century

Combining the wisdom of traditional apothecary medicine with modern medical knowledge, Dr. Joseph transformed the clinic into a more comprehensive healthcare center — offering a wider range of services and reaching more people in the Seeduwa region.

🩺 Contributions and Achievements

• ⚕️ Preserved and enriched traditional medical practices

• 🏥 Expanded the clinic to offer primary healthcare, maternal services, and community wellness

• 👨‍⚕️ Trained and inspired the third generation of medical professionals
  
  

📜 A Family Legacy in Medicine

Dr. Joseph Senavirathna ensured that the values of care, compassion, and community established by his father would not only survive — but thrive. Under his leadership, the Seeduwa Medical Center became a pillar of health and trust in the area, serving patients from all walks of life with dignity and respect.

🏥 The Senavirathna Family Legacy

Over 120 Years of Healing in Seeduwa

🕰️ 19th Century – Dr. Migel Senavirathna

Founder | Traditional Apothecary Doctor

• Established one of the first medical centers in Seeduwa.
  
  

• Practiced indigenous and herbal medicine with deep care for the community.
  
  

• Laid the foundation for ethical, holistic, and community-centered healthcare.
  
  

• Remembered as a healer, herbalist, and respected village doctor.
  
  

🪔 "Where there is compassion, there is healing."

👨‍⚕️ 1950s–1980s – Dr. Joseph Senavirathna

Second Generation | Visionary & Developer

• Son of Dr. Migel Senavirathna.
  
  

• Expanded the medical center by blending traditional healing with modern practices.
  
  

• Introduced maternal care, child health services, and broader outpatient facilities.
  
  

• Known for bringing affordable and accessible care to the people of Seeduwa.
  
  

🌿 "Continuing the vision with modern wisdom."

👨‍⚕️ 2010s–Present – Dr. D. J. Sheron Perera

Third Generation | MBBS (Kelaniya) | Medical Officer – Ministry of Health

• Great-grandson of Dr. Migel and son of Dr. Joseph.
  
  

• Holds an MBBS from Kelaniya University.
  
  

• Experience in pediatrics, surgery, internal medicine, and public health.
  
  

• Currently working at the Epidemiology Unit – Ministry of Health (වසංගත රෝග විද්‍යා අංශය).
  
  

• Offers online and clinic consultations in family medicine, women’s health, ENT, cardiology, dermatology, and more.
  
  

💻 "Modern medicine with a human touch — inspired by tradition."

🔗 Serving Generations of Families – Since 19th Century

The Seeduwa Medical Center stands today as a living legacy of care — built across three generations of dedicated doctors, adapting to the times while holding true to the family’s core values of compassion, honesty, and healing.