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About Me
Mevan Wijetunga, MD is a cardiologist at Altru Health System and specializes in cardiac electrophysiology or management of heart rhythm disorders. He performs procedures such as the implementation of cardiac monitors, pacemakers, and defibrillators, as well as catheter-based ablations of specific heart rhythm disorders. Outside of work, Dr. Wijetunga enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading, listening to music, traveling, and exercise as often as he can. He is passionate about extending cardiac electrophysiology services to other places around the world, particularly for populations who cannot financially afford these services.
Philosophy of Medicine
"I consider the opportunity to take care of a fellow human being is an unparalleled honor and privilege. Often, I discuss my assessments on patients based upon what I would do if my family member would face a similar situation. Every day provides an opportunity to help and make a difference in the life of someone with what I love doing."
- Languages
- English, Norwegian, Swedish, Sinhalese
- Awards
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- Honors in Human Physiology
- Merit-Based Scholarships
- American College of Physicians Research Award
- Professional Memberships
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- American College of Cardiology
- Heart Rhythm Society
- American Association of Physician Leadership
- Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine
- CentraCare
- Physician leader of Cardiac Electrophysiology services
- CentraCare
Credentials
Uppsala University School of Medicine
Uppsala, SWE
Internal Medicine, University of Hawaii
Internal Medicine Residency Program
Honolulu, HI
University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program
Honolulu, HI
Cardiovascular Medicine and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Georgetown University
Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC
- Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiac Electrophysiology
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Diplomate
- Implementation of cardiac monitors, pacemakers, and defibrillators
- Catheter-based ablations of specific heart rhythm disorders