Lakmali Ranathunga
Dayton,OH
Summary
Healthcare leader with extensive experience in clinical management and quality improvement. Successfully led large hospitalist groups and implemented initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency. Expertise in strategic planning and physician engagement, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Proven track record as Chief Medical Officer focused on optimizing healthcare delivery and patient experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Medical Officer
Premier Health
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Directed clinical operations to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop innovative treatment protocols.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
President of the MVH Medical Staff
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated communication between staff and executive leadership for operational efficiency.
- Implemented policies to improve patient safety and satisfaction standards.
- Led community outreach programs to promote health education and wellness initiatives.
- Developed staff training programs to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Program Medical Director
MVHG
Dayton, OH
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Dayton, OH
President Elect of the MVH Medical Staff
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented campaign strategy to ensure successful election victory.
- Addressed citizens' questions during town hall meetings across the country.
- Researched potential appointees for cabinet positions, based on qualifications and expertise.
- Attended meetings related to national security concerns and foreign relations topics.
- Presided over special ceremonies commemorating important milestones or achievements.
Chair of MVH Medical Staff Quality Council
Miami Valley Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
Chair of Hospitalist Medicine Department
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Led strategic planning initiatives for hospital-wide improvements and patient care.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for various hospital projects.
- Directed staff training programs to promote best practices in patient services.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high standards of care delivery.
- Advocated for policy changes to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Medical Director of the MVH Observation Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Leading Physician and First Director of MVH Observation Unit.
Associate Program Medical Director
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Managed multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and service quality.
- Directed quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and improve clinical outcomes across departments.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functioning.
- Improved clinical quality by analyzing performance metrics, patient outcomes, and delivery of care.
Medical Director
Otterbein of Springboro
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Trained staff to ensure compliance with local, national, and federal requirements.
- Wrote policies and procedures to establish medical and administrative best practices.
- Drove business development and relationship building to achieve business goals.
- Networked with local, national, and international associations to optimize industry connections.
- Built strategic alliances with orthopedics, nursing, perioperative, physical therapy, home health nursing, nutritional services and pharmacy units resulting in more united front and recognition throughout system and region.
Team Leader
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, Ohio
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Led a team of XX individuals in achieving quarterly sales targets, exceeding goals.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
- Monitored team workload to prevent burnout and ensure equitable task distribution.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
Clinical Hospitalist
Atrium Medical Center
Middletown, OH
07.2009 - 03.2011
- Middletown, OH
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.2018
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Management
Wright State University
Dayton, OH12.2016
Premier Health Leadership Development Program -
University of Dayton
Miami Valley Hospital09.2016
MBBS -
University of Colombo
SL03.2002
High School - Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo05.1994
Skills
- Executive leadership in healthcare
- Quality and safety improvement
- Strategic planning and operations
- Physician engagement and team leadership
- Patient experience optimization
- Healthcare innovation and technology
- Academic medicine and mentorship
Medical Staff Leadership Experience
- President of the MVH Medical Staff, 01/01/2023 to 07/01/2024
- President Elect of the MVH Medical Staff, 01/01/2021 to 12/31/2022
- Member of MVH Board of Trustees, From 01/2021 to Current
- Chair of MVH Wellness Committee, From 01/2021 to 12/2022
- Chair of MVH Medical Staff Quality Council, 07/01/2019 to 12/31/2020
- Chair of Hospitalist Medicine Department, MVH, 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2018
- Member of Premier Medical Executive Committee, 01/2017 to current
- Chair of MVH Medical Staff Operating Council, 01/2021 to current
- Chair of System Medication Safety Committee, 2018 to current
- Member of System Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, 2018 to current
- Medical Director of the MVH Observation Unit, 12/01/2015 to 10/01/2017
- Leadership Development Advisory Committee, 04/01/2016 to 01/01/2020
- Chair of Miami Valley Hospital Quality Council, 03/28/2016 to current
- Member of MVH Utilization Management Committee, 2018 to current
Medical Education
- Internal Medicine Residency, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 2006 to 2009
- MBBS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, SL, 09/1996 to 03/2002
- Undergraduate Education, Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, 01/1987 to 05/1994
Membership
- Member of American College of Physicians
- Member of Society of Hospital Medicine
Personal Information
Title: MD, MBA, CHCQM, FACP, SFSHM
Awards
- Wall of Exultance Award, Miami Valley Hospital, 2016
- Second Place, Clinical Vignette Competition for Associates Abstracts, ACP Indiana chapter Annual Scientific Meeting, 2007
Publications
- Multi-Disciplinary Rounding Enhanced with Bedside Nurse Physician Rounding, Lakmali Ranathunga MD MBA, Abby Silvers RN BSN, Abstract SHM Converge 2025
- Improving the Transition of Care Using Discharge Check List, Lakmali Ranathunga MD MBA, Melissa Hodges MS APRN-CNS, Abstract SHM Converge 2025
- An autoantibody against the Rh-e antigen, primed by allogenic RBC transfusion causing severe hemolysis, Lakmali Ranathunga, MD Jay Gaddy M.D, ACP Indiana chapter Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 2007
- Unusual complication presentation of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Lakmali Ranathunga, MD, Nancy Noel M.D, ACP Indiana chapter Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 2007
- EMBOLIC CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT IN A PATIENT ON BEVACIZUMAB THERAPY, Lakmali Ranathunga, MD (Associate), ACP Indiana chapter Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 2007
Presentations
- Multi-Disciplinary Rounding Enhanced with Bedside Nurse Physician Rounding, Poster Presentation, SHM Converge 2025
- Improving the Transition of Care Using Discharge Check List, Lakmali Ranathunga MD MBA, Abstract SHM Converge 2025
- An autoantibody against the Rh-e antigen, primed by allogenic RBC transfusion causing severe hemolysis, Poster presentation, ACP Indiana chapter Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 2007
- Unusual complication presentation of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Poster presentation, St. Vincent Research Symposium, 2008
- Embolic Cerebrovascular Accident in a patient on Bevacizumab therapy, Poster presentation, St. Vincent Research Symposium, 2008
Research
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Isolated Adrenal Metastases, A Retrospective Chart Review of Disease Free Survival Rate and Toxicities with Three Dimensional Stereo Tactic External Beam Radiation., Dr. Robert Lebross, Department of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Remu Biahary M.D, Department of Hematology/ Oncology
- Assessment of Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis in Patients treated with dose dense Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer., Dr. Remu Bihary.M.D, Department of Hematology/ Oncology, Dr. James Mecham M.D Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Quality improvement Study: Maximize the cancer screening done in Primary care Center using electronic medical record system., St. Vincent Primary Care center, Dr. Craig Wilson
- University of Kelaniya, Neurology, 6 months, Worked as a research assistant for 6 months in following areas: Data collection using a questionnaire, Data processing, Referring patients to the neurology clinic, Home visits.
Timeline
Chief Medical Officer
Premier Health
07.2023 - 11.2025
President of the MVH Medical Staff
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
President Elect of the MVH Medical Staff
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Chair of MVH Medical Staff Quality Council
Miami Valley Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
Program Medical Director
MVHG
10.2017 - 07.2023
Chair of Hospitalist Medicine Department
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2018
Medical Director of the MVH Observation Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2017
Associate Program Medical Director
Miami Valley Hospital
04.2014 - 10.2017
Medical Director
Otterbein of Springboro
06.2013 - 10.2014
Team Leader
Miami Valley Hospital
07.2012 - 03.2014
Clinical Hospitalist
Atrium Medical Center
07.2009 - 03.2011
Master of Business Administration -
Wright State University
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Management
Wright State University
Premier Health Leadership Development Program -
University of Dayton
MBBS -
University of Colombo
High School - Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry
Devi Balika Vidyalaya