SunishkaMWimalawansaMDMBA

Plastic Surgery • Dayton, OH

Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

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Office
Advanced Plastic and Hand Surgery
580 Lincoln Park Blvd, Suite 255
Dayton, OH 45429
Phone(937) 949-8457
Fax(937) 949-8695
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Summary

Dr. Sunishka Wimalawansa is a board-certified plastic surgeon, with additional specialized fellowship training in Hand and Microsurgery. He specializes in cancer reconstruction (skin cancer, and complex oncologic reconstructions), hand and upper extremity surgery (including complex limb salvage), peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgical reconstruction, and cosmetic rejuvenation.

He is dedicated to providing personalized care to his patients and is well-known for his expertise in reconstructive surgery following burn injuries, traumatic limb amputations, and cancer treatment.

He also specializes in a new field of microsurgery -- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) -- which aims to help amputees treat painful nerve and phantom limb symptoms often seen after a major amputation.

He is certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with the additional subspecialty certification of added qualifications in hand and upper extremity surgery. He specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the extremities, face, breast, and body.

As an Assistant Professor at Wright State University, he continues his passion for education while training the next generation of Plastic Surgeons.

Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) -- Relieving phantom limb pain (testimonial

One of Dr. Wimalawansa's patients describes the severe phantom limb pain he lived with following the traumatic amputation of his leg, and how the operation k...

Education & Training

Kleinert Kutz Hand Care CenterFellowship, Hand and Microsurgery, 2014 - 2015
Wright State UniversityChief Residency, Plastic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
Wright State UniversityResidency, Plastic Surgery, 2011 - 2013
Wright State UniversityResidency, General Surgery, 2008 - 2011
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 2014 - 2016
OH State Medical License 2008 - 2021
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Outstanding Teaching Award, Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine; Dept of Plastic Surgery, 2018
Feel Good Magazine: “Rapid Care Saves Hand” – article describes the care my patient received during his successful total hand replantation. 2016
WSU Plastic Surgery Chief’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Plastic Surgery: Service to the department and community, Wright State University; First resident to ever receive this honor. Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery, 2014
Dayton Magazine: Cover photo, and featured in “Doctors of Dayton” edition. Dayton Magazine, 2014
National Resident Paper Competition Award, Research Category: Paper of the year; American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Aesthetic Surgery Journal. American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2013
Academic Achievement Award, Division of Plastic Surgery Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, 2011, 2013
The Gold Humanism Honor Society: Inductee The Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2010
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award: Resident teacher of the year, Dept of Surgery, Wright State University. Wright State University; Arnold P. Gold Foundation, 2010
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