Medical reviewer
Dr. B. Dolapihilla, MBBS
Medical Doctor and Medical Writer, Treatments Hub
Medical doctor (MBBS, University of Colombo) and medical writer specialising in evidence-based content
What Dr. reviews on this site
Reviews the medical and scientific statements in the content she is assigned to. A review is listed on a page only once it has actually been done.
Pages she has reviewed carry a dated “Reviewed for medical accuracy” line; pages she has not yet reviewed name her as the site’s medical reviewer without a review date. The full policy is in how we review.
Background
Dr. B. Dolapihilla is a medical doctor (MBBS, University of Colombo) and medical writer. Her portfolio includes systematic and narrative reviews, quantitative research projects, four medical device manuals, 16 medical white papers, four eBooks and 12 pharmaceutical investigator's brochures.
She also contributes as an author and medical reviewer to health websites, translating complex scientific information into clear, accessible content. Combining clinical knowledge with research and writing expertise, she supports clients in developing accurate, well-referenced medical content for professional and public audiences.
Since September 2025 she has been the Medical Officer in Charge of the Blood Bank at Mullaitivu District General Hospital, National Blood Transfusion Service, Sri Lanka. Her clinical training includes postings in general surgery, neuro-trauma, rheumatology, internal medicine and paediatric surgery at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka and Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children.
Her role with Treatments Hub is medical content review. It does not involve prescribing or treating patients.
Credentials and education
Licensure
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Licensure
Eligible for Limited Registration with APHRA
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Eligibility as stated on her CV; this is not full registration
Licensure
EPIC Verified
EPIC
Primary-source credential verification
Licensure
Advanced Life Support Provider (ALS ERC certified)
European Resuscitation Council
Licensure
Basic Life Support certified
As listed on her CV
Education
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
2016 to 2023
Experience
Clinical (Sri Lanka)
- Medical Officer in Charge, Blood Bank, District General Hospital Mullaitivu, National Blood Transfusion Service (Sep 2025 to present)
- Resident Medical Officer, General Surgery, National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Feb 2025 to present)
- Resident House Officer, Neuro Trauma ETU/ICU, National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Dec 2024 to Feb 2025)
- Resident House Officer, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Oct to Dec 2024)
- Intern Medical Officer, Internal Medicine, National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Apr to Oct 2024)
- Intern Medical Officer, Professorial Paediatric Surgical Unit, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (Oct 2023 to Apr 2024)
Medical writing and research
- Systematic and narrative reviews, quantitative research projects
- Four medical device manuals, 16 medical white papers, four eBooks, 12 pharmaceutical investigator's brochures
- Author and medical reviewer for health websites
Reviewers assess medical and scientific statements. They do not choose providers, set prices or rankings, or take part in commercial partnerships. Nothing on this site is medical advice; talk to a licensed clinician about your own situation.