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Dr Chinthaka Samaranayake

Respiratory Medicine Brisbane

Dr Chinthaka Samaranayake

14 years of experience

6,278+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Chinthaka Samaranayake at a glance

Dr Chinthaka Samaranayake is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Brisbane, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Brisbane, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Chinthaka Samaranayake is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician. Dr Samaranayake is highly specialised in minimally invasive advanced bronchoscopic techniques and pulmonary vascular interventions. Dr Samaranayake graduated as top of their class from The University of Auckland Medical School, and completed physician training in Queensland, Australia.
Dr Samaranayake received extensive training and experience, having worked at several Respiratory and Cardiology units across Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom. Subsequently, they worked as a Consultant Respiratory Physician at Royal Brompton Hospital, before returning to Australia in 2023.
Dr Samaranayake's research interests include metabolic modulation of the pulmonary circulation, invasive and non-invasive exercise physiology assessments, and early diagnosis and interventions in lung cancer. Dr Samaranayake has an established research track record in cardio-thoracic medicine, and their PhD research received a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarship.
They have led several investigator-initiated clinical trials as chief investigator, including two randomised controlled trials. They have received numerous clinical and research awards for their work including a highly prestigious European Respiratory Society and APSR Young Investigator Award in 2022.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Chinthaka Samaranayake

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Brisbane (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, Brisbane (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-219428 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-95A6691D · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,703
Annual physical exam 99395 2,169
Vaccination administration 90471 1,017
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,806

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chinthaka Samaranayake in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chinthaka Samaranayake with the team
WITH TEAM
Chinthaka Samaranayake at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Chinthaka Samaranayake

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Chinthaka Samaranayake, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8398/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30910106 · cited by 39
  2. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across AU
    Chinthaka Samaranayake, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7367/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35537182 · cited by 165
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Chinthaka Samaranayake, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6293/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30015483 · cited by 75
  4. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across AU
    Chinthaka Samaranayake, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1516/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31948704 · cited by 201

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Respiratory Medicine European Annual Congress (Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Respiratory Medicine National Society Meeting · Brisbane · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — Brisbane · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · chinthaka.samaranayake@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Respiratory Medicine

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