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Hi, I'm Dr. Ashara. I'm a medical officer with experience in mental health and children's health. Book a private video consultation and speak to me from wherever you are, at a time that suits you.

Book a consultation 0776060709
  • SLMC registered, No. 40677
  • Private and confidential
  • Sri Lanka and worldwide
Dr. Ashara Hettiarachchi smiling, wearing a white coat and a stethoscope
How I can help

Two areas I care about most

Whether you are struggling yourself or worried about your child, you can start by just talking it through.

Mental health

  • Feeling low, empty or tired all the time
  • Worry, anxiety and panic
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Stress from work, study or family
  • Coping with big changes or loss

Children's health

  • Common childhood illnesses and what to do next
  • Feeding, growth and development questions
  • Sleep, behaviour and school worries
  • A calm second opinion when you are unsure
  • Guidance for parents living far from family

General health questions

Not sure which box your problem fits in? Book anyway. As a general doctor I can listen, help you understand what is going on, and tell you if you need to be seen in person.

A video call has limits. I can't examine you or your child physically. If I think you need tests, an exam or urgent care, I will tell you honestly and point you to the right place.

Dr. Ashara in her clinic room with a stethoscope around her neck
About me

Hello, I'm Dr. Ashara

I studied medicine at Kursk State Medical University in Russia and I'm registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council. I did my internship at Hambantota, where I worked in women's health and in children's health.

After that I worked in mental health at Base Hospital Siyambalanduwa and trained at the National Institute of Mental Health in Mulleriyawa. Today I work as a medical officer at Hambantota General Hospital.

I speak Sinhala and English. My aim is simple. You should feel heard first. Then we can work out the next step together, at your pace.

  • QualificationMBBS
  • RegistrationSri Lanka Medical Council, No. 40677
  • ExperienceMental health, children's health and general medicine
  • LanguagesSinhala and English

These online consultations are my own private service. They are not run by or linked to Hambantota General Hospital.

How it works

Four simple steps

Pick a time

Choose a day and time in the calendar below. It shows your own time zone.

Send your request

Fill in a short form with your name, contact and a few words about what you need.

I confirm and you pay

I will message you to confirm. The fee is shared when you book, along with how to pay.

We talk, 60 minutes

Once payment is done, I send a WhatsApp video or Zoom link. Nobody else is on the call.

Watch

Hear me talk about mental health

This is an interview from Jaya TV (in Sinhala). It gives you a feel for how I talk about mental health, before you decide to book.

Book

Book your consultation

Appointments only, 7 days a week. Each consultation is 60 minutes. Pick a time, send your request, and I will confirm with you.

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Green days have free times.

Pick a day and time on the calendar first.

Your time is not confirmed until you hear back from me. The fee is shared when you book.

If this is an emergency, please don't wait for a booking. In Sri Lanka, call 1990 for an ambulance, or 1926 for the national mental health helpline. Or go to your nearest hospital. If you are abroad, call your local emergency number.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is my call private?

Yes. It is only you and me on the call, and what you tell me stays between us. Please pick a quiet spot where you feel comfortable talking.

Do I need to install anything?

No special app. I will send you a WhatsApp video call or a Zoom link, whichever you prefer. Both work on a phone or a laptop.

Can we talk in Sinhala?

Yes. I speak Sinhala and English, so use whichever feels easier. This website is in English only for now.

How much does it cost, and how do I pay?

I share the fee and the payment details when you book. Once payment is done, I send the link for your call.

Can you prescribe medicine online?

That depends on your situation, and I will be honest with you about what can and can't be done over video. Some problems need a proper examination or tests in person.

I'm living abroad. Can I still book?

Yes, that's what the time zone box is for. Pick your country's time zone and the calendar shows times in your own clock.

Can I cancel or change my time?

Yes, just message me on WhatsApp or email as early as you can, and we will find another time.

Contact

Get in touch

Have a question before you book? Send me a message and I will reply as soon as I can.

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