SIDNEY – Dr. Rohan  Jayasena will begin practice at UHS Primary Care in Sidney the first week in October. Dr. Jayasena has lived in Sidney and practiced pediatrics in the Sidney and Oneonta area for the past 10 years. He graduated from North Colombo Medical College, Ragama, Sri Lanka, followed by internship at General Hospital, Badulla, Sri Lanka and pediatric residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx. After his residency, he moved to Sidney and began his pediatrics practice.  

Dr. Jayasena is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.  He said he and his family enjoy being part of the Sidney community, where he has lived for the past ten years. He is looking forward to working with the UHS Primary Care staff and continuing to serve the children of the TriTown area. Dr. Jayasena’s practice includes newborns through college age individuals.  Dr. Michael Trevisani, Vice President Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, welcomed Dr. Jayasena and stated, “Dr. Jayasena is a great addition to our existing staff at UHS Primary Care Sidney. His pediatrics expertise adds to the comprehensive family practice, women’s health and diagnostic imaging services available to the local community at that office.” For an appointment or more information, call UHS Primary Care in Sidney, 44 Pearl Street, at 561-2200.