David Nesaraja Ratnavale

Background

Ratnavale, David Nesaraja was born on May 14, 1928 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Son of William Sitravale and Madeline (Saverimuttu) Ratnavale. came to the United States, 1957.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, U. Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 1956; diploma in psychiatric medicine, U. London, 1965.

Career

Medical director, Rotherfield Clinic, Colombo, 1963-1967; staff psychiatrist, Chestnut Lodge, Inc., Rockville, Maryland., 1967-1973; professor, Eastern Virginia U. Medical School, since 1973; visiting scientist (distinguished), National Institute Mental Health, Rockville, 1979-1981; director, District of Columbia Institute of Mental Hygiene, Washington, 1981-1990. Consultant International Rescue Committee, Thailand, 1981, Catholic Charities, Washington, since 1981, Health Ministry, Peoples' Republic of China, since 1973. Visiting professor U. Lagos (Nigeria), 1978.

Professor psychiatry Shanghai Medical U., 1988.

Achievements

• David Nesaraja Ratnavale has been listed as a noteworthy Psychiatrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal College of Psychiatrists, England, Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists (founder), American Psychiatric Society. Member Rotherfield Psychological Society (medical director 1963-1967).

Interests

• Avocations: producing mental health films, interior decorating.

Connections

Married Ann-Kristin Elna Dannhed, October 21, 1939. Children: Ramarro, Marcel.

Father:

William Sitravale Ratnavale

Mother:

Madeline (Saverimuttu) Ratnavale

Spouse:

Ann-Kristin Elna Dannhed

child:

Ramarro Ratnavale

child:

Marcel Ratnavale