Ishan Perera, D.O.
PGY-1 Neurological Surgery Resident · Clinical Instructor
Henry Ford Health Providence Hospital · MSU College of Human Medicine
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Blacksburg, VA
2021 – 2025
GPA: 3.84
B.S. Biology (Minors: Chemistry, Computer Science)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
2016 – 2020
GPA: 3.90 — Summa Cum Laude with Honors
Professional Experience
PGY-1 Neurological Surgery Resident & Clinical Instructor
Henry Ford Health Providence Hospital / MSU College of Human Medicine
2025 – Present
- ●Department of Surgery, Clinical Instructor
- ●Neurological surgery training across the Henry Ford system
Deputy Editor
Cureus Journal — Simulation, Biodesign & Innovation in Medical Education
2022 – Present
- ●Peer review of medical education and simulation manuscripts
Co-Founder & Research Director
HOLO Labs (Healthcare Observations, Lexicography, and Outcomes)
2022 – 2025
- ●First student-led research lab at VCOM to adopt a research brokership model
- ●Secured over $33,000 in research grants
- ●19 poster presentations at national and regional conferences
Emergency Department Technician
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
2019 – 2021
- ●Frontline clinical experience in emergency medicine
- ●Patient triage, vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy, splinting
Publications
11 published · 8 in progress
Atlantal facet geometry in Chiari I malformation
Millard JA, Perera IR, Scardina B, Rondon B, Satoskar C
Predicting New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart failure classification from medical student notes following simulated patient encounters
Perera IR, Daniels T, Looney J, et al.
Case Report: Challenges of insulin and sulfonylurea dosing in an extremely premature infant for the management of KCNJ11-associated neonatal diabetes mellitus
Perera I, Jensen B, Patel H, Garganta M
Evaluating the Impact of Direct, Direct Video, and Indirect Video Laryngoscopy Training on the Proficiency of Medical Students in Performing Direct Laryngoscopy: A High-Fidelity Manikin-Based Assessment
Moriarty SE, Perera IR, Sabbagh M, et al.
Geometric morphometric analysis of brainstem and cerebellum in Chiari I malformation
Perera IR, Zahed M, Moriarty S, Simmons Z, Rodriguez M, Botkin C, Dickson T, Kasper B, Fahmy K, Millard JA
Manual Therapy as an Alternative Treatment Option for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Case Report
Greenberg SS, Moriarty SE, Perera I, et al.
Perplexing Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Presentation from an Inflammatory Process in a Patient with an Inconclusive Computed Tomography Scan
Menendez S, Moriarty SE, Perera I, et al.
Lumbar Laminectomy Precedes Positional Headache and MRI-Confirmed Pseudomeningocele With Duro-Cutaneous Fistula
Kasper BE, Perera IR, Moriarty SE, et al.
Medicare vs. Medicaid Infographic
Perera I
Advocating for the FAIR Act to Improve Health Across Virginia
Perera I
Virginia Residency Programs: Identification of Disparities in Residency Program Data
Perera I
Skills & Tools
Technical
Languages
Web & Mobile
Data & ML
Medical Imaging
Tools & Platforms
Medical
Clinical
Research
Product Development
Honors & Awards
Student Doctor of the Year
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Chair, Medical Student Section
Medical Society of Virginia
Golden Ticket Scholarship Finalist
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Summa Cum Laude with Honors
Old Dominion University
Certifications
ACLS
American Heart Association · 2023
BLS
American Heart Association · 2023
EMT-B
National Registry of EMTs · 2018
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Conversational
Sinhalese
Conversational
Volunteering
Co-Chair, Overdose Prevention Task Force
VCOM / Virginia Health Department
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House
EMS Volunteer
Virginia Beach EMS