Dilan Ellegala is a world-renowned neurosurgeon best known for his work as a leader in Global Neurosurgery, adapting advanced tech to improve health care and for founding Madaktari Africa.
Dilan Ellegala
Education & Training
Dr. Dilan Ellegala is esteemed in education and extensive experience in the healthcare field. Ellegala initially found his footing in medicine with the pursuit of his BS in Biological Psychology, which he completed in 1990 at the University of Washington. He received an MD (with Honors) from the University of Washington, in 1996. Additionally, Dr. Ellegala completed the following residencies and fellowships:
- General Surgery Internship at University of Washington (1996 — 1997)
- Neurosurgery Residency at University of Washington (1997 — 1998)
- Neurosurgery Residency at University of Virginia (1998 — 2002)
- Senior Registrar in Neurosurgery at Auckland Hospital (2002 — 2003)
- Chief Resident in Neurosurgery at University of Virginia (2003 — 2004)
- Cerebrovascular Fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School (2004 — 2005)
- Clinical instructor, Harvard Medical School (2004-2006)
Xcelerate, Inc.
Dr. Dilan Ellegala currently represents the Advisory Board of Xcelerate, Inc., a medical accelerator and investment company established in 2021. A natural fit for Ellegala, Xcelerate, Inc. is very much in-tune with his career-long dedication to innovation and the improvement of clinical and medical care on a global scale. Known for his pioneerism in the neurosurgery and Global Health realm, Dr. Ellegala introduced innovative ultrasonic technology to minimally invasive brain and spine surgery. Now, he continues to make waves in the realm of health care and med-tech thanks to his involvement with Xcelerate, Inc. and his nonprofit foundation, Madaktari Africa. Ellegala maintains multiple patents in med-tech, including various claims in ultrasound and materials technology.