(Prof) Anton Jayasurya

A doctor by profession, and a passionate mentor, Professor Anton Jayasurya was a tireless man who dedicated all his life to healing patients free of charge and training doctors in Complementary Medicine while publishing more than 99 books about complementary medicine. 

THE BIRTH OF A STAR

Born on 20th June 1930 in Colombo, Ceylon, Professor Anton Jayasurya graduated as a doctor in the year 1954 and completed his post graduation from Fellow at Guys Hospital in 1959 and was also made a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine in 1957. He also served as homeopathy physician to Queen Elizabeth, free of charge. As patronization for his service, the Queen has gifted several exotic vehicles to him including a few Rolls-Royce cars. 

During his early days as a Doctor an interest in Traditional and Alternative Medicines developed. This passion led to him seeking affordable and effective methods for treating sick people. 

CLINICAL VOYAGE

In 1974, the Government of Sri Lanka and the W.H.O. granted Anton Jayasuriya a scholarship to study Acupuncture in the People’s Republic of China. In 1987 the Open International University for Complementary Medicines (OIUCM or OIUCMED) was created with a special emphasis on intensive clinical training programme.

He pioneered the world’s first Caesarian section through the use of Acupuncture as an anesthetic. This employed his acumen in western medicine and skills in acupuncture. He also demonstrated the use of acupuncture as a dental anesthetic when having one of his own teeth extracted, which was filmed for students to see. Additionally, he wrote over 97 books in various areas. 

Despite his successes, Professor Anton set an outstanding example of humility and dedication to the greater good, for all to follow.