Samantha Senanayaka, MPAS, PA-C

Samantha Senanayaka, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant with extensive experience in family medicine, internal medicine, and urgent care. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, she earned her medical degree (MD) from the Medical Academy of Moscow, Russia, in 1998 before relocating to the United States to further her medical career.

She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Union College and gained valuable hands-on experience through clinical rotations across Nebraska. Throughout her career, Samantha has worked in family practice, urgent care, and internal medicine settings across the Omaha and Council Bluffs area, while also bringing international medical experience from Moscow, Russia.

Samantha is NCCPA board-certified and licensed to practice medicine in both Nebraska and Iowa. As a trilingual provider fluent in English, Sinhala, and Russian, she is able to build strong connections with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds and provide personalized, compassionate care.

Known for her caring nature and patient-centered approach, Samantha is committed to creating a comfortable and positive healthcare experience for every patient. Her gentle communication style, attention to detail, and dedication to going above and beyond have earned the trust and appreciation of the communities she serves.

Outside of her clinical practice, Samantha is passionate about helping underserved populations and supporting community healthcare initiatives. She actively contributes to outreach efforts for Native American communities across the state and supports rural medical clinics in Madeira and Kitagobwa, Uganda, reflecting her deep commitment to improving healthcare access locally and internationally.