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Dr. Preethika Ekanayake, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
3.0 (2)
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12 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Preethika Ekanayake, MD

Dr. Preethika Ekanayake, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ekanayake an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Ekanayake works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ekanayake's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    4168 Front St Ste 1106-UC, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6303
  2. 2
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    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste Ll-C, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-1636
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    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000

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    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    • 12 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1083922462
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO / COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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