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Dr. Ratnasiri Gunawardena, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
3.9 (14)
Map Pin Small Norfolk, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ratnasiri Gunawardena, MD

Dr. Ratnasiri Gunawardena, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Norfolk, VA. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO / FACULTY OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gunawardena an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Gunawardena works at Sentara Medical Grp Physical and URG in Norfolk, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Type 2 and Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gunawardena's Office Locations

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    Sentara Medical Grp Physical and URG
    850 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 261-5910

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  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

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    3.9
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    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    • English
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    • 1700851300
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    • UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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    Dr. Ratnasiri Gunawardena, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gunawardena is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gunawardena has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gunawardena works at Sentara Medical Grp Physical and URG in Norfolk, VA. View the full address on Dr. Gunawardena’s profile.

    Dr. Gunawardena has seen patients for Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Type 2 and Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gunawardena on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Gunawardena. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gunawardena.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Gunawardena, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Gunawardena appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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