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Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD
Overview of Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD
Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Fulton, MD. They specialize in Neurology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Frederick Health Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, United Medical Center and University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute. Patients rated Dr. Gunawardane an average 3.8 star rating.
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Center for Brain and Neurocare LLC7625 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 260, Fulton, MD 20759 Directions (301) 490-3700
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- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Frederick Health Hospital
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
- TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
- United Medical Center
- University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute
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Cluster Headache
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Facial Nerve Disorder
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Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
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Hypothalamus Cancer
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
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Pituitary Tumor
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Polyneuropathy
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Primary Generalized Absence Epilepsy
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Restless Leg Syndrome
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Tarlov Cyst
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Temporal Arteritis
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Tension Headache
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Tethered Cord Syndrome
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Thoracic Radiculopathy
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Torticollis
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Memory Evaluation
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About Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD
Specialties*
- Neurology
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Years of Experience
- 34 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1093780728
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- St. Georges University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurology
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