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Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology
3.8 (12)
Map Pin Small Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD

Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Obstetrics & Gynecology, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Dassanayake, completed a residency at U Tenn. Patients rated Dr. Dassanayake an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Dassanayake works at Practice in Des Moines, IA with other offices in West Des Moines, IA and Ankeny, IA. 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. Dassanayake's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Obstetrical Gynecological Associates of Des Moines Plc.
    330 Laurel St Ste 1100, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 288-3200
  2. 2
    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-3100
  3. 3
    Surgery Center of Des Moines West
    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 288-3287
  4. 4
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    800 E 1st St Ste W220, Ankeny, IA 50021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 964-3241

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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    3.8
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    About Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD

    Specialties
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1487752622
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • U Tenn
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    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
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    Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Dassanayake is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Dassanayake. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Dassanayake.

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