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Dr. Shanika P. Samarasinghe M.D.

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 1027 Chicago IL, 60637
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Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe practices Endocrinology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Samarasinghe specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Samarasinghe examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Dr. Shanika P. Samarasinghe M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 1027

5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 1027 -
Chicago, IL 60637
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New patients: 773-702-9653

2160 S 1ST AVE -
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
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New patients: 708-216-9000
Fax: 708-216-4878

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Dr. Shanika P. Samarasinghe M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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