Dr. Devika Sriyani Wijesekera M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
700 2nd St Ne Capitol Hill Medical Washington DC, 20002About
Dr. Devika Wijesekera is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Wijesekera specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wijesekera most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Med School University Colombo 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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