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Dr. Shirvinda A Wijesekera M.D.

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

4/5(41)
199 Whitney Ave New Haven CT, 06511
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4/5

About

Dr. Wijesekera is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Adult and Pediatric Surgery of the Spine, and Orthopaedic and Spine Trauma. He attended Boston University for his undergraduate studies. In 1998, he graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, with his M.D., as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha- Medical Honor Society. Following medical school graduation, he traveled to the University of Southern California - Los Angeles Medical Center where he completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. At the University of Southern California - Los Angeles Medical Center, he was awarded the Marshall Schiff Award and Herman Epstein Award. Dr. Wijesekera specialized in Spinal Surgery at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where he completed Fellowship training in all aspects of Adult and Pediatric Spinal Surgery. He has been a member of The Orthopaedic Group, a division of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists since joining the practice in 2004. He brings spinal surgery expertise to a well- rounded and equipped practice of orthopaedic surgeons.

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Dr. Shirvinda A Wijesekera M.D.'s Practice location

The Orthopaedic Group, division of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

469 West Main Street -
Branford, CT 06405
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The Orthopaedic Group, division of Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists

30 Commerce Park -
Milford, CT 06460
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9 WASHINGTON AVE FL 1A -
HAMDEN, CT 06518
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Practice At 199 Whitney Ave

199 Whitney Ave -
New Haven, CT 06511
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