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Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD
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Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Forest, VA.
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Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Forest, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Forest, VA.

About

Dr. Ellegala graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at University of Virginia Medical Center.Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Forest, VA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Ellegala currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Brenham, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, Ohio State University Hospital and Penn Highlands Dubois. At present, Dr. Ellegala received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times. Dr. Ellegala's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ellegala is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
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Herniated Disc Surgery
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Laminoforaminotomy
Neuroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1019 Vista Park Dr Ste A, Forest, VA 24551
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 200-9009
  2. 2 Laboratory Corporation of America
    2025 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 200-2900
  3. 3 Centra Southside Community Hospital
    800 Oak St, Farmville, VA 23901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (434) 315-2930
  4. 4 Sana Vitae Surgeons LLC
    3900 E Camelback Rd Ste 195, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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  5. 5 Office
    1750 Tysons Blvd Ste 110, Mc Lean, VA 22102
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3.8
Based on 38 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (10)

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Dec 31, 2022
Removed my brain tumor
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Endovascular Neurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard & Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ellegala's profile.

Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Brenham, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital, Ohio State University Hospital and Penn Highlands Dubois.

Yes, Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA

  • Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital

    1 Health Cir, Lexington, VA

  • Northside Hospital Cherokee

    450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA

  • Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

    1165 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Brenham

    700 Medical Pkwy, Brenham, TX

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA

  • Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

    1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA

  • Ohio State University Hospital

    410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH

  • Penn Highlands Dubois

    100 Hospital Ave, Dubois, PA