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Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD
4.5 (46 Ratings)

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Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL.
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Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 49
Port Charlotte, FL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL.

About

Dr. Weerasinghe graduated from University of Colombo in 2002 and completed a residency at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Weerasinghe currently practices at Gulf Pointe Surgical Specialists and are affiliated with Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. At present, Dr. Weerasinghe received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 46 times. Dr. Weerasinghe's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Weerasinghe also speaks Spanish. Dr. Weerasinghe is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
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Appendicitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
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Appendix Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers
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Gallbladder Diseases
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroschisis
Generalized Obesity
Gynecologic Cancer
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Thyroid Cancer
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
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Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
da Vinci® Colectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Lipoma
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
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Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemicolectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
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Laparotomy
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Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
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Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
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Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sigmoid Colectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
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Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Gulf Pointe Surgical Specialists
    2525 Harbor Blvd Ste 205, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 235-9361
  2. 2 Office
    9332 State Road 54 Ste 400, New Port Richey, FL 34655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 375-8313
  3. 3 Bariatric Surgery-Unity Hospital
    1561 Long Pond Rd Ste 310, Rochester, NY 14626
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 723-7650
  4. 4 HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
    21298 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 629-1181
  5. 5 Bariatric Surgery-Rochester General Hospital
    1415 Portland Ave Ste 225, Rochester, NY 14621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 922-2900

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4.5
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1 Star (5)

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Jul 19, 2024
Dr. Weerasinghe's professional knowledge during our consultation were intertwined with words of encouragement, that have changed my life. I'll never forget his advice on clean eating and its relationship with better living. He is one of the best doctors I've ever had.
Felicia Edmonds — Jul 19, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Colombo
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Florida
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY

  • Unity Hospital

    1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY