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Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 57
Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD
3.8 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 57
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Dassanayake graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1994 and completed a residency at University Tenn. Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Des Moines, IA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Dassanayake currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Dassanayake has experience treating conditions like Menstrual Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dassanayake received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Dassanayake's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dassanayake is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Birth Control
Menstrual Disorders
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Birth Control
Menstrual Disorders
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Birth Control
Menstrual Disorders
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Hysteroscopy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Acute Vaginitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Breech Position
Cervical Polyps
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Miscarriages
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Colposcopy
Hysterectomy
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Obstetric Ultrasound
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Cervicitis
Adenomyosis
Anogenital Pruritis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cervical Cancer
Cervicitis
Cervix Carcinoma
Chronic Vaginitis
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Dysmenorrhea
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Female Infertility due to Ovulatory Disorder
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Genitourinary Chlamydial Infection
Genitourinary Tract Hemorrhage
Gestational Diabetes Postpartum
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Long COVID Disorder
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Nipple Discharge
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Postpartum Depression
Psychosexual Dysfunction
Salpingitis
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Orgasm Disorders
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Thrush
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Trichomoniasis
Tubal Pregnancy
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Uterine Carcinoma
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Yeast Infections
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
C-Section
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Infertility Evaluation
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tubal Ligation
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • TriCare for Life
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medico
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MVP Health Care
  • United Healthcare
    Navigate HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Alliance Select
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Obstetrical Gynecological Associates of Des Moines PLC.
    330 Laurel St Ste 1100, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 288-3200
  2. 2 Office
    800 E 1st St Ste W220, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 964-3241
  3. 3 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 358-3100
  4. 4 Surgery Center of Des Moines West
    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 288-3287

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dassanayake
3.8
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Aug 27, 2021
Covered many topics and list I keep with every question answered and done with care! Dr. D is the BEST!
— Aug 27, 2021
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • University Tenn
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dassanayake's profile.

Dr. Dassanayake frequently treats the following conditions: Menstrual Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA