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Kosala Samarasinghe currently works as a primary care doctor at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest, USA.
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Kosala Samarasinghe has been in practice for over 25 years and his experience shows in his results.
- He takes the time to listen to the patient's goals and develop a treatment plan that is right for them. He always provides follow ups as per requirements of the patients.
- He is passionate about his work and takes the time to get to know each of his patients on a personal level.
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Kosala Samarasinghe enjoys skiing with his family, playing sports, and coaching his kids’ basketball teams.
Specialty
Areas of interest for Dr. Kosala are:
- Geriatrics: Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of older adults. Geriatricians specialize in diagnosing and treating medical conditions that are common in older adults and providing comprehensive care that addresses the unique needs of older patients.
- Cardiology: The study of the heart and its functions, including the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
- Endocrinology: The study of the endocrine system, which includes the glands and hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, growth, and development.
- Gastroenterology: The study of the digestive system, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas.
- Preventive medicine: Preventive medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention of diseases and injuries rather than just the treatment of illnesses. It aims to identify and address risk factors and promote healthy behaviors to prevent the occurrence of diseases or injuries.
Training
- Kosala Samarasinghe is a well qualified doctor. He did his MD from American University of the Caribbean in 1998.
- He completed an internship from Western Reserve Care System in Internal Medicine in 2000.
- Dr. Kosala practiced Internal Medicine in his residency from Western Reserve Care System. It finished in 2002.
Experience
- Kosala Samarasinghe is employed at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest. The exact address is 501 Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103.
- He got certified from the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine in 2003.