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Dr. Kosala Samarasinghe, MD

Dr. Kosala Samarasinghe, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Kosala Samarasinghe, MD is an internist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

501 Washington St Ste 508 San Diego, CA 92103
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Dr. Samarasinghe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samarasinghe

3.1
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. Kosala Samarasinghe is awesome!
I went to Dr Sam for many years. He’s the best. Very kind and caring. He was always on top of any problems I might have had. I recently moved out of state and am very sad that I will not be able to go to him anymore. I hope I find someone even half as great!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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bam – Sep 07, 2022
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I have been going to this Dr for 15+ years. I even followed him when his practice changed/moved. It’s hard to believe any of the negative reviews on here as he is absolutely the nicest Doctor. And if I come up with some wild or weird test or med recommendations, he’s always on board. He listens and he cares and that’s hard to find these days!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Always sick – Oct 07, 2021
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he did not see my case well and will talk down to you. this guy will try to throw crap onto others who are really better than he is.He has colleges that he endorses who I do not approve of because of past experience with them. altogether not to my liking!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2019
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My neck was almost broken 20+ yrs ago & I’ve had chronic pain 24/7 since, caused by the neurological disorder which the traumatic injury caused. I’ve been diagnosed by the best neurologists, & this doctor told me he “didn’t believe I was in as much pain as I said”. If that’s the case, I’d like the last 20 years of my life back, sir. This man will talk down to you, treat you as if you’re the problem (instead of you paying him to heal you), has zero compassion & shouldn’t be in medicine-STAY AWAY
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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CA, CA – Dec 27, 2018
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After 20 years with the same primary care physician, we felt lost when he retired. He referred us to Dr. Samarasinghe who we had met only once. After my husband's an my first appointment, I feel that we are in good hands. He was up-to-date on our histories, used the professional literature when describing his recommendations, and listened to our concerns. I am looking forward to a positive relationship, joint decision-making, and treatment that is consistent with evidence-based practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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san diego, ca – Apr 09, 2017
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Dr. Sam is highly competent, personable and thorough in his treatment of the whole person. He listens well, does not rush and is straight-forward in his assessments and recommendations. He oversees my all my medical needs, makes sure all tests and vaccinations are scheduled, and when a specialist is required, he has a field of medical experts to refer. I can't speak more highly of Dr. Samarasinghe.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Suzanne Hawes in San Diego, CA – May 28, 2016
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Dr. Samarasinghe has treated both my Grandmother as well as my mother. He was absolutely fabulous for both. His bedside manner is unmatched and it is so rare to get a doctor you can trust these days.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mariette Morelli in Boston, MA – Dec 21, 2015
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As an internal medicine specialist, Kosala Samarasinghe, MD, provides comprehensive primary care with interests in geriatrics and preventive medicine. Dr Samarasinghe believes in taking the time to listen to his patients and providing compassionate...read more

biography

As an internal medicine specialist, Kosala Samarasinghe, MD, provides comprehensive primary care with interests in geriatrics and preventive medicine. Dr. Samarasinghe believes in taking the time to listen to his patients and providing compassionate...read more

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Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest501 Washington St Ste 508 San Diego, CA 92103
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