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Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD

Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD

Neurology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD is a neurologist in Fulton, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gunawardane has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 182 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (182 reviews)

Practice

7625 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 260 Fulton, MD 20759
Telehealth available
(301) 490-3700

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gunawardane is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

Dr. Gunawardane is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gunawardane specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gunawardane's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gunawardane

3.9

182 ratings, 125 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
25%
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Apr 19, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John Demyan – Feb 16, 2025
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jan 03, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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THollow – Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Louis Pope – Jul 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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L Wright – Jun 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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B & J S – Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Angela Crump-Volcy – Sep 06, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sep 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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A. Dixon – Feb 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John – Dec 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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K. Wright – Nov 28, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sherry B – Nov 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 04, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Dana Denault – Nov 01, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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V. Simpson – Sep 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gretchen H. Shapero – Aug 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Kian – Aug 15, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Leslie Stein – Aug 07, 2022
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Dr. Ruwani Gunawardane, MD is a neurologist in Fulton, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gunawardane has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1990. She...read more

  • Neurology

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  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Dr. Gunawardane is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Center for Brain and Neurocare LLC7625 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 260 Fulton, MD 20759
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans St
      Baltimore, MD 21287
      Recipient of 47
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Rd NW
      Washington, DC 20016
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      5755 Cedar Ln
      Columbia, MD 21044
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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