background
background
Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD

Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1994. She is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

330 Laurel St Ste 1100 Des Moines, IA 50314
Telehealth available
(515) 288-3200

Dr. Dassanayake is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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.
Read our methodology

  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dassanayake specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Discounts on top medications

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Dassanayake's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dassanayake

3.8

12 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
17%
17%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
25%
25%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
Helpful
Aug 27, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Des Moines, IA – Dec 08, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD?
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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
West Des Moines – Aug 14, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Dassanayake?

Know Before You Go

About Me

biography

Dr. Tamara Dassanayake, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Des Moines, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1994. She is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Tenn

    Residency Hospital

  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1994

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
- 
Obstetrics & Gynecology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

Dr. Dassanayake is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Read our methodology

    Online Care for Women's Health (Sponsored)

    Locations

    Practice

    Obstetrical Gynecological Associates of Des Moines PLC.330 Laurel St Ste 1100 Des Moines, IA 50314
    1
    Office800 E 1st St Ste W220 Ankeny, IA 50021
    2
    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
    3
    Surgery Center of Des Moines West5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 100 West Des Moines, IA 50266
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Ave
      Des Moines, IA 50314
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality