Summary

Dr. Weerasinghe has advanced training in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery and performs all types of bariatric surgery, including revisions. Experience and surgical volume are critical predictors of safety and success in bariatric and minimally invasive surgical care, and Dr. Weerasinghe’s success in both are unparalleled. He is passionate about tackling the opioid epidemic as well, and has been a pioneer surgeon in the use of opioid-free anesthesia for his patients. Dr. Weerasinghe is dedicated to surgical quality and patient satisfaction, and believes in treating his patients with the latest surgical advancements, and the utmost respect and compassion.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 25 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Colombo
  • 42 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Rochester Regional Health Bariatric Surgery

1415 Portland Ave Ste 225Rochester, NY 14621

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Bariatric SurgeryBariatric SurgeryPlastic SurgeryEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.5 
25 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , NYEast Meadow , NYRochester , NYRochester , NY
Med School: University Of Colombo Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dilendra H. Weerasinghe

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Healthcare
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Beacon Health (Value Options) Behavioral Health
  • BlueCross BlueShield Western NY (HealthNow)
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Emblem Health
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)
  • Fidelis Care
  • Fidelis Care Medicare Plans
  • Independent Health Commercial/Medicare
  • Lifetime Benefits (RMSCO)
  • Magnacare "
  • Martins Point (US Family Health Plan)"
  • Medicare
  • Molina Health Care of NY (formerly YourCare)
  • Multi Plan
  • MVP Healthcare
  • NY Medicaid
  • POMCO
  • The Empire Plan (United HealthCare)
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Veterans Administration (VA) "
  • Wellcare of NY / Todays Option"

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dilendra H. Weerasinghe has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dilendra H. Weerasinghe has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Colon Cancer
  • General Surgeon
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Reflux Surgery (Fundoplication)
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of ColomboGraduated in 2002
University Of Colombo Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe is affiliated with Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital.
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Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe speaks English.

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