Summary

Dr. Kanista Basnayake is a family medicine physician who has dedicated five decades to caring for patients and families. She earned her medical degree from the University of Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine and brings 50 years of comprehensive healthcare experience to her practice. Dr. Basnayake provides care in English and focuses on delivering personalized medical attention to patients of all ages.

Dr. Basnayake practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including Riverhead and Patchogue. She maintains hospital affiliations with NYU Langone Hospital Suffolk and Peconic Bay Medical Center, ensuring seamless coordination of care when patients need specialized services. Her extensive experience in family medicine allows her to address a wide range of health concerns and provide continuity of care for entire families throughout different life stages.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 50 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Peradeniya Faculty Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Kanista Basnayake has 3 locations

Riverhead Va Clinic

300 Center DrRiverhead, NY 11901

Long Island Community Hospital

101 Hospital RdPatchogue, NY 11772

Peconic Bay Medical Center

1 Heroes WayRiverhead, NY 11901

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Med School: University Of Peradeniya Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kanista Basnayake has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Peradeniya Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Dr. Kanista Basnayake is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospital Suffolk and Peconic Bay Medical Center.

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