Dr. Garumuni DeSilva, MD

Dr. Garumuni DeSilva, MD

Internist
2427 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT
Prior to going to Medical school Dr. DeSilva attended Oklahoma State University and obtained his Bachelors and Master degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He then attended St George’s University School of Medicine and graduated with Honors. He completed his residency training at Yale affiliated Norwalk Hospital in Internal Medicine. He has a special interest in palliative care and is the medical director for Constellation Hospice program. He is also Certified Medical Director from the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term care medicine and is the Medical Director of a number of area skilled nursing facilities. In addition, Dr. DeSilva is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Quinnipiac University School of Medicine. His hospital affiliations include Milford Hospital and Yale hospital Systems. Currently his practice is in Hamden CT and he resides in Woodbridge. He is married and has two children.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.60

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Garumuni DeSilva

Prior to going to Medical school Dr. DeSilva attended Oklahoma State University and obtained his Bachelors and Master degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He then attended St George’s University School of Medicine and graduated with Honors. He completed his residency training at Yale affiliated Norwalk Hospital in Internal Medicine. He has a special interest in palliative care and is the medical director for Constellation Hospice program. He is also Certified Medical Director from the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term care medicine and is the Medical Director of a number of area skilled nursing facilities. In addition, Dr. DeSilva is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Quinnipiac University School of Medicine. His hospital affiliations include Milford Hospital and Yale hospital Systems. Currently his practice is in Hamden CT and he resides in Woodbridge. He is married and has two children.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic diabetes
Chronic kidney disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Underactive thyroid
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure
Chronic diabetes
Chronic kidney disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Underactive thyroid

Office location

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2427 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - St. George's University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Yale University, Norwalk Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • Oklahoma State University (Bachelor's)
  • Norwalk Hospital (Internship)
  • Oklahoma State University (Master's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1275539892

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
5.00
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Its always plesend to visit my doctor. He is a good doctor.
Dr. took a lot of time with me answered questions.
Every thing went very well. Always proffessional.
Very good.
I was good.
Reasonably good.
Very good.
He is a great doctor
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Dr. Garumuni DeSilva has 3 office locations in Hamden, view full addresses on Dr. DeSilva's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Garumuni DeSilva have?

Dr. Garumuni DeSilva is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Garumuni DeSilva?

Dr. Garumuni DeSilva frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, General Consultation, Illness, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Garumuni DeSilva on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Garumuni DeSilva speak?

Dr. Garumuni DeSilva speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Garumuni DeSilva in reviews?

11 patients have reviewed Dr. Garumuni DeSilva. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.6/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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