Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe, MD

Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe, MD

Endocrinologist
9608 S Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, IL
Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe works with Loyola Medicine - Endocrinology as an endocrinologist across locations in Maywood and Hickory Hills, IL. Patients visit her for endocrinology consultations and follow-ups, adrenal problems, goiter, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Dr. Samarasinghe received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her Doctor of Medicine from Washington University, St. Louis. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in endocrinology at The University of Chicago Medical Center. She is certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Samarasinghe educates her patients on the essential details of their conditions and their treatment.
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe

Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe works with Loyola Medicine - Endocrinology as an endocrinologist across locations in Maywood and Hickory Hills, IL. Patients visit her for endocrinology consultations and follow-ups, adrenal problems, goiter, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Dr. Samarasinghe received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her Doctor of Medicine from Washington University, St. Louis. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in endocrinology at The University of Chicago Medical Center. She is certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Samarasinghe educates her patients on the essential details of their conditions and their treatment.

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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.
Overactive thyroid
Diabetic emergency
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid gland disorder
Chronic diabetes
Enlarged thyroid
Overactive thyroid
Diabetic emergency
Osteoporosis
Parathyroid gland disorder

Office locations

Loyola Medicine - Endocrinology (1 of 2)
9608 S Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Loyola Medicine - Endocrinology (2 of 2)
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

  • Medical School - Washington University, St. Louis, Doctor of Medicine
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center, Fellowship in Endocrinology
  • University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)
  • University of Chicago: Hyde Park (Internship)

Awards and publications

  • Department of Medicine Fellowship-to-Faculty Transition Award, University of Chicago. 2007-2008
  • American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (Missouri Chapter) Clerkship Award, Washington University School of Medicine. 1999-2000
  • Dr. Lee B. and Virginia G. Harrison Scholarship, Washington University School of Medicine. 1999-2000
  • Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. Student Research Fellow- Linda M. Mundy MD. Performed a Clinical Study Evaluating Cytologic-Histologic Discordance Among Cervical Specimens in Women with and without HIV. The Goal of the Study was to Re-assess the Current Algorithm for Cervical Cancer Screening in Women with HIV. 1998, 2001
  • The University of Chicago, Section of Endocrinology - Research Fellow. Ronald N. Cohen MD. Investigating the Role of Nuclear Corepressors in PPARy Mediated Adipogenesis; Specifically the Role of Ligand Selectivity in Corepressor Recruitment. 2004-200R

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1548385511

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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This doctor is absolutely the BEST in every respect ??
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Dr Samarasinghe was amazing, as was her staff.
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Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe is certified by Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine) and American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe?

Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe frequently sees patients for Endocrinology Consultation, Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction, High Blood Pressure / Hypertension, Thyroid Evaluation, and Type 2 Diabetes. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe on their profile.

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

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