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Dr. Viraine S. Weerasooriya MD

Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology

4/5(16)
16230 SUMMERLIN RD STE 215 FORT MYERS FL, 33908
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Dr. Viraine Weerasooriya is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Weerasooriya specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Education and Training

Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1997

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology

Provider Details

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Dr. Viraine S. Weerasooriya MD's Practice location

Practice At 601 5th St. S. Suite #605

601 5th St. S. Suite #605 -
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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New patients: 727-822-4300
Fax: 727-822-9515

16230 SUMMERLIN RD STE 215 -
FORT MYERS, FL 33908
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New patients: 239-343-6050
Fax: 239-343-7455

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Dr. Viraine S. Weerasooriya MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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