Dr. Kuruppunayake S Dharmasena M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
3721 Potee St Suite 5 Brooklyn MD, 21225About
Dr. Kuruppunayake Dharmasena practices Geriatric Medicine in Brooklyn, MD. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Dharmasena works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Second Moscow Medical Institute, Russian State Medical University MD
Second Moskow Medical Institute / Russian State Medical University 1971
Second Military Medical University 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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