Dr. Ginige Swanthri Desilva M.D
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
5100 Seminole Blvd Saint Petersburg FL, 33708About
Dr. Ginige Desilva is a rheumatologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Desilva specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Desilva treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
The Flinders Univ Of So Australia- Sch Of Med- Bedford Park- Sa 1995
Flinders University of South Australia School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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