Dr. Himanshu Wickramasinghe M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
23928 Lyons Avenue Newhall California, 91321About
Himanshu V. Wickramasinghe, MD, FCCP, works at Valencia Pulmonary Med Group in Newhall, California. He specializes in pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. For his excellent work with patients, he was rewarded with a service excellence award in 2008. When Dr. Wickramasinghe is not at Valencia, he is also on staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
Education and Training
University of Columbo
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Critical Care
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Himanshu Wickramasinghe M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Should I go to the ER?
Sharp pain like you are describing is not typical of asthma. You could be having something else going on that is making your asthma also worse. Sharp pain like you are describing could be due to pneumonia, particularly if you are having fever, cough and increased phlegm. Another condition that can cause pain like this is a blood clot and this can be dangerous. So yes, I would definitely recommend that you get evaluated in an emergency room. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Service Excellence Award, 2008
- Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
Internships
- University of Chicago
Fellowships
- Loma Linda University
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Compassion, Hard Work, Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Photography, Music
Favorite professional publications
- Up to Date, Chest
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