Dr. Janaka A Hettiarachchi D.O.
Urologist
1915 W Park Dr Suite 101 North Wilkesboro NC, 28659About
Dr. Janaka Hettiarachchi is a urologist practicing in North Wilkesboro, NC. Dr. Hettiarachchi specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1997
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1997
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Enlarged Prostate
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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- Dr. Donald Douglas Peterson M.D.408 8th St North Wilkesboro NC 28659