Nilanthi D. Gunawardane, MD
Orange, CA 92869
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St. Joseph Heritage Orange - Chapman Suite 301
2501 East Chapman Avenue, Suite 301, Orange, CA 92869
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About Nilanthi D. Gunawardane
Dr. Nilanthi Gunawardane is a board certified Dermatologist who completed her medical education at Harvard Medical School and subsequently a combined Dermatology and Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She worked for The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California for 8 years prior to moving to Orange County, CA.
Dr. Gunawardane practices general and surgical dermatology. Given her dual training in Dermatology and Internal Medicine, she has a special interest in complex dermatological conditions such as bullous disease and connective tissue disease. Dr. Gunawardane believes that excellent patient-doctor communication is vital to providing the best care to each patient.
In her free time, Dr. Gunawardane enjoys traveling and trying out new restaurants with her husband and two children.
Harvard Medical School
InternshipNorthwestern McGaw Medical Center
ResidencyNorthwestern McGaw Medical Center
- American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Skin cancer
- Vitiligo
- Hair loss
- Skin biopsies
- Skin cancer removal
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This Dr is amazing, I feel I get the best care from her at all times
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Best doctor ever!!
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Very through and easy to understand
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Great experience
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Dr. G. Is fantastic! She is friendly and knowledgeable. She also puts me at ease with her positive attitude.
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Dr. G. Is the best, explains and gives the "why" needed or not needed
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Dr. Gunawardane was thorough, thoughtful and pleasant. She is the best dermatologist I have ever seen.
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Always a pleasure to have a great visit with this office
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Loved this Dr., very thorough, and knowledgeable. Appreciated all the help! [Name(s)]
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Great service
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She is an awesome dr and my daughter will be seeing her as well.
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She is lovely!
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Very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough.
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Outstanding care!
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Cannot say enough good things Dr. G was incredible
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Dr. G has been wonderful and caring in helping me deal with my wound - pyoderm Gangrenosum. I appreciate her knowledge and skill and especially her compassion.
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Dr. G is very knowledgeable & thorough. I appreciate her care so much.
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Shes a great doctor. She came prepared to my visit with all my medical history and was on time.
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She is very nice. Listens to what is said and, is willing to address other questions, not only ONE thing you are there for to be treated.
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Excellent doctor, she was great and answered all questions, was very thorough.
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Dr. Gundarwane is excellent; professional, knowledgeable, kind. Very happy she's my dermatologist!
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Extremely good knowledgeable Dr
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Everything went very good during the appointment. The only problem I have is that it takes so long to get an appointment. Over 6 months.
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I really like the dermatologist I seen she is very thorough and explains everything so I understand.
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Efficient, knowledgable, personable, easy to ommunicate with, wonderful patient interaction skills.
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Dr G is very kind
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Dr. G was very polite, respectful and answered any questions I had
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Very attentive spoke to us, mother and son, in an easy to understand way. Would definitely recommend to others looking for a Dermatologist
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I love this doctor and this office!
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It was good they called me to let me know skin biopsy results
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Dr G is already very gracious and actually seems happy to see you
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She was very good.
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Dr G is very knowledgeable and professional.
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Dr. G and her staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. I don't have a single negative thing to say about my experiences with this provider.
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Dr G is excellent! She is the first dermatologist I've had over 25 years who had new suggestions for my continual eczema issues. And when the first 2 suggestions didn't work she was as upset as I was...she was truly empathetic with me. And when the 3rd did work, she was as pleased as I was. I'm very grateful for her.
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This was for dermatology and I was very pleased with Dr. G. I have already recommended her to others!
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Dr. G. Is fantastic!
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The provider should have introduced themselves and been a little more personable.This provider gave me the best exam I have ever had from a dermatologist in the past 40 years.
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She's a delight and I always feel better after seeing her. She explains things well and cites current relevant info. 10/10
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She's an excellent doctor! Providence is lucky to have her as a provider for the medical group.
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The doctor was very pleasant and helpful
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The dr was very nice and performed the care needed.
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This was the first time that I saw Dr. G and she was so nice! Very friendly and put me at ease.
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Dr very thorough
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Nothing negative to say.
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I love Dr. G, she is so friendly and compassionate and willing to answer all my concerns and questions. She doesn't seemed rushed like some other physicians I have seen in the past, I would highly recommend her to my friends and family
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Dr. G is always pleasant, cheerful, a great Doctor.
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I am glad you finally wised up about pushing the fake Covid test the death, jab clot shot, and the mask that did absolutely nothing to protect you I like a Doctor Who respects the constitutional rights of we the people
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Very kind and pleasant
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Love everyone in that office and especially love Dr. G
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Dr. Gunawardane was very friendly, knowledgeable, was the most thorough of the dermatologists I have seen historically (they were fine/good but this experience was beyond thorough/good), explained things. I have since referred my son to her.
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Everyone was very nice. Dr G did a great job. I've already got my husband coming in for a thorough check up.
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She is very Patient, careful and serious
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Dr. G and her staff make my visits very pleasant. Thank you.
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Dr. G is so very kind, knowledgeable, informative and empathetic. I am so pleased I have begun seeing her for my treatment, and have already referred two people to her!!
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Dr G is a wonderful physician and a lovely person. She immediately put me at ease and really listened to what I had to say.
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Professional, friendly and thorough.
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Dr. G and her staff are extremely caring and professional. Dr. G, in particular, is one of the nicest doctors I've seen. And she really knows dermatology. I world highly recommend!
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Dr. G. Listens well & answered all my questions and concerns.
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I was extremely satisfied with the care.
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My experience was a good one. The doctor's assistant was very polite and helpful and the doctor was very attentive to my needs. I was attempting to see another doctor in the practice for a consultation because she will be performing a procedure later in the month, but was unable to do so due to insurance issues not allowing the patient to see two doctors on one day. Since I was there, it would have been nice to see the other doctor if she was available so I wouldn't have to take another day off work to come in.
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Generally good to exceptionally good
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All was great and expedient, saw my Dr right on time of my appointment.
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Dr. G was very thorough with her exam and explained exactly what she was doing. Very professional and a great personality.
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Dr. G and her staff are kind and caring.
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Dr. Gunawardane is OUTSTANDING!
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I like her - she laughs at my stupid dad jokes.
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Dr G carefully injected a needle into a cyst on my back to release the fluid and l hardly felt anything
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Dr G is an excellent Dermotologist and has a great attitude while treating her patients with great respect.
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Great doctor very sharpe
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Very curteous, knowledgable and caring.
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Very kind and answered all of my questions
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The doctor and staff were VERY GOOD! Very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and listened to my questions.
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Dr. G is very friendly and explains everything clearly and takes time to listen to any concerns.
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Very good
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I felt like the provider was invested in my care and was professional
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Doctor G. Is my favorite doctor. She is very professional and makes me feel comfortable. I trust her with my life.
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Dr G is incredible. Not only does she come across very knowledgeable about her specialty. Her "bedside manner, professionalism and interpersonal skills are over the top. She is one of those medical providers that if she were to move to another organization we'd follow her. It is a huge blessing to be one of her patients
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Dr Gunawardane is caring, knowledgeable and spends as much time as needed with her patients. She is very kind. Each time I have seen her this level of professionalism has been consistent.
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This provider was very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful on many levels and she was respectful and kind and on time. She was patient with my questions and very thorough as well!
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Excellent dermo dr. Very kind, cheerful , and helpful.
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Excellent doctor!
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Fantastic doctor
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Dr. G is top shelf and a fantastic addition to the team!
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Dr. G is a gem
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Doctor is phenomenal. Great listener and is articulate. She is great at what she do. She is A+
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Very pleasant, knowledgeable and respectful.
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Love my Doctor! She is so kind and very informative! Always quick and easy
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The Dr. And staff were all great......a good team
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Dr G. is one of the best providers I ever had. She takes her time to answer all my questions and gave me very good recommendations regarding my health.
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Always a pleasure to deal with all those I come in contact with there. Love Dr. G
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Dr. G was very thorough. I had a total body skin check. And a biopsy of a suspicious area I wasn't aware of. She was reassuring that it would probably be fine, but she was being proactive. I appreciate her care. She's also very nice and personable.
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Dr was very personable
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Great experience
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I thought she was an excellent provider. Thoroughly answered all my questions and we had a great rapport with each other and would definitely recommend her to family and friends.
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It was all good thy took great care of me
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Awesome caregiver. Found a melanoma I didn't even know I had during a previous visit.
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I am very happy with Dr. G. She very thorough each time I see her and takes time to listen and answers my questions.
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It's always good with the Providence group.
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Dr. G is a warm, caring, sincere person. She is very thorough and notices every little thing. She explains what she is seeing and doing, and she connects very quickly as someone who really cares, and who is on top of things!
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Dr G is a very caring Dr and listened to my concerns with patience and understanding!
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Dr. Took the time to explain the procudure before and during the procudure asked if I was ok ans how I felt.
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Wonderful experience.
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Dr. G is one of my favorite doctors. She's always upbeat and explains things thoroughly. I never have to wait long to see her and all that stuff is very nice.
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She had an excellent disposition. She took time to really inspect for any signs of cancer. I am glad I got assigned to her.
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Excellent Care
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Dr Gunawardane is kind, cheerful, knowledgeable, and very thorough. I look forward to seeing her and speaking with her.
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Good
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Dr Gunawardane is superb. Do whatever it takes to keep her here.
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My experiences with this doctor are always the best. Dr. G. Is kind, empathetic and treats me with respect. She listens to me which is something my PCP does not do.
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Dr. G. Was very thorough and absolutely delightful!!
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No problem
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Always available in a timely manner. Always listens and offers multiple approaches to care; does not "just throw a pill/prescription" at you.
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Dr. "G" is a very caring and professional doctor. I've been very satisfied with her the two times I have seen her.
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I find Dr. Gunawardane to be of the highest caliber of physicians I have seen in the last 30-40 years. Highly competent and listens well. I cant say anything negative about my experiences with her and her staff.
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Dr. G is the best!
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The doctor listened to my concerns, and was very caring and sincere
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This was a very thorough doctor and I liked her very much. She made me feel comfortable and thanked me for coming in like she asked no lotions, oils, creams or makeup and freshly washed hair. Very nice and spoke clearly.
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Doctor G was excellent . Referred my daughter to her.
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Dr. Nilanthi Gunawardane is awesome! She got me in right away when I had a skin reaction to a newly prescribed medication.
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very happy, with care
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Dr. Gunawardane is awesome! Never seen a more caring physician like her before-anywhere.
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Dr. G was very thorough & knew what was needed for my care.
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Very professional and friendly.
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Dr. Gunawardene is a very caring doctor who takes the time to listen to my skincare history and shows that she understands my struggles. She is very professional and was able to prescribe cream and suggested a skin care regimen that works for me.
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Excellent
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Dr G was incredible!
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The patient has disabilities, and Dr G went above and beyond for him. So grateful for caring doctors like her .
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Dr G is always such a joy - she is very understanding and always my information and chart at her fingertips so that she can refer to it. She takes her time with me in a very efficient way.
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Awesome dermatologist. Finds areas of concern I was not even aware of.
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I don't have enough words .. Shes the nicest attentive caring knowledgeable Dr .. Five stars
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Dr G listens and gives strategies for how best to get the problem resolved with skin. She is also very kind and patient.
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Dr. G is understanding, caring and friendly.
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My entire health care team has always been kind, caring, responsive and informed about my needs and concerns. I have often referred others and have been pleased with the care they have shown others.
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Very courteous, professional care.
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Doctor G is quite knowledgeable and very personable, which makes her a great doctor!
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She took her time checking out the spot that might have been cancer. Applied additional medicine to the spot on my upper lip since I have a history of cancer 64 years ago. Not on my face and the cancer ws removed and I have been cancer free since that.
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Dr is awesome!
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Great!
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Very efficient and easy to understand
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Very informative
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Thorough and efficient doctor. Thank you.
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Office staff and Dr G were all great! Dr G is really kind, friendly, easy to talk with, and very gentle with the procedure performed. Great Dr. Thank you.
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I appreciate Dr. G and her taking time with me. She assured me my hair loss is not from being sick.
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Very thorough and listened to my concerns.
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I have no complaints or problems; please keep doing what you're doing!
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Overall from entering the office, nice clean, well situated, pleasant, friendly staff, etc. Care team warm professionals and Doctors great!
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Doctor and staff have great customers service. They are caring and compassion
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Dr. G is the best. She listens to what I have to say and answers my questions. Dr. G explains my medical problems and treatments. She has called me to follow up and quickly answers my portal questions. I have tried a number of dermatologists in this practice. Dr. G is so much better than the others.
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Because of this being a specialty doctor, I appointment time frame was more extensive but worth it-she was so personable and knowledgeable! Her staff were great as well!
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I adore Dr. G, she is so sweet and we crack a joke here and there in which I found so comforting! My encounters with her have been the best!
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Excellent care of my dermatological problem.Very knowlagable and explanations were very helpful.
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The doctor was very kind, punctual, knowledgeable, and helpful! I would recommend her to anyone.
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Timely and thorough
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Me dermatologist doctor is very good and she explains very clear
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Dr. G. Was very prepared with my history of care and pickup right from where I left off.
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The doctor was friendly, informative, helpful and responsive.
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Thank you for your expertise. I love your enthusiasm and expert care.
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Very good w Dr G ....n im very happy the way she explains t me ...thankbu
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Dr. G is an excellent specialist provider. Thorough, professional, warm, well-informed.
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This provider was a referral by my primary as previous referrals have ignored a solultion to my problem. This doctor was very pleasant. I am waiting for a referall to a plastic surgeon to remove the lypoma from my leg.
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Dr G. Is a fabulous doctor. I love her personality, professionalism, and clarity and answering my questions.
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I was very impressed with Dr. Gunawardane. She and Dr. Nino make this a fantastic place to come for dermatology care.
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Wonderful Dr.,very knowlegable.. Her diagnosis was correct and the medicines are helping. Answered our questions .
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Dr. G had reviewed my medical records prior to meeting me. I appreciate that she took time to do that.
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Totally exceptional care.
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Great experience
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Awesome physician!
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Dr G is the best Dr ever.
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Dr G is one of the more thorough doctors I've visited in a long time. She's professional, caring, inquisitive, and knowledgeable. She called me between appointments to see how I was doing. Incredible patient rapport.
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Very efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, focused!
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Dr Gunawardane is a great doctor.
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She did a good exam od my body and hit me with liguid nitrageouns for skin tags as well as cancer on my bottom lip
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormalities Of The Skin
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Acne Scar
- Acne Surgery
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Actinic Keratosis (Ak)
- Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Urticaria
- Allergic Vasculitis
- Alopecia
- Alopecia Areata
- Angioma
- Angular Cheilitis
- Anhidrosis
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Atypical Mole
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin Of Lip
- Biologic Therapy For Skin Diseases
- Birthmark
- Blistering Disorder
- Brittle Nails
- Bullous Disease
- Cafe Au Lait Spots
- Calcinosis Cutis
- Candidiasis
- Carbuncle
- Chemical Skin Peel
- Cherry Angioma
- Chronic Urticaria
- Cold Sore
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Contact And Allergic Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Crows Feet
- Cryotherapy For Skin Lesions
- Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Horn
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans
- Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
- Dermatographism
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Dermatomycoses
- Dermatomyositis
- Dermatophytosis
- Dermoscopy
- Diaper Rash
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Skin
- Dyschromia
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyskeratosis Follicularis
- Dysplastic Nevus
- Eczema
- Edema Of Eyelid
- Epidermoid Cysts
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Erythema
- Erythema Ab Igne
- Erythema Marginatum
- Erythema Migrans
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythroderma
- Excessive Sweating
- Excision Of Skin Lesions
- Eyelid Cancer
- Facial Aging
- First Degree Burns
- Folliculitis
- Furuncle
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Glomangioma
- Glomus Tumor
- Granuloma Annulare
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Hair Diseases
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hirsutism
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hyperkeratosis
- Hyperpigmentation Of Eyelids
- Hypertrichosis
- Ichthyosis
- Impetigo
- Inclusion Cyst
- Ingrown Hair
- Intertrigo
- Itching
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratoacanthoma
- Keratoderma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Kerion
- Laser Treatment Of Skin
- Lentigo
- Lichen Nitidus
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosis
- Lichen Simplex
- Linear Atrophy
- Linear Iga Bullous Disease
- Lip Disease
- Lipomas
- Liposuction
- Livedo Reticularis
- Livedoid Vasculopathy
- Liver Spots
- Localized Scleroderma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Melasma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Miliaria Rubra
- Mohs Reconstruction
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Examination
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Mucinosis
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail Disease
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Nevus
- Nevus Flammeus
- Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Ocular Dermatitis
- Onychia
- Onychomycosis
- Panniculitis
- Parapsoriasis
- Paronychia
- Patch Tests
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pernio
- Petechiae
- Photodamage
- Photosensitivity
- Pickers Nodule
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Pigmented Hairy Epidermal Nevus
- Pigmented Lesions
- Pilar Cyst
- Pityriasis
- Plantar Wart
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Port Wine Stain
- Prurigo
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (Pupp)
- Pruritus
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Psoriasis
- Purpura
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pyogenic Granuloma
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Salmon Patches
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sensitive Skin
- Sezary Syndrome
- Skin Aging
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Bullae
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Disease
- Skin Examination
- Skin Spots
- Skin Tag Removal
- Skin Ulcer
- Soft Tissue Masses
- Solar Dermatitis
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stasis Dermatitis
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- Striae
- Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
- Sun Damage
- Sunspots
- Sweating Problem
- Sweet Syndrome
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Telangiectasia
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tinea Blanca
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Manus
- Tinea Nigra
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Trachonychia
- Trichilemmal Cyst
- Urticaria
- Viral Exanthem
- Vitiligo
- Wart Removal
- Warts
- Xanthoma
- Xerosis
Very kind and patient. Concerned about my comfort during the procedure.
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