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Achala S. Samarasinghe
General Surgeon

Achala S. Samarasinghe

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About Achala S. Samarasinghe

Achala S. Samarasinghe is a general surgeon in Kandy, seeing patients at Asiri Hospital Kandy. General surgeons like Dr. Samarasinghe handle a broad range of operations, including the abdomen, hernias and the breast. They treat conditions such as appendicitis, hernias, gallstones, breast lumps, thyroid swellings, abscesses, haemorrhoids, lipomas and cysts, bowel obstruction and trauma. Procedures include appendicectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, laparoscopic surgery, excision of lumps, haemorrhoidectomy and abscess drainage. He has a subspecialty interest in colorectal surgery, confirmed against public sources. Consider seeing him if you or a family member need surgery for these issues.

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What to expect at a consultation

For a first appointment, bring any referral letters, previous test results and a list of current medications. The surgeon will likely examine you and may order imaging or blood tests. Ask about the recommended procedure, alternatives, risks and recovery time.

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Conditions commonly seen

AppendicitisHerniaGallstonesBreast LumpsThyroid SwellingsAbscessesHaemorrhoidsLipomas & CystsBowel ObstructionTrauma

Procedures and tests

AppendicectomyHernia RepairCholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)Laparoscopic SurgeryExcision of LumpsHaemorrhoidectomyAbscess Drainage

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General Surgeon

Availability

Where and when they practise

Dr. Samarasinghe consults at Asiri Hospital Kandy, available every day of the week with 11 weekly sessions. The consultation fee is Rs 6,500. Teleconsultation is not offered. Bookings can be made through eChannelling or Doc990.

Practice locations for Achala S. Samarasinghe, with the days consulted and the consultation fee.
LocationDaysFee
Asiri Hospital KandyMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunLKR 6,500

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Questions about Achala S. Samarasinghe

What conditions does a general surgeon treat?
General surgeons treat conditions like appendicitis, hernias, gallstones, breast lumps, thyroid swellings, abscesses, haemorrhoids and bowel obstruction.
What procedures does Dr. Samarasinghe perform?
He performs appendicectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), laparoscopic surgery, excision of lumps, haemorrhoidectomy and abscess drainage.
Where does Dr. Samarasinghe practise?
He practises at Asiri Hospital Kandy.
When is Dr. Samarasinghe available?
He is available every day of the week, with 11 sessions per week.
What is the consultation fee?
The consultation fee is Rs 6,500.
How can I book an appointment?
You can book through eChannelling or Doc990.

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