Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and orbital disease.She received her medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine. She completed an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and a residency in ophthalmology at USC, where she was chief resident. She also completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University’s Wilmer Eye Institute, followed by an ASOPRS fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego.Ediriwickrema's translational research interests include validating biomarkers of periocular disease, and she serves on national committees for the AAO, ASOPRS and NANOS. She has been listed as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly as well as a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association.

Dr. Ediriwickrema is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Optic Neuritis, Entropion, and Vitrectomy.

Dr. Ediriwickrema is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Yale University School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Southern California - Ophthalmology

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University - Neuro-ophthalmology
University of California San Diego - Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS approved)

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
Other Locations
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Brea Outpatient Center
380 West Central Avenue, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema by calling their office at 949-824-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema a top-rated expert for Eyelid Drooping?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema is classified as an Distinguished expert for Eyelid Drooping, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema specialize in?

While Dr. Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Optic Neuritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema accept my insurance?

Dr. Lilangi S. Ediriwickrema accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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