Dr. Saman Kannangara
Overview
Dr. Saman Kannangara is a specialist in infectious diseases. He cares for patients with skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, urinary tract infections, HIV, MRSA, post-operative infections, fungal infections, and general infectious diseases. He seeks to provide humanistic and compassionate care tailored to each patient. Kannangara earned his medical degree at Drexel University. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of Rutgers Health, and completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Kannangara is the recipient of the subspecialties of internal medicine teacher of the year award at Easton Hospital. He is currently serving a two-year term in the house of delegates for the California Medical Association. This provider works with UCSF through the UCSF Health Community Medical Group, a multispecialty group connecting doctors and practices throughout the Bay Area.
Dr. Kannangara is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lyme Disease, Osteomyelitis, and Lymphangitis.
Dr. Kannangara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kannangara is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
1199 Bush St., Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94109
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Saman Kannangara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Saman Kannangara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Saman Kannangara by calling their office at 415-379-2980. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Saman Kannangara a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saman Kannangara is classified as an Advanced expert for Sepsis, 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. Saman Kannangara specialize in?
While Dr. Saman Kannangara is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Lyme Disease, and Osteomyelitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Saman Kannangara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Saman Kannangara has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Saman Kannangara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Saman Kannangara accept my insurance?
Dr. Saman Kannangara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-379-2980 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- SepsisDr. Kannangara isAdvanced. Learn about Sepsis.
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- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Kannangara isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Kannangara isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kannangara isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- CellulitisDr. Kannangara isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- COVID-19Dr. Kannangara isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EndocarditisDr. Kannangara isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.