Overview
Shanika Samarasinghe is an Endocrinologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Samarasinghe is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
9608 S Roberts Rd, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Samarasinghe has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Shanika Samarasinghe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe by calling their office at 708-216-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe a top-rated expert for Thyroid Nodule?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Nodule, 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. Shanika Samarasinghe specialize in?
While Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Nodule, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Nodule. You can view a list of Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanika Samarasinghe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-216-9000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Samarasinghe isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Samarasinghe isDistinguished. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Samarasinghe isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Samarasinghe isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Samarasinghe isAdvanced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Samarasinghe isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Samarasinghe isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Samarasinghe isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial HyperaldosteronismDr. Samarasinghe isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hyperaldosteronism.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Samarasinghe isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Experienced
- AcromegalyDr. Samarasinghe isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Samarasinghe isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Samarasinghe isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Samarasinghe isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorDr. Samarasinghe isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Samarasinghe isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.