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Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD

Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD is a neurologist in Rochester, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Rochester in 1998. She is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

20 Hagen Dr Ste 300 Rochester, NY 14625
Telehealth available
(585) 586-7550

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gajaweera specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Gajaweera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gajaweera

3.2
22 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Highly Recommend
Very thorough and thoughtful. Took time to evaluate my symptoms and gave me some great options.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy Headd – May 15, 2024
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Not at all
We got off the a rough start. She acted as if I was lying about my symptoms, going as far as to ask me if other people saw them. I was there for a follow up to some testing, and they didn't have them yet.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Feb 29, 2024
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Very knowledgeable. Takes the time to explain things and answer questions. Truly cares for her patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dariya – Aug 29, 2023
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Didn't listen, dismissive and rushed through appt.
The doctor never discussed my symptoms and ailments with me. She suggested that I have a disorder for which I have no symptoms of, and then dismissed all of my concerns. I do not recommend her at all.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 24, 2023
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Awesome
She takes the time and explains everything.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2022
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Listens and explains completely. I also found her to be very caring. Rochester NY.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2022
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I ended up with Dr. Gajaweera on a blind referral as we were back n ROC after moving away a few years ago. I'm struggling with what we believe are vestibular migraines and was lucky enough to get in on short notice. I came prepared and found her very engaged, thorough and patient. The office was also able to get me an MRI appointment on short notice. So far I'm very happy.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Scott F – Jun 24, 2021
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Dr. Gajaweera turned us off immediately. When my 78 year old father was given his forms to fill out in the waiting room, he and mother sat and completed them. We didn't have to wait long. As we were on our way to the exam room, my father asked to use the rest room. Dr. G was visibly annoyed. As the appointment resumed, she was not patient with my parents questions, and made them nervous. I do NOT recommend this doctor for elderly patients.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jun 11, 2021
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My first appointment with Dr. Gajaweera was really good and then after that I found her to be condescending making me feel stupid and that I was wasting her time and extremely rude. No bedside manner which is a shame. I won’t go back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Pittsford – Jul 25, 2020
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When I first went to her she was helpful. The following visit she was rude and condescending and treated me as though she had other places to be. Such a disappointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jan 30, 2020
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You know as a customer you never scared the customer
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Chamal – Jan 28, 2020
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Dr. Gajaweera is very kind and helpful. I am grateful that I was referred to her. In our visits, she gave me time to explain the complexities of I was experiencing and asked questions that helped get to the bottom of things. She's one of the best out there.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Greg in Rochester , NY – Mar 01, 2019
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Awful bedside manner. Made my mom cry and basically told her she was crazy when there turned out to be quite a serious diagnosis. Wouldn’t recommend her to my worst enemy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 06, 2018
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Rudest, most arrogant & disrespectful Dr I have ever seen. Codescending in her communications, does not want to take the time, does not welcome questions, cuts you off & interrupts. No class & no professionalism! Lied on my medical report. Dr has no ethics & has a horrible bed side manner. Lots of great neurologists, she is not one of them.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Katie in Pittsford, NY – Aug 02, 2017
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She went over everything in detail with me, answered all my questions, was excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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M.Robinson in Wayne County, NY – May 02, 2016
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Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD is a neurologist in Rochester, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Rochester in 1998. She is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurology

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  • University Of Rochester

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Office20 Hagen Dr Ste 300 Rochester, NY 14625
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave
    Rochester, NY 14621
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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