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Dr. Priyan Samarakoon, MD

Dr. Priyan Samarakoon, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Priyan Samarakoon, MD is a pulmonologist in Cary, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samarakoon has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as WakeMed Cary Hospital and Rex Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

570 New Waverly Pl Ste 140 Cary, NC 27518
Telehealth available

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Dr. Samarakoon is affiliated with Rex Hospital Raleigh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Samarakoon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samarakoon

1.8

8 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 08, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Meskill – Mar 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
5 people found this helpful
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Anonymous – Sep 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Chris Caramanico – Sep 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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john in Fairfield, CA – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Cary, NC – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Priyan Samarakoon, MD is a pulmonologist in Cary, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samarakoon has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1991. He is affiliated...read more
  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • University Of Kentucky

    Medical School, 1991
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Locations

Practice

Carolina Gastroenterology PA570 New Waverly Pl Ste 140 Cary, NC 27518
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl
    Raleigh, NC 27607
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

    155 Memorial Dr
    Pinehurst, NC 28374
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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