Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD
Dr. Dilantha B Ellegala, MD is a neurosurgeon in Forest, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1019 Vista Park Dr Ste A Forest, VA 24551Make an Appointment
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Dr. Ellegala's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ellegala
3.8
| 5 Star | 68% | 68% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 26% | 26% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ellegala to family and friends is 3.8421052 out of 5
About Me
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Graduating with honors from the University Of Washington School Of Medicine in Seattle, Dr. Ellegala continued his studies with a neurosurgical residency at the University of Virginia. He spent a year as the Senior Registrar at Auckland Hospital,...read moreNeurosurgery
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Neurological Trauma Surgery
Neurovascular Surgery
Endovascular Neurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
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Harvard & Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2005University Of Virginia Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2004University Of Washington Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1997University Of Washington School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1995University Of Washington
Undergraduate School, 1986
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- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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Make an appointment at Lewisgale Medical Center today at
(540) 642-0996.
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