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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

Make an Appointment

(919) 439-8580

Hospital Highlight

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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Waited 45 minutes after being in a room for the doctor to come in and I finally asked the nurse if I had been forgotten. A few minutes after that, the doctor came in, spent 5 minutes with me leaving me with wanting to find a different doctor. Of the 3 times that I have seen him, my impression of him is unfriendly and not confident of having him as a doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2022
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Always kind & very professional ,been seeing him for a few years
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Shirley Meskill – Mar 08, 2021
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This doctor overbooks new patients and doesn’t provide the long term care they need. They all end up finding a different pulmonologist. He is clearly prioritizes money over patient health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Sep 15, 2020
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I received a referral to this doctor, and immediately was called by the scheduling department, for a home study, the first machine they gave me had faulty barriers and I needed I repeat the study, then with no explanation I was told I had to do and overnight study, paid $1100 and the was told I had to have a CPAP no reason given and never talked to the doctor ... only the scheduling staff .. who were rude and did not explain what was happening ... the staff was only interested now getting my money
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
3 others found this helpful
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Chris Caramanico – Sep 09, 2020
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I have been trying to help this team get paid for services they provided me back in 2015. No matter how many times I tell them to send paperwork to Tricare (my insurance) they fail to do so. Now they want to send me into collections for their payment. They can not, I'm fully covered by Tricare. I even tried to do a three way call with Tircare and this team, they hung up on them. WHAT? The doctor is a good man but his staff either hates him or they are complete idiots.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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john in Fairfield, CA – Jan 04, 2017
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Unresponsive staff. You either get voicemail (and then no one calls you back) or you get staff that just wants to pawn you off on the other staff that is sick that day (by taking a message). Do not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Cary, NC – Mar 29, 2016
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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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