
Dr. Yana Samarasena MD
Pediatrician
101 The City Drive Zot4482 Ucimc Pediatrics Orange CA, 92868About
Dr. Yana Samarasena is a pediatrician practicing in Orange, CA. Dr. Samarasena is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Samarasena diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Samarasena can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine MD
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Nord S. Nation2880 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach California 90806
- Dr. Sayed Mahmood Mostoufi MD1125 E. 17th Street Santa Ana California 92701
- Dr. Farrokh Shadab M.D.11180 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley California 92708
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Nearest Hospitals
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTYl
1201 W LA VETA AVE ORANGE CA 92868GARDEN GROVE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
12601 GARDEN GROVE BLVD GARDEN GROVE CA 92843FOUNTAIN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl
17100 EUCLID STREET FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
9920 TALBERT AVENUE FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708