
Ruwanthi Nirmali Wijesinghe, MD
Cardiologist | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
10 Union Sq E Suite 2B New York NY, 10003About
Dr. Ruwanthi Wijesinghe is a cardiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Wijesinghe specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Wijesinghe also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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