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About Ruwan Y. Parakrama MD, MS
Ruwan Y. Parakrama, MD, MS, earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY.
He completed residency at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Residency Program in Internal Medicine, Hofstra University/Northwell Health. He went on to complete fellowship training at the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School.
Before becoming a physician, Dr. Parakrama spent several years in the biotechnology industry, deepening his interest in cancer care and research. He is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with cancer and blood disorders, taking time to understand each patient’s goals and priorities and develop personalized treatment plans that support their health, well-being, and quality of life.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing the violin and guitar, cycling, swimming, and exploring the outdoors.
Locations
206 Mill Road
Fairhaven, MA
02719
Fairhaven, MA
02719
506 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA
02720
Fall River, MA
02720
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Why aren’t there any ratings?
We do not have a rating for this provider for one of the following reasons:- Provider was newly added to our survey process and has not yet received the minimum number (30) of survey returns. Check back soon for results!
- If this provider’s biography page does not specify practicing at Southcoast Physicians Group or a Southcoast hospital site (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s or Tobey Hospital), he/she is affiliated with Southcoast Health Network but not employed by Southcoast Physicians Group. Our affiliates are not included in our survey process.
- If this provider’s biography page specifies practicing at Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s or Tobey Hospital, without reference to an outpatient practice, he/she delivers care in the inpatient hospital setting only; inpatient surveys do not include questions about individual providers.
Southcoast Health physician profiles now feature star ratings. Below, you’ll find frequently asked questions about our process for calculating the ratings.
Why does Southcoast publish survey ratings online?
Southcoast is dedicated to providing patients and consumers with helpful information about the quality of our patients’ experiences. Star ratings published on our physician biography pages are based on actual responses from patients of that particular physician to patient satisfaction surveys that are distributed and processed by a national patient satisfaction survey vendor.
Who receives the survey?
Our vendor sends surveys via SMS or email to all patients seen in our outpatient physician practices who have a valid smart phone number or email address on file with Southcoast Health. Surveys are sent to patients within a few days of their appointment.
How is the Patient Satisfaction Star Rating Calculated?
Star ratings are calculated using an average of all survey responses to each of three questions: Courtesy and Respect of Staff, Provider Overall Rating, and Willingness to Recommend Provider’s Office. The star rating displayed on our physicians’ main biography page represents the average of the three measures for that particular physician.
