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Saman Kannangara
Saman Kannangara

Saman Kannangara, MD

Infectious Diseases

Medical Director of Infectious Disease, UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital

UCSF Health Primary and Specialty Care, Saint Francis
1199 Bush St., Suite 400,
San Francisco, CA 94109

About me

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Dr. Saman Kannangara is a specialist in infectious diseases. He cares for patients with skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, urinary tract infections, HIV, MRSA, post-operative infections, fungal infections, and general infectious diseases. He seeks to provide humanistic and compassionate care tailored to each patient.

Kannangara earned his medical degree at Drexel University. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, part of Rutgers Health, and completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Kannangara is the recipient of the subspecialties of internal medicine teacher of the year award at Easton Hospital. He is currently serving a two-year term in the house of delegates for the California Medical Association.

This provider works with UCSF through the UCSF Health Community Medical Group, a multispecialty group connecting doctors and practices throughout the Bay Area.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, 2005

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2003

  • Fellowships

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Center City, Infectious Diseases, 2005

  • Residencies

    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Internal Medicine, 2003

  • Education

    Drexel University College of Medicine, 2000

  • Languages

    English

I enjoy the challenge of helping patients navigate complex medical issues.

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