Channa Amarasekera, MD

Channa Amarasekera, MD

4.9 
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Urology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Harvard Medical School - 2014
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020
Fellowships:
Rush University Medical Center - 2021

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Huntley Hospital
Kishwaukee Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Informative, knowledgeable, caring, excellent communication skills. Unique ability to place a patient at ease in uncomfortable situations.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

He is great. Easy to talk to and he explains everything and makes it easy to understand what is going on

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Great patient/physician communication and expert care.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Quality fast work

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Thorough and conscientious.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Amarasekera is warm, friendly, kind, and caring. He is also able to explain procedures and conditions in very understandable ways. I have complete confidence in him.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Easy to understand!!!!!0

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August 12, 2022

4.0

Good one on one talk !!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Great explaining all of my options

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August 12, 2022

5.0

He’s a good listener and spends time with you until all your questions are answered.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

I feel confident in recommending Dr. Amarasekera and his nurse Kate, who I thought were both very thorough and patient, answering all of my questions, explaining everything very well, all with a very professional, unrushed 'chairside manner'. Thanks again, Dr. Amarasekera and Kate!

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Boholst recommended Dr Channa after all the issues I had ignored from the Advocate urologist. He took time to listen and was able to get to the bottom of my pain and troubles.For once , I am cautiously optimistic.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Awesome bedside manner.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Amarasekara was very professional and informative during my procedure.,

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August 08, 2022

5.0

He was nice, clear and personable

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August 08, 2022

5.0

I left well informed.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

I’m very happy Dr. Amarasekera because of his compassionate and thorough care. He asks questions and listens and involves me in healthcare decisions. In addition he does a good job of addressing any concerns I may have. He’s prompt and is no in a rush.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Great doctor that make you feel at ease ... hebis very approachable and knowledgeable for sure ... I felt comfortable with him.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Bright young man

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Fast response and helpful

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August 01, 2022

5.0

I have complete confidence in him. He listens and has great bedside manner

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very nice and professional

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July 19, 2022

5.0

This doctor was very skilled in conducting the uroscopy. He was patient and clearly explained the procedure as he worked.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Answers your questions takes time to inform you

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Make patient feel comfortable & answers questions asked

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He involved me in all the conversation about my care.I not only was cared for I was cared about.He is the perfect doctor that listens and explains while staying in tune with a strong effort to connect with me.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Channa Amarasekedra makes you feel completely comfortable during such uncomfortable exams and situations. Always asks how you are doing during the exams. Dr Channa explains procedures in terms that one can understand and is extremely thorough.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Amarasekera spent a long time with me discussing my concerns and answering my questions. He is a very caring physician and I appreciate his professionalism and understands my needs as a patient and is willing to sit and listen and now be rushed through the appointment.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Friendly, polite, and provided thorough details on process.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Patience Caring

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July 11, 2022

5.0

I didn't see Dr. Amarasekera today, but I would recommend him to family and friends. He has performed two procedures for me, and he is very professional and knowledgable.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner, connected with me right away personally and then educated me every step of the way putting me at ease

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Information regarding my condition was very helpful

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Doctor took plenty of time to address my questions and concerns.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Very nice and informative. Didn't seem hurried. All around nice guy and very professional.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Very attentive to patient.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Good man

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July 05, 2022

5.0

very transparent, educated me along the way and has great bedside manner.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

This physician is well versed in the subject matter. He thoroughly explained the condition, as well as the treatment options and potential risks and benefits.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

His bedside manner is impeccable and should be a model for others to follow. He listens when I speak, and shows genuine concern about me as a patient.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

He answered all my questions and put me at ease

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable with a plan for my issues.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor. Answered all my questions and took very good care of and resolving the problem I was having

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Doctor met me before surgery and he, himself took me into surgery where all team was waiting. Very attentive all.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Amarasekera was wonderful and professional in his approach to my medical issues. He explained the procedure thoroughly and gave me the time and space to ask questions and make decisions about my care. He even called my daughter as soon as the surgery was completed. I would recommend Dr Amarasekera to family and friends.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Easy flow of conversation between doctor and patient makes for a comfortable environment an increased understanding.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Dr A explained the different options to treat my condition. He showed a genuine concern for my well being before during and after my procedure

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Dr. was informative and clearly explained everything to me.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor, and easy to talk with.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr.Channa takes a personal interest in the treatment and care he gives his patients.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He was professional and extremely gentle

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Attentive and cared enough to hear all the details and history for the issue I was seeing him for.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Accommodating and efficient

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Anarasekera took his time listened and was thorough during my exam.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Excellent surgeon, with great bedside manner.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

He listens and works with you to find solutions to you problems. I found him to be very understanding. He takes the time to explain what is going on and the possible solutions.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Caring empathetic and thorough

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Considerate, very capable care. Clear explanations of procedures and results. Friendly atmosphere. Concern for me as an individual evident.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Channa is a wonderful doctor - great bedside manor, articulate, compassionate.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Channa is very easy going. He makes you feel comfortable about an awkward situation. He seems very concerned about my illness, and is willing to contact my insurance to serk prior authorization for approval of a medicine to help solve my problem.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Trusted advisor

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Informative. Kind.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Quick follow up to questions and concerns.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Very confident in his care.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Very meticulous & personal

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May 02, 2022

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and an excellence communicator.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Kind and extremely skilled!

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April 26, 2022

5.0

He is very kind and has a very caring nature. Always answers my questions in full and in clear language.

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April 26, 2022

4.0

Office visit was great but I did not see him before or after surgery😞

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April 24, 2022

5.0

Thoroughly explain the issues

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April 20, 2022

5.0

He was was very through

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Friendly, excellent communicator, informative

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Made me feel comfortable

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Spends time with you and provides individual attention and support

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Very nice, relaxed, and knowledgeable.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Great to have helping with my care plan. Understands me as a human not just another patient.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Great guy. Great personality. Easy to talk to.Knowledge, experience, answers all questions, medical and nonmedical.

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April 07, 2022

5.0

Very pleasant and understanding

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April 06, 2022

5.0

He's the best.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Amarasekera is very kind and compassionate. I have been experiencing a lot of anxiety for the upcoming biopsy. Dr. Amarasekera put me at ease, went into detail about the MRI, explained the biopsy procedure and possible treatment if needed. He spent a lot of time with me and showed a genuine interest in getting to know me and my life’s journey. I am so impressed and look forward to following up with Dr. Amarasekera after the biopsy.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

The start of a gay men's practice is an EXCELLENT idea.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

His personality is professionalism, and his knowledge. I could not have picked a better doctor.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

The best patient focused care I've ever had.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Very nice

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March 28, 2022

4.0

He was very cordial and attentive.He tried his best to make me comfortable.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

He was truly professional, I would recommend him to all of my love ones and friends

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent professional manner. Knowledgeable, personable, informative and caring, with a sense of humor. Not in a hurry. Thought deeply about my issues and communicated clearly.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

He makes the patients feel comfortable, easy to converse with and it is clear he is listening. I already recommended him after my first visit and will continue now that I also had a well run follow-up procedure last week.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Very relatable doctor. Made me feel at ease right away and was to the point.

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March 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Channa made me feel comfortable with my situation. He listened to my problems and explained everything in detail. If he had a private practice I would be first in line. 👍🏻❤️

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March 08, 2022

5.0

He was great. Made me feel very comfortable.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Dr Channa Amarasekera could not be easier to talk to about any topic and he is very down to Earth. No airs of any task being beneath him because he’s an MDHe takes time to talk about any concern and is clearly an expert in his field

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Good listener and not in a rush

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Very professional, experienced and pleasant.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

I had been to NM urology previously and wasn't as pleased with my service, but Dr. Amarasekera made up for the previous providers. He showed genuine concern for my issue, took the time to listen to me, allowed me to communicate what I was feeling, explained all options, and allowed me to make an informed decision. There are a lot of providers at NM that can learn from his bedside manner.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Amarasekera was very professional, informative and provided me with next steps going forward.

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February 13, 2022

5.0

Compassionate care from the doctor and staff.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

I really appreciated that Dr. Amarasekera addressed my feedback I delivered a few days ago. It meant alot and made me feel cared for. I also appreciated that we talked about the results of my surgery from last week. It was clear he was prepared.

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February 10, 2022

5.0

I like him friendly and professional

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Channa Amarasekera, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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