
Viraine S. Weerasooriya MD
Associate Professor Clinical Director Division of Gastroenterology Department of Pediatrics Washington University School of Medicine
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22655 Bayshore Rd Ste 110Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Phone+1 941-235-4900
Fax+1 941-235-4901
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Education & Training
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 2000
- University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
- MO State Medical License 2018 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 1997 - 2000
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Gulfshore Life Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 15 citationsDietary fiber decreases colonic epithelial cell proliferation and protein synthetic rates in human subjects.Viraine S. Weerasooriya, Michael J. Rennie, Shri Anant, David H. Alpers, Bruce W. Patterson
American Journal of Physiology. Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2006-06-01 - 90 citationsHepatic fibrosis and survival in biliary atresiaViraine S. Weerasooriya, Frances V. White, Ross W. Shepherd
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2004-01-01
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