Rochelle Samarasekera

Rochelle Samarasekera, DO

Family Medicine

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

Primary Contact

954-942-8177

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Holy Cross Medical Group - Lighthouse Point

2850 N Federal Hwy
2nd Fl
Pompano Beach, FL 33064

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Holy Cross Medical Group - Lighthouse Point

About

Dr Samarasekera is a Family Medicine Practitioner with the Holy Cross Medical Group.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Aetna/Coventry Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Avmed Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Cigna HMO/PPO
  • Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Positive Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • RR MCARE
  • SOLIS (Medicare Advantage)
  • Molina Exchange
  • Simply/Better Health Medicaid
  • Sunshine Medicaid
  • Aetna (PPO)
  • Aetna (HMO)
  • Aetna (Medicare Replacement PPO)
  • Traditional Medicaid
  • Tricare East - Humana Military Tricare (Tricare)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (PPO)
  • United/Neighborhood Health HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Avmed Marketplace
  • Cigna Marketplace Connect/ifp/epo
  • Healthspring (Cigna) Medicare Advantage
  • Florida Blue Marketplace (except myblue or blue select)
  • United Healthcare HMO commercial
  • Ambetter Marketplace
  • Oscar Marketplace
  • Preferred Care Partners Medicare HMO
  • SOLIS Medicare HMO
  • United Healthcare HMO Medicare
  • United Healthcare PPO Medicare
  • Wellcare Medicare HMO/PPO
  • Molina Healthcare-Medicaid
  • Broward PACE
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Conditions Treated

  • Women's Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Family Medicine
  • Diabetes
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Primary Care
  • Chronic Cough
  • Women's Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Allergy And Immunology
  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Fainting
  • Diabetic Foot Care
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Heart Failure
  • Mental Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Irritable Bowel Disorder
  • GERD
  • Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
  • Memory Impairment
  • Eczema
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Food Allergies
  • Urticaria
  • Vaccine Allergy
  • Allergy
  • Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
  • Sinus Disease
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Adolescents
  • Geriatric Cardiology
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ear Fullness
  • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
  • Nutrition
  • Family Practice
  • Evaluation Of Syncope
  • Preoperative Risk Stratification
  • Chronic Osteomyelitis
  • Headache
  • Low Back Pain
  • Management Of Chronic Illness
  • Lifestyle Modifications
  • Weight Management
  • Medical Weight Management
  • Psychiatry Education
  • Men's Health
  • Kidney Stones
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Heartburn
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Acute Care
  • GYN exam and pap smear
  • Adolescent Gynecological Care
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Coordination Of Care
  • Contraception Counseling
  • Menopause Management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Management Of Chronic Illnesses (Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus Copd, Obesity Weight Management)
  • Ischemic And Non-Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Psychiatry General
  • Women And Heart Disease
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Cancer Screenings
  • Health Education
  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • Non-Opioid Pain Treatment
  • Headaches
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Joint Pain
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Arthritis
  • Dermatologic Disorders
  • Weight Problem
  • Weight Loss
  • Stress Management Issues
  • Obesity And Weight Loss Counseling
  • Heart Disease
  • Anxiety
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Mens Health
  • Virtual Care
  • Wellness
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Shoulder Injection
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Otitis Externa
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Ear Discharge
  • Epistaxis
  • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Hearing Loss
  • Snoring
  • Otitis Media
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Screening
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Helicobacter Pylori
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Toenail Injury
  • foot injury
  • Heel Pain
  • Ingrown Nail
  • Asthma
  • Dry Eyes
  • Diabetes Management
  • Insulin Therapy
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Medicare Wellness Exam
  • Female Urinary Incontinence
  • Diabetes Education
  • Testosterone Replacement Therapy
  • Thyroid Function Blood Panel
  • Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Menopause
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Celiac Disease
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Amenorrhea
  • Atrophic Vaginitis
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  • Hot Flashes
  • vaginal atrophy
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Dizziness
  • Migraine
  • Positional Vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • Chronic Diarrhea
  • Gynecological Exam
  • Sinusitis
  • Hand Infection
  • Infection From A Cat (Bite-Scratch)
  • Infections (Bacterial And Viral)
  • Vaccinations
  • Blurred Vision
  • Decreased Hearing
  • Sports Physical Exam
  • Allergies
  • Allergic Rhinosinusitis
  • Post Nasal Drip
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Sinus Pressure
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Tension Headache
  • Facial Pain
  • Chronic Migraines
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Dyspareunia
  • Abusive Head Trauma
  • General Well Visit
  • Grave's Disease
  • Preventative Care
  • Allergic Wheezing
  • Ankle Pain
  • Arm Pain
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Behavior Concern
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • Camp Physicals
  • Depression
  • Elbow Pain
  • knee injury
  • Stomach Pain
  • Rash
  • Preoperative Evaluation
  • Persistent Cough
  • Persistent Asthma
  • Obesity
  • School Related Problems
  • Shoulder Tendonitis
  • Shoulder Steroid Injection
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Arm Injury
  • Tendinitis Of The Elbow
  • Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Elbow
  • Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Shoulder
  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow Injury
  • Bicep Injury
  • Muscle Strain
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Gout Of The Arm
  • Gout Of The Elbow
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Cough
  • Thyroid Disorder
  • Gout
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Cholesterol Disorders
  • Strep Throat
  • Acne
  • Low Back Surgery
  • Cortisone Injection
  • Physical Exams
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Welcome To Medicare Exam
  • Preventative Women Healthcare
  • Vulvovaginitis
  • Dysuria
  • Stress Incontinence
  • Pelvic Floor Pain
  • Acute Back Pain
  • Acute Arthritis
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Hernia
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Leg Injury
  • Abdominal Wall Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Aging
  • Cancer Screening
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Hip Pain
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Arthritis
  • Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Knee
  • Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Hip
  • Arthritis Of Knee
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • knee pain for patients aged 60 and older
  • Patellofemoral Arthritis
  • Head Trauma
  • Autism
  • Abdominal Migraine
  • Decreased Libido
  • Vaginismus
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Vaginal Infections
  • foot pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Overuse Injury
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Tendinosis
  • Wrist Pain
  • Impacted Cerumen
  • Earache
  • Cerumen Removal
  • Tonsillitis
  • Ear Pain
  • Pain
  • Anemia
  • Birth Control
  • Abdominal Cramps
  • Breast Cancer Screening
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Hand
  • Trigger Finger
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
  • Cellulitis
  • Burns
  • Heart Failure Screening
  • Hip Pain Under Age 60
  • Patellofemoral Pain
  • Patellofemoral Syndrome
  • Hip Pain Over Age 60
  • Oral Contraceptive
  • Hypotension
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Achilles Tendonosis
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Incomplete Emptying Of Bladder
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Hand Arthritis
  • Finger Arthritis
  • Hand Injury
  • Tendinitis Of The Hand
  • Tendinitis Of The Wrist
  • Wrist Arthritis
  • Abnormal And Heavy Periods
  • Infection Prevention
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Shift Work Problems
  • Insomnia
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Adolescent Care
  • Leg And Arm Numbness Or Tingling
  • Tremor
  • Preventive Health
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Female Incontinence
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Menstrual Problems & Abnormal Bleeding
  • Gynecologic Infections
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Neck & Back Pain
  • Geriatrics
  • Lipid Management
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Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Nova Southeastern University of Osteopathic Medicine (2016)

Residency:
Hennepin County Medical Center (2019)

Residency:
Hennepin Healthcare (2019)

Board Certifications

Family Medicine, Family Medicine, American Board of (2019)

Provider Groups

Holy Cross Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(113 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

57 Reviews

11/20/2025

I was very impressed and very happy with her care

11/19/2025

I am very happy with this provider as she answers all questions and makes you feel comfortable.

11/19/2025

LOVE HER!! Funny, Caring, Attentive and Informative.

11/18/2025

Professional always and cares

11/13/2025

Very professional and pleasant

11/12/2025

I experienced first hand why Aetna gives her 4.9 stars out of a 5 star rating.

11/04/2025

The doctor is very kind and takes the time to explain everything in detail. The staff is excellent as well

11/03/2025

Awesome

10/23/2025

Amazing, down to earth, listens and has empathy.

10/22/2025

The only downside was having to wait half an hour after rushing to be there on time at 10am.

10/21/2025

So glad I found her!!

10/17/2025

Very good doctor.

10/17/2025

Dr. Samarasakera is a very good physician. She not only is very knowledgeable but she listens to her patients and addresses their issues right then & there. You never feel rushed with her. I highly recommend her!!

10/17/2025

I have recommended Dr Sam to others. Excellent bedside manners

10/13/2025

No complaints

09/30/2025

She is a wonderful family doctor

09/30/2025

Wonderful family doctor

09/29/2025

She’s always helpful and answering questions and all

09/22/2025

She is kind and listening very well.

09/18/2025

Rochelle is very professional and takes time to listen to any concerns and offers possible solutions. Great practice

09/17/2025

Excellent service excellent staff I highly recommend Dr Rochelle she is an asset to this center

09/12/2025

Dr. Rochelle is the perfect example of a physician who truly cares about every patient.

09/08/2025

Staff were efficient and courteous

09/05/2025

I need to see a rheumatologist and they did not have anything until january 2026 and Dr made sure i got seen sooner, within 3 days :)

09/02/2025

I don't feel any concern or interest unless I directly ask when or how I need to address an issue. When I receive blood tests. I have to initiate or question information that I feel should be her job to discuss with me what I need to address or to be concerned about.

08/26/2025

She treated me with respect and answer all questions

08/26/2025

She is the BEST!

08/26/2025

Thank you as always for the exceptional care!

08/26/2025

I like how Dr. SAMARASEKERA listens to me and answers my questions. Plus she referred my to appropriate specialists

08/25/2025

Everything was great only one thing to see the doctor. I have to wait on the room for almost 25-30 minutes before they doctor was coming,

08/25/2025

very professional with great bedside manners

08/19/2025

I am so glad I chose Dr. Rochelle to be my new primary care Dr. She was attentive and empathetic.

08/18/2025

Dr Rochelle is attentive and gives practical solutions to issues. She is an amazing doctor.

08/11/2025

She was very caring and informable And also Very nice.

08/07/2025

Very thorough took time thanks

08/07/2025

My doctor is great She takes the time to listen and explain everything She’s very kind and is a great Doctor

07/22/2025

She's smart, empathetic, listens and gives honest opinions. Highly recommend.

07/18/2025

I feel blessed to have Dr Rochelle as my primary care doctor and confident I made the right choice very easy to talk with great personality 💕👍

07/14/2025

She listen and asked questions- hard for a man to talk sometimes about personal issues but she did a terrific job putting me at easy.

07/09/2025

She is an excellent Dr. who is very thorough addressing all issues with the patient. I am extremely happy that she is my PCP!

07/09/2025

She's fantastic

07/08/2025

Professional. Personable, you feel comfortable talking to her.

07/07/2025

She’s so caring and you know she has the best interest in her patients!

07/03/2025

La Dra.Samarasekera es una profesional competente que presta atención a mis problemas médicos y actúa inmediatamente para resolverlos.A week ago she drained a cyst I had in my groin close to my vaginal area. She solved this problem I had for a while right away and with precision.

07/01/2025

She answered all my questions and made me feel like I was the only one on her agenda that day.

07/01/2025

Dr.Rochelle is very sensitive to my concerns about my health care and I really appreciate her.

06/23/2025

She was great, she asked you questions about your medication.only one thing I don’t like the waiting they make me come early in I’m staying longer to see

06/20/2025

La doctora Samarasekera es excelente, profesional y muy eficiente. Me atendió con respeto, me escuchó y encontró una solución eficaz para un problema que me aquejaba.

06/17/2025

The provider and the staff were very efficient and knowledgeable!

06/16/2025

Dr. Samarasekara is an excellent doctor and clinical.

06/11/2025

Patient, and caring

06/04/2025

WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE SPENT LESS TIME IN EXAM ROOM WAITING FOR DOCTOR

06/03/2025

Dr Rochelle is very knowledgeable and courteous listens to patients offers best resolution highly recommend her

05/20/2025

Dr Rochelle listens and explains.

05/19/2025

Dr. Rochelle is amazing!

05/16/2025

I look forward to receiving good care.

05/15/2025

Please don’t let her move
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