Rochelle Samarasekera

Rochelle Samarasekera, DO

Family Medicine

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

Primary Contact

954-942-8177
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
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.

Conditions Treated

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

(189 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.

69 Reviews

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.

10/17/2025

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

Wonderful family doctor

09/30/2025

She is a wonderful family doctor

09/29/2025

She鈥檚 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 is the BEST!

08/26/2025

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

08/26/2025

Thank you as always for the exceptional care!

08/26/2025

She treated me with respect and answer all questions

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鈥檚 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 馃挄馃憤

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's fantastic

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!

07/08/2025

Professional. Personable, you feel comfortable talking to her.

07/07/2025

She鈥檚 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 atenci贸n a mis problemas m茅dicos y act煤a 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鈥檛 like the waiting they make me come early in I鈥檓 staying longer to see

06/20/2025

La doctora Samarasekera es excelente, profesional y muy eficiente. Me atendi贸 con respeto, me escuch贸 y encontr贸 una soluci贸n 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鈥檛 let her move

05/06/2025

Good

05/06/2025

I'm loving it

05/05/2025

Felt at ease. Excellent communication

04/22/2025

Great

04/11/2025

Very professional

04/10/2025

She's awesome & I can't recommend her enough.

04/04/2025

They were professional and courteous on the phone as well as in person. Patient with answering all concerns

03/26/2025

Excellent care

03/14/2025

Dr Rochelle listens, explains and is very thoughtful and pleasant.

03/12/2025

Trinity Health cares more about the bottom line than their patients.

03/04/2025

Very little interaction or interest in my welfare. Not rude but not involved.

03/03/2025

Always Excellent.

02/24/2025

Very satisfied

02/24/2025

It was a good experience!!

01/31/2025

Totally great 馃憤

01/22/2025

Listens, explains, does not rush

01/21/2025

I look forward to future visits Found her warm, patient and thorough

01/10/2025

The best PCP I have had in 38yrs!

12/30/2024

Very pleased and thankful!

12/20/2024

Excellent physician, listened and explained everything.

12/20/2024

I felt like I waited longer than the time spent in the room. I felt like they weren鈥檛 concerned, meaning that they did not ask as many questions as I intended because after the appointment the nurse had to contact me regarding the doctor and medication when it could鈥檝e been dealt with during the appointment
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