Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD

Dr. Gajaweera (Dr. G) is a board certified neurologist who is passionate about the importance of neurologic health being the cornerstone of maintaining a long and robust healthspan.

With over 25 years of clinical experience she leads Healthspan Neurology, PC with one primary mission, to minimize the risk of dementia as much as possible for each patient.

Smiling woman in a pink shirt with short dark hair and earrings.

Education

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1990-1994

  • M.D. University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester NY. 1994-1998

  • Resident, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester NY 1998-1999 

  • Resident, Neurology, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. 1999-2002

  • Chief Resident, Neurology, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. 2001-2002

  • Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. 2002-2003

  • Certification/NY License in Medical Acupuncture, Helms Medical Institute

  • Professional and Advanced Training Certification in Mind Body Medicine, Center for Mind Body Medicine

Experience

  • Founder, Medical Director, CEO, Healthspan Neurology, PC. Rochester, NY 2025

  • Clinical Instructor, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY. 2005 - present

  • Physician, Managing Partner, Neurology Associate of Rochester, PC. Rochester, NY 2003-2024

  • Consultant Inpatient Neurologist, Rochester General Hospital. Rochester, NY 2003-2010

  • Consultant Inpatient Neurologist, VA Medical Center, Atlanta, GA 2002-2003

Medical License - NY

Medical Acupuncture License - NY

Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology