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Amila Perera, MD is a Jacksonville Family Physician at Baptist Primary Care

Amila K. Perera, MDFamily Physician

Accepting New Patients

Amila K. Perera, MD, worked in family practice with her father in the United Kingdom before moving to Florida. Although she sees a broad range of patients and health conditions, she tries to involve her patients in each step of their care. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Preventive care, from infants to geriatrics

  • Doctor Profile

    • Board CertificationBoard certification involves rigorous testing and reviews by peers and is an indicator of physicians' exceptional expertise in their specialties as well as their dedication to remaining current with the latest advances in medical science, technology, patient safety and quality of care.

      American Board of Family Medicine


      Education

      • Undergraduate:
        • University of Birmingham
          Birmingham, United Kingdom, 1979
      • Medical:
        • University of Wales College of Medicine
          Cardiff, United Kingdom, 1979 - 1985
      • Residency:
        • Llandough Hospital
          Penarth, United Kingdom, 1985 - 1986

      Training / Experience

      • Certification:
        • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
      • License:
        • State of Florida Medical License

      • Languages:
        • English, Sinhala; Sinhalese

      From the Doctor

      The experience I gained by working with my dad's family practice in England has given me a unique outlook. I believe in treating the "whole patient," and enjoy being able to see entire families and provide continuity of care. I treat each of my patients with the respect and consideration they deserve.

      In my spare time, I read, do crafts and spend time with my husband and teenage son. I grew up in Sri Lanka and England, and, with family spread around the world, we enjoy traveling when we have the time.

      I volunteer my time at the Clay County Health Department Clinic, and I am also involved in the Tampa Buddhist Temple.

  • Office Info

    • Caring for you. It's what we do.

      Welcome to Baptist Primary Care on Collins Road. We look forward to providing you and your family with comprehensive preventive care and treatment. We believe good communication is essential to the patient-doctor relationship, so please feel free to contact us to discuss any aspect of your care.

      - Janet Stevens, RN, Office Manager


      Phone Directory:

      904.778.3200

      904.202.1032

      800.835.0788

      911

      Office Hours

      Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

      We do not want you to run out of medication. Please call for medication refills during regular office hours.

      On Site Services


      • Complete physicals
      • School/athletic physicals
      • Well-child visits
      • Immunizations
      • Nutritional counseling
      • Smoking cessation
      • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners: (ARNP) Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with advanced degrees and training in diagnosis and treatment of illness. NPs may prescribe medications, administer physical exams and counsel patients on how to stay healthy.
      • Christie Johnson, ARNP[ more... ]Request an Appointment

        • Photograph of Christie Johnson, ARNP Christie Johnson, ARNP, is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida. Johnson's areas of expertise include preventive health, well-child exams, dyslipidemia and migraines. In her spare time, Johnson enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

      • Susan Smith, ARNP[ more... ]Request an Appointment

        • Photograph of Susan Smith, ARNP Susan graduated from the University of Texas School of Nursing and received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida. She is active in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

      Payments Accepted


      • Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover

  • Insurance

    • Insurance Plans Accepted

      We welcome most insurance plans. Your co-pay or deductible amount will be determined by your employer and insurance plan. Please be sure to bring your insurance card to your appointment. If your plan is not listed below, please contact our office.

      • Aetna HMO
      • Aetna Medicare Plans PPO/HMO
      • Aetna PPO, EPO, MC, Elect Choice, Excel
      • AvMed HMO
      • Beechstreet PPO
      • BlueCross/BlueShield HMO Plan: Blue Care, Blue Options
      • BlueCross/BlueShield PPO Plans: Blue Choice, PPC, Federal Employee Program
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Medicare Supplement:Adv 65
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Traditional
      • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
      • Evolutions (Guardian) PPO
      • First Health/Coventry/Southcare
      • Florida Health Alliance/Medcom (EPO/PPO)
      • Humana HMO/POS/ASO/PPO Choice Care
      • MDI Healthcare
      • Medicare
      • Medicare - Railroad
      • Multiplan/PHCS
      • One Health/Great West-Cigna (open access/PPO/POS)
      • Tricare Standard (Champus)
      • United HC Open Access/HMO/EPO/POS/PPO

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      • Medical Records Request or Release

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      • Health Care Status Authorization

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      • Patient Registration and Insurance Information

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      • Patient Privacy

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      • Advance Directives - Overview

        This link opens the official Florida Agency for Health Care Administration website. It provides detailed information about advance directives, patient's rights, frequently asked questions and forms.

      • Advance Directives - Living Will Form

        This link opens the official living will form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to document your instructions to your doctor to provide, withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures.

      • Advance Directives - Designation of Health Care Surrogate Form

        This link opens the official designation of health care surrogate form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to designate another individual to make treatment decisions on your behalf.

      • Advance Directives - Uniform Donor Form

        This link opens the uniform donor form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to indicate your desire to make an anatomical decision after death.

      • Advance Directives - Wallet Card

        This link opens the advanced directives wallet card provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.