Asitha Jayawardena, MD, MPH
OtolaryngologyPediatric Otolaryngology
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Asitha Jayawardena
About The Provider
I completed my undergrad at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota where I fell in love with (a) Minnesota(n) and attended the University of Iowa for medical school. I performed my surgical training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center - the number one ranked ENT residency in the country - where I learned to master complex head and neck surgery and completed my fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary where I honed my skills to be specific to children. I am board certified in both complex pediatric otolaryngology and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and was named a Rising Star by Mpls St. Paul Magazine and a Top Doctor by Minnesota Monthly. I believe it is one of the greatest privileges in the world to take care of children and I take every surgery from simple ear tubes to the most complex reconstructions very seriously. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, playing tennis, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and spending time with my wife and two daughters.
When I get home from work my kids usually run to greet me to tell me about what they’ve been up to when they hear my car pull into the garage - it’s the absolute best part of my day! My goal is that every parent gets to share that moment with their own children. This requires children that have the ability to hear well enough to hear a garage door open, the ability to breathe well enough to run and play and the ability to speak easy enough to share their hilarious thoughts with us. I have devoted my ENT practice to helping kids through ailments of hearing, breathing, swallowing and sleeping.
Media Links:
Inspire program:
https://www.childrensmn.org/2024/01/25/ellys-journey-restless-restful-sleep/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/lary.28661
Youngest CI:
Caitlin Clark:
https://www.startribune.com/dear-caitlin-clark/600347504
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/03/19/caitlin-clark-daughters-connection
https://www.fox9.com/news/caitlin-clark-effect-mn-dad-thanks-iowa
Pubmed link to research:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Jayawardena+Asitha&sort=date
Video
Locations
- Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic
- 2530 Chicago Avenue, Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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- Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - Minnetonka
- 6060 Clearwater Drive, Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN 55343
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Otolaryngology, Pediatric, 2020
- Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2019
- Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2015
- Professional Education: University of Iowa College of Public Health, Public Health, MD MPH, 2014
- Medical Education: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, MD, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna (Preferred One PPO)
- Allina Health | Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Cigna (HP PPO)
- Group Health of Eau Claire
- HealthPartners
- Hennepin Health
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Multiplan Inc.
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Preferred One
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- TriCare
- Ucare
- United HealthCare
- Wisconsin MA- Forward Health
- WPS/Arise Health Plan
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
47 ratings, 19 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
I wish we started at this place vs other doctors. They spoke in a way to show empathy for parents and children, speaking technically/medically, and then translating for easy understanding. Our Dr shared a similar parenting experience showing compassion. We cannot recommend this location enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Efficient, good communication, answered questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Jay is an excellent listener and we trust him completely with our daughters care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
I am happy with how my daughter was treated. Thank you for helping her. Thanks to God, she recovered from the ear problem she had yesterday.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Super nice and helpful. I feel like we're partners
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr J is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
He was kind, he listened, he explained and answered our questions, my son felt comfortable with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Because the service my child needs didn't work out.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr Jay is always kind, patient, and takes the time to talk with both my daughter and myself. I never feel rushed or uncomfortable asking questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Very friendly and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Great place
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Dr J was great. Even though my little is 6'2" and 16 years old he met him where he was and treated him with respect and was patient and answered all our questions. He also wasn't rushed which I always appreciate!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr jay is so great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr. J listens to our concerns and is super friendly and super helpful in us understanding what's going on, what the plan is, and how everything will go. He's really great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr. Jay is an excellent provider. He explains things well, listens to us as parents and answers our questions. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. J is great with kids, very thorough, helpful, kind, friendly, gentle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Thorough, efficient, professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Very pleasant, would go back. Only problem was having to wait 3 months to get into a provider.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Good