Dr. Hemachandra P Gunawardhana M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
3188 Atlanta Rd Se Smyrna GA, 30080About
Dr. Hemachandra Gunawardhana is a psychiatrist practicing in Smyrna, GA. Dr. Gunawardhana is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gunawardhana diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gunawardhana may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Gunawardhana treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Med School University Colombo 1965
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1965
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Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dementia
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Schizophrenia
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