Dr. Muthiah Krishnasamy Sabanayagam M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatrist | Geriatric Psychiatry
916 Eleventh St Goldsboro NC, 27534About
Dr. Muthiah Sabanayagam is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Goldsboro, NC. Dr. Sabanayagam specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Sabanayagam helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
Education and Training
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Addiction Psychiatry
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Schizophrenia
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