Dr. Santhiapillai Fernando MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
466 Niagara Falls Blvd Buffalo NY, 14223About
Dr. Santhiapillai Fernando is a psychiatrist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Fernando is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fernando diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fernando 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. Fernando treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka 1978
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Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
Articles and Publications
- Published Several Works
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