Chandra Weerasinghe
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
509 Mulberry Lane Haveford Pennsylvania, 19041About
Chandra Weerasinghe, MD, works at a variety of hospitals in Pennsylvania. She specializes in psychiatry including adult and child psychiatry, as well as addiction medicine. She has spoken for all the major pharmaceutical companies and also serves as Medical Director of Elwyn Inc in Philadelphia. Dr. Weerasinghe has also started the children's outpatient clinic at the hospital.
Board Certification
Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- She has spoken for almost all the major pharmaceutical companies. -
Awards
- Pre-Med Award Winner, Best Student, 1963
- 2nd Place, Honors in Anatomy and Physiology, 1964
Internships
- NYU St. Vincent's
Fellowships
- St. Vincent's (Child Psychiatry); Hahnemann University (Adult Psychiatry)
Articles and Publications
- Article on Birth Control in Sri Lanka
What do you attribute your success to?
- Being a Serious Learner
Hobbies / Sports
- Taking care of Patients
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