Dr. Tilak C Gooneratne MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
345 N Main St Suite 248 West Hartford CT, 06117About
Dr. Tilak Gooneratne is an adolescent specialist practicing in West Hartford, CT. Dr. Gooneratne works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Gooneratne treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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