Dr. Hemachandra P Gunawardhana M.D.?
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Dr. Hemachandra P Gunawardhana M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Hemachandra P Gunawardhana M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(29)
3188 Atlanta Rd Se Smyrna GA, 30080
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About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Dementia
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Hemachandra P Gunawardhana M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3188 Atlanta Rd Se

3188 Atlanta Rd Se -
Smyrna, GA 30080
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New patients: 314-892-0667, 770-319-6000
Fax: 770-319-6330

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gunawardhana


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Dr. Hemachandra P Gunawardhana M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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