Dr. Arunachalam M Vedhanayakam MD
Pediatrician
1761 Park Ave Sw Norton VA, 24273About
Dr. Arunachalam Vedhanayakam is a pediatrician practicing in Norton, VA. Dr. Vedhanayakam is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Vedhanayakam diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Vedhanayakam can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka 1964
Ceylon Med College Colombo 1964
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