
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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- Dr. Allen Y. Masry M.D.2250 Chapel Ave W Cherry Hill NJ 08002
- Dr. Erlinda Sabili M.D.4641 E Roosevelt Blvd Philadelphia PA 19124
- Paul Jay Fink191 Presidential Boulevard Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania 19004
- Dr. David Allen Nover M.D.1432 Easton Rd Warrington PA 18976
- Henri Parens111 Presidential Blvd. Bala Cynwyd Pennsylvania 19004
- Dr. Ramesh B. Eluri M.D.4641 Roosevelt Blvd Philadelphia PA 19124
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