
Priyani Upendra Ratnayake
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
Belconnen Way Bruce Act Australian Capital T, 2617About
Dr. Priyani Ratnayake is a psychiatrist practicing in Bruce Act, Australian Capital T. Dr. Ratnayake is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ratnayake diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ratnayake 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. Ratnayake treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Peradeniya
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking as supervisor. -
Fellowships
- Royal College Of Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Priyani attributes her success to being resilient and optimistic.
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