Santhi Fernando
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
270 Ranch Trail W Buffalo New York, 14221About
Jegam Fernando, MD, is an established psychiatrist who is currently retired and living in Buffalo, New York. He received his medical degree in 1978 at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and then trained at the Orange Regional Medical Center. He was a Professor at The State University of New York and a professional member of the American Psychiatric Association.
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- American Psychiatric Association
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- Published Several Works
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