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Dr. Judith Fernando, MD

Dr. Judith Fernando, MD

Psychiatrist
MA
Dr. Fernando is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult psychiatrist offering comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessments and medication consultation. Dr. Fernando believes in empathic and openminded listening to establish a therapeutic alliance, and uses a patientcentered, culturally sensitive approach in psychoeducation and treatment planning. She strongly values collaborative goalsetting with each of her patients and works with them towards emotionally healthy and fulfilling lives. She treats a broad range of diagnoses including mood, ADHD, PTSD and other trauma related disorders, OCD, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Fernando earned her masters degree in Public Health with a focus in maternal and child health from Harvard School of Public Health. She graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington DC. Dr. Fernando completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at the DC Department of Behavioral Healths Saint Elizabeth Hospital, and her subspecialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in NH. She sees patients in the NewtonWatertown office.
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About Dr. Judith Fernando

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Men's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Dialectical (DBT)
Structural Family Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Judith Fernando

Dr. Fernando is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult psychiatrist offering comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessments and medication consultation. Dr. Fernando believes in empathic and openminded listening to establish a therapeutic alliance, and uses a patientcentered, culturally sensitive approach in psychoeducation and treatment planning. She strongly values collaborative goalsetting with each of her patients and works with them towards emotionally healthy and fulfilling lives. She treats a broad range of diagnoses including mood, ADHD, PTSD and other trauma related disorders, OCD, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Fernando earned her masters degree in Public Health with a focus in maternal and child health from Harvard School of Public Health. She graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington DC. Dr. Fernando completed her residency training in Adult Psychiatry at the DC Department of Behavioral Healths Saint Elizabeth Hospital, and her subspecialty training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in NH. She sees patients in the NewtonWatertown office.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit

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Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - Harvard School of Public Health, Master's in Public Health
  • George Washington University School of Nursing, Doctor of Medicine
  • Behavioral Healths Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Residency in Adult Psychiatry

NPI number

1043631591

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Dr. Judith Fernando frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Judith Fernando on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Judith Fernando speak?

Dr. Judith Fernando speaks English.

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