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Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD

Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD

Addiction Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD is an addiction psychiatrist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1972. He is affiliated with University Hospital at Downstate. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

Practice

450 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(718) 270-2352

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Viswanathan specializes in the areas of Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry & Psychosomatic Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD is an addiction psychiatrist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1972. He is affiliated with University Hospital at Downstate. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Addiction Psychiatry

  • Forensic Psychiatry

  • Psychosomatic Medicine

  • Geriatric Psychiatry

  • Internal Medicine

  • Psychiatry

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  • Dr M.g.r. Medical University / Madras Medical College

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Addiction Psychiatry
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Forensic Psychiatry
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Geriatric Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Psychosomatic Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

SUNY Downstate-University Hospital of Brooklyn450 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospital at Downstate

    445 Lenox Rd
    Brooklyn, NY 11203

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

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