Specialist family medicine doctor trained in the UK with expertise in preventive care and chronic disease management
Experience
7 years
Languages
English, French, Sinhala
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Mariesa Fernando is a family medicine specialist with 7 years of clinical experience across the United Kingdom, UAE, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. She trained in the UK where she completed advanced training in Family Medicine and holds membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) as well as a UK Certificate of Completion of Training. She has also completed certification in Aviation Medicine.
Dr. Fernando specializes in primary care, preventive healthcare, and chronic disease management including conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She also has expertise in geriatric medicine and health screening. Her clinical approach emphasizes early diagnosis, prevention, and long-term health management for individuals and families. She has worked in leading hospitals including Mid and South Essex Hospital and University Hospitals Sussex in the UK, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in the UAE, and healthcare institutions in Singapore.
Dr. Fernando is actively involved in clinical research and academic work, with research exposure at University College London and Harvard Medical School. She is a good fit for patients seeking comprehensive primary care, preventive health advice, or management of ongoing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Special interests: patient education, preventive health counseling, lifestyle medicine, health screening.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MB BCh BAO, LRCP & SI
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland
CCT – Family Medicine
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Aviation Medicine Certification
GCAA
Specialist in Family Medicine
Burjeel Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Clinical Doctor
Mid and South Essex Hospital, United Kingdom
Clinical Doctor
University Hospitals Sussex, United Kingdom
Clinical Doctor
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Clinical Doctor
Healthcare institutions, Singapore
Consultations are available in English, French, Sinhala.
Burjeel — siliconoasismedicalcenter, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Acute Medical Conditions, Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol.
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