Dr Aruni Ranasinghe
Dermatologist
Bury Saint Edmunds, IP33 2AA
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29 years of experience
Verified profile
29 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
13 recommendations for:
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13 Dec 2020
I have worked with Dr Ranansinghe, consultant Dermatologist, at the West Suffolk NHS hospital and...
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Dr. Aruni Ranasinghe is a Consultant Dermatologist based at West Suffolk Hospital, where she is Clinical Lead for Paediatric Dermatology and Lead for Dermatology Research. She has extensive experience in a variety of dermatological conditions, with a specialist interest in psoriasis, eczema and psychodermatology.
She has trained at the St Johns Institute of Dermatology London, Guys and St Thomas Hospital and at Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge, both centres of excellence. In 2007 she completed her Master's Degree in Clinical Dermatology at King's College London and attained membership with the Royal College of Physicians in 2013, becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2017.
Dr. Ranasinghe is actively involved in clinical research with a special interest in biological therapies for Psoriais and Eczema. She is a Principle Investigator in a number of pivotal international multi-centre clinical trials including Double Blind Randomised Controlled Clinical Trials. Her work has been published in a number of leading journals including the British Journal of Dermatology (BJD) and Journal of American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) . She regularly presents in local, national and international dermatology meetings and is enthusiastic in practicing evidence based medicine and CPD. She also has a subspeciality interest in paediatric dermatology and psychodermatology and has developed local clinical services in these areas of high quality. Passionate about teaching and training, she provides education to the University of Cambridge Medical Students, Dermatology Specialty trainees, GPs and other health professionals regularly at both local and national educational events. She has received uniformly excellent feedback from these educational events as well as excellent colleague and patient feedback. During her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, Creative Cooking, Yoga, Pilates, Art and Fashion Design.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments- Mole Checks
- Phototherapy
- Cryotherapy
- Skin Surgery
- Video Consultation
- Skin Scraping for mycology
- Intra lesional steroid injections
- Skin tag removal
- Shave Excisions of Benign Lesions
- Psychodermatology
- Paediatric Dermatology
- Skin Cancers ( Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Lentigo Maligna)
- Sun Damage (Actinic Keratosis, Solar Lentigo)
- Psoriasis
- Eczema/ Atopic Dermatitis - Adult and Paediatric
- Skin Allergy
- Acne
- Rosacea
- Viral Warts
- Cysts
- Benign Moles
- Dermatitis
- Urticaria
- Rashes / Skin Eruptions
- Skin pigmentation
- Skin picking disorders
- Pruritus / skin itching
- Solar Keratoses
- Seborrheoic Keratoses
- Benign Keratoses
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Dermatitis (15%)
- Rosacea (15%)
- Acne (8%)
- Contact Dermatitis (8%)
- Dermatology (8%)
- Others (46%)
Subspecialties
- General Dermatology
- Paediatric Dermatology
All conditions and treatments
- Dermatitis
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Contact Dermatitis
- Aged and Sundamaged Skin
- Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)
- Birthmarks (including Port-Wine Stains)
- Blistering Disorders
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Cysts
- Cryotherapy
- Dermoscopy
- Minor Skin Surgery
- Mole Check
- Mole Mapping
- Mole Removal
- Patch Test
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 5192487
Qualifications
- Specialty Certification Exam in Dermatology 2010
- MSc ( Clinical Dermatology) King's College London, University of London 2007
- CCT (Certification of Completion of Training) Cambridge, UK 2013
- MRCP (Dermatology) Royal College of Physicians 2013
- FRCP Royal College of Physicians 2017
- Euroderm Excellence Award 2012
- MPS (Medical Protection Society)
- BAD (British Association Dermatogists)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatologists
- EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
- BSPD (British Society of Paediatric Dermatology)
- UKDCTN (United Kingdom Dermatology Clinical Trials Network)
- APMNA (Association of Psychoneurocutaneous Medicine of North America)
- Member of the Dermatology Specialty Training Committee East of England Postgraduate Deanery
languages spoken
- English
- Sinhala
consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £160
insurers
- General Medical
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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St Mary's Square, Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom, IP33 2AA
St Mary's Square, Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom, IP33 2AA
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4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF
4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
6 reviews
5
I have had an excellent experience from beginning to end. Due to COVID, we had a telephone conversation followed by photos to address my issue. Dr Ranasinghe was so reassuring and she gave excellent advice.
5
Incredibly helpful and very understanding of the impact the condition has on my life. Can't begin to thank her enough, she's changed my life and brought back my confidence and self-respect. I now feel I have understanding and a level of control, which is life changing. Thank you!
5
My experience with Dr Ranasinghe was excellent. She has a very calm, professional friendly manner and listens to what you have to say and gives you advice explaining the plan of action clearly. I would definitely recommend Dr Ranasinghe and would have no hesitation in using her again should the need arise.
5
Very thorough in her approach and communication excellent both with me and my GP. Empathetic and approachable, would definitely recommend.
5
I found Dr Ranasinghe to be incredibly friendly and engaging. She listened to what I had to say and offered an explanation to what Inwas experiencing. She was very professional and thorough.
5
Fantastic all round service & care.
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I have worked with Dr Ranansinghe, consultant Dermatologist, at the West Suffolk NHS hospital and in the private sector. I have always been impressed with how helpful she is to her colleagues and patients. I have always had good feedback from the patients of mine that she has seen and would not hesitate to recommend her to 'friends and family.'
13 Dec 2020Dr David O'Reilly
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What are Dr Aruni Ranasinghe's reviews like?
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews
What languages does Dr Aruni Ranasinghe speak?
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe speaks English and Sinhala
Where is Dr Aruni Ranasinghe located?
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe primarily practices at St Edmunds Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at St Mary's Square, Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom, IP33 2AA
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What are Dr Aruni Ranasinghe working hours?
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe is working Tuesday (17:30 - 19:30), Thursday (17:30 - 19:30), Friday (09:00 - 12:30)
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