Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor
Oncologist
Swindon, SN4 9DD
Verified profile
28 years of experience
Verified profile
28 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
137 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
06 Jun 2023
Amazing colleague, compassionate and diligent.
Ms Pankaj Gupta Roy
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About
Dr. Shiroma De Silva-Minor is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, having been appointed in 2008. Her special interest lies in the management of breast cancers.
Dr. De Silva-Minor graduated from University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff in 1995 and became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) in 1999. She then went on to train in her chosen specialty in Clinical Oncology, she trained as a specialist registrar in London, working at nationally renowned cancer centres including UCL The Middlesex Hospital, The Royal Free and The Royal Marsden Hospital. In 2003, Shiroma became a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (UK) in 2003.
During a fellowship in Head and Neck Radiation Oncology at the prestigious Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Shiroma was awarded the Prize for Academic Excellence by the institution and The University of Toronto for her research into the use of PET CT for identifying head and neck tumours for radiotherapy treatment; showing her excellence in the field of research as well as in her practice.
Dr. De Silva-Minor has presented her research at international conferences including The Annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists (CARO) in British Columbia and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) in Colorado and in Philadelphia and at the European Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (ESTRO).
As a Clinical Oncologist, Dr. De Silva-Minor oversees the whole non-surgical aspect of a patients journey from genetic testing, counselling; through to treatments including chemotherapy, external beam radiotherapy (including partial breast treatment), Intraoperative radiotherapy, PARP inhibitors, CDK4/6 inhibitors and clinical trials; creating the best possible outcomes for patients
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical Trials
- Intraoperative radiotherapy
- External beam radiotherapy
- PARP inhibitors
- CDK4/6 inhibitor
- Breast Oncology
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Breast Cancer (71%)
- Radiotherapy (19%)
- Chemotherapy (3%)
- Genetic Testing (2%)
- Clinical Oncology (<1%)
- Others (4%)
Subspecialties
- Breast Cancer
- Clinical Oncology
- Medical Oncology
All conditions and treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Genetic Testing
- Clinical Trials
- Complementary Therapy
- Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)
- Hormone Therapy
- Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Immunotherapy
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4190426
Qualifications
Memberships:
- Royal College of Radiologists.
- Royal College of Physicians
- European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- International network of Cancer, infertility and pregnancy
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £350
- Follow-up appointment: £200
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Four Points Assistance
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- The PHC
Location
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Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9DD
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9DD
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Sandy Ln W, Peter's Way, Littlemore, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX4 6LB
Sandy Ln W, Peter's Way, Littlemore, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX4 6LB
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164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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Old Rd, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 7LE
Old Rd, Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 7LE
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
108 reviews
5
Dr. De Silva-Minor is marvellous. She is the essence of professionalism while being prepared for my visit, and then thorough during it. She is so pleasant and listens attentively. She advices and encourages with empathy. I feel blessed to have her as my doctor..
5
Charming, kind & reassuring every time
5
Dr de Silva provided excellent care, and was really friendly welcoming and reassuring. Plenty of time was allowed for appointments so that I could be sure my questions were all covered. I always left appointments feeling positive about the next steps and that I was receiving the best possible treatment and advice. I am very grateful and feel fortunate to be under her care.
5
Always a good experience seeing Shiroma. Has an excellent bedside manner and always explains thoroughly. A lovely sense of humour always friendly and welcoming. I am so fortunate to have her as my consultant.
5
She is always welcoming, willing to answer any questions and, of course, a brilliant oncologist. I truly believe she has saved, or at least prolonged, my life and trust her judgement and advice totally. Thank you.
5
Very professional experience from the first meeting and through all my treatment and subsequent reviews. Would highly recommend her to family and anybody needing cancer treatment.
5
Very open and friendly, offered advice on other health matters too
5
Always made me feel so calm and described things clearly and compassionately. A really lovely lady.
5
I would give a 10 star if possible! She is very reassuring, professional, and interested in her patient’s overall well-being.
5
Welcoming, reassuring and knowledgable. Always leave feeling better.
Endorsements
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6 endorsements
Amazing colleague, compassionate and diligent.
06 Jun 2023Ms Pankaj Gupta Roy
General SurgeryShiroma is a passionate advocate for her patients.
06 Jun 2023Dr James Good
OncologyShiroma is a very competent and professional oncologist and a delightful colleague to work with. Her main priority is always the patients and she has excellent patient rapport and clinical outcomes. I have worked closely with her and highly recommend her.
06 Jun 2023Ms Mahwash Masood Babar
General SurgeryDr. De Silva-Minor is an excellent colleague. She is very knowledgable, dependable and incredibly hard working.
06 Jun 2023Dr Anup Vinayan
OncologyFAQ
What are Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor's reviews like?
Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 108 reviews
What languages does Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor speak?
Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor speaks English
Where is Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor located?
Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor primarily practices at The Ridgeway Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9DD
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