Dr Iresha Dharmasena

Dr Iresha Dharmasena is a dedicated Consultant Haematologist who provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients with a wide array of blood conditions. Characterised by a professional and reassuring approach, her clinical practice encompasses both general haematology and complex blood cancers. She works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored, evidence-based treatment plans designed around the individual needs and comfort of her patients.

With a specialised interest in haemato-oncology, Dr Dharmasena offers expert care for conditions such as myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic syndrome, and lymphoid malignancies. Her procedural and therapeutic capabilities include performing bone marrow biopsies, managing blood transfusions, and supervising outpatient delivery of chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapies. Alongside her clinical duties, Dr Dharmasena contributes to the advancement of patient care through her involvement in clinical research trials and remains active in medical education, supporting the training of junior doctors and specialty registrars.

Dr Dharmasena commenced her postgraduate specialty training as a Specialist Registrar at the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, where she qualified with an MD in Haematology in 2011. She subsequently completed two years of advanced overseas training in the United Kingdom, further refining her skill in treating haematological malignancies before undertaking her position as a Consultant Haematologist. Her robust academic grounding and commitment to professional development ensure her patients receive high-quality care aligned with modern medical standards.