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About Dr Hemantha Chandrasekara
Personal Profile
Dr Hemantha Chandrasekara is a highly experienced Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist with over 20 years of clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of diabetes, endocrine disorders, and complex metabolic conditions. He currently holds a substantive Consultant post in Endocrinology and Diabetes at North Manchester General Hospital.
Dr Chandrasekara completed specialist postgraduate training in Endocrinology, Diabetes and General Internal Medicine across leading UK centres. He provides personalised, evidence-based care for adults, combining specialist expertise with a compassionate, patient-centred approach to achieve clear diagnoses, effective treatment plans, and long-term health improvement.
His areas of expertise include the assessment and management of a broad range of endocrine and metabolic conditions, including:
- Thyroid disorders (overactive thyroid, underactive thyroid, thyroid nodules, and thyroid disease in pregnancy)
- Adrenal, pituitary, and parathyroid disorders
- Calcium disorders and osteoporosis
- Hormonal and reproductive conditions
- Testosterone deficiency and male hormonal health
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and fertility-related endocrine conditions
- Obesity and metabolic disorders
- Hypercholesterolaemia and other lipid disorders
- Hypertension
Dr Chandrasekara also has extensive experience managing all forms of diabetes, including Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, diabetes technology and insulin pump therapy, complex glycaemic management, and diabetes-related complications.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Chandrasekara has held senior NHS leadership roles, including Clinical Director for General and Specialist Medicine. He has led service transformation initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, expanding specialist services, and developing innovative outpatient care pathways.
Committed to education and professional development, Dr Chandrasekara is an accredited Educational and Clinical Supervisor, Academic Advisor at the University of Manchester, and PACES Examiner for the Royal College of Physicians. He actively contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and has a particular interest in communication skills and clinical excellence.
His academic interests include diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, and healthcare innovation. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, presented at national and international meetings, and participated as principal investigator and sub-investigator in multiple clinical research studies.
Dr Chandrasekara is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, collaborative care and believes in working closely with patients to develop treatment plans that are practical, evidence-based, and tailored to individual needs.
Clinical Interests
- Thyroid disorders
- Pituitary disorders
- Adrenal and parathyroid disorders
- Osteoporosis and calcium disorders
- Obesity and weight management
- Testosterone deficiency and hormonal disorders
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Fertility-related endocrine conditions
- General endocrinology and metabolic medicine
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes complications and difficult glycaemic control
- Insulin pump therapy and diabetes technology
- Gestational and pregnancy-related diabetes
- Hypercholesterolaemia and other lipid disorders
- Hypertension
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Physician London
- Society for Endocrinology
- Diabetes UK
- Medical Defence Union
