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About Upul Fernando
Personal Profile
Dr. Upul Fernando is a highly experienced Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, with over 14 years of senior consultant experience within the NHS. He specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex medical conditions, with particular expertise in dementia, Parkinson’s disease, transient loss of consciousness, stroke medicine, poor mobility, osteoporosis, and frailty-related disorders.
Educational Background & Postgraduate Training
Dr. Fernando obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, in 2000. Following his undergraduate training, he pursued an intensive postgraduate training programme in general internal medicine, successfully completing his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree after further six years of rigorous medical training.
Dr. Fernando further underwent an additional seven years of advanced training in general internal medicine and geriatric medicine within the NHS. This period of structured, hands-on clinical training allowed him to refine his expertise in managing a wide spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions, particularly those affecting older adults.
As part of his contributions to postgraduate medical education, Dr. Fernando serves as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), assessing candidates for the prestigious Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) qualification. His role as an examiner highlights his deep understanding of clinical medicine, as well as his commitment to upholding high standards in medical education and physician training.
Medical Education & Teaching
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Fernando is deeply committed to medical education and training. He is a Senior Academic Tutor at Aston Medical School, where he plays a key role in mentoring and supervising undergraduate medical students. He is also actively involved in postgraduate training, delivering regular teaching sessions for junior doctors, foundation trainees, and specialty registrars in general medicine and geriatrics.
As an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians, he is instrumental in assessing future specialists in general internal medicine, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards required for MRCP accreditation. His contributions to medical education extend to clinical skills training, bedside teaching, and examination preparation, ensuring that the next generation of physicians gains the necessary knowledge and practical experience to excel in internal medicine and geriatric care.
Commitment to Excellence
Dr. Fernando’s approach to medicine is built on compassion, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care. His extensive experience, combined with his dedication to continuous learning and teaching, makes him a highly respected physician in the field of general internal medicine and geriatrics. He remains actively involved in quality improvement initiatives and strives to enhance the standards of care for older adults and medically complex patients.
Clinical Interests
Professional Experience & Areas of Expertise
Being a senior consultant in the NHS for over a decade, Dr. Fernando has built a reputation as a leading physician in his field. His clinical work spans across both acute hospital settings and outpatient services, where he provides comprehensive geriatric assessments, cognitive evaluations, syncope and falls risk assessments, and advanced treatment planning for complex multimorbid patients.
His areas of specialist expertise include:
- Dementia and Cognitive Disorders – Comprehensive assessment and management of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia, with a focus on early diagnosis and personalised care plans.
- Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders – Expertise in diagnosing and managing Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders, including complex medication adjustments and multidisciplinary care strategies.
- Syncope & Transient Loss of Consciousness – Detailed assessment of blackouts, unexplained falls, and transient episodes of altered consciousness, ensuring accurate diagnosis with Tilt Table testing and appropriate treatment.
- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease – Holistic stroke care, including secondary prevention, rehabilitation planning, and management of post-stroke complications.
- Osteoporosis & Bone Health – Advanced management of osteoporosis, fracture risk assessment, and bone health optimization in older adults.
- Comprehensive Geriatric Medicine – Addressing frailty, polypharmacy, recurrent falls, mobility issues, and age-related conditions through multidisciplinary approaches.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians UK
- Member of British Geriatric Society
