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Dr Anita Weerakoon

Rheumatology Ipswich

Dr Anita Weerakoon

12 years of experience

5,259+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Anita Weerakoon at a glance

Dr Anita Weerakoon is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Ipswich, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Ipswich, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Weerakoon is a highly experienced Consultant Rheumatologist committed to providing high-quality individualised patient care. They are a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians London and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh. Dr Weerakoon encourages active patient participation in consultations.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Anita Weerakoon

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Ipswich (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Ipswich (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-280641 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-A0B38184 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,489
Annual physical exam 99395 2,911
Vaccination administration 90471 1,615
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,592

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Anita Weerakoon in consultation
IN OFFICE
Anita Weerakoon with the team
WITH TEAM
Anita Weerakoon at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet Anita Weerakoon

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Anita Weerakoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8806/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33639259 · cited by 73
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Anita Weerakoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1579/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32264432 · cited by 147
  3. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Anita Weerakoon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7533/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39707874 · cited by 141

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Ipswich · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Ipswich · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.anita.r.weerakoon@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Anita Weerakoon's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Anita Weerakoon treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Anita Weerakoon is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Ipswich matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Ipswich carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Anita Weerakoon specialise in?

    Anita Weerakoon specialises in Rheumatology in Ipswich, GB. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Anita Weerakoon treat?

    Anita Weerakoon treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Anita Weerakoon practise?

    Anita Weerakoon practises in Ipswich, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Anita Weerakoon speaks English.

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