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Dr Melita Irving

Verified Clinical Genetics London

Dr Melita Irving

8 years of experience 5.0 (90 verified reviews)

3,728+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Melita Irving at a glance

Dr Melita Irving is a Clinical Genetics practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2014). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Melita Irving, Consultant Geneticist, currently works within the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust. She is a highly experienced paediatric physician and focuses on a wide range of genetic conditions including chromosomal disorders, rare genetic symptoms, conditions with an underlying genetic cause, and rare diseases of the skeleton.
Dr Irving undertook a fellowship focusing on skeletal dysplasia at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne before establishing a multidisciplinary clinic for paediatric skeletal dysplasia and achondroplasia at Evelina London Children's Hospital in the UK.
Dr Irving is an active researcher focusing on clinical trials in children with skeletal dysplasia aiming to develop new methods and improve the existing ones for the diagnosis of severe skeletal conditions. She is the Principal Investigator in many of these trials and as well as an Honorary Reader in clinical genetics at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust. Her research has resulted in numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of clinical genetics, she has also authored a book titled "Human DNA Manual".
Dr Irving also holds positions within several highly-respected associations including President of the Medical Genetics Section (2016-2019), and vice-chair of the Royal Society of Medicine's Ellison Cliffe Foundation. Her contributions to her field were recently recognised as she was awarded the Genetic Healthcare Provider (GHP) Private Healthcare Award in 2019.

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

— Dr Melita Irving

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Clinical Genetics
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Clinical Genetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-743921 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Clinical Genetics
#EB-CD8DA6C1 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,057
Annual physical exam 99395 1,183
Vaccination administration 90471 2,095
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 224

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Melita Irving in consultation
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WITH TEAM
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Melita Irving

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Clinical Genetics
    Melita Irving, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4582/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31892126 · cited by 73
  2. Long-term follow-up of Clinical Genetics across GB
    Melita Irving, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2338/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33700590 · cited by 107

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Clinical Genetics — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Clinical Genetics
  • Awareness When should you see a clinical genetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.melita.irving@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

90 verified reviews
4.99
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90 reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Melita Irving's Areas of Specialty

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

Clinical Genetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Melita Irving specialise in?

    Melita Irving specialises in Clinical Genetics in London, GB. 30 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Melita Irving treat?

    Melita Irving treats conditions within Clinical Genetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Melita Irving practise?

    Melita Irving practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Melita Irving speak?

    Melita Irving speaks English.

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