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Dr Heshanth Peiris

General Practice Kent

Dr Heshanth Peiris

13 years of experience

5,585+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Heshanth Peiris at a glance

Dr Heshanth Peiris is a General Practice practitioner based in Kent, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Kent, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Heshanth Peiris is a well experienced General Practitioner at KIMS Hospital, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. His journey through medical education and professional development has paved the way for his exceptional career in healthcare.
Dr Peiris embarked on his academic journey at King's College London, where he attained an impressive first class honours degree in Physiology and Pharmacology in 1993, followed by his medical degree in 1996. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is underscored by his receipt of a Medical Research Council Studentship, which provided him the opportunity to engage in impactful research at The Randall Institute in London.
His early career experiences reflect his dedication to diverse medical disciplines. He embarked on a journey of practical learning with house appointments that included working under the guidance of the professor of thoracic medicine at King’s College Hospital, London. This laid the foundation for his subsequent surgical training as a senior house officer on the South Thames Basic Surgical Rotation based at King’s College Hospital. Since 2001, he has been a dedicated presence in general practice, embodying the principles of compassionate and comprehensive patient care.
His expertise extends into the realm of Minor Surgery, where his skills shine as a GP specialist. Dr Peiris is proficient in performing Basal Cell Carcinoma Excisions, showcasing his proficiency in managing skin-related concerns. Furthermore, his skillset extends to Carpal Tunnel Operations, a testament to his dedication to providing patients with a comprehensive range of medical interventions.

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

— Dr Heshanth Peiris

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Kent (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Practice
    Universidad de Navarra, Kent (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-429312 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-C37D4117 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,269
Annual physical exam 99395 1,147
Vaccination administration 90471 2,731
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 252

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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Heshanth Peiris
HEADSHOT
Heshanth Peiris in consultation
IN OFFICE
Heshanth Peiris with the team
WITH TEAM
Heshanth Peiris at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet Heshanth Peiris

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
    Heshanth Peiris, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5954/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34971572 · cited by 77
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Practice across GB
    Heshanth Peiris, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5761/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33594538 · cited by 143
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
    Heshanth Peiris, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6639/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39931488 · cited by 33
  4. Long-term follow-up of General Practice across GB
    Heshanth Peiris, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5255/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31022614 · cited by 43

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Kent · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · heshanth.peiris@euroclinics.example

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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

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General Practice

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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