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Dr Melita Irving
👤 8 jaar ervaring
3,728+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Over
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.
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
Opleiding & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Clinical Genetics
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of Clinical Genetics
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,057 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,183 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,095 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 224 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 7 · i10: 6
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Validation of clinical scoring in Clinical Genetics
DOI: 10.4582/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31892126 · geciteerd door 73
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Long-term follow-up of Clinical Genetics across GB
DOI: 10.2338/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33700590 · geciteerd door 107
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- 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
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated Clinical Genetics — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Lidmaatschappen
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2019
Artikelen van deze arts
- Patient education Patient guide to Clinical Genetics
- Awareness When should you see a clinical genetics?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · dr.melita.irving@euroclinics.example
- Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Locatie
1 tagPatiëntbeoordelingen
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90 recensies
- 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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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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