About Doctor

Dr. Anita Weerakoon is a highly esteemed consultant rheumatologist based in Ipswich and London. She is widely recognized for her exceptional expertise in spondyloarthritis as well as inflammatory, rheumatoid, and psoriatic arthritis. She also specializes in the management of fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and gout.

Dr. Weerakoon obtained her medical qualification in 1993. Subsequently, she became a member of the esteemed Royal College of Physicians, pursued specialist training in Rheumatology, and completed a Master’s in Health Sciences at the University of East Anglia. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Weerakoon was appointed as a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians of London and Edinburgh in their rheumatology sections. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Weerakoon is an esteemed and leading specialist in the field of rheumatology.

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Weerakoon has held numerous senior positions in education. She served as a recognized clinical teacher for medical students at the University of Cambridge and as educational supervisor for medical trainees specializing in rheumatology at Ipswich Hospital. Furthermore, she is an active member of several professional organizations, including the British Society of Rheumatology, Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, and the British Society for SpondyloArthritis. She is also a professional member of Versus Arthritis and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. Dr. Weerakoon's exceptional care and dedication have been acknowledged with prestigious awards, including the Quality of Care and Clinical Excellence awards.