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Dr. Kevin Fernando

GMC 4698670

MBChB (Edinburgh 2000), FRCGP, FRCP Edin., FAcadMEd, MSc Diabetes, BSc Med Sci (Hons) Immunology, DFSRH, DRCOG, PgCert Medical Education, SCOPE certified in obesity management

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More About Dr. Kevin Fernando

  • Portfolio GP (NHS & Private)

  • GP with specialist interests in diabetes, cardiovascular, kidney, liver, obesity (SCOPE certified in obesity management) & metabolic medicine, management of commonly abnormal blood tests and medical education

  • Passionate advocate for high-quality patient education – I have a YouTube channel with videos supporting people living with type 2 diabetes https://www.youtube.com/@DrKevinFernando

  • Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Royal College of Physicians & the Academy of Medical Educators

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  • 18 years extensive GP experience with multiple concurrent roles including:

    • 15.5 years as a GP Partner North Berwick Health Centre

    • 7 years as an out-of-hours emergency GP

    • 5 years as diabetes lead GP for East Lothian & Midlothian

    • 3 years as a Hospital Practitioner working in geriatrics supporting Roodlands Day Hospital, Haddington

  • Previously, 7 years as a hospital doctor at Stirling Royal Infirmary & Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh working in a wide range of general medical specialties, geriatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology and rehabilitation medicine including middle grade responsibilities

  • Overall, 25 years of experience working within the NHS in both primary & secondary care

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Iyasu Healthcare

I offer comprehensive GP services including all usual NHS primary care services. I have a specialist interest in:

  • All aspects of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular, kidney, obesity and metabolic health (including those with a background or pre-diabetes, fatty liver disease, sleep apnoea, gout, gestational diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome)

  • Full CVRM (cardiovascular/kidney/type 2 diabetes/liver/obesity/metabolic) assessment, support and management including: waist-to-height ratio, blood pressure, pulse, LDL-cholesterol, glucose & HbA1c, kidney function (blood & urine protein levels), FIB-4 (a measure of liver health) and sleep health (checks for sleep apnoea)

  • I have an expertise and passion in supporting people living with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes to reverse their conditions and put them in remission.  My MSc Diabetes thesis explored the reversibility of type 2 diabetes using very low calorie diets

  • SCOPE certified in obesity management including prescribing of weight loss injectables Mounjaro and Wegovy

  • Interpretation & management of commonly abnormal blood tests including full blood counts, iron, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, thyroid, liver, prolactin and cortisol

  • All aspects of men’s health including prostate assessment, PSA screening, troublesome urinary symptoms, erectile dysfunction, testicular health and sexually transmitted infections

  • All aspects of ageing, frailty and health: pragmatic approaches to health with ageing, appropriate deprescribing of medications, memory impairment and suspected dementia, frailty, power of attorney, living wills

Iyasu Healthcare

Patient Testimonials

"Dr Kevin Fernando is a friend and colleague.
I consulted him about a year ago with problems losing weight.
I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and hypothyroidism and have always struggled c weight loss.
After a thorough recap of my medical history, blood tests and investigations , I started semaglutide under supervision. I have lost weight and am much healthier. I am pleased c my progress to improve my cardiovascular and metabolic fitness.
I would recommend Dr Fernando to do this work because of his extensive knowledge of the metabolism of insulin resistance.

He is kind and nonjudgmental, a pleasure to go and see."

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​Dr AB, MBBS, MRCGP, DCH.

Contact Us

Iyasu Healthcare

IYASU Healthcare,

Jane Muir Podiatry & Healthcare, 19 Main Street, Longniddry. EH32 0NE.

catherine@iyasuhealthcare.com

kevin@iyasuhealthcare.com

Company Name: IYASU Healthcare Limited / Company Number: SC804422 / HIS Registration Number: 02871

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