Dr Gayathri Perera
Dermatology in Windsor, West London and Central London
Professional statement
Dr Gayathri Perera is a highly reputable consultant dermatologist based in London who manages patients with skin cancer, lupus and other autoimmune diseases. In addition to general adult and paediatric dermatology, she also has a special interest in medical dermatology including inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne and rosacea.
Dr Perera completed her medical training at the University of Oxford, where she obtained her MA in physiological sciences and medical degrees in medicine and surgery, before going on to undertake a medical internship at John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford and the Royal United Hospital Bath. For 10 years, from 2002 to 2012, Dr Perera trained in Dermatology at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’. During that time, she was awarded a biomedical research centre clinical training fellowship in translational medicine and later went on to secure a prestigious Medical Research Council-funded three-year period of research into psoriasis. In 2013, Dr Perera obtained a PhD in the Immunopathology of Psoriasis from King’s College London.
Besides her dermatology profession, Dr Perera continues to publish her work in peer-reviewed journals, write chapters in dermatology and immunology books and regularly presents at international clinical meetings. She is the Specialty Group Lead for the NW London NIHR/Comprehensive Local Research Network and is an active member of various dermatology associations.
Alongside her NHS service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Dr Perera currently sees patients at private dermatology clinics at The Medical Chambers, BMI Syon Clinic and The Princess Margaret Hospital.
Clinics
The Princess Margaret Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Windsor, Osborne Rd, SL4 3SJMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Dermatologist at BMI Syon Clinic (present)
Subspecialties
- General dermatology
- Inflammatory skin conditions
Professional memberships
- British Association of Dermatologists
- Royal Society of Medicine
Education
- PhD in Immunopathology of Psoriasis, King's College London (2012)
- MRCP, Royal College of Physicians (2000)
Publications and conferences
- Perera GK, Ainali C, Hundhausen C, Barinaga G, Kassen D, Williams A, Mirza MM, Balazs M, Sanchez-Rodruguez R, Barker J, Tsoka S, Ouyang W, Nestle FO. Integrative biology approach identifies cytokine targeting strategies for psoriasis. Science Translational Medicine, 2014, 6: 223
- Villanova F, Flutter B, Tosi I, Grys K, Sreenebus H, Perera GK, Chapman A, Smith CH, Di Meglio P, Nestel FO. Characterisation of innate lymohoid cells in human skin and blood demonstrates increase of NKp44+ ILC3 in psoriasis. J Invest Dermatol 2013
Prizes and awards
- Leading PI in Commercial Clinical Trials in CRN NIHR (2016 & 2015) - Dame Sally Davies, BAD House
- BSID Young Investigator Award (2012)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr Perera is very caring and understanding. She tries to get a solution, reassuring the proposed treatment will work. Extremely good professional.
- I have been seeing Dr Perera at Syon Clinic for two years since developing complications with my skin during pregnancy. Dr Perera is so knowledgable and her reassuring confidence puts me at ease. I would recommend her highly!
- Very personable, staff friendly.
- Very personable, staff friendly.
- Very knowledgeable and thorough doctor. Also super patient with all my questions!