Professional statement
Miss Marina Fernando is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Broomfield Hospital, with specialist expertise in high-risk obstetrics, acute gynaecology, early pregnancy care and outpatient hysteroscopy. She is the departmental Clinical Lead and lead for Early Pregnancy and Acute gynaecology, working to improve the safety and quality of women’s healthcare services.
Alongside her local roles, Miss Fernando is the Regional Quality Improvement Lead at UCL Partners (Health Innovation Network, NHS), where she has successfully led major maternity programmes such as PReCePT (reducing cerebral palsy in preterm babies), BSOTS (improving maternity triage systems) and MEWS (tools to identify deteriorating mothers) across London and Essex.
After graduating from Barts and The London School of Medicine in 2005 and completing specialist training in North East and Central London, she began her consultant career at Homerton University Hospital. There, she introduced birth reflection clinics, improved postnatal care and ambulatory gynaecology department and developed services offering contraception immediately after childbirth — helping women access implants, coils, or oral contraceptives as part of routine postnatal care.
Her clinical interests include the management of menstrual disorders, postmenopausal health, gynaecology and early pregnancy scanning and outpatient gynaecological procedures such as out patient Hysteroscopy and outpatient surgical management of miscarriage where she focuses on improving patient comfort and experience. She has also played a key role in enhancing ambulatory gynaecology services, ensuring that women receive safe, effective care in outpatient settings in NHS and Private sector.
Miss Fernando is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and junior doctors, and regularly presents her work at national and international conferences. She is passionate about combining clinical excellence with service innovation to improve women’s health at every stage of life.
Clinics
ObGyn Matters London
Central London, 1st Floor 212 Great Portland Street, W1W 5QNMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, OBGYN Matters, Central London (present)
Subspecialties
- Hysteroscopy
- Acute gynaecology
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Education
- MRCOG Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2011)
- MBBS Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (2005)
Teaching posts
- Dr Fernando participates in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Positions in organisations
- Regional Quality Improvement Lead, UCLPartners (2018)
Publications and conferences
- She regularly showcases her obstetrics and gynaecological work and research in national and international platforms.
- Dr Fernando's research while affiliated with The University of Colombo and other places is available to view on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Miss Fernando is clinically excellent and is an amazing surgeon. She and Zoe were very efficient, helpful and kind to me. Miss Fernando was thorough, extremely knowledgeable and explained things well throughout. The procedure was a huge success and I became pregnant soon after.
- Delighted to attend this appointment. A pleasure to be looked after by Dr Fernando and Zoe.
- Very caring and welcoming nice lady. Thank you. Very happy to meet her
- Excellent, highly recommend
- Marina Fernando is an excellent doctor. I had a hysteroscopy procedure recently. The surgery went well and I am recovering at the moment. Thank you Dr. Fernando for all your help and a huge thanks to all the nurses.
- Very good caring consultation and comprehensive treatment received. Dr Fernando was considerate and clear with what was being discussed, with very good clinical judgement. I am grateful for her support.
- Dr Fernando is a fabulous gynaecologist, and I feel very fortunate to have found her via Top Doctors. I highly recommend her.
- Dr Fernando made me feel at ease immediately on meeting her. During consultations where she took the time to explain things clearly to me and ensure that I understood and knew my options for treatment and post-care. I would highly recommend Dr. Fernando.
- I cannot recommend Dr Fernando enough. She has been extremely supportive and helped me troubleshoot some difficult issues.