Dr. Nimantha de Alwis
Consultant Endocrinologist
UK-trained consultant endocrinologist with FRCP Edinburgh, a PhD from Newcastle University in metabolic disease, and SCOPE certification in obesity.
LocationMediclinic City Hospital
Experience15-20
LanguagesEnglish, Sinhalese
NationalityUnited Kingdom
About
Dr. Nimantha focuses on medical weight management and fatty liver disease, and provides medical care for patients before and after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, alongside the broader range of endocrine and metabolic conditions. He trained in the UK, where he worked for over 15 years, with specialist training in general internal medicine in both the UK and Sri Lanka. He has written several textbook chapters and articles on weight management and fatty liver disease.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
MBBS
MD
FRCP
PhD
Areas of expertise
Medical weight managementMedical care in bariatric surgeryز
Special interests
High‑risk breast cancer screening & lifetime risk assessment
