Dr Aruni Ranasinghe
Qualifications
MRCP (Dermatology) , MSc ( Clinical Dermatology)
GMC number: 5192487
Specialties
Dermatology
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Dr Aruni Ranasignhe is a Consultant Dermatologist based in Suffolk and the surrounding area, with a special interest in moles and skin cancers, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Aruni also treats people with lentigo maligna and sun damage and related skin lesions such as actinic keratosis and solar lentigo.
Dr Ranasinghe will see people with rashes such as psoriasis, eczema, skin allergies, acne, and rosacea, as well as benign skin lesions such as viral warts, cysts, and benign moles, to offer expert dermatology opinion and treatment in Suffolk at her private practice at St. Edmund's Hospital. Aruni can offer minor procedures such as cryotherapy, lesion removal and biopsies to help put your mind at rest.
Dr Ranasinghe can perform minor skin surgery for benign and malignant skin lesions, where possible, and can onward refer for lesions that may need a plastic surgeon. She can offer expert opinions and advice about further treatments you may need.
Aruni also offers psychodermatology, including the management of chronic skin disorders that impact the quality of life and mental health. She has a Dermatology NHS base in Suffolk at West Suffolk Hospital's Dermatology Department and is happy to offer second opinions.
- Paediatric dermatology
- Mole checks
- Skin cancers such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and lentigo maligna
- Sun damage and related skin lesions such as actinic keratosis, solar lentigo
- Rashes such as psoriasis, eczema
- Skin allergy, acne and rosacea
- Benign skin lesions such as viral warts, cysts, and benign moles
- Skin surgery of benign and malignant skin lesions
- Psychodermatology, including the management of chronic skin disorders that impact the quality of life and mental health.
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Aruni Ranasinghe at Nuffield Health
- Mole removal
- Skin Prick Testing
- Dermoscope
Locations Dr Aruni Ranasinghe works with
Related experience
Research
British Journal of Dermatology
Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Memberships
- British Association of Dermatologists
- Royal College of Physicians London
- American Academy of Dermatologists
- Medical Protection Society
- British Society of Paediatric Dermatology
- European Society for Dermatology and Psychiatry
- UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network
Insurers Dr Aruni Ranasinghe works with
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Healix
- International SOS
- Tri-Care
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
- Bupa Global
- Simplyhealth
Declaration
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Aruni Ranasinghe does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.