Private Consultant Geriatrician & Physician in Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield
Dr Upul Fernando
MBBS, MD, FRCP, MRCP-Geriatrics
Consultant Physician (Specialist in Medicine) & Geriatrician (Old Age Special
Dr Upul Fernando is a Consultant Physician and Geriatrician with extensive experience in the assessment and management of older adults and complex medical conditions.
He has particular clinical experience in:
Dementia & Memory Problems
Stroke & TIA (Mini-Stroke)
Falls & Balance Problems
Blackouts, Fainting & Syncope
Dizziness & Postural Hypotension
Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
Frailty & Complex Medical Problems
Tilt Table Testing and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (PoTS)
Specialist care for older adults
At West Midlands Elderly Care, we are committed to providing personalised home health care solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our team of experienced professionals specialises in managing complex medical conditions, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality of care in the comfort of their own homes. We focus on promoting independence, safety, and dignity for our patients, supporting them through every stage of their health journey. With a compassionate approach and expert knowledge, we strive to improve quality of life and foster a sense of security for both clients and their families.
Areas of specialist clinical experience
Dementia & Memory Problems
Assessment of memory difficulties, suspected dementia and changes in thinking, behaviour or everyday functioning.
Falls & Balance Problems
Assessment of recurrent falls, unsteadiness, mobility problems and factors that may contribute to falls.
Blackouts, Fainting, Dizziness & Syncope
Specialist assessment of unexplained blackouts, fainting, near-fainting and dizziness. Dr Fernando has a particular clinical interest in syncope, falls and postural hypotension.
Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
Assessment and management of Parkinson's disease, walking difficulties, balance problems and associated symptoms.
Stroke & TIA
Assessment and specialist advice following stroke, suspected TIA or transient neurological symptoms.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Assessment of older people with frailty, multiple medical conditions, reduced independence or complex health problems.
Tilt Table Testing and suspected Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).
Assessment of unexplained dizziness, postural symptoms, palpitations and suspected Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS).
Why choose Dr Upul Fernando?
Dr Fernando has worked in medicine since 2000 and has been a Consultant Physician specialising in elderly care and general medicine since 2012.
He currently works as a Consultant at Walsall Manor NHS Hospital, where he provides acute and long-term medical care.
His professional experience includes:
- General Internal Medicine
- Geriatric medicine
- Stroke /TIA and cerebrovascular disease
- Dementia and memory disorders
- Falls and syncope
- Dizziness and postural hypotension
- Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
- Frailty and complex medical conditions
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Osteporosis
- Preoperative assessments medically for patients undergoing surgery and post operative complication managements
His approach is centred on listening carefully to patients and their families, understanding the wider medical picture and developing an individualised management plan.
What my patients say
"Dr Fernando came out to visit my mother in her care home when we needed a form completing for her pension and her own GP refused to visit. He came at fairly short notice and was reliable and knowledgeable. As well as assessing her condition as required, he also made some recommendations for her medication and care. We were very pleased with the service he provided and would recommend him."
- Private patient at Manor Hospital
"Dr Fernando is a really lovely caring doctor. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help or advice regarding their general health. He is approachable and extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of medical issues . I really can’t recommend him highly enough. If you have any health concerns and want to see a consultant physician then I really recommend you see Dr Fernando as you could not be in better hands."
- private patient at Spire Little Aston Hospital
"This doctor has excellent bed side manners and communication skills. He does go an extra mile to sort out my physical illness. I highly recommend him to any one who needs medical review."
- private patient at Spire Little Aston Hospital
"I can't thank Dr. Fernando enough for his excellent care he provided for me. He was knowledgeable,compassionate and caring. He goes that extra mile to help his patients. He correctly diagnosed my health condition which had been kind of an enigma to many other medical professionals. Dr. Fernando is a true role model to future doctors."
- NHS patient at Manor Hospital
"this DR did something no other DR.did he checked my records and did a procedure that no otherDR,had done and cured the problem i had for 18 months in just over half an hour.that was dizziness all i can say to DR.Fernando thank you from the bottom of my heart.Keith Elson."
- NHS patient at Manor Hospital
Services I offer…
Clinic appointments
Clinic appointments
Clinic appointments
Private consultations are available at The Priory Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, and Spire Little Aston Hospital, Sutton Coldfield.
Book a consultation
The Priory Hospital, Birmingham
0121 446 1638
Spire Little Aston Hospital, Sutton Coldfield
Book an appointment 0121 353 2444
Home visits
Clinic appointments
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To arrange home visits or any qustions
please call 07419904368
07899848595
My main specialities:
- Dementia and Delerium
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke or transient ischaemic attackse
- Funny turns, dizziness or transient loss of consciousness
- Tilt table testing
- General medical issues
- Falls and mobility issues
- Medication review
- Osteoporosis and bone health
- Pre-operative medical assessments
- Multiple complex medical problems
- Frailty
- Postural hypotension or high blood pressure
- Mental capacity assessments
Got any questions?
If you have any questions about my medical services, please contact us so we can talk. Call 07899848595/07419904368