MBBS, PhD, MRCOG
Thursdays and Wednesday evenings
GMC number: 7090318
Miss Iranthi Meththananda began her career with a PhD at Barts and The London School of Medicine, where her research focused on microbiome formation on biomaterials.
She went on to study medicine at University College London, graduating with her MBBS in 2010, followed by training in the Academic Foundation Programme at the Imperial College hospitals, Charing Cross and St Mary’s. She then completed her Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in 2016.
Her postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology was undertaken across leading hospitals in London and Kent.
During this time, she completed advanced training in subfertility, early pregnancy, gynaecology, and rapid access suspected cancer clinics.
She was also awarded a prestigious fellowship at University College London Hospital (UCLH) in gynaecology diagnostics, where she gained advanced expertise in ultrasound scanning and complex case management, including scanning for endometriosis.
In 2022, Miss Meththananda was appointed Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, where she is currently the Fertility Lead and a specialist in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology.
Over the course of her career, Miss Meththananda has performed several hundred gynaecological operations, ranging from outpatient hysteroscopies to complex laparoscopic and open procedures for both elective and emergency gynaecological surgery.
She has extensive expertise in advanced ultrasound scanning for gynaecological conditions, including endometriosis, fibroids, suspected cancer, complex early pregnancy and has developed one-stop diagnostic pathways to provide patients with rapid answers and tailored treatment plans.
As Fertility Lead at Medway NHS Trust, Miss Meththananda offers comprehensive fertility investigations and treatments, guiding couples through every stage of their journey. Her approach is highly individualised, combining medical expertise with a compassionate, holistic ethos to ensure that patients feel fully supported – physically, emotionally and personally – throughout their care.
Miss Meththananda’s doctoral studies focused on the role of microbiomes in the prevention of biofilms.
Throughout her career in obstetrics and gynaecology, she has been actively involved in research, presenting her work at both national and international conferences.
Her publications span a range of topics, including early pregnancy care, fertility, and laparoscopic training, with the aim of improving clinical practice and patient outcomes. She continues to combine her academic interests with her clinical work, ensuring evidence-based advances are translated into high-quality, patient-centred care.