Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke
Professional statement
Dr Rajiv Goonetilleke is a highly esteemed and very experienced general paediatrician with a special interest in paediatric endocrinology; the field of medicine regarding glands and hormone production in children. He also specialises in thyroid problems, asthma, urinary tract infections in children, growth disorders, bedwetting, and abdominal pain.
Dr Goonetilleke also possesses a high degree of expertise when it comes to all general paediatric conditions including coughs, wheezes, hay fever, and constipation. He attends to children of all ages, from birth up to the age of 18. In relation to asthma, he offers FeNO testing, spirometry and peak flow testing.
His interests in endocrinology have led him to obtain a wealth of knowledge in the conditions of children's thyroid disorders, delayed puberty, early puberty, weight disorders, diabetes and polycystic ovarian disease.
He currently practices at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, Cambridge. Furthermore, he holds two current NHS posts: one at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon, where he is the clinical lead for diabetes and paediatric endocrinology, and another at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, where he is an honorary visiting specialist. He has published an extensive amount of peer-reviewed articles.
Clinics
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
Cambridge, 30 New Rd, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9EL,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Paediatrician, Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, Cambridge (present)
Subspecialties
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
Education
- Training at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
- Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2011)
Teaching posts
- Emeritus examiner and tutor for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London
Positions in organisations
- Member of British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Member of Diabetes UK
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I would highly recommend Dr Goonetilleke as a Paediatrician. He is very personable, kind, accomodating and knowledgeable. His secretary is also very responsive and supportive. They make a great team and we have had an exceptional experience. Thank you
- Dr Goonetilleke was very friendly and put us at ease straight away. He was knowledgeable and was very happy to help us and our son. Thank you!
- Thank you Dr Goonetilleke for your kind, thorough assessment of our daughter.
- Always a positive experience, especially consultations with Dr Goonetilleke. He is always very pleasant and friendly. Listens to all the concerns and outs your mind at rest as parents. I cannot recommend him enough!
- Very pleased with the outcome of the appointment. Dr Goonetilleke was very thorough and made myself and my son feel at ease. He explained the course of action and we were very happy with the process.
- Courteous, alert, approachable and very helpful indeed.
- Great service, efficiant and knowledgeable
- Fantastic Doctor.