Dr Murugiah Seevaratnam

MBBS FRCP

Consultant Physician (General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine)

Dr Seevaratnam is a Consultant Physician in General Internal Medicine who offers consultations on all areas of general internal medicine and specialises in geriatric medicine, cardiovascular medicine, respiratory illnesses, and acute medical illnesses. Dr Seevaratnam is also able to monitor patients for medical admissions. 

 

Clinical Interests

  • Acute medical illnesses
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Infections(chest,urinary etc)
  • TIAs
  • Respiratory illnesses
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension
  • Giddiness and blackouts
  • Memory problems
  • Dementia

 

Year Qualified

1976

 

NHS Base

East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

 

Dr Murugiah Seevaratnam

MBBS FRCP

Consultant Physician (General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine)

 

Dr Seevaratnam qualified in Medicine from Sri Lanka’s Colombo University. After training posts at Norfolk, Enfield, Northampton and Southampton University, he was appointed consultant at North and East Herts NHS Trust.

 

In 2014 he moved into private practice full time. As an acute physician taking unselected medical admissions, he gained broad clinical experience in diagnosis and management of wide range of medical conditions in adults over 18 years that affect the heart, lungs, digestive system, kidneys, nervous system and blood.

 

Within the Trust he has been Clinical Director, Chairman of Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, and Medical Lead in Ethics Committees. Many clinical colleagues, staff members and GPs seek out Dr Seevaratnam for his clinical opinion. He makes himself available, admits inpatients, and has outpatient clinics daily. 

 

Dr Seevaratnam is married and has a son. An outstanding wicket keeper, he played first class and representative cricket in Sri Lanka. He also played Middlesex County League cricket. Besides sport and keeping fit, he enjoys food, wine and music.

 

Dr Murugiah Seevaratnam

MBBS FRCP

Consultant Physician (General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine)

Here at One Hatfield Hospital, we are always pleased to hear what our patient’s think of the service they have received. Below is a snapshot of the some of the excellent feedback we have received for Mr Seevaratnam.

Dr Murugiah Seevaratnam

MBBS FRCP

Consultant Physician (General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine)

 

The Royal College of Physicians

British Medical Association

British Geriatrics Society

Dr Murugiah Seevaratnam, Consultant Physician (General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine)
Hospital Information

Hospital: One Hatfield Hospital

Tel: 01707 443 333

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