Dr Rachel Weerasinghe is a Consultant Community Paediatrician with specialist expertise in the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
With many years of experience in Community Paediatrics, she offers comprehensive, high-quality assessments tailored to each child and young person. Her approach is careful, considered, and individualised, combining detailed clinical evaluation with an understanding of the child’s broader developmental, educational, and family context.
Dr Weerasinghe is also a Consultant at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where she also holds the role of Autism Lead. She has been closely involved in shaping and delivering diagnostic services, with particular expertise in multidisciplinary assessments and supporting children with more complex developmental profiles.
She is committed to providing a clear and supportive experience for families, ensuring that assessments are thorough, outcomes are carefully explained, and recommendations are both practical and meaningful. Her work is characterised by professionalism, attention to detail, and a compassionate, collaborative approach.
Outside of her clinical work, she values time with her family and understands the importance—and challenges—of balancing busy family life, bringing an added depth of empathy to her work with children and parents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts, Physiological Sciences Oxford University, 2006
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science, Oxford University, 2009
- MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2014
Professional Memberships
Full license to Practice from GMC (Number 7040724)
Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
Member of the British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH)