Dr Jane Perera


Consultant Profile

Name: Dr Jane Perera

Languages: Sinhalese

Specialties: General Adult Psychiatry

Special clinical interests: Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorder and Challenging Behaviour, Substance Misuse Disorders

Current NHS and/or university posts: Consultant Psychiatrist Acute Care Service (Inpatient + Home Treatment Team), The Ridgewood Centre, Frimley

Year of first medical qualification: 1985

Current membership(s) of professional, MRCPsych, national and regional bodies:

Contact details: (1) Mrs Carole Dyer Cardinal Clinic 01753 869755

(2) Mrs Jill Robins The Ridgewood Centre 01276 605527

Professional profile:

Private practice reflects her holistic and empathetic approach to patient care. Dr Perera caters for all aspects of General Adult Psychiatry with special interest in Addictions, care of the acutely ill, Personality Disorders, Affective Disorders and Women’s Health.

She has expertise and interest in the complex areas of Co morbidity, Mental Illness and Substance Misuse, Complex Personality Disorders, Affective Disorders and Mental Capacity. Dr Perera is in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and keeps up to date with her Continuing Professional Development, ensuring she is informed of new developments.

Dr Perera’s aim is to get a good understanding of the patient and their circumstances, work collaboratively towards understanding their illness and its management, with the ultimate goal being recovery and the patient taking control of their lives once more.