What does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke specialise in?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke specialises in Neurologie in Dubai, AE. 41 years of clinical experience.

What conditions does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke treat?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke treats conditions within Neurologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

Where does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke practise?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

What languages does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke speak?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke speaks English.

How do I book an appointment with UKD Ajith Goonetilleke?

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Neurologie Dubai

Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke

14 Jahre Erfahrung

10,512+
Patients seen: 14
Years in practice: 2
Publications: 1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke at a glance

Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke is a Neurologie practitioner based in Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate and the surrounding area.

Über uns

Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke is a GMC (UK) licensed Consultant Neurologist with over 25 years of experience. He completed his medical degree at St Thomas’s Hospital Medical School in London in 1985 and became certified as a specialist in neurology with the General Medical Council (UK) in 1998. He is a Member Association of British Neurologists and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr Goonetilleke has trained and worked in prestigious neuroscience centres, including the Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, Charing Cross and Westminster Hospitals, and Regional Neurosciences Centres in Newcastle and Manchester.
For 11 years, Dr Goonetilleke served as a Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Neurology in Newcastle, before relocating to the UAE in 2009. In the UAE, he was the Chief of Neurology at Mafraq Hospital from 2009 till 2019. He was also the Chair of Medicine, and the Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeuttics Committee (PTC), from 2010 till 2019. In 2019 Dr Goonetilleke was chiefly responsible for moving the Neurology and Neurophysiology Departments from Mafraq Hospital to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a new 760-bedded hospital jointly operated by the Mayo Clinic (US) and SEHA (Goverment Healthcare Provider in Abu Dhabi). At SSMC he was the Chief of Neurology, and the Chair of the SSMC PTC. Dr Goonetilleke has also been the Chair of the SEHA PTC from 2013 till 2021. In 2021 Dr Goonetilleke became the Head of the Department of Neurology at Burjeel Medical City. In August 2023 Dr Goonetilleke moved to Dubai, where he is currently working as a full-time Consultant Neurologist.
Dr Goonetilleke's expertise extends to clinical leadership and managerial roles, reflecting his commitment to advancing neurological care. He has also published numerous articles and chapters in international peer-reviewed journals and books, and has presented at national and international conferences.
His clinical focus encompasses a wide spectrum, including neuromuscular disorders, headaches, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease), cognitive disorders (including Alzheimer’s disease), neuro-immunological and paraneoplastic disorders, dizziness, vestibular disorders, and advanced neurophysiological techniques.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke

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Ausbildung & Training

2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
2008–2012 Residency · Neurologie
Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Karriere & Anstellungen

2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Neurologie

Lizenzen & Versicherung

Medizinische Lizenzen

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)

#AE-998697 active · expires 2028-12-31

Facharztzertifikate

European Board of Neurologie

#EB-D3B7A100 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023

Berufshaftpflichtversicherung: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file

Durchgeführte Verfahren

Verfahren	Code	Lebenszeit-Anzahl
GP consultation	99213	384
Annual physical exam	99395	2,798
Vaccination administration	90471	1,390
Minor procedure (skin)	17110	585

Leistungen & Preise

Leistung	Dauer	Modalität	Preis
New patient consultation (60m)	60 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed	180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m)	30 Min.	in_clinic\|telemed\|phone	90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration	60 Min.	in_clinic	720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin)	90 Min.	in_clinic	630.00 EUR

Praxis, Team & in der Praxis

HEADSHOT

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke in consultation — IN OFFICE

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke with the team — WITH TEAM

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke at a conference — CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s

Meet UKD Ajith Goonetilleke

Forschung & Publikationen

h-Index: 7 · i10: 12

Long-term follow-up of Neurologie across AE
UKD Ajith Goonetilleke, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

DOI: 10.5093/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31401589 · zitiert von 112
Validation of clinical scoring in Neurologie
UKD Ajith Goonetilleke, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

DOI: 10.9780/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33071003 · zitiert von 194

Eingeladene Vorträge

Practical updates in Neurologie European Annual Congress (Neurologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
Single-centre experience in Neurologie National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften

Auszeichnungen

🏆 Top-rated Neurologie — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften

WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2013
national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2013
European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2013

Artikel dieses Arztes

Patient education Patient guide to Neurologie 2026-03-10 · 9 Min. Lesezeit
Awareness When should you see a neurologie? 2026-01-14 · 8 Min. Lesezeit

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Standort

1 Tag

Dubai

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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.

Anna B. 2026-05-03
★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert

Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.

Marco V. 2026-04-06
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Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.

Helena F. 2026-04-05

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke treats, with the size of the national pool of Vereinigte Arabische Emirate doctors offering the same care.

Neurologie

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke is one of 166 neurologie doctors indexed in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate. Browse neurologie doctors in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Vereinigte Arabische Emirate medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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What does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke specialise in?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke specialises in Neurologie in Dubai, AE. 41 years of clinical experience.
What conditions does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke treat?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke treats conditions within Neurologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.
Where does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke practise?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.
What languages does UKD Ajith Goonetilleke speak?

UKD Ajith Goonetilleke speaks English.
How do I book an appointment with UKD Ajith Goonetilleke?

Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.