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Mr Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan

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Mr Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan

16 years of experience 4.9 (18 verified reviews)

9,206+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan at a glance

Mr Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan is a consultant neurosurgeon and currently the Clincal Lead for Neurosurgery at King’s College Hospital, London, and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. 

Mr. Kailaya-Vasan’s areas of expertise span cranial and spinal neurosurgery, with a special interest in complex neurovascular conditions (including aneurysms, AVMs, fistulae, cavernomas, neurovascular compressive syndromes and Moya Moya disease). His experience in complex spine enables a unique approach to complex neurovascular disease affecting the spine as well as conditions such as back and neck pain.

Mr. Kailaya-Vasan obtained his medical degree from University College London and undertook his higher neurosurgical training in Sheffield and London. His training culminated in the Royal College of Surgeons accredited King’s Neurovascular Fellowship.

Alongside his clinical work, he is responsible for the training and education of future neurosurgeons. He has previously been the Training Programme Director for Neurosurgery in South London. He is currently co-director of the King’s Neurovascular Fellowship and supports the training of the Royal College of accredited King’s College Hospital Complex Spine Fellow. His research interests include both neurovascular and spinal pathology and his role as co-lead of the King’s NeuroLab blends his passions for training and research.

Mr. Kailaya-Vasan is focussed on providing his patients with a clear explanation of their neurosurgical condition and management options. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team including interventional neuro-radiologists, neurologists, neuro-anaesthetists, nurse specialists, physiotherapists, and pain specialists to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.

Special Interests:

Intracranial Vascular Pathology:


Headache

Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Intracerebral Haematoma

Aneurysms

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)

Dural arteriovenous fistulae

Cavernomas

Neurovascular compression syndromes

Moya Moya

Bypass


Spinal Vascular Pathology:


Dural arteriovenous fistulae (dAVF)

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)

Cavernomas


Intracranial Tumours:


Hemangioblastomas

Meningiomas


Spinal Tumours:


Hemangioblastomas

Meningiomas

Intramedullary tumours


Spinal Degenerative disease:


Back and Neck pain

Sciatica

Minimal access/invasive surgery

Degenerative Disc Disease

Pain management

Cervical disc replacement


Peripheral nerve surgery


Decompression (Carpal tunnel and Ulnar nerve decompression)

Biopsy


https://www.vasanneurosurgery.com/

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

— Mr Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-696808 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-D4DBB351 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 607
Annual physical exam 99395 609
Vaccination administration 90471 73
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 758

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan with the team
WITH TEAM
Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 141s
Meet Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2368/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35868393 · cited by 167
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4887/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37644412 · cited by 53

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ahilan.kailaya.vasan@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

18 verified reviews
4.94
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18 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Neurosurgery

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