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Ms Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan

Speech Language Therapy Al Ain

Ms Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan

14 years of experience

2,088+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
3
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan at a glance

Ms Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan is a Speech Language Therapy practitioner based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan is a highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist. Athira provides assessment and therapeutic intervention to clients of all ages, presenting with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties. They are passionate about delivering person-centred care, working collaboratively with clients and their families to achieve their goals.
Athira's approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, ensuring that clients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatment available. They believe in empowering clients with the tools and strategies they need to communicate effectively and live fulfilling lives.
Athira completed their studies at Manipal University, India, qualifying with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing. They are a member of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

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

— Ms Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Al Ain (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Speech Language Therapy
    Universidad de Sevilla, Al Ain (AE)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Speech Language Therapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-759556 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Speech Language Therapy
#EB-24CD8D00 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,913
Annual physical exam 99395 2,647
Vaccination administration 90471 2,839
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,792

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan with the team
WITH TEAM
Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Speech Language Therapy outcomes
    Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9569/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39367096 · cited by 169
  2. Outcomes of Speech Language Therapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3322/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31308800 · cited by 139
  3. European registry analysis of Speech Language Therapy outcomes
    Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9424/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39177147 · cited by 141

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Speech Language Therapy European Annual Congress (Speech Language Therapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Speech Language Therapy National Society Meeting · Al Ain · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Speech Language Therapy — Al Ain · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

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

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Speech Language Therapy
  • Awareness When should you see a speech language therapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · athira.thayyil.unnikrishnan@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Ms Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Speech Language Therapy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Al Ain matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Al Ain 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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    Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan specialises in Speech Language Therapy in Al Ain, AE.

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    Athira Thayyil Unnikrishnan speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam.

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