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Mr Jothy Kandasamy

Spinal Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Jothy Kandasamy

2 years of experience

5,751+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Jothy Kandasamy at a glance

Mr Jothy Kandasamy is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Jothy Kandasamy is a highly esteemed Consultant Neurosurgeon with expertise in both adult and paediatric neurosurgery. He completed his neurosurgery training in The Walton Centre and Alder Hey Children's Hospital. He also travelled to the USA to complete his advanced training in Weill Cornell University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York City.
Mr Kandasamy's ethos is to recommend patient-centred, non-operative management plans where possible. However, when surgery is essential, he focuses on the patient as an individual, using only the most surgically appropriate and minimally invasive techniques.
Mr Kandasamay is an active participant in national and international meetings and regularly contributes to collaborative neurosurgical research with colleagues across the globe including Europe, Asia and North America.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Brain tumours
Epilepsy surgery
Hydrocephalus
Spinal surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
Epidural Injections
Facet joint injections
Nerve conduction studies and Electromyography (EMG)
Neuralgia (nerve pain) treatment
Scoliosis correction

Minimally invasive techniques
Endoscopy
Paediatric Neurosurgery
Degenerative spinal conditions
Disc replacement
Neck and Back pain
Spinal tumours
Spina bifida
Chiari malformation
Brain tumours
Hydrocephalus
Spasticity including rhizotomy
Epilepsy
Head injury

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

— Mr Jothy Kandasamy

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-203104 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-21BF9F9D · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 365
Annual physical exam 99395 1,579
Vaccination administration 90471 1,843
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,084

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 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jothy Kandasamy
HEADSHOT
Jothy Kandasamy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jothy Kandasamy with the team
WITH TEAM
Jothy Kandasamy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Jothy Kandasamy

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Spinal Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jothy Kandasamy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3057/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37647388 · cited by 85
  2. European registry analysis of Spinal Surgery outcomes
    Jothy Kandasamy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9907/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30258159 · cited by 111

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.jothy.kandasamy@euroclinics.example

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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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Spinal Surgery

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