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Mr Omar Pathmanaban

Neurosurgery Cheadle

Mr Omar Pathmanaban

12 years of experience

6,756+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Omar Pathmanaban at a glance

Mr Omar Pathmanaban is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Omar Pathmanaban is a renowned expert in skull base and pituitary surgery and is the lead endoscopic neurosurgeon in the nationally commissioned NF2-SWN and skull base proton multidisciplinary teams. He treats patients from across the UK and internationally for complex tumours and abnormalities in difficult to reach areas at the base of the brain, skull base, pituitary gland and junction of the brain and spine. The latest endoscopic, microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques and traditional open brain surgery approaches are tailored to optimally manage patients with personalised treatment.



In addition to this high volume and highly specialised practice, Omar is experienced in general cranial and spinal neurosurgery. In 2015, he won the prestigious Norman Dott Gold Medal for the most outstanding performance amongst graduating Neurosurgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland.



Omar holds a number of national positions within the profession. He is skull base lead for the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, secretary of the British Skull Base Society, serves on the medical advisory committee of the Pituitary Foundation, is neurosurgical expert to the NHS England proton beam therapy panel and sits on the council of the Royal Society of Medicine Clinical Neurosciences section.    



Omar’s NHS practice is as Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, which is the UKs highest volume Neurosurgery centre of excellence. He is also MAHSC Professor of Neurosurgery and Strategic Development lead at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre. He trained under the tutelage of world leading experts in London, Manchester, Oxford and Toronto and was the Marjorie Newsome Visiting Fellow at Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, USA. 



Omar is group leader of the Surgical Neuro-Oncology Manchester Laboratory (SNOMan). His research focuses on genes and immune cells in tumours affecting the deepest reaches of the brain and cranial nerves called the skull base. He also collaborates widely on team science projects related to inflammation in the brain, which has implications for diagnosis and treatment of brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions.  He is a widely published author and is frequently invited to speak at conferences, universites and hospitals accross the world. . 

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

— Mr Omar Pathmanaban

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cheadle (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-398905 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-FAABDC3A · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,093
Annual physical exam 99395 2,763
Vaccination administration 90471 1,163
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,332

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

Omar Pathmanaban
HEADSHOT
Omar Pathmanaban in consultation
IN OFFICE
Omar Pathmanaban with the team
WITH TEAM
Omar Pathmanaban at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet Omar Pathmanaban

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across GB
    Omar Pathmanaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2294/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31751635 · cited by 125
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
    Omar Pathmanaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2828/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30767561 · cited by 119
  3. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across GB
    Omar Pathmanaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3705/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33283906 · cited by 17

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Cheadle · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.omar.pathmanaban.1@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

Mr Omar Pathmanaban's Areas of Specialty

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Neurosurgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cheadle matters

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    Omar Pathmanaban specialises in Neurosurgery in Cheadle, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

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    Omar Pathmanaban speaks English.

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