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Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan

Verified Cardiology Dubai

Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan

2 years of experience 4.9 (324 verified reviews)

9,836+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan at a glance

Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan is a Cardiology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Unique Prime code: 345
Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist renowned for his expertise in complex coronary interventions, pacemaker implantation, and primary angioplasty/stenting. With a commitment to patient-centered care, he emphasizes empathy throughout his practice. Dr. Neelakantan completed his Cardiology fellowship at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology in India and received specialized training in endovascular interventions in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and complex coronary procedures at Osaka University, Japan.
Prior to his current role at Prime Hospital Dubai, Dr. Neelakantan served as a Specialist Interventional Cardiologist at prestigious institutions including NMC Hospital Dubai and International Modern Hospital, Dubai. His clinical acumen extends to performing coronary interventions via radial routes, ensuring optimal patient outcomes with a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Neelakantan's dedication to advancing cardiovascular care is underscored by his accolades as Best Staff cardiologist and junior consultant at Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Calicut, India.

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

— Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Cardiology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-102813 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-1B80A373 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,137
Echocardiogram 93306 982
Stress test 93015 592
Holter monitor 93225 109
Coronary angiography 93454 2,298
PCI / coronary stent 92928 396
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,215

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Holter monitor 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 90 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 30 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Murali Krishna Neelakantan
HEADSHOT
Murali Krishna Neelakantan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Murali Krishna Neelakantan with the team
WITH TEAM
Murali Krishna Neelakantan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Murali Krishna Neelakantan

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Murali Krishna Neelakantan, et al. · JACC, 2025
    DOI: 10.4625/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36094897 · cited by 75
  2. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Murali Krishna Neelakantan, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2024
    DOI: 10.8855/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37903093 · cited by 65
  3. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Murali Krishna Neelakantan, et al. · JACC, 2023
    DOI: 10.1446/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30542735 · cited by 63

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2028
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2028
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology 2026-03-10 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology? 2026-01-11 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · murali.krishna.neelakantan@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

324 verified reviews
4.92
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5★ 2
4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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

Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

Dr. Murali Krishna Neelakantan is one of 443 cardiology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse cardiology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai 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 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 Murali Krishna Neelakantan specialise in?

    Murali Krishna Neelakantan specialises in Cardiology in Dubai, AE. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Murali Krishna Neelakantan treat?

    Murali Krishna Neelakantan treats conditions within Cardiology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Murali Krishna Neelakantan practise?

    Murali Krishna Neelakantan practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Murali Krishna Neelakantan speak?

    Murali Krishna Neelakantan speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam.

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    Murali Krishna Neelakantan has a verified rating of 4.92/5 from 324 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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