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Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan

Neurosurgery Jeddah

Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan

10 years of experience

2,377+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
11
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan at a glance

Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan is a distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon with a wealth of experience in the field of neurosurgery. He is recognised for his commitment to providing comprehensive and patient-centred care to individuals with neurological conditions. Dr Shanmuganathan is dedicated to utilising his extensive knowledge to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients, ensuring they feel supported and well-informed throughout their treatment journey.
His clinical practice encompasses a wide range of neurosurgical procedures. Dr Shanmuganathan has a particular focus on performing complex microsurgeries of the brain. He is committed to staying at the forefront of neurosurgical advancements to offer his patients the most effective and contemporary treatment options available.
Dr Shanmuganathan obtained his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1972. He then went on to complete his Master of Surgery (MS) in General Surgery in 1983, followed by a Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Neurosurgery in 1986, which is the highest qualification in neurosurgery in India. He has also been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 1996 and a Doctor of Science (DSc) in 1998 by the International University of Colombo. His extensive training and academic achievements reflect his dedication to the field of neurosurgery.

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

— Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-488126 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-0EADA743 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 812
Annual physical exam 99395 178
Vaccination administration 90471 1,442
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,317

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ponraj Shanmuganathan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ponraj Shanmuganathan with the team
WITH TEAM
Ponraj Shanmuganathan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Ponraj Shanmuganathan

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ponraj Shanmuganathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8043/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31691435 · cited by 196
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Ponraj Shanmuganathan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5554/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36457444 · cited by 110

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ponraj.shanmuganathan@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

Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ponraj Shanmuganathan treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

Neurosurgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah matters

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