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Professor Nihal Gurusinghe

Neurosurgery Salisbury

Professor Nihal Gurusinghe

2 years of experience

3,714+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Nihal Gurusinghe at a glance

Professor Nihal Gurusinghe is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 56+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Salisbury, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

I trained in London at The Atkinson Morley's Hospital, The National Hospital for Nervous Diseases and Great Ormond Street Hospital. I was appointed as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Preston in 1985.

Aside from my extensive clinic experience, I am also closely involved in the activities of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) and served as Honorary secretary from 2000 to 2004. I am currently a member of the council of the society in my role as the NICE co-ordinator for the Society. I am a member of the Surgical Specialty Board of the joint Royal

College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

I am an Examiner for the FRCS neurosurgery in the UK as well for the International FRCS.

I am the Clinical Lead for Neuro-vascular conditions at the Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.

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

— Professor Nihal Gurusinghe

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Salisbury (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Neurosurgery
    UAB Barcelona, Salisbury (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-160734 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-58CB10A4 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,823
Annual physical exam 99395 2,953
Vaccination administration 90471 1,121
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 222

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

Nihal Gurusinghe
HEADSHOT
Nihal Gurusinghe in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nihal Gurusinghe with the team
WITH TEAM
Nihal Gurusinghe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Nihal Gurusinghe

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Nihal Gurusinghe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8658/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38024483 · cited by 15
  2. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nihal Gurusinghe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9638/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36344954 · cited by 85
  3. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Nihal Gurusinghe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5722/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35810591 · cited by 59
  4. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nihal Gurusinghe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3165/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30945687 · cited by 49

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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Patient liaison · professor.nihal.t.gurusinghe.2@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Professor Nihal Gurusinghe's Areas of Specialty

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Neurosurgery

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    Nihal Gurusinghe specialises in Neurosurgery in Salisbury, GB. 56 years of clinical experience.

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    Nihal Gurusinghe treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Nihal Gurusinghe speaks English, Sinhala.

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