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Dr Saman Punchihewa

Neurology Melbourne

Dr Saman Punchihewa

14 years of experience

8,919+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Saman Punchihewa at a glance

Dr Saman Punchihewa is a Neurology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Saman Punchihewa is a clinical neurophysiologist at Neurology Network Melbourne with a special interest in epilepsy and neurophysiology. He also sees patients at Frankston Hospitals and Monash Medical Centre, where he plays a significant role in the neurophysiology unit. Dr Punchihewa is a highly personable and attentive doctor who is sensitive to the individual needs and concerns of each patient.
After studying in Sri Lanka at Rahula College, Dr Punchihewa was awarded a scholarship to study medicine and surgery at the University of Melbourne, Australia, where he later received two Dean's Honors. He then completed his clinical training at St Vincent's Hospital before going on to train in New Zealand. Dr Punchihewa then spent a year of post-graduate training at Dunedin Hospital before returning to Australia where he completed a fellowship in neurology focusing on neurophysiology testing and stroke research. He completed a second year of advanced neurology training at St Vincent's Hospital before further fellowship training in electromyography/nerve conduction studies, autonomic reflex screening testing, and epilepsy at Monash Neurology.
Dr Punchiheara is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists and the Amaerican Academy of Neurologists.

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

— Dr Saman Punchihewa

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Neurology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-779986 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-99187E9C · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,547
Annual physical exam 99395 2,741
Vaccination administration 90471 1,941
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 994

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Saman Punchihewa
HEADSHOT
Saman Punchihewa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Saman Punchihewa with the team
WITH TEAM
Saman Punchihewa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Saman Punchihewa

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Saman Punchihewa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4985/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34372116 · cited by 27
  2. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Saman Punchihewa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3651/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36952761 · cited by 41
  3. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Saman Punchihewa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5695/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35791491 · cited by 71
  4. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Saman Punchihewa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5734/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30017416 · cited by 61

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · saman.punchihewa@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 Saman Punchihewa's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Saman Punchihewa treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Neurology

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Saman Punchihewa specialise in?

    Saman Punchihewa specialises in Neurology in Melbourne, AU. 19 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Saman Punchihewa treat?

    Saman Punchihewa treats conditions within Neurology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Saman Punchihewa practise?

    Saman Punchihewa practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Saman Punchihewa speaks English, Sinhala.

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