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Dr Vimal Gunness

Neurosurgery Riyadh

Dr Vimal Gunness

6 years of experience

10,016+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
2
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Vimal Gunness at a glance

Dr Vimal Gunness is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Vimal Gunness is a highly skilled Neurosurgeon currently practising in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He specialises in the surgical management of complex neurological conditions, offering advanced care for patients with disorders affecting the brain and spine. His patient-centred approach ensures that individuals receive comprehensive evaluations, clear explanations of their conditions, and tailored treatment plans designed to optimise their recovery and overall well-being.
Dr Gunness holds a Medical Degree and is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurological Surgery. He completed his foundational medical training in Germany and subsequently pursued highly specialised fellowship training in Canada. Throughout his distinguished career, he has gained extensive international experience by practising in leading medical centres across Luxembourg, Ireland, and Canada, which has profoundly shaped his comprehensive approach to neurosurgical care.
As a dedicated Neurosurgeon, Dr Gunness has a profound clinical interest in complex spine surgery, the removal of brain tumours, and the treatment of vascular malformations and severe strokes. He is also deeply involved in pioneering medical research, particularly focusing on the application of deep learning and advanced imaging techniques to enhance surgical planning and navigation. By integrating the latest technological advancements into his daily practice, he consistently strives to improve surgical precision and patient safety.

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

— Dr Vimal Gunness

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-188904 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-6547EF94 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 255
Annual physical exam 99395 2,281
Vaccination administration 90471 1,809
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,174

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Vimal Gunness in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vimal Gunness with the team
WITH TEAM
Vimal Gunness at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Vimal Gunness

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across SA
    Vimal Gunness, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6106/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35720674 · cited by 47
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
    Vimal Gunness, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9412/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34033514 · cited by 53

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery 2026-03-02 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery? 2026-01-02 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vimal.gunness@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 Vimal Gunness's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

Dr Vimal Gunness is one of 110 neurosurgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse neurosurgery doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Riyadh 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 Vimal Gunness specialise in?

    Vimal Gunness specialises in Neurosurgery in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Vimal Gunness treat?

    Vimal Gunness treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Vimal Gunness practise?

    Vimal Gunness practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Vimal Gunness speak?

    Vimal Gunness speaks English, French.

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