Puntuación de confianza 8/100
Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke
👤 14 años de experiencia
10,512+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke is a GMC (UK) licensed Consultant Neurologist with over 25 years of experience. He completed his medical degree at St Thomas’s Hospital Medical School in London in 1985 and became certified as a specialist in neurology with the General Medical Council (UK) in 1998. He is a Member Association of British Neurologists and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr Goonetilleke has trained and worked in prestigious neuroscience centres, including the Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, Charing Cross and Westminster Hospitals, and Regional Neurosciences Centres in Newcastle and Manchester.
For 11 years, Dr Goonetilleke served as a Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Neurology in Newcastle, before relocating to the UAE in 2009. In the UAE, he was the Chief of Neurology at Mafraq Hospital from 2009 till 2019. He was also the Chair of Medicine, and the Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeuttics Committee (PTC), from 2010 till 2019. In 2019 Dr Goonetilleke was chiefly responsible for moving the Neurology and Neurophysiology Departments from Mafraq Hospital to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a new 760-bedded hospital jointly operated by the Mayo Clinic (US) and SEHA (Goverment Healthcare Provider in Abu Dhabi). At SSMC he was the Chief of Neurology, and the Chair of the SSMC PTC. Dr Goonetilleke has also been the Chair of the SEHA PTC from 2013 till 2021. In 2021 Dr Goonetilleke became the Head of the Department of Neurology at Burjeel Medical City. In August 2023 Dr Goonetilleke moved to Dubai, where he is currently working as a full-time Consultant Neurologist.
Dr Goonetilleke's expertise extends to clinical leadership and managerial roles, reflecting his commitment to advancing neurological care. He has also published numerous articles and chapters in international peer-reviewed journals and books, and has presented at national and international conferences.
His clinical focus encompasses a wide spectrum, including neuromuscular disorders, headaches, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease), cognitive disorders (including Alzheimer’s disease), neuro-immunological and paraneoplastic disorders, dizziness, vestibular disorders, and advanced neurophysiological techniques.
Dr Goonetilleke has trained and worked in prestigious neuroscience centres, including the Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, Charing Cross and Westminster Hospitals, and Regional Neurosciences Centres in Newcastle and Manchester.
For 11 years, Dr Goonetilleke served as a Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Neurology in Newcastle, before relocating to the UAE in 2009. In the UAE, he was the Chief of Neurology at Mafraq Hospital from 2009 till 2019. He was also the Chair of Medicine, and the Chair of the Pharmacy and Therapeuttics Committee (PTC), from 2010 till 2019. In 2019 Dr Goonetilleke was chiefly responsible for moving the Neurology and Neurophysiology Departments from Mafraq Hospital to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a new 760-bedded hospital jointly operated by the Mayo Clinic (US) and SEHA (Goverment Healthcare Provider in Abu Dhabi). At SSMC he was the Chief of Neurology, and the Chair of the SSMC PTC. Dr Goonetilleke has also been the Chair of the SEHA PTC from 2013 till 2021. In 2021 Dr Goonetilleke became the Head of the Department of Neurology at Burjeel Medical City. In August 2023 Dr Goonetilleke moved to Dubai, where he is currently working as a full-time Consultant Neurologist.
Dr Goonetilleke's expertise extends to clinical leadership and managerial roles, reflecting his commitment to advancing neurological care. He has also published numerous articles and chapters in international peer-reviewed journals and books, and has presented at national and international conferences.
His clinical focus encompasses a wide spectrum, including neuromuscular disorders, headaches, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease), cognitive disorders (including Alzheimer’s disease), neuro-immunological and paraneoplastic disorders, dizziness, vestibular disorders, and advanced neurophysiological techniques.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr UKD Ajith Goonetilleke
Educación y formación
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Neurología
Carrera y nombramientos
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licencias y seguros
Licencias médicas
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Certificaciones del consejo
European Board of Neurología
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional:
Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file
Procedimientos realizados
| Procedimiento | Código | Total acumulado |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 384 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,798 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,390 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 585 |
Servicios y precios
| Servicio | Duración | Modalidad | Precio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Consulta, equipo y en práctica
Vídeos
Investigación y publicaciones
índice h: 7 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Neurología across AE
DOI: 10.5093/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31401589 · citado por 112
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurología
DOI: 10.9780/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33071003 · citado por 194
Conferencias invitadas
- Practical updates in Neurología European Annual Congress (Neurología) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Neurología National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Premios y afiliaciones
Premios
- 🏆 Top-rated Neurología — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Membresías en sociedades
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2013
Artículos de este doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Neurología
- Awareness When should you see a neurología?
Para pacientes internacionales
- Coordinador
- Patient liaison · ukd.ajith.goonetilleke@euroclinics.example
Ubicación
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verificado Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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