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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Dr
Dr Saman Punchihewa
Neurology
English
Sinhala
8,919+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Neurology
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2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Neurology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,547 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,741 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,941 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 994 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
DOI: 10.4985/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34372116 · cited by 27
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Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3651/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36952761 · cited by 41
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European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
DOI: 10.5695/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35791491 · cited by 71
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Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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 · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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
