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Dr Saman Punchihewa

Neurologie Melbourne

Dr Saman Punchihewa

14 jaar ervaring

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 Neurologie practitioner based in Melbourne, Australië, 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, Australië and the surrounding area.

Over

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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Neurologie
#EB-99187E9C · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 76s
Meet Saman Punchihewa

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

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

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurologie
  • Awareness When should you see a neurologie?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · saman.punchihewa@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    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 Australië doctors offering the same care.

Neurologie

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

Dr Saman Punchihewa is one of 377 neurologie doctors indexed in Australië. Browse neurologie doctors in Australië →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

Medical practice in Australië is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australië medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Melbourne 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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Veelgestelde vragen

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  • What does Saman Punchihewa specialise in?

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

  • What conditions does Saman Punchihewa treat?

    Saman Punchihewa treats conditions within Neurologie. 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.

  • What languages does Saman Punchihewa speak?

    Saman Punchihewa speaks English, Sinhala.

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