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Mr
Mr Omar Pathmanaban
Neurosurgery
English
6,756+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Omar Pathmanaban is a renowned expert in skull base and pituitary surgery and is the lead endoscopic neurosurgeon in the nationally commissioned NF2-SWN and skull base proton multidisciplinary teams. He treats patients from across the UK and internationally for complex tumours and abnormalities in difficult to reach areas at the base of the brain, skull base, pituitary gland and junction of the brain and spine. The latest endoscopic, microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques and traditional open brain surgery approaches are tailored to optimally manage patients with personalised treatment.
In addition to this high volume and highly specialised practice, Omar is experienced in general cranial and spinal neurosurgery. In 2015, he won the prestigious Norman Dott Gold Medal for the most outstanding performance amongst graduating Neurosurgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Omar holds a number of national positions within the profession. He is skull base lead for the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, secretary of the British Skull Base Society, serves on the medical advisory committee of the Pituitary Foundation, is neurosurgical expert to the NHS England proton beam therapy panel and sits on the council of the Royal Society of Medicine Clinical Neurosciences section.
Omar’s NHS practice is as Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, which is the UKs highest volume Neurosurgery centre of excellence. He is also MAHSC Professor of Neurosurgery and Strategic Development lead at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre. He trained under the tutelage of world leading experts in London, Manchester, Oxford and Toronto and was the Marjorie Newsome Visiting Fellow at Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, USA.
Omar is group leader of the Surgical Neuro-Oncology Manchester Laboratory (SNOMan). His research focuses on genes and immune cells in tumours affecting the deepest reaches of the brain and cranial nerves called the skull base. He also collaborates widely on team science projects related to inflammation in the brain, which has implications for diagnosis and treatment of brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions. He is a widely published author and is frequently invited to speak at conferences, universites and hospitals accross the world. .
In addition to this high volume and highly specialised practice, Omar is experienced in general cranial and spinal neurosurgery. In 2015, he won the prestigious Norman Dott Gold Medal for the most outstanding performance amongst graduating Neurosurgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Omar holds a number of national positions within the profession. He is skull base lead for the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, secretary of the British Skull Base Society, serves on the medical advisory committee of the Pituitary Foundation, is neurosurgical expert to the NHS England proton beam therapy panel and sits on the council of the Royal Society of Medicine Clinical Neurosciences section.
Omar’s NHS practice is as Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, which is the UKs highest volume Neurosurgery centre of excellence. He is also MAHSC Professor of Neurosurgery and Strategic Development lead at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre. He trained under the tutelage of world leading experts in London, Manchester, Oxford and Toronto and was the Marjorie Newsome Visiting Fellow at Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, USA.
Omar is group leader of the Surgical Neuro-Oncology Manchester Laboratory (SNOMan). His research focuses on genes and immune cells in tumours affecting the deepest reaches of the brain and cranial nerves called the skull base. He also collaborates widely on team science projects related to inflammation in the brain, which has implications for diagnosis and treatment of brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions. He is a widely published author and is frequently invited to speak at conferences, universites and hospitals accross the world. .
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Omar Pathmanaban
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Neurosurgery
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Neurosurgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,093 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,763 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,163 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,332 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across GB
DOI: 10.2294/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31751635 · cited by 125
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
DOI: 10.2828/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30767561 · cited by 119
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Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across GB
DOI: 10.3705/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33283906 · cited by 17
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Neurosurgery European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
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 Neurosurgery
- Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.omar.pathmanaban.1@euroclinics.example
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