Mr Andrew Ballaro, Senior Consultant Urological Surgeon, works across North London and Essex in both private and NHS posts. He is highly specialised in the treatment of all aspects of urology, with specific interests in surgery for kidney stones, surgery for the enlarged prostate causing symptoms or urinary retention and the diagnosis of prostate problems including cancer. He offers a range of procedures for prostate issues including TURP, laser prostatectomy (HOLEP), minimally invasive REZUM steam therapy, and MRI-fusion template prostate biopsies - the most minimally invasive and accurate method of detecting prostate cancer.
Mr Ballaro began his medical training at The Royal Free Hospital Medical School, following his qualification he undertook a Master's in Urology, and a Doctorate in Medicine in Clinical Sciences from University College London. He then progressed on to do Higher Specialist Training in Urology on the North London Training Rotation. He has further developed his skills by undertaking training in complex stone surgery from internationally renowned surgeons. He was also awarded several fellowships and subsequently was later awarded a Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Mr Ballaro has over 15 years of experience as a Consultant in both NHS and private positions, he has been named a leading specialist for kidney stone surgery. He has also published extensively on the best surgical outcomes for complex stone removal operations, urological stent design, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and the basic science of bladder dysfunction. He trains colleagues of all levels, is invited to present his finding at conferences and has contributed to several textbooks and is co-editor of the standard medical student urology textbook- Lecture notes in urology.
Mr Ballaro has been approved by all major insurance companies and runs an online practice supported by a professional team.
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General Medical Council
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BSc(Hons) UCL 1989
MBBS Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine 1993
FRCS Royal College of Surgeons of England 1999
MSc(Urol) UCL 2001
MD UCL 2005
FRCS(Urol) Intercollegiate 2006
North London Higher Urological Training Scheme London Deanery 2006
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Down to the point explanation and easy to vomptehend
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Mr. Ballaro was most helpful and very knowledgeable of my complaint.
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Excellent doctor
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Amazing experience with a very knowledgeable dr. Made me feel very comfortable about the procedure and reassured
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First class
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Very good Doctor and explains the Treatment well.
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Personable, listened and answered my questions
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Very professional and a good knowledge of the situation
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Great experience with surgeon who accommodated my requests around anaesthesia and relieved my anxieties around the operation. Many thanks.
What are Mr Andrew Ballaro's reviews like?
Mr Andrew Ballaro's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 40 reviews
What languages does Mr Andrew Ballaro speak?
Mr Andrew Ballaro speaks English
Where is Mr Andrew Ballaro located?
Mr Andrew Ballaro primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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