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Mr Andrew Ballaro

Mr Andrew Ballaro

Urologist

London, NW8 9NH

Verified profile
30 years of experience
Verified profile
30 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.88

40 patient reviews

4.85
Overall Experience
4.93
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.85
Explanation

28 recommendations for:

Prostate Biopsy(5)
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia(4)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)(3)
Other(16)

Recent patient review

18 Mar 2024

Excellent

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About

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.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Prostate Biopsy (18%)
  • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (14%)
  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (11%)
  • Kidney Stone Prevention (11%)
  • Bladder Pain (7%)
  • Others (39%)

Subspecialties
  • General Urology
  • Male and Female Incontinence
  • Urological Oncology

All conditions and treatments
  • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
  • Bladder Pain
  • Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
  • Testicular Pain
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urological Cancers
  • Prostate Biopsy
  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
  • Kidney Stone Prevention
  • Rigid & Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Fragmentation of Stones
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Blue Light Cystoscopy
  • Circumcision
  • Hydrocelectomy
  • Bladder Instillation
  • Orchidectomy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4027768


Qualifications

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


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • April
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • CS Healthcare
  • Healix
  • Legal & General
  • Groupama
  • health-on-line
  • Simply Health
  • WPA
  • Vitality Health
  • General Medical
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Saga Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Norwich Union
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Bupa

Location

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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

4.76
(3232)
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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4.81
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Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
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4.86
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Shenfield Road Shenfield, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM15 8EH
Shenfield Road Shenfield, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM15 8EH
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4.82
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46/50 Sunny Gardens Road, Hendon, London, United Kingdom, NW4 1RP
46/50 Sunny Gardens Road, Hendon, London, United Kingdom, NW4 1RP
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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Reviews

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Prostate Biopsy (5)
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (4)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (3)
Kidney Stone Prevention (3)
Bladder Pain (2)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

40 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent

18 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Testicular Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Down to the point explanation and easy to vomptehend

19 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ureteroscopy
Kidney Stone Prevention

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr. Ballaro was most helpful and very knowledgeable of my complaint.

19 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bladder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent doctor

24 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Prostate Biopsy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Amazing experience with a very knowledgeable dr. Made me feel very comfortable about the procedure and reassured

04 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rigid & Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Fragmentation of Stones
Ureteroscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

First class

27 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Prostate Biopsy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very good Doctor and explains the Treatment well.

27 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Prostate Biopsy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Personable, listened and answered my questions

11 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional and a good knowledge of the situation

11 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bladder Disorders

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great experience with surgeon who accommodated my requests around anaesthesia and relieved my anxieties around the operation. Many thanks.

08 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Circumcision
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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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