Dr. Nimal Balaratnam
Gastroenterologist
Newport, NP20 6ZE
Verified profile
32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
472 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
14 Apr 2021
I always find Dr Balaratnam, very helpful and informative. He is a good colleague to have....
Dr. Minesh Patel
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About
Dr. Nimal Balaratnam is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with over two decades of experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He sees private patients at St Josephs Hospital.
Dr Balaratnam qualified from Nottingham University 1991 and joined the Formerly Specialist Registrar the Welsh Deanery 1995. He undertoo further research and endoscopy training Swansea University 1999 in Helicobacter Pylori, colonoscopy and endomucosal resection, and was then appointed Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Gwent Hospital 2003. He has since become well known for pioneering and leading of the Capsule Endoscopy service.
He is the clinical lead within gastroenterology in clinical governance, undergraduate teaching and endoscopy training at the Royal Gwent Hospital. He actively participates in postgraduate teaching.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Stomach / Abdominal Pain (23%)
- Colonoscopy (13%)
- Endoscopy (OGD) (11%)
- Acid Reflux (9%)
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach) (7%)
- Others (37%)
Subspecialties
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- General (Internal) Medicine
All conditions and treatments
- Stomach / Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux
- Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Bloating
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Crohn's Disease
- Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
- Rectal Bleeding
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy (OGD)
- Gastroscopy
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Enteral Feeding
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Video Consultation
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3562521
Qualifications
Education
MD
FRCP
Memberships
Royal College of Physicians
languages spoken
- English
- Malay
consultation fees
- New appointment: £190
- Follow-up appointment: £140
insurers
- health-on-line
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Harding Avenue, Malpas, Newport, United Kingdom, NP20 6ZE
Harding Avenue, Malpas, Newport, United Kingdom, NP20 6ZE
Video consultation
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Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
254 reviews
5
I am very satisfied with my consultation & explanation. Dr Balaratnam has given me confidence to move forward . He is the most pleasant person to deal with
5
Very kind and listened to me
5
Very friendly.
5
Fantastic rapport very thorough and explained everything to make me feel at ease
5
Dr balaratnam was excellent, very funny and personable and cared about my health and well-being. Saw me very quickly and explained everything clearly. Very happy.
5
Excellent service and treatment from Dr Balaratnam and Al the team at St Josephs. Would recommend.
5
Great experience I would recommend dr balaratnam. Don’t regret doing it for a second. Helped me lose 3.5 stone
5
Amazing experience- so relaxed and comfortable
5
Very thorough, explained everything well, and made me feel much better
5
I’ve seen Dr Balaratnam twice and on each occasion he was extremely pleasant w lovely bedside manner. His attitude towards me was great and he left me feeling reassured
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1 endorsement
I always find Dr Balaratnam, very helpful and informative. He is a good colleague to have.
14 Apr 2021Dr. Minesh Patel
GastroenterologyFAQ
What are Dr. Nimal Balaratnam's reviews like?
Dr. Nimal Balaratnam's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 254 reviews
What languages does Dr. Nimal Balaratnam speak?
Dr. Nimal Balaratnam speaks English and Malay
Where is Dr. Nimal Balaratnam located?
Dr. Nimal Balaratnam primarily practices at St Joseph’s Hospital, located at Harding Avenue, Malpas, Newport, United Kingdom, NP20 6ZE
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What are Dr. Nimal Balaratnam working hours?
Dr. Nimal Balaratnam is working Tuesday (08:00 - 13:00), Friday (14:00 - 18:00)
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