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Mr Andrew Ballaro

Mr Andrew Ballaro

Urologist

London, NW8 9NH

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30 years of experience

Verified profile

30 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.88

43 patient reviews
4.86
Overall Experience
4.93
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.86
Explanation

31 recommendations for:

Prostate Biopsy(7)
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia(4)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)(3)
Other(17)

Recent patient review

29 Apr 2024

Very professional and reassuring

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Mr Andrew Ballaro has over 15 years of experience as a Consultant Urological surgeon and works across North London and Essex in private practice and a full time NHS post. He is highly experienced in all aspects of urology, with specific surgical expertise in laser surgery for kidney stones, surgery for the enlarged prostate causing symptoms or urinary retention, general urological surgery and the diagnosis of prostate problems including prostate cancer. He offers a range of procedures for enlarged prostate issues including TURP, laser prostatectomy (HOLEP), minimally invasive REZUM steam therapy, and is expert at MRI-fusion template prostate biopsies - the most minimally invasive and precise 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 The Institute of Urology, University College London. He was awarded several research fellowships and a Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He then undertook five years of Higher Specialist Training in Urology on the North London Training Rotation, and further developed his skills by undertaking training in complex stone and prostate surgery with internationally renowned experts.

Mr Ballaro regularly publishes nationally leading surgical outcomes for kidney stone surgery. He has also published extensively on complex stone removal operations,  minimally invasive surgical techniques, and the basic science of bladder dysfunction. He trains urological surgeons at all levels, is invited to present his finding at conferences, 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 and works with all major insurance companies. His private practice is highly regarded, attracts very high patient satisfaction scores (PHIN) and is supported by a professional and responsive management team.  This practice aims to provide the best comprehensive private patient experience available to patients with urological problems.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Prostate Biopsy (23%)
  • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (13%)
  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (10%)
  • Kidney Stone Prevention (10%)
  • Bladder Pain (6%)
  • Others (39%)

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

All conditions and treatments
  • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
  • Urological Cancers
  • Bladder Pain
  • Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Testicular Pain
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Balanitis
  • Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumour (TURBT)
  • Orchidectomy
  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
  • PSA Testing
  • Kidney Stone Prevention
  • Circumcision
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Video Consultation
  • Rigid & Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Fragmentation of Stones
  • Bladder Instillation

Registered with

British Association of Urological Surgeons

No. 102466

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


Publications
+17

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

01 / 11 / 2001

A new approach to recording the electromyographic activity of detrusor smooth muscle - PubMed

Published in J Urol.

01 / 11 / 1999

A computer generated interactive transurethral prostatic resection simulator - PubMed

Published in J Urol.

01 / 05 / 2006

Laparoscopic versus open simple prostatectomy: a comparative study - PubMed

Published in J Urol.

01 / 01 / 2003

Electromyographic detection of purinergic activity in Guinea pig detrusor smooth muscle - PubMed

Published in J Urol.


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

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

Location

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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

4.76
(3444)
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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4.86
(759)
Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
Eagle Way Great Warley, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM13 3LE
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4.81
(619)
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
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4.86
(577)
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

All reviews(43)
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Prostate Biopsy (7)
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

43 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional and reassuring

29 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Prostate Biopsy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Ballaro and experienced radiologist he asked to do my last ultrasound were extremely professional in all aspects!

11 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Testicular Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have met Mr Ballaro on a number of occasions and found him to be reassuring and professional with vast knowledge! Would always recommend him to my contacts,

11 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Prostate Biopsy

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
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Mr Andrew Ballaro's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 43 reviews

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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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