Urologist
London, NW8 9NH
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.
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
British Association of Urological Surgeons
No. 102466
General Medical Council
No. 4027768
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
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.
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
43 reviews
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Very professional and reassuring
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Dr Ballaro and experienced radiologist he asked to do my last ultrasound were extremely professional in all aspects!
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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,
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Excellent
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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
5
Amazing experience with a very knowledgeable dr. Made me feel very comfortable about the procedure and reassured
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First class
5
Very good Doctor and explains the Treatment well.
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 43 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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Mr Andrew Ballaro generally accepts new patients.
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