Dr. Nimal Balaratnam
Gastroenterologist
Newport, NP20 6ZE
Verified profile
32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
482 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 (24%)
- 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
261 reviews
5
Made me feel so much more at easy with my UC .. Thank you
5
Been greatly reassuring and very appreciative of everything that has been done thank you
5
Always very professional,explains everything and lovely bedside manner. Always answers all my concerns
5
Extremely compassionate and understanding. He was very reassuring and explained in detail.
5
Very caring and a good explanation of what the problem is
5
I have had three appointments with Mr Balaratnam and on each occasion he put me at ease and reassured me. His down to earth approach was so refreshing
5
Very happy with my procedure today. Dr Balaratnam was very calm and assuring through the whole procedure. Highly recommend. Thank you
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.
Endorsements
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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 261 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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