Gastroenterologist
Newport, NP20 6ZE
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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.
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No. 3562521
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239 reviews
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He was first class, very knowledgeable and explained everything to me
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Dr Balaratnam is amazing in every way. Explain things very well
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A full and comprehensive consultation. Completely reassured that I had a problem and a solution can be found
5
Dr Balaratnam is a very approachable. I have been under his care for over 15 years.. He explains things thoroughly and he always has time to listen. Highly recommended.
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Dr Balaratnam is very professional and engaging and so nice, he made me feel at ease from the moment I met him. He was very genuine and attentive and ensured all my questions were answered before heading down to the precedure - I really could not rate my experience any higher. Thank you DR Balaratnam
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Very clear and helpful in his explanations
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Excellent service
5
Dr Nimal Balaratnam was absolutely amazing, I would recommend him to anyone!
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I always find Dr Balaratnam, very helpful and informative. He is a good colleague to have.
Dr. Minesh Patel
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 239 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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