Dr. Nimal BalaratnamBMBS, FRCP
BMBS, FRCP
BMBS, FRCP
BMBS, FRCP
Gastroenterologist
33 years of experience
Newport, NP20 6ZE
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Simon Wood, Dr. Minesh Patel
33 years of experience
Newport, NP20 6ZE
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Simon Wood, Dr. Minesh Patel
Latest Patient Review
09 May 2025
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Dr. Nimal BalaratnamBMBS, FRCP
BMBS, FRCP
BMBS, FRCP
BMBS, FRCP
Gastroenterologist
33 years of experience
Newport, NP20 6ZE
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Simon Wood, Dr. Minesh Patel
33 years of experience
Newport, NP20 6ZE
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Simon Wood, Dr. Minesh Patel
Latest Patient Review
09 May 2025
Contact
Book
About Dr. Nimal Balaratnam
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 & skill endorsements by other professionals
- Stomach / Abdominal Pain (235)
- Endoscopy (OGD) (131)
- Colonoscopy (110)
- Others (378)
Subspecialties
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- General (Internal) Medicine
All conditions and treatments
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
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Reviews
5
5
We are very happy to visit dr Balaratnam and had a good experience in my husbands care
5
Wonderful experience, very professional, and made me feel important to him .
5
5
An amazing day experience and so pleased with a 6.5 stone weight loss!
5
Excellent and thorough service very well explained
5
Very helpful & the explanations were easy to understand would recommend to others.
5
Brilliant experience. Amazing and clear feedback to my current Crohns condition.
5
Brilliant knowledge, advice and service. A true professional
5
A brilliant Dr who explained everything and provided brilliant care. You can tell Dr Balaratman has a passion for his specialty and for the care of his patients .
Endorsements
Have you worked with this specialist?
Mr Simon Wood
General SurgeryI always find Dr Balaratnam, very helpful and informative. He is a good colleague to have.
14 Apr 2021DP
Dr. 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 495 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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