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Dr Balan Palaniappan

Radiology / Imaging Cardiff

Dr Balan Palaniappan

12 years of experience

6,802+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Balan Palaniappan at a glance

Dr Balan Palaniappan is a Radiology / Imaging practitioner based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Cardiff, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Palaniappan is a Consultant Radiologist. They qualified in Chennai, India, before relocating to the United Kingdom. Dr Palaniappan is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists. They have held the position of Radiology Clinical Director and Clinical Cancer Lead. Dr Palaniappan has also held national roles, including Prostate Diagnostics Pathway Clinical Lead and Radiologist Trainer.
Dr Palaniappan's areas of expertise encompass a range of diagnostic imaging techniques, including general ultrasound, gastrointestinal and gynaecological radiology, and uroradiology.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Balan Palaniappan

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cardiff (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Radiology / Imaging
    Universidad de Navarra, Cardiff (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Radiology / Imaging

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-58887 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Radiology / Imaging
#EB-7C16ACDE · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,778
Annual physical exam 99395 1,780
Vaccination administration 90471 2,284
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 123

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Balan Palaniappan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Balan Palaniappan with the team
WITH TEAM
Balan Palaniappan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Balan Palaniappan

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Radiology / Imaging
    Balan Palaniappan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1473/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38215027 · cited by 98
  2. Long-term follow-up of Radiology / Imaging across GB
    Balan Palaniappan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7481/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33708955 · cited by 80
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Radiology / Imaging
    Balan Palaniappan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2158/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38206706 · cited by 62
  4. Long-term follow-up of Radiology / Imaging across GB
    Balan Palaniappan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6129/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36168793 · cited by 188

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Radiology / Imaging European Annual Congress (Radiology / Imaging) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Radiology / Imaging National Society Meeting · Cardiff · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Radiology / Imaging — Cardiff · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Radiology / Imaging
  • Awareness When should you see a radiology / imaging?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · balan.palaniappan@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Balan Palaniappan's Areas of Specialty

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Radiology / Imaging

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    Balan Palaniappan specialises in Radiology / Imaging in Cardiff, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

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    Balan Palaniappan speaks English.

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