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Mr Damian Balmforth

Verified Cardiothoracic Surgery London

Mr Damian Balmforth

8 years of experience 4.9 (54 verified reviews)

8,470+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Damian Balmforth at a glance

Mr Damian Balmforth is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2014). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Balmforth is a highly skilled consultant cardiac surgeon with a particular focus on complex aortic surgery. He currently leads the aortic surgery program at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Imperial College London, where he received the prestigious Faculty of Medicine Prize in his final examinations. His surgical training took place at renowned London institutions, including Guy’s Hospital, St George’s Hospital, The Royal Brompton Hospital, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Following his training, Mr. Balmforth completed the complex aortic fellowship at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He is proficient in a wide range of adult cardiac surgical procedures, with a special emphasis on thoracic aorta surgery, aortic valve surgery, and coronary bypass surgery.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Balmforth has a robust academic background. In 2020, he earned a PhD in cardiovascular medicine from Queen Mary University of London. His research on cellular senescence and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass earned him the Ronald Edwards Medal from the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland. Mr. Balmforth is a frequent presenter at international conferences and is a member of both the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians.

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

— Mr Damian Balmforth

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-177857 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-31833D83 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,901
Annual physical exam 99395 2,315
Vaccination administration 90471 1,931
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 76

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Damian Balmforth
HEADSHOT
Damian Balmforth in consultation
IN OFFICE
Damian Balmforth with the team
WITH TEAM
Damian Balmforth at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Damian Balmforth

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Damian Balmforth, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5867/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38437944 · cited by 109
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
    Damian Balmforth, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8088/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36914037 · cited by 143
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Damian Balmforth, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1435/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33874083 · cited by 177
  4. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
    Damian Balmforth, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5675/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35962883 · cited by 179

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · damian.charles.balmforth@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

54 verified reviews
4.93
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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

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