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Dr Rovel Colaco

Oncology Manchester

Dr Rovel Colaco

2 years of experience

4,973+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rovel Colaco at a glance

Dr Rovel Colaco is an Oncology practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Colaco trained in Clinical Oncology at the Christie before being selected as the first UK doctor to train in proton therapy.

He spent 12 months at the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute training in proton therapy.

He spent a further year at Yale University in Connecticut, USA where he was the the first graduate of Yale's Stereotactic Radiotherapy fellowship training in Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for brain metastases and extra-cranial stereotactic radiotherapy (SABR).

Dr Colaco worked using both Gamma Knife and Cyber-knife technology whilst at Yale to deliver stereotactic radiotherapy.

He has authored several peer reviewed manuscripts in both stereotactic radiotherapy

and proton therapy in international journals and has been an invited speaker at several international meetings on proton therapy and stereotactic radiotherapy.

Upon returning from the USA to The Christie, Dr Colaco was appointed to a leading role in both the Christie proton therapy and stereotactic radiotherapy programs.

He treats primary brain and spine tumours with both proton and X-ray therapy, and brain, bone, lymph node and spinal metastases with stereotactic radiotherapy.

Dr Colaco is currently co-chair for CNS and skull base tumours of the Particle Therapy

Co-operative Group (PTCOG) which leads development of proton therapy for brain

and spine tumours worldwide.

As a member of the UK SABR consortium committee, Dr Colaco helps to lead development of stereotactic radiotherapy (SABR) for spine and bone tumours nationally.

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

— Dr Rovel Colaco

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Oncology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Manchester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-564864 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-BE2F1C62 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,924
Annual physical exam 99395 1,026
Vaccination administration 90471 2,578
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,589

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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Rovel Colaco in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Rovel Colaco at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 66s
Meet Rovel Colaco

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across GB
    Rovel Colaco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8784/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30597019 · cited by 44
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Rovel Colaco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5560/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36935727 · cited by 86
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across GB
    Rovel Colaco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3701/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32306936 · cited by 8
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Rovel Colaco, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4008/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32774293 · cited by 50

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — Manchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.rovel.colaco@euroclinics.example

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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 Rovel Colaco's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rovel Colaco treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Rovel Colaco specialise in?

    Rovel Colaco specialises in Oncology in Manchester, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rovel Colaco treat?

    Rovel Colaco treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rovel Colaco practise?

    Rovel Colaco practises in Manchester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Rovel Colaco speak?

    Rovel Colaco speaks English.

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