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Professor Ben Challacombe

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Professor Ben Challacombe

10 years of experience 5.0 (107 verified reviews)

9,175+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Ben Challacombe at a glance

Professor Ben Challacombe is an Urology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Ben Challacombe is a Consultant Urological Surgeon specializing in minimally invasive treatments for prostatic diseases. He practices at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK, and The Prostate Centre.
Professor Challacombe holds several key positions, including Guy’s & St Thomas’ MDM Urological Cancer and Clinical Robotics Lead, UK Robotic Surgery Mentor, and Robotic Fellowship Director. His training spans Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, The Royal Marsden Hospital, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia, where he was awarded the prestigious Rowan Nicks Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He has also served as the Chairman of the British Association of Urology (BAUS) Oncology Section and received the BAUS Golden Cystoscope award in 2019 for his contributions to British urology. Additionally, he is a lecturer and Trustee of The Urology Foundation Charity.
In 2002, Professor Challacombe conducted the first randomized trial of telerobotics for his Master of Surgery thesis on robotic surgery and telemedicine. He has performed over 1,600 robotic radical prostatectomies and more than 1,400 robotic upper tract procedures, including 850 robotic partial nephrectomies. With 1,500 holmium laser prostatectomies (HoLEP) to his name, he is among the most experienced in the UK. He has also played a pivotal role in developing the robotic cystectomy and robotic partial nephrectomy programs at Guy’s Hospital, making him the highest volume surgeon for these procedures in the UK.
Professor Challacombe's current research focuses on robotic surgery training, trans-perineal template biopsy techniques, active surveillance of low-risk prostate cancer, and the development of new robotic surgical platforms. He has served as an associate editor for the BJUI and has over 230 peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, he has authored three books and 25 book chapters, sharing his extensive knowledge in minimally invasive and robotic urological techniques.

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

— Professor Ben Challacombe

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Urology
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Urology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-173211 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Urology
#EB-215A066C · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,203
Annual physical exam 99395 957
Vaccination administration 90471 149
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,930

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ben Challacombe
HEADSHOT
Ben Challacombe in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ben Challacombe with the team
WITH TEAM
Ben Challacombe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 60s
Meet Ben Challacombe

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
    Ben Challacombe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4265/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38955852 · cited by 155
  2. Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ben Challacombe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3541/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34018396 · cited by 105
  3. European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
    Ben Challacombe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7389/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36624501 · cited by 127
  4. Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ben Challacombe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1203/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31864763 · cited by 29

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Urology — 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 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Urology
  • Awareness When should you see a urology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.ben.challacombe@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

107 verified reviews
4.96
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107 reviews
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
4.9
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

Professor Ben Challacombe's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Professor Ben Challacombe treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Urology

Kidney, bladder and prostate conditions including stones, incontinence, prostate cancer and male fertility.

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