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Dr. Nimal Balaratnam

Verified Gastroenterology Newport

Dr. Nimal Balaratnam

2 years of experience 5.0 (708 verified reviews)

11,200+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Nimal Balaratnam at a glance

Dr. Nimal Balaratnam is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Newport, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Newport, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

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.

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

— Dr. Nimal Balaratnam

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Newport (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de València, Newport (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-199830 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-B479AD91 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,251
Annual physical exam 99395 1,157
Vaccination administration 90471 1,437
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,154

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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nimal Balaratnam
HEADSHOT
Nimal Balaratnam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nimal Balaratnam with the team
WITH TEAM
Nimal Balaratnam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Nimal Balaratnam

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Nimal Balaratnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6399/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33990651 · cited by 171
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Nimal Balaratnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7809/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32490509 · cited by 97
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Nimal Balaratnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7296/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30498685 · cited by 39
  4. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across GB
    Nimal Balaratnam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4726/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31433934 · cited by 77

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Newport · 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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nimal.balaratnam@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

708 verified reviews
4.99
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4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
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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
99.0
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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

Dr. Nimal Balaratnam's Areas of Specialty

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

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Nimal Balaratnam speaks English, Malay.

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