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Dr Chitrabhanu Ballav
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Dr

Dr Chitrabhanu Ballav

Endocrinology & Diabetes

4.93 · 42 verified reviews

English Bengali Hindi
5,994+ Patients seen
9 Years in practice
14 Publications
3 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Chitrabhanu Ballav is an esteemed Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes with extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience. He trained in Endocrinology and Diabetes at Oxford and has held several prestigious fellowships, including the Transplant Fellowship at the University of Oxford, the Novo Nordisk Research Foundation Fellowship, and the Donnell-Etzweiler International Research Scholarship at the International Diabetes Centre in the US. A graduate of the University of Calcutta with multiple honours and gold medals, Dr. Ballav completed his medical training at centres of excellence in Cambridge, Glasgow, Kent, and Leeds.

Dr. Ballav's clinical and research interests encompass a broad range of endocrine and diabetes-related areas, including thyroid, calcium and bone metabolism, adrenal, and reproductive endocrinology, as well as cardio-metabolic risk management and diabetes technology. He has published widely in these fields and presented at leading national and international conferences, such as the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. He is also a co-author of the Diabetes and Endocrinology chapter in Medicine for MRCP.

Currently, Dr. Ballav serves at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, where he runs Type 1 and complex Type 2 diabetes clinics, an antenatal diabetes clinic, and general endocrine clinics. He is actively involved in advancing diabetes care through the use of technology, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to escalate treatment for Type 1 diabetes patients. He also participates in regional adrenal and pituitary multidisciplinary meetings and has contributed to guidelines on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management within Buckinghamshire.

Dr. Ballav has a commitment to medical education, having served as a Royal College Tutor and a lecturer for MRCP clinical courses in London. He has taught for the MSc Diabetes course in Leicester, and lectured undergraduates from Oxford University and the University of Buckingham Medical School. As the Training Programme Director for Internal Medicine at Thames Valley, he plays a vital role in shaping future specialists and is a member of the Specialty Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians. His dedication to both clinical excellence and education makes him a respected leader in Endocrinology and Diabetes.

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

— Dr Chitrabhanu Ballav

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Endocrinology & Diabetes
    Universitat de València

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Endocrinology & Diabetes

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#-300016 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Endocrinology & Diabetes
#EB-C7476BE4 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,005
Annual physical exam 99395 1,299
Vaccination administration 90471 171
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,404

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

Office, team & in practice

Chitrabhanu Ballav
HEADSHOT
Chitrabhanu Ballav in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chitrabhanu Ballav with the team
WITH TEAM
Chitrabhanu Ballav at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Chitrabhanu Ballav

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology & Diabetes across
    Chitrabhanu Ballav, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6219/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34122270 · cited by 5
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology & Diabetes
    Chitrabhanu Ballav, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9144/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32493402 · cited by 183
  3. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology & Diabetes across
    Chitrabhanu Ballav, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9705/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31839829 · cited by 129
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology & Diabetes
    Chitrabhanu Ballav, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6304/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30291723 · cited by 27

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Endocrinology & Diabetes — · 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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018

Patient reviews

★ 4.93 42 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
4.98
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.68
Staff Friendliness
4.95
Ease Of Appointment
4.83
Value For Money
4.85
Would Recommend Pct
98
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-03

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-02

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-21

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Awareness When should you see a endocrinology & diabetes?

For international patients

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