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Prof Ben Challacombe
Urology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Prof Ben Challacombe
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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-173211
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Urology
#EB-215A066C
Renewal due 2027
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2006–2012
MD · Medicine and Surgery
UAB Barcelona (GB)
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2012–2016
Residency · Urology
UAB Barcelona (GB)
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2016–2017
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Royal Marsden London, UK
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08
Junior consultant
UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Urology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,203 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
957 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
149 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,930 |
Patient reviews
See all 107"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Urology — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · mr.ben.challacombe@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 14
Selected publications
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European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
DOI: 10.4265/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 155
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Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3541/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 105
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European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
DOI: 10.7389/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 127
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Additional publications
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Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Urology · European Annual Congress (Urology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Urology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Prof Ben Challacombe
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
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02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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