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Mr
Mr Damian Balmforth
Cardiothoracic Surgery
English
8,470+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr. Balmforth is a highly skilled consultant cardiac surgeon with a particular focus on complex aortic surgery. He currently leads the aortic surgery program at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Imperial College London, where he received the prestigious Faculty of Medicine Prize in his final examinations. His surgical training took place at renowned London institutions, including Guy’s Hospital, St George’s Hospital, The Royal Brompton Hospital, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Following his training, Mr. Balmforth completed the complex aortic fellowship at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He is proficient in a wide range of adult cardiac surgical procedures, with a special emphasis on thoracic aorta surgery, aortic valve surgery, and coronary bypass surgery.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Balmforth has a robust academic background. In 2020, he earned a PhD in cardiovascular medicine from Queen Mary University of London. His research on cellular senescence and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass earned him the Ronald Edwards Medal from the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland. Mr. Balmforth is a frequent presenter at international conferences and is a member of both the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians.
He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Imperial College London, where he received the prestigious Faculty of Medicine Prize in his final examinations. His surgical training took place at renowned London institutions, including Guy’s Hospital, St George’s Hospital, The Royal Brompton Hospital, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Following his training, Mr. Balmforth completed the complex aortic fellowship at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. He is proficient in a wide range of adult cardiac surgical procedures, with a special emphasis on thoracic aorta surgery, aortic valve surgery, and coronary bypass surgery.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Balmforth has a robust academic background. In 2020, he earned a PhD in cardiovascular medicine from Queen Mary University of London. His research on cellular senescence and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass earned him the Ronald Edwards Medal from the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland. Mr. Balmforth is a frequent presenter at international conferences and is a member of both the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Damian Balmforth
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,901 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,315 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,931 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 76 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.5867/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38437944 · cited by 109
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across
DOI: 10.8088/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36914037 · cited by 143
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.1435/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33874083 · cited by 177
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across
DOI: 10.5675/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35962883 · cited by 179
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — · 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 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Patient 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
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · damian.charles.balmforth@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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