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Professor Ben Challacombe

Geverifieerd Urologie London

Professor Ben Challacombe

10 jaar ervaring 5.0 (107 geverifieerde recensies)

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 Urologie practitioner based in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk, 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, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Urologie
#EB-215A066C · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 60s
Meet Ben Challacombe

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 20 · i10: 14

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

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Urologie — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2017

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Urologie
  • Awareness When should you see a urologie?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.ben.challacombe@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

107 geverifieerde recensies
4.96
★★★★⯨
107 recensies
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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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    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 Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Urologie

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

Professor Ben Challacombe is one of 901 urologie doctors indexed in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Browse urologie doctors in Verenigd Koninkrijk →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Ben Challacombe specialise in?

    Ben Challacombe specialises in Urologie in London, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ben Challacombe treat?

    Ben Challacombe treats conditions within Urologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ben Challacombe practise?

    Ben Challacombe practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ben Challacombe speak?

    Ben Challacombe speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Ben Challacombe?

    Ben Challacombe has a verified rating of 4.96/5 from 107 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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