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Mr Andrew Ballaro is a senior NHS and private consultant urologist in North London and Essex. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of all urological problems including blood in urine, urinary infections, prostatitis, general prostate and bladder disease, and the diagnosis of urological cancers including the investigation of raised PSA with MRI Fusion prostate biopsy.
He has specialist surgical expertise in the management of kidney stone disease and benign prostate enlargement (BPE), and consistently publishes UK leading results for complex stone operations. He also offers a choice of surgical procedures for benign prostatic enlargement tailored to the patients requirements including Holmium Laser prostatectomy (HOLEP) and minimally invasive Rezum steam treatment.
Mr Ballaro is experienced at providing second opinions and holds clinics on Wednesdays and Fridays at St John and Elizabeth Hospital in St Johns Wood and also consults in Brentwood, and is supported by a friendly professional and responsive managerial team. Mr Ballaro's extensive training began after graduating from The Royal Free Hospital Medical School in London, and undertaking his basic surgical training at Oxford. He was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of London and went on to complete higher urological training on the North London Training Scheme. This was followed by advanced training in complex stone surgery from national and international experts in his field.
Mr Ballaro has a strong interest in education, currently teaching trainees at the London Deanery across many levels, in addition to being awarded a Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds a Masters degree in Urology and an MD in Clinical Sciences from the Institute of Urology and has published extensively on the subjects of bladder physiology and minimally invasive urological surgery. He is the co-author of the latest edition of the popular medical student textbook 'Lecture Notes in Urology'.
Mr Ballaro conducts face to face, phone and video consultations - please phone 0207 042 1790 or email for details and free post consultation advice by email if required, at: [email protected]
Additional patient reviews available at https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/mr-andrew-ballaro
He has specialist surgical expertise in the management of kidney stone disease and benign prostate enlargement (BPE), and consistently publishes UK leading results for complex stone operations. He also offers a choice of surgical procedures for benign prostatic enlargement tailored to the patients requirements including Holmium Laser prostatectomy (HOLEP) and minimally invasive Rezum steam treatment.
Mr Ballaro is experienced at providing second opinions and holds clinics on Wednesdays and Fridays at St John and Elizabeth Hospital in St Johns Wood and also consults in Brentwood, and is supported by a friendly professional and responsive managerial team. Mr Ballaro's extensive training began after graduating from The Royal Free Hospital Medical School in London, and undertaking his basic surgical training at Oxford. He was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of London and went on to complete higher urological training on the North London Training Scheme. This was followed by advanced training in complex stone surgery from national and international experts in his field.
Mr Ballaro has a strong interest in education, currently teaching trainees at the London Deanery across many levels, in addition to being awarded a Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds a Masters degree in Urology and an MD in Clinical Sciences from the Institute of Urology and has published extensively on the subjects of bladder physiology and minimally invasive urological surgery. He is the co-author of the latest edition of the popular medical student textbook 'Lecture Notes in Urology'.
Mr Ballaro conducts face to face, phone and video consultations - please phone 0207 042 1790 or email for details and free post consultation advice by email if required, at: [email protected]
Additional patient reviews available at https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/mr-andrew-ballaro
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Adult circumcision
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Balanitis
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Benign prostate enlargement
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Bladder cancer
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Bladder problems
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Cholecystitis
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Circumcision
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Cystectomy (bladder removal)
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Cystitis
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Cystocele
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Ectopic testes
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Erectile dysfunction
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Frenuloplasty
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Gallstones
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Haematuria (blood in the urine)
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Holmium laser (HoLEP)
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Interstitial cystitis
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Kidney cancer
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Kidney infection
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Kidney stones
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Laparoscopy
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Laser lithotripsy
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Lichen sclerosus
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Nephropathy (Kidney disease)
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Pearly penile papules
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Pelvic floor
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Pelvic pain syndrome
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Penis disorders
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Peyronie's disease
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Phimosis
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Prostate
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Prostate biopsy
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Prostate cancer
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Prostatectomy (prostate removal)
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Prostatitis
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Second medical opinion
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Short frenulum
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Testicular biopsy
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Testicular cancer
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Ultrasound
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Urethra surgery
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Urethritis
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Urinary incontinence
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Urodynamic testing
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Urogenital injuries
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Vaginal prolapse
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Varicocele
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Vasectomy
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Spire HartswoodEagle Way, Great Warley, Warley CM13 3LE - Brentwood(+44) 02084347565
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Hospital of Saint John and Saint Elizabeth60 Grove End Road, St John's Wood NW8 9NH - London (Central London)(+44) 02037442789
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Spire London East HospitalRoding Lane, South Woodford IG4 5PZ - London (East London)(+44) 02039342054
Testicular pain: when to see a specialist
When testicle pain becomes serious, it's important to seek medical advice. Senior urology consultant Mr Andrew Ballaro considers chronic testicular pain and what you should do if you have it.
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP): how is it performed?
HoLEP is the operation of choice for men with large prostates causing obstruction to their urine flow. Senior consultant urologist, Mr Andrew Ballaro provides us with an overview of this minimally invasive procedure and what you can expect during the operation and recovery.
Adult circumcision: when is it needed?
Circumcision is often needed due to medical conditions such as recurrent balanitis, cancer of the penis, paraphimosis and other conditions.
In this article with leading consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro, we found out everything you need to know about adult circumcision, the risks, the recovery time, whether the surgery is safe and if circumcision is painful.
Kidney stone care and COVID-19: consultations, emergency help and surgical procedures
Mr Andrew Ballaro, a specialist in kidney and ureteric stones, has been helping patients with stones throughout the pandemic. Learn from him about what to do if you have kidney stone symptoms and the steps you can take. He also clarifies how you're kept safe while undergoing medical care.
COVID-19 guidance for prostate cancer examinations, diagnosis and treatment
Have you considered when to get your prostate tested? And what happens now with prostate examinations and treatment in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic? Mr Andrew Ballaro is working through the pandemic assisting new and existing patients with their prostate health. Read for his advice on how to navigate looking after your prostate health during the pandemic.
Living with an enlarged prostate: what are my treatment options?
Prostate enlargement is very common and happens to most men as they age. In most cases, the condition does not need treatment and can be managed by simply making lifestyle changes. For other men, symptoms may be persistent and medical treatment may be required. Read more from our expert urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro on what these options are.
Prostatitis: is there a link to infertility or prostate cancer?
Prostatitis is a common bacterial infection, which can be treated with a course of antibiotics. But you may be wondering, can it affect male fertility if left untreated and is there a tie with prostate cancer. Leading urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro answers these questions and more.
Rezūm – a minimally-invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement
Leading urologist, Mr Andrew Ballaro, talks to us about an exciting new treatment for benign prostate enlargement, a condition that affects many men in their older age. Rezūm presents a minimally-invasive approach that has shown to produce good results, without the risk of invasive surgery or the complications associated with it.
The long and short of ureteroscopy
If you have kidney stones, what’s the best way to treat it? Leading consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro explains what a ureteroscopy involves, and when it is preferable to other treatments for kidney stones.
6 things you should know about your prostate
All men have a prostate, but actual awareness of the prostate and what it does is incredibly low in the UK. According to a survey done of 2000 men by Prostate Cancer UK, over 50% didn’t know where the prostate was! Mr Andrew Ballaro explains 6 things every man should know about his prostate.
A state-of-the-art new treatment for kidney stones
The ultra-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UMP/ultra-mini PCNL) is a minimally-invasive technique which can be used to treat large or multiple stones. Consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro now regularly performs the procedure in his NHS and private practice as a day-case procedure.
When is prostatitis an emergency?
10-15% of men are estimated to develop symptoms of prostatitis at some point in their lives, so it is important to know what you should be looking for, and make sure you act to receive the appropriate treatment. Mr Andrew Ballaro, expert urologist, explains more about the signs and symptoms.