Mr Damian Charles BalmforthMBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
MBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
MBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
MBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
17 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
(+1 more)
8 connections in healthcare
17 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
(+1 more)
8 connections in healthcare
Latest Patient Review
03 May 2025
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Mr Damian Charles BalmforthMBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
MBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
MBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
MBBS BSc MRCP FRSC (CTh) PhD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
17 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
(+1 more)
8 connections in healthcare
17 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
(+1 more)
8 connections in healthcare
Latest Patient Review
03 May 2025
Contact
About Mr Damian Charles Balmforth
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.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals
- Aortic Valve Replacement (10)
- Heart Bypass Surgery (6)
- Coronary Artery Surgery (3)
- Others (4)
Subspecialties
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
All conditions and treatments
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6163803
Qualifications
MB BS 2007 University of London
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £140
insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Bupa Platinum
Location
All locations for Mr Damian Charles Balmforth
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27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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Eastern Rd, Kemptown, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 5BE
Reviews
5
Damian's explanations & diagrams were hugely appreciated by my wife before I'd even come round from the op, and we're both delighted with the success of the op itself. We also appreciated his considerable guidance through post op care.
5
Excellent , patient focused
5
Particularly impressed with his explanations
5
Mr. Balmforth was always very compasionate and understanding of my condition together with being extremely professional and I can't thank him enough for his skill and expertise.
5
Mr Balmforth was very kind and helpful during the (admittedly few) exchanges we had. He has a calm and friendly manner, and I rate his surgical skills highly. The outcome of his surgery was excellent.
5
Absolutely excellent from himself and hospital staff, dr balmforth is a hero and couldn’t of been more attentive, caring, informative and better at he’s job if he tried, he’s everything you could wish for when having your life in someone’s hands
5
Approachable, kind,reassuring and helpful.
5
Mr Balmford and his team displayed a very high degree of professionalism at all times, taking care to ensure my care was of the highest order.
5
Incredibly professional and went above and beyond - phoning patient's daughter to give updates at 9.20pm and again 11pm as operation was more complicated than anticipated.
5
Really helpful talking me through surgery and all about after surgery was really charming and made me feel at ease top surgeon
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What are Mr Damian Charles Balmforth's reviews like?
Mr Damian Charles Balmforth's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 16 reviews.
What languages does Mr Damian Charles Balmforth speak?
Mr Damian Charles Balmforth speaks English
Where is Mr Damian Charles Balmforth located?
Mr Damian Charles Balmforth primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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