Dr Nimal Balaratnam
Consultant - GMC 3562521
Dr. Nimal Balaratnam is a Consultant Gastroenterologist. He has over two decades of experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He places BiB, and Orbera 365 gastric balloons at our Newport facility.
Dr Balaratnam qualified from Nottingham University 1991. He then joined the Formerly Specialist Registrar the Welsh Deanery 1995.
Dr Nimal Balaratnam undertook further research and endoscopy training Swansea University 1999, and was then appointed Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Royal Gwent Hospital 2003. Since then, Dr Bimalaratnam has become well known for pioneering and leading of the Capsule Endoscopy service.
Services
Treatments Offered
6 Month Balloon
The BIB 6 month gastric balloon is a weight loss balloon that stays in your stomach for up to 6 months, where it suppresses your hunger and leaves you feeling fuller for longer in order to help you lose weight.
12 Month Balloon
The Orbera 365 up to 12 month gastric balloon is a weight loss balloon that stays in your stomach for up to 12 months, where it suppresses your hunger and leaves you feeling fuller for longer in order to help you lose weight.
Clinics
Locations
Newport, South Wales
St Joseph's Hospital, Harding Avenue Newport, NP20 6ZE
6 & 12 Month Gastric Balloon Clinic
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