Dr. Ben Challacombe, BSc, MS, FRCS(Urol)

Dr. Ben Challacombe is a urologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom. He is known for robotic kidney and prostate surgery.

Mr Challacombe is a consultant urological surgeon at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and works within one of the busiest robotic urology units in the UK. His practice centres on robotic partial nephrectomy for kidney tumours and robotic prostatectomy.

About Dr. Ben Challacombe – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Ben Challacombe, BSc, MS, FRCS(Urol)
• Credentials: BSc, MS, FRCS(Urol)
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Robotic partial nephrectomy; kidney cancer; robotic prostatectomy
• Current Role: Consultant Urological Surgeon, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Guy’s Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, United Kingdom
• Phone: 020 7188 7188 (Guy’s and St Thomas’ switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Ben Challacombe:

• Kidney tumours and robotic partial nephrectomy
• Prostate cancer and robotic prostatectomy
• Kidney stones
• General urology

Education and training:

• Degrees: BSc, MS; institutions and dates being confirmed from his trust profile

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Registration: Urology, on the GMC Specialist Register (confirm on the GMC register)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the General Medical Council (GMC) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust; King’s College London

Insurance

NHS care is reached through GP referral to the hospital trust and is free at the point of use for eligible patients. Private appointments can be self-funded or paid through private medical insurance; check with your insurer (for example Bupa, AXA Health or Aviva) that the consultant is recognised before booking. Coverage for Dr. Ben Challacombe was not confirmed plan by plan.

Fees

Private consultation fees are not published on the profiles reviewed. Ask the private hospital’s bookings team for a quote; NHS care carries no consultation fee for eligible patients.

Professional Information

• Published research on robotic kidney surgery outcomes
• Trains surgeons in robotic urology

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Guy’s and St Thomas’ consultant page (guysandstthomas.nhs.uk)
• GMC register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Ben Challacombe known for?

Dr. Ben Challacombe is known for robotic kidney and prostate surgery.

Where does Dr. Ben Challacombe practice?

He practices at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Ben Challacombe treat?

He focuses on kidney tumours and prostate cancer treated with robotic surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Ben Challacombe?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.