Professional statement
Mrs Diane de Caluwe is a leading paediatric surgeon and urologist based in London. She specialises in treating hydronephrosis, hypospadias, hernias and urinary tract infections, and offers a wide range of urological treatments, including circumcision. She is also an expert in managing both daytime and nighttime wetting in children.
After gaining her MD from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, she trained extensively in paediatric surgery, neo-natal surgery, and paediatric urology in the UK, Ireland and Belgium. She is now an examiner for the European Board of Paediatric Surgery and reviewer for the Journal of Paediatric Surgery and is one of only a few paediatric urology surgeons in the UK who performs robotic- assisted surgery.
Her work is widely published, with over 28 peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters to her name. She has recently been asked to write three chapters for a paediatric surgical and urology handbook to be published next year. and has also been offered an associate editorship for a new journal, 'Frontiers in Urology, Paediatric Urology.'
Clinics
Chelsea Children's Hospital
Central London, 369 Fulham Rd, Chelsea, TW7 6AFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 32 years of experience
- 12 years of extensive international training and 17 years of experience as a consultant in the UK
Subspecialties
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypospadias and other penile problems
Professional memberships
- Member of the European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU)
- Member of the Europen Paediatric Surgeons' Assosiation (EUPSA)
Education
- MD, Universitaire Instelling Antwerpen (1990)
- Board of General Surgery, Brussels, Belgium (1996)
Teaching posts
- Examiner in European Board of Paediatric Surgery
Positions in organisations
- Reviewer for Journal of Paediatric Surgery
- Reviewer for The European Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Publications and conferences
- Articles: 30
- Published book chapters: 5
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Reviews
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- Dr Caluwe helped with the circumcision of our new born boy. She was extremely professional and made the experience as painless as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- Diane De Caluwe did my son's circumcision at 5 weeks - absolutely excellent. Professional clinic environment, expert in urology, thorough processes, outstanding aftercare & follow-up. Was very nervous but she made it easy. Found her through Chelsea & Westminster. Highly recommend
- The whole experience was perfect, informative, and made very easy for us as new parents. I would definitely recommend this service for circumcision.
- We can highly recommend Dr Diane for her compassionate and professional care. We felt in safe hands before, during and after the procedure thanks to excellent communication and expertise. Thank you Dr Diane!
- Wee very happy with the quality of care and results!
- Can not recommend enough! Got an appointment and was seen quickly by the lovely Dr Diane De Caluwe. Circumcision went well the staff was very accommodating considering my son has Autism and can't communicate. Phone around and this was by far the best value for your money!
- Dr. Caluwe was thorough in her explanation of the procedure. Made us feel comfortable with a very caring manner.
- We were apprehensive about doing the circumcision and left it till when he’s about 7months old. We found Dr Caluwe to be a top professional and the whole procedure went without a hitch. The after-care was excellent and we can’t thank her enough. Very highly recommended!!
- The doctor is very patient talking with a nice way and repeat if I didn’t understand anything . Her voice very clear as I am not good to hear everything. She is asking in the details to get the correct treatmentsDoctor's response -Thank you so much for your kind words.
- Brilliant Doctor, looked after both of my boys. I could not recommend her enough.