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Professional statement
Mr Aditya Raja is a patient-centred Consultant Urologist based in Harrogate, where he sees private patients at The Duchy Hospital and Harrogate Harlow. He manages a broad range of urological conditions, with particular expertise in kidney stone disease, bladder outflow obstruction (prostate) surgery, UroLift, haematuria (blood in the urine), and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). He also provides specialist care in men’s health, including circumcision and scrotal surgery, offering personalised treatment plans that combine medical management with modern minimally invasive techniques.
Mr Raja has over 18 years of surgical experience. He graduated from Imperial College London with an MBBS and an intercalated BSc (Hons), and completed his higher specialist urology training within the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery, where he developed extensive expertise in stone disease, prostate conditions, and bladder pathology. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and holds key leadership roles as Surgical Clinical Digital Lead and Urology Clinical Governance Lead at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, contributing to service development, quality improvement, and patient safety.
He is also actively involved in surgical education and training, contributing to regional urology teaching across Yorkshire and the Humber and regularly teaching at the Royal College of Surgeons.
A strong advocate of shared decision-making, Mr Raja is known for his calm, approachable manner and clear communication style. He understands that urological symptoms can be distressing and takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a reassuring, jargon-free way. With a particular interest in minimally invasive, endourological surgery, his focus is on achieving excellent clinical outcomes while minimising recovery time and improving long-term quality of life.
Clinics
The Duchy Hospital, Queen's Rd, Harrogate HG2 0HF, UK, HarrogateMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant urologist, The Duchy Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)
Subspecialties
- Kidney stones
- Prostate surgery
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Urol) (2024)
- Associate of the Imperial College School of Medicine (AICSM)
Education
- MBBS, Imperial College School of Medicine, University of London (2007)
- BSc in Medical Sciences (Pharmacology & Toxicology), Imperial College London (2005)
Teaching posts
- Faculty member, the Royal College of Surgeons’ Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) programme
- Faculty member, the national Urology Bootcamp
Positions in organisations
- Surgical Clinical Digital Lead, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Urology Clinical Governance Lead at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Publications and conferences
- 2022 Urinary Stones and Intervention Quality of Life (USIQoL): Development and Validation of a New Core Universal Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Urinary Calculi. Joshi HB, Johnson H, Pietropaolo A, Raja A, Joyce AD, Somani B, Philip J, Biyani CS, Pickles T. Eur Urol Focus. 2022 Jan 8:S2405-4569(20)30313-8. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2020.12.011. PMID: 33423970
- 2019 The impact of urinary stone disease and their treatment on patients' quality of life: a qualitative study. Raja A, Wood F, Joshi HB. Urolithiasis. 2019 Jun 25. doi: 10.1007/s00240-019-01142-0. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 31240350
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6164033
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Reviews
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- I can’t recommend Mr Raja highly enough. He put me at ease and listened patiently, answering all my queries and I left the appointment fully understanding my options and with a proposed treatment plan which was helpful and reassuring.Doctor's response -Thank you for such thoughtful feedback. I’m very pleased that you left the consultation feeling reassured and with a clear understanding of your treatment options. Making sure patients have the information they need to make decisions about their care is an important part of how I approach urology in Harrogate.
- Met with a warm welcome, discussion followed on all the options available to me, everything was explained fully, and documentation given covering the relevant options. Mr Raja inspired confidence that I was in good hands, his knowledge was comprehensive, and has made the decision making process much easier.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. I am very pleased that you found the consultation helpful. I believe that giving patients the information they need to understand the different approaches to treatment is an important part of good urological care. I always aim to provide this in a way that supports individualised, shared decision-making for my patients in Harrogate.
- Adi was very comforting and very caring and put my mind at easeDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. I am very pleased that you had a positive experience. I always aim to give patients the time and support they need during a urological consultation, particularly when they may understandable health concerns.
- I was soon put at ease and all was explained and my questions answered with clarity.Doctor's response -Thank you for your feedback. I am very pleased that you felt at ease during the consultation and that your questions were answered clearly. I always aim to ensure that patients have the opportunity to discuss their concerns fully and leave with a clear understanding of their condition and the next steps in their care.
- On meeting Mr Raja for the first time I found him very approachable, relaxed and easy to talk to with a very kind and caring ‘bedside’ manner. During my initial consultation, and after assessing the situation, he explained everything very clearly to me with the various options available. After the procedure and on my follow up consultation, the results were clearly explained to me. Whilst being under the care of Mr Raja I felt totally at ease as he is clearly very knowledgeable. Thank youDoctor's response -Thank you for your very kind feedback. I am delighted that you felt at ease throughout your care and that the treatment options and results were explained clearly. I believe good urological care should include clear communication and continuity at every stage, from the initial consultation and procedure through to postoperative follow-up. I am very pleased that you had such a positive experience of your care in Harrogate.
- My appointment with Mr Raja was punctual and helpful. He explained to me the various options in a clear and jargon free way. He was friendly and thoughtful.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. I am very pleased that you found the consultation helpful and that the different options were explained clearly. I always aim to ensure that patients understand the choices available to them and feel able to make an informed decision about their care.
- My consultation with Mr Raja was excellent. He gave me the time and space to explain my problems and furthermore he listened. After completing all investigations during my initial appointment, he fully explained the reasons for my difficulties. The treatment recommended has been successful and should I require further investigation I would not hesitate to see Mr Raja again.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I am delighted that you felt listened to and had the time and space to discuss your concerns fully. It is always good to hear that the treatment has been successful. I aim to ensure that patients understand both their condition and the reasons behind any recommended treatment, so I am pleased that this helped throughout your care in Harrogate
- Very very good and helpful.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am delighted that you found your care helpful and that you felt well supported throughout your treatment in Harrogate. Providing clear explanations and patient-centred care is very important to me, so it is wonderful to receive your feedback. I wish you all the very best for the future.
- Amazing doctor, he puts his patients first. He gave extremely helpful advice before and after my operation. The operation on me was very well done and I am extremely happy about it. He is very confident in his abilities, and it shows.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback. I am delighted that you felt confident and well supported throughout your circumcision treatment in Harrogate. Ensuring patients know what to expect before surgery and during recovery is an important part of my practice, and I am very pleased that you were happy with the final result. Thank you again for your kind words, and I wish you all the very best for the future.