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Mr Alexander Cho is a highly skilled and extremely reputable consultant paediatric urologist who specialises in paediatric urology. His main areas of expertise include urinary tract infections, undescended testicle, foreskin problems, bladder problems, wetting, urinary reflux, as well as hydronephrosis, amongst many other urological conditions that affect children.
Mr Cho, who currently practises at the esteemed London-based Great Ormond Street Hospital, undertook his specialist paediatric surgical training in 2014 at various established locations across London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Norwich. He had earlier successfully completed an MBBS at Guy's, King's & St Thomas' Medical School, London, in 2004, which was followed by him then going on to obtain a master's degree in Medical Education from the Royal College of Physicians and University College London in 2014.
Mr Cho has, thus far in his medical career, gained a vast amount of experience in relation to performing not only open surgery, but also keyhole surgery and endourology (minimally invasive urologic) surgery. He also possesses quite the passion for teaching, as his current role as joint royal college tutor at the Great Ormond Street Hospital suggests. Impressively, he has been awarded a whole host of prestigious awards to-date, including being presented with the Surgical Registrar of the Year Award by the Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2018.
Mr Cho, who currently practises at the esteemed London-based Great Ormond Street Hospital, undertook his specialist paediatric surgical training in 2014 at various established locations across London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Norwich. He had earlier successfully completed an MBBS at Guy's, King's & St Thomas' Medical School, London, in 2004, which was followed by him then going on to obtain a master's degree in Medical Education from the Royal College of Physicians and University College London in 2014.
Mr Cho has, thus far in his medical career, gained a vast amount of experience in relation to performing not only open surgery, but also keyhole surgery and endourology (minimally invasive urologic) surgery. He also possesses quite the passion for teaching, as his current role as joint royal college tutor at the Great Ormond Street Hospital suggests. Impressively, he has been awarded a whole host of prestigious awards to-date, including being presented with the Surgical Registrar of the Year Award by the Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2018.
Clinics
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Central London, Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant Paediatric Urologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Subspecialties
- Urine infections
- Undescended testicles
Professional memberships
- British Association of Paediatric Surgeons
- British Association of Paediatric Urologists
Education
- BSc, King’s College London University (2001)
- MBBS, Guy's, King’s & St Thomas’ Medical School (2004)
Teaching posts
- Royal College Tutor for Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital (present)
Positions in organisations
- Honorary Paediatric Urology Consultant, University College London NHS Hospital (present)
- Ambassador, Finnbar’s Force Charity
Publications and conferences
- Taylor L, Cho A, Smeulders N (2020), Seamless post-operative removal of JJ stents in the paediatric population: Securing the JJ stent to the tip of the urethral balloon catheter avoids a further operation. J Ped Urol 16:500-501
- Cho A, Asimakidou M, Mushtaq I (2019), Access for retroperitoneoscopic surgery. J Ped Urol; 15:287-288
Prizes and awards
- Surgical Registrar of the Year Award, Great Ormond Street Hospital (2018)
- British Association of Paediatric Urology (BAPU) - Best Registrar Presentation (2017)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6103886
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- We had an online consultation with Dr Cho. He was polite, kind and gave detailed explanations about my daughter's kidney issues. We would have no hesitation recommending him, and I'm sure we will request his services again at some point in the future.
- Fantastic
- It was lovely to meet Mr Cho, he was relaxed and spoke in a way we could understand
- Alex Cho is an excellent doctor and surgeon and I have no hesitation in recommending him to others. Excellent way of putting my son and his parents at ease. His knowledge and expertise are first rate
- The doctor was thoughtful and explained everything clearly. He listened to us and was able to reassure us of the best course of action. I would highly recommend the doctor.
- Excellent Dr, unbelievable care and attention to detail. Honest and to the point. We have been so ha with him
- Mr Cho was incredible with my young son. He put him at ease while being incredibly methodical and explaining everything we needed. I couldn't ask for more.
- Reassuring with excellent communication skills with our child. He identified on the spot an issue which had not been noted by previous physicians.