
Mr Alex TurnerPaediatric urologist and surgeon in Leeds
Mr Alex Turner
BSc MB ChB FRCS (Paeds) FEAPU PhD
GMC: 4716668Professional statement
Mr Alex Turner is an experienced consultant paediatric urologist and surgeon based in Leeds. With over 15 years of experience, he has gained leading expertise in numerous areas of his field.
His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, hypospadias, hernia, varicocoele, undescended testes and urinary tract infection. Furthermore, Mr Turner is highly trained in genital reconstruction for disorders of sexual differentiation, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery using the Da Vinci Robotic device, as well as other procedures. During his PhD, he developed a novel technique of bladder augmentation using tissue engineering techniques.
After qualifying in medicine in Leeds in 2000, he trained as a paediatric surgeon in Manchester and Liverpool. During this training, he specialised in paediatric urology via an ESPU (European Society for Paediatric Urology) - a recognised national fellowship.
He also dedicates his career to teaching and he participates in training on a national and international scale. Furthermore, he a reviewer for medical journals and an active member of the ESPU.
His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, hypospadias, hernia, varicocoele, undescended testes and urinary tract infection. Furthermore, Mr Turner is highly trained in genital reconstruction for disorders of sexual differentiation, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery using the Da Vinci Robotic device, as well as other procedures. During his PhD, he developed a novel technique of bladder augmentation using tissue engineering techniques.
After qualifying in medicine in Leeds in 2000, he trained as a paediatric surgeon in Manchester and Liverpool. During this training, he specialised in paediatric urology via an ESPU (European Society for Paediatric Urology) - a recognised national fellowship.
He also dedicates his career to teaching and he participates in training on a national and international scale. Furthermore, he a reviewer for medical journals and an active member of the ESPU.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Leeds, 2 Leighton St, Leeds LS1 3EB,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Paediatric Urologist and Surgeon, Spire Leeds Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Paediatric Urology
- Hypospadias
Professional memberships
- British Association of Paediatric Urology
- European Society for Paediatric Urology
Education
- FEAPU (The European Society for Paediatric Urology) (2018)
- FRCS (Paeds) (2014)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds
- Programme Director for the EBPU National Paediatric Urology Fellowship
Publications and conferences
- Publications by Mr Turner on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Royal College of Surgeons Medical Education Centre Accreditation – course organiser and faculty in paediatric and adult urology courses which underwent appraisal for this award Plaque unveiling December, 2019
- Best Scientific Paper published on Fundamental Research in European Urology by a Young Urologist Presented at the 2012 EAU Annual Congress, Paris
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4716668
Reviews
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- I cant thank you enough for everything you did for Liam. He was very anxious and nervous and you took the time to answer all his questions and everything turned out fine. I'd definitely recommend you to others as your great at what you do. Once again thank you
- Mr Turner was absolutely what we needed including my son! He was kind and made us all feel very at ease at a sensitive time! I would highly recommend him!
- Mr Turner is wonderful. He provided us with clear and sensible advice. His manner with children is fantastic and gives great reassurance.
- We were very pleased with the care and support offered to our son. Mr Alex Turner was amazing and we could not have been in better hands.
- Words will never do justice to describe Mr Turner. He is knowledgable, skilled, proactive, compassionate and approchable. An outstanding doctor who truly cares.
- Mr Turner is excellent at communicating with my teenage daughter, always has plenty of time & has a welcoming, reassuring manner.
- We were left feeling like he had the best care available in the country. He is not only thorough he was genuinely caring not only for our son but us as a family
- I cannot recommend Mr. Turner enough, his ability to communicate, empathise and demonstrate care and concern for his young patients is exemplary!!