
Mr Mark CynkUrology in Tunbridge Wells
Professional statement
Mr Mark Cynk is a highly-respected consultant urological surgeon based in Kent. He is internationally renowned for his expertise in holmium laser (HoLEP) procedures, being a pioneer of the use of this innovative technology for prostate surgery in the UK. He also specialises in kidney cancer, kidney stones, haematuria (blood in the urine), urinary tract infections and circumcision.
Mr Cynk was awarded a bachelor’s degree in physiology and then qualified in medicine from the University of London in 1991, completing his undergraduate training at Guy’s Hospital. Following this, he completed further training at the Institute of Urology and hospitals in Brighton and Eastbourne as well as Guy’s Stone Unit and the University of Miami’s Department of Urology. He was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons’ urology department in 2000. He was appointed as a consultant urological surgeon within the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, where he is now lead clinician in urology, and the West Kent Urology Partnership in 2002, where he is now clinical director. Mr Cynk sees private patients at The Fordcombe Hospital and KIMS Hospital in Maidstone.
Throughout Mr Cynk’s esteemed career, he has assumed a number of senior roles including chairman of Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital’s Medical Advisory Committee. He has produced numerous academic publications which appear in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several esteemed professional bodies, including the British Association of Urological Surgeons and the European Association of Urologists.
Additional to his clinical and leadership responsibilities, Mr Cynk is also a highly respected educator and was appointed as module clinical advisor and honorary senior lecturer at Kent and Medway Medical School in 2021. He is also chairman of the Holmium Academy, a national organisation which provides support for clinicians learning laser techniques and has travelled internationally on many occasions to train fellow urologists around the world in the use of HoLEP technology.
Mr Cynk was awarded a bachelor’s degree in physiology and then qualified in medicine from the University of London in 1991, completing his undergraduate training at Guy’s Hospital. Following this, he completed further training at the Institute of Urology and hospitals in Brighton and Eastbourne as well as Guy’s Stone Unit and the University of Miami’s Department of Urology. He was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons’ urology department in 2000. He was appointed as a consultant urological surgeon within the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, where he is now lead clinician in urology, and the West Kent Urology Partnership in 2002, where he is now clinical director. Mr Cynk sees private patients at The Fordcombe Hospital and KIMS Hospital in Maidstone.
Throughout Mr Cynk’s esteemed career, he has assumed a number of senior roles including chairman of Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital’s Medical Advisory Committee. He has produced numerous academic publications which appear in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several esteemed professional bodies, including the British Association of Urological Surgeons and the European Association of Urologists.
Additional to his clinical and leadership responsibilities, Mr Cynk is also a highly respected educator and was appointed as module clinical advisor and honorary senior lecturer at Kent and Medway Medical School in 2021. He is also chairman of the Holmium Academy, a national organisation which provides support for clinicians learning laser techniques and has travelled internationally on many occasions to train fellow urologists around the world in the use of HoLEP technology.
Clinics

The Fordcombe Hospital
Tunbridge Wells, Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, TN3 0RDMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant urological surgeon, The Fordcombe Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Benign prostatic enlargement
- Bladder lesion removal
Professional memberships
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
- European Association of Urologists
Education
- BSc, Physiology, University of London (1988)
- MB BS, Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery, University of London and Guy's Hospital (1991)
Teaching posts
- Module clinical advisor and honorary senior lecturer, Kent and Medway Medical School (2021 - present)
- Lead trainer in urology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (2002 - 2012)
Positions in organisations
- Chairman, Holmium Academy (2010 - present)
- Clinical director, Kent Mobile Medical Ltd (2009 - present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Mr Cynk's academic publications on ResearchGate.
- 1500th patient receives specialist laser surgery, 27th February 2023
Prizes and awards
- Grant funding for BSc, Medical Research Council (1987 - 1988)
- 2nd Prize, Medicolegal competition, Medical Defence Union (1990)
Languages spoken
- English
- Polish
Registration number: 3563340
Reviews
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- Mr Cynk was fantastic
- Excellent
- I found mr cynk and team at the spire hospital to be professional,kind and totally reassuring throughout my consultation and treatment. Superb!!
- In all respects Excellent.
- My initial consultation with Mr Cynk provided clear un derstnding of my medical issues and provided a clear way forward
- After dealing with several urologists, I found Mark Cynk by far the most professional. I found him to be the most pragmatic and reassuring. His Two way communication skills were excellent. I was very pleased with the HOLEP operation he performed on me in July 22.
- I have been Mr Cynk,s patient for many years and have always found. him to be professional courteous and helpful in every way.
- A seamless, professional experience from first contact to concluding consultation by phone. I cannot speak highly enough of Mark, or the treatment that I received.
- Having just visited Mr Cynk I can confirm he and his staff continue to provide a first class service.