Professional statement
Mr Mark Lynch is a top consultant urological surgeon based in London and Surrey, who specialises in treating urological problems including benign prostatic enlargement, prostate cancer diagnosis, kidney stones, and bladder problems. He serves as Clinical Lead for urology, as well as Chair of the Cancer MDT and Business Unit Leader for Urology, General Surgery and Orthopaedics at Croydon University Hospital. He is also a consultant at the endourology unit at St George's Hospital, London.
Mr Lynch read Biochemistry at Imperial College London and became an Associate of the Royal College of Science before reading medicine at St George’s Hospital. Mr Lynch trained in London teaching hospitals including St George's Hospital, King's College Hospital, and Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. He has undertaken clinical research, having published over 40 papers internationally, and has been awarded for his work by the European Association of Urology, The British Association of Urological Surgeons, The Royal Society of Medicine and Glaxo Wellcome.
Mr Lynch has a specialist interest in kidney stone surgery and endourology, and also has a specialist interest in using MRI fusion prostate biopsies to diagnose prostate cancer, as well as using minimally invasive bipolar techniques to treat benign prostate issues. Mr Lynch also diagnoses and treats bladder conditions such as bladder cancer and UTIs.
Clinics
Shirley Oaks Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
South London, Poppy Lane Shirley Oaks Village, Croydon, CR9 8ABMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant Urological Surgeon, BMI Shirleyoaks Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Prostate cancer
- MRI fusion prostate biopsy
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)(Urol)
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
Education
- MB BS, University of London (2000)
- BSc Hons Biochemistry, Imperial College (1994)
Teaching posts
- Assigned Education Supervisor to Trainee Urogical Surgeons
- Training Courses for senior trainee surgeons from around the UK
Positions in organisations
- Chair of the Cancer MDT at Croydon University Hospital.
- Clinical Lead for Urology at Croydon University Hospital
Prizes and awards
- British Association of Urological Surgeons Best Paper Section 2012
- The Royal Society of Medicine Section Prize 2005 / 2008
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Very thorough, respectful and easy to communicate with.
- Mark is an fantastic consultant who you can tell genuinely cares.
- First appointment, would recommend.
- Exceptional urologist with great expertise. Professional, caring, and thorough. Provides clear guidance and excellent care. Highly recommended!
- A very thorough appointment and the doctor’ s manner and explanation of my condition were excellent.
- Was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
- Mark Lynch ticks every yes box as far as everything a patient could expect from a consultant. He immediately puts you at ease with his friendly manner and is highly professional when it comes to diagnose and treat your illness.
- It was my first appointment and everything worked like clockwork.
- A bit less concern over covid precautions please
- A bit less concern over covid precautions please