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Mr Michael Wanis, leading consultant urological surgeon and andrologist in Surrey and Lond...
Mr Michael Wanis
MBChB MRCS FRCS (Urol)
GMC: 7135127Professional statement
Mr Michael Wanis is an experienced consultant urological surgeon and andrologist based in Ashtead and Horley who specialises in Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP), Aquablation, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction and foreskin problems, haematuria (blood in urine), and Urolift®. He practices privately at Ashtead Hospital, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital with his NHS base in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
After qualifying from the University of Manchester in 2011, Mr Wanis completed his urology specialist training in the Surrey and Sussex region. He went on to complete the necessary examinations to become a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
in 2020 and was subsequently appointed as a consultant at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Mr Wanis is currently the Urological Cancer Lead at the Trust as well as delivering the andrology service.
Mr Wanis has a specialist interest in minimally-invasive surgery for benign prostate enlargement, kidney stones, male sexual health and urological cancer. He prides himself on his friendly, patient-centred approach and clear communication, ensuring that patients receive treatment that is tailored to their individual needs and priorities.
Alongside his work in the UK, Mr Wanis has a passion for global healthcare. Since 2018 he has been the urology lead for the Canadian Coptic Medical Association, a charity organisation which deploys clinicians to Egypt and other African nations, providing education to local doctors and nurses and free treatment to patients living on the poverty line. After receiving the BAUS Urolink Travel award in 2019, he travelled to Tanzania to provide education and training to local urologists.
His research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he is also a peer reviewer for the JCU and JELEU journals. He has also presented his research at several prestigious international conferences including the EAU, BAUS and AUA. Mr Wanis is also a member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association.
Clinics
The Warren, Ashtead, Ashtead, KT21 2SBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 15 years of experience
- Consultant Urological Surgeon, Ashtead Hospital
Subspecialties
- Men’s health and male infertility
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Professional memberships
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
Education
- CCT Urology (2021)
- FRCS (Urol) (2020)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer (Brighton and Sussex Medical School)
Positions in organisations
- Urological Cancer Lead at SASH
- Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Urology
Publications and conferences
- Fish J, Wanis M. Identifying and managing interstitial cystitis in general practice: an unrecognised challenge. Innovait October 2022.
- Wanis M*, Quraishi M, Larner T. The implementation of a risk stratification tool for the haematuria clinic to optimise the management of patients with high-risk bladder cancer in the COVID-19 era. JELEU 29.05.2021
Prizes and awards
- iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence, 2023
- BAUS Urolink Travel Award, 2019
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Registration number: 7135127
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Overall Rating
121 total reviews
5.0
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- Mr Wanis was brilliant from pre operation to post operation. Always greeting you with a sense of care and friendliness which put my mind at ease whilst going through the process. To add Mr Wanis's personal assistant was always available and attentive with any questions and queries.
- Just excellent. The operation has been a complete success and I would have no hesitation using Mr Wanis again should the need arise.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback. I'm very pleased to hear the operation was a success, and I wish you all the best going forward.
- Mr Wanis gave clear explanations and both my Holep surgery and recovery all went well. I didn’t experience any complications. It was reassuring that Mr Wanis visited me in recovery to tell me that surgery couldn’t have gone any better. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Wanis.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words. I'm delighted to hear the operation was a success, and wishing you a smooth recovery.
- Everything excellent, car parking on site, just have to enter car reg., this is necessary as it is not in very convenient place to get to by public transport. Comfortable waiting room, running pretty well t9 time even late in the day, excellent treatment, felt I was listened to, generally very satisfactory experience and medication alleviating condition.Doctor's response -Thank you for your positive feedback. I'm delighted to hear that the experience was smooth, and that the treatment provided made a positive difference.
- Every aspect of care was excellent. Thank you. One feels somewhat guilty at jumping the NHS queue, which I understands at an average of one year.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind review. I'm very pleased to hear that everything went well, and wishing you all the best for the future.
- The whole experience was outstanding from facilities to excellent staff. Air conditioning in my room would have been appreciated.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. It means a lot and I'm delighted to hear you had such a positive experience.
- Dr Wanis was extremely professional, caring and thorough. He took the time to listen to my concerns, explained everything clearly and provided the guidance and reassurance I needed. I felt completely listened to and supported throughout. I would highly recommend Dr Wanis to anyone looking for an excellent doctor. Thank you for everything you have done for me.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. It means a great deal to know you felt listened to and supported. It was a pleasure to look after you, and I wish you all the very best going forward.
- Dr Wanis was very professional, caring and knowledgeable during the consultation. He spent time listening to me without interruption and gave me a lot of time answering all my questions. He explained differences between various treatments and helped me to understand the best treatment suitable for me.. I strongly recommend him.