Mr Philip CharlesworthUrology in Central London
Mr Philip Charlesworth
Top Doctors Awards: 2025
BM DM FRCS(Urol)
GMC: 4717308Professional statement
Mr Philip Charlesworth is a highly accomplished British consultant urological surgeon, who practices in Berkshire and London. He has a sub-specialist interest in pelvic uro-oncology, specifically focusing on prostate cancer and bladder cancer, as well as an expertise in robotic surgery. Mr Charlesworth has been recently been appointed as a substantive consultant at The Royal Marsden Hospital. He is deeply committed to delivering exceptional cancer treatment and care, particularly focussed on the long term functional and quality of life outcomes of his patients.
Throughout his career, Mr Charlesworth has consistently pushed boundaries and strived for improved outcomes through his innovative surgical techniques. He is dedicated to excellence in minimally invasive procedures, particularly with Retzius-sparing (continence sparing) and nerve-sparing techniques (including NeuroSAFE frozen section) inrobotic prostatectomy. He has performed over 1500 complex cancer robotic and open surgical procedures with outstanding results, and is ranked as one of the highest volume robotic pelvic cancer surgeons in the UK.
As a consultant at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Mr Charlesworth has played a pivotal role in developing and expanding the cystectomy/pelvic oncology and robotic surgery service. His high volume practice and enthusiasm for education and teaching, has attracted numerous international fellows (Australia, the Caribbean and Israel) over the past six years. All of whom have now developed minimally invasive pelvic oncology practices in their own countries across the globe.
Mr Charlesworth began his training at the University of Southampton. He completed a post-graduate degree at the Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, specialising in the molecular genetics of urological malignancies from 2004 to 2007.
His surgical training was initially at the NHS and military hospitals on the south coast of the UK, gaining experience in general, transplant and vascular surgery. Further training encompassed expertise in robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery and open surgery for major urological cancers, as well as surgical reconstruction.
Throughout his career, Mr. Charlesworth has collaborated with esteemed robotic surgical teams worldwide. He has worked at renowned institutions such as Regina Elena Hospital, National Cancer Institute in Rome, Italy, Harlev University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2012, he was honoured with The Urology Foundation (TUF) Preceptorship, providing him with the opportunity to work alongside Professor Indy Gill and his robotic surgical team at the University of Southern California Institute of Urology in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Currently, Mr Charlesworth's NHS practice is based at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he leads the Berkshire Cystectomy Robotic Team. In addition, he holds the position of Chairman of the Specialist Uro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) for the South Thames Valley Cancer Centre, overseeing the areas of East Berkshire, West Berkshire, and South Oxfordshire.
Throughout his career, Mr Charlesworth has consistently pushed boundaries and strived for improved outcomes through his innovative surgical techniques. He is dedicated to excellence in minimally invasive procedures, particularly with Retzius-sparing (continence sparing) and nerve-sparing techniques (including NeuroSAFE frozen section) inrobotic prostatectomy. He has performed over 1500 complex cancer robotic and open surgical procedures with outstanding results, and is ranked as one of the highest volume robotic pelvic cancer surgeons in the UK.
As a consultant at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, Mr Charlesworth has played a pivotal role in developing and expanding the cystectomy/pelvic oncology and robotic surgery service. His high volume practice and enthusiasm for education and teaching, has attracted numerous international fellows (Australia, the Caribbean and Israel) over the past six years. All of whom have now developed minimally invasive pelvic oncology practices in their own countries across the globe.
Mr Charlesworth began his training at the University of Southampton. He completed a post-graduate degree at the Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, specialising in the molecular genetics of urological malignancies from 2004 to 2007.
His surgical training was initially at the NHS and military hospitals on the south coast of the UK, gaining experience in general, transplant and vascular surgery. Further training encompassed expertise in robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery and open surgery for major urological cancers, as well as surgical reconstruction.
Throughout his career, Mr. Charlesworth has collaborated with esteemed robotic surgical teams worldwide. He has worked at renowned institutions such as Regina Elena Hospital, National Cancer Institute in Rome, Italy, Harlev University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2012, he was honoured with The Urology Foundation (TUF) Preceptorship, providing him with the opportunity to work alongside Professor Indy Gill and his robotic surgical team at the University of Southern California Institute of Urology in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Currently, Mr Charlesworth's NHS practice is based at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he leads the Berkshire Cystectomy Robotic Team. In addition, he holds the position of Chairman of the Specialist Uro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) for the South Thames Valley Cancer Centre, overseeing the areas of East Berkshire, West Berkshire, and South Oxfordshire.
Clinics
Devonshire Diagnostic Centre (HCA)
Central London, 16 Devonshire St, London,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant Urological Surgeon, Harley Street Clinic Diagnostic Centre (present)
Subspecialties
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
Professional memberships
- British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, MRCS(Eng)
Education
- BM (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery), University of Southampton (2000)
- DM (Doctorate of Medicine), University of Oxford (2010)
Teaching posts
- European Association of Urology - Robotic Fellowship Lead for The Royal Berkshire Hospital's international robotic uro-oncology fellowship programme (established 2016)
- Urology Speciality Training Programme - Oxford Deanery - Royal Berkshire Representative
Positions in organisations
- Surgical Director Urology GenesisCare UK
- Chairman - South Thames Valley / Berkshire Cancer Centre / Royal Berkshire - Specialist Uro-Oncology Multi Disciplinary Team
Publications and conferences
- Interviewee at The International USA Urology Conference, Chicago (2023)
Prizes and awards
- The Urology Foundation Robotic Surgery Preceptorship - Los Angeles, USA 2012 - 2013
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4717308
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- Genesis is easy to find. The staff are friendly and caring. Mr. Charlesworth is open , welcoming, kind and easy to speak to and share your concerns. He explains things in an easy and understandable way and as a result immediately puts you at ease. He follows up your consultation with a letter explaining what was discussed and what the future holds. This means that you are completely reassured and happy with what was discussed.
- Mr Charlesworth has been superb, the outcome of my surgery is considerably better than I could have hoped for. He has a very friendly and engaging manner and was able to explain complex medical issues in simple language that was easy to understand. I would highly recommend him and thank him for his expertise and care.
- Mr. Charlesworth lives up to his fine reputation with a combination of confidence and sensitivity that is most reassuring. I am very glad to be under his care.
- I highly reccomend Mr Charlesworth, who succesfully treated me. Mr Charlesworth demonstrated great expertise, consistant care, and always made me feel confident in my treatment plan. He has carefully selected a brilliant team, who are equally caring and professional.
- Mr Charlesworth is highly approachable, expert and skilled. Throughout my consultations with him, he has been empathetic and has offered informative and sage advice relating to the best course of action. His support staff are excellent particularly his secretary. I would recommend him unequivocally.
- Just a great person to relate to in all respectsDoctor's response -Thank you ... that is very kind
- Mr Charlesworth has been exemplary, showing immaculate skill and a warm, friendly nature at all times. He has been brilliant in getting me through a prostate cancer journey from “suspicion” to successful surgery and now recovery.Doctor's response -You are extremely nice to say such things ...
- very friendly and nothing is too much troubleDoctor's response -Thank you
- Had psa blood test at Devonshire st and had telephone follow up appointment All staff were very helpful and I am very satisfied with my experienceDoctor's response -I'm glad all went well :)