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Kidney stones: Causes, symptoms and the latest in laser treatment
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Mr Shankar Chandrasekharan is a consultant urological surgeon in Solihull, with expertise in blood in urine (haematuria), prostate assessment and BPH surgery, alongside kidney stones, testicular and scrotal disease, kidney cancer and raised PSA. He privately practises at Spire Parkway Hospital, while his NHS base is University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, where he also serves as Audit lead and Antimicrobial lead for Urology.
Mr Chandrasekharan graduated from the University of Shefield and underwent his higher training in general urology via the West Midlands Higher Surgical Training Scheme and has developed a particular subspecialist interest in stone disease, laparoscopic and robotic kidney surgery.
He has been practising as a consultant since 2012, initially at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool, where he established the kidney laparoscopy and laser stone treatment services. Since then, he has continued to provide comprehensive urological care, including treatment of voiding difficulties, scrotal and penile conditions, and a full range of urinary investigations.
He has significant surgical experience, having performed or acted as mentor in more than 500 nephrectomy/kidney removal surgeries and over 500 ureteroscopic laser stone surgeries. All his surgical outcomes are recorded and data till 2019 are available through the British Association of Urological Surgeons website (when the national audits stopped being recorded. Subsequent audit data is presented and discussed within the NHS Trust audits.
He has acted as a mentor for kidney surgery for new colleagues locally and at City / Sandwell Hospital.
He is also trained in robotic (DaVinci) kidney surgery which is performed at University Hospital Birmingham.
Mr Chandrasekharan holds an MD and MBChB from the University of Sheffield and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Urol). He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS (Urol)) and a member of the European Association of Urology.
Clinics
Spire Parkway Hospital
1 Damson Pkwy, Solihull B91 2PP, UK, SolihullMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant urological surgeon, Spire Parkway Hospital
Subspecialties
- Prostate assessment
- BPH surgery
Professional memberships
- MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
Education
- MD, University of Sheffield (2011)
- FRCS (Urol), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2010)
Positions in organisations
- Audit Lead for Urology, University Hospital Birmingham
- Antimicrobial lead, University Hospital Birmingham
Languages spoken
- English
- Malay
Registration number: 4306683
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- Dr. Chandrasekharan provided great care and professionalism throughout my time seeing him. He clearly explained my options to help inform my treatment decision and was happy to answer any questions I may have. His secretary (Alison Foggarty) was also very helpful in organising any treatment.
- Explained everything and was very professional
- Mr Chandrasekharan was very friendly, he told me everything I wanted to know about my operation. I am very grateful and lucky to have had such a good surgeon. Thank you for all you have done for me.
- Mr Chandrasekharan and the team were excellent. The difference pre and post Green Light laser prostatectomy us unbelievable. After months of kidney pain and infections, being virtually unable to pass urine I feel like I have my life back
- Dr Chandrasekharan has provided me with absolutely outstanding care. He always listened to my concerns and ensured that I could receive the treatment that I needed as soon as possible. Many thanks to his team too (particularly Alison Foggarty) who have also been outstanding.
- Mr Chandrasekharan was very empathetic and easy to talk to. Possible causes of my condition were carefully explained. Options for treatment were clearly presented. I felt confident going forward.
- I’ve been a patient for 6-7 years for 2 bouts of kidney cancer. Mr Chandra is not only an expert in his field but has a wonderful manner which is very reassuring when you are going through a health crisis. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone
- I saw Mr Chandrasekharan for my prostrate as I had a family history of prostrate cancer. I have always found him very approachable and takes time to explain medical terms. When I was diagnosed with prostrate cancer this was handled with care and explained options very well.
- Very positive experience despite the difficult circumstances of the medical condition. Gave us a balanced opinion on options and focused on positive outcomes and wellbeing considerations. This helped us make an informed decision and importantly helped us navigate the process.