Urologists of Bupa

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Mr Rick Popert was appointed as a consultant to Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals in 1996, having completed his higher surgical training at Guy's and urological research at King's College Hospital.  Mr Popert's clinical expertise is in the comprehensive evaluation and surgery of benign and malignant prostatic disease.   PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY: - Robotic Prostatectomy with the Da Vinci Robot  – Conventional, Retzius Sparing & Salvage Prostatectomy He successfully transferred his experience from conventional open radical prostatectomy (over 200 cases between 1997 and 2005) to the Da Vinci robotic assisted approach in 2006 and since then has carried out over 800 robotic prostatectomies. He has the UK’s largest experience of salvage prostatectomy following radiotherapy and brachytherapy and has helped to establish a tertiary referral “salvage surgery” clinic at Guy’s Hospital. He is also establishing a “Retzius sparing” surgery programme at Guy’s, in selected cases.   PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY:  - Focussed Dynamic Prostate Brachytherapy – Day Case Procedure for low to intermediate risk prostate cancer - Brachytherapy as a boost to External Beam Radiotherapy for intermediate to high risk prostate cancer.   He has the UK's largest experience of single visit dynamic intra-operative “focussed” prostate brachytherapy and has carried out over 900 of these cases since 2004. The oncology team with Dr Stephen Morris and Dr Ronald Beaney, Consultant Clinical Oncologists. can also offer brachytherapy as a “boost” to external beam radiotherapy and the insertion of Fiducial Markers and the SpaceOAR rectal spacer to reduce rectal dosing.   PRECISION PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSTICS: - MRI – US Fusion Targeted Prostate Biopsies + Systematic Transperineal Biopsies (General Anaesthetic) - Precision Point – 2 Puncture Targeted and Systematic Transperineal Biopsy (Local Anaesthetic)   He is an expert in Precision Prostate Diagnostics and has developed a rapid access prostate MRI assessment service with Dr Giles Rottenberg, Consultant Radiologist, combined with a unique systematic transperineal biopsy approach providing accurate tumour localisation, an approach that has been further enhanced by the technique of MRI US Fusion Targeted biopsy of the prostate which he introduced in March 2012. Over the last year he has been evaluating the Precision Point Transperineal Access System, which facilitates targeted and systematic transperineal biopsies using a 2 puncture approach under local anaesthetic.   BENIGN PROSTATIC DISEASE: - Holmium Laser Prostate Enucleation for benign prostate disease - HoLEP - Prostate Arterial Embolisation - PAE   For benign prostatic disease, he has one of the UK's longest experience of holmium laser prostatectomy (HoLEP), establishing a service at Guy’s in 2002. He has carried out over 800 holmium laser enucleations with reduced bleeding and length of stay in patients with prostate volumes larger than 100 cc compared with standard transurethral prostatectomy (TURP), the only hospital in London to do so. He established a Prostatology service at Guy’s Hospital attracting tertiary referrals from across London of very large prostates. In 2014 he introduced a prostate arterial embolisation service in association Dr Tarun Sabharwal, Consultant Interventional Radiologist.  This is an alternative to the surgical management of benign prostatic disease avoiding the complications of urinary incontinence, erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction. 

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Mr Kasra Saeb-Parsy is a leading consultant urological surgeon based in Cambridge, whose areas of expertise lie in men’s health, including prostate cancer, laser prostate surgery, benign prostate enlargement, HoLEP and the new water vapour treatment of prostate Rezum.  He is the first urologist to Perform Rezum in Cambridgeshire.  Mr Saeb-Parsy graduated from the University of London in 1999 and continued his surgical training at Hammersmith Hospital. He spent the next 10 years conducting clinical research and undertaking his higher surgical training in urology at Cambridge University Hospital. He was previously a consultant at the Royal Free Hospital London, where he introduced HoLEP surgery and was the Clinical Lead for prostate cancer diagnosis. In 2016 Mr Saeb-Parsy moved back to Cambridge. Mr Saeb-Parsy sees patients with all aspects of general urology, including chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain. He has a keen interest in research and education and organises courses on laser management of stone disease and MRI of the prostate. He presents his research nationally and internationally and has been faculty on many international conferences.

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Mr Bhupendra Dev Sarmah is a leading urologist with over 20 years of consultant-grade experience. Practising across Spire Parkway Hospital and Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, Mr Sarmah has a specialist interest in the treatment of prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement (BPH), bladder cancer, kidney stones, minimally-invasive vasectomy surgery and vasectomy reversal. He offers full management of bladder and prostate cancer from diagnosis to treatment, including radical surgery, offering patients a wide range of treatment options to preserve quality of life. At Heartlands Hospital, Mr Sarmah established the use of Green Light Laser (PVP) for BPH in 2008, upgrading to Moxy fibre in 2013, and is an avid supporter of day cases for this procedure. He started Neobladder reconstruction following radical cystectomy in 2005. Since 2009, he has made advances in the use of continuous anastomosis after open radical prostatectomy improving continence. Simultaneous use of modified TAB block means that over 90% of patients who undergo prostatectomy can be discharged within two days. Mr Sarmah is dedicated to informing both clinicians and the public of the latest treatments for bladder and prostate cancer, and regularly offers talks at seminars at the hospital as well as in the community. He has been a regular speaker at local prostate cancer support groups.

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Mr Hassan Wazait is a renowned consultant urological surgeon based in North London. From his private clinics at BMI the Clementine Churchill Hospital, BMI Bishops Wood Hospital and BMI Bushey Consulting Rooms, he specialises in kidney stones, prostate cancer and urinary tract infections, to name a few.  Having trained in north-west London hospitals, Mr Wazait did his clinical research at The Royal College of Surgeons of England and Whittington Hospital. He completed his final year of training at Stone Unit, St. Bartholomew's and the Royal London hospitals. Stone Unit was awarded as fellowship centre and centre of excellence by the European Board of Urology.  Before moving his NHS practice to Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospital in 2017, Mr Wazait worked as consultant urological surgeon at Addenbrooke and Hinchingbrooke hospitals in Cambridgeshire. He has taught many national courses and trained many urologists and has given presentations both nationally and internationally. He was awarded the title of faculty tutor at the Institute of Urology and Nephrology in London and was included in editions of Who's Who in medicine (USA). Alongside work and teaching, he has published numerous peer-reviewed journals.  Mr Wazait is an active member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the European Urological Association and the American Urological Assocoiation   

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Mr Mathias Winkler is a leading consultant urologist in London. Having trained in Germany, New York, and England, he is now at the forefront of his field combining the latest technologies and methods in the treatment of his patients. Mr Winkler works at some of London's best hospitals, including Charing Cross Hospital, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. A dedicated specialist with versatile expertise, some of his main clinical treatments are relating to surgical pelvic oncology, prostate cancer, pelvic pain and urinary symptoms. As well as writing extensively for peer-reviewed journals, he is also involved in the training of future surgeons. He is dedicated to teaching and training, with the position of trainee programme director for urology in North London, ensuring that his peers and new doctors are trained to a high standard. Mr Winkler holds a reserach position at the Institute for Global Helath Improvement at Imperial College London, and is a trustee and board director at The Mulberry Centre, a cancer support centre, with a focus on men's health. Great patient care is of the utmost importance to him and, as a champion of men's health, he aims to make cutting edge treatments more readily accessible.

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Mr Marc Laniado is dedicated to returning men to as normal a life as possible when suffering from prostate enlargement or with prostate cancer. He is highly experienced and works full time in the direct clinical care of men with prostate problems. As the prostate cancer and multidisciplinary urological cancer lead, he has developed and delivers minimally invasive techniques daily that have significantly helped his patients. He provides individually-tailored therapies alleviating urinary symptoms or reducing the chance of dying from prostate cancer, with the greatest chance of preserving erections, ejaculation and bladder control. Mr Marc Laniado graduated from Guy's Hospital Medical School in 1989, having previously gained a BSc in physiology. Following specialist urology training in London, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Urology) in 2000, going on to complete his MD in prostate cancer research, Fellow of the European Board of Urology in 2002 and international member of the American Urological Association. Prior to taking up his career as a consultant, Mr Laniado extended his knowledge and skills on a Visiting Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA, where he trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Mr Laniado was appointed as a consultant to Wexham Park Hospital (Frimley Health) in 2002, where he is the lead for prostate cancer. specialising in rapid diagnostic techniques and minimally invasive treatments for prostatic enlargement and prostate cancer. He is the prostate cancer lead clinician and urological cancer multidisciplinary lead. His private practice is based in Harley Street, London, and in Windsor, Berkshire. 

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Mr Jaspal Virdi is a leading urological surgeon based in Essex and Hertfordshire with a special interest in prostate cancer detection and treatment. Mr Virdi performs multiparametric MRI scan, fusion prostate biopsy, focal HIFU, cryo-ablation and brachytherapy. He has been practising advanced urology for over 35 years and has vast experience in treating various urological diseases. Mr Virdi gained his experience in urology through working at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, the Royal Infirmary Cardiff, St Vincent Hospital Dublin and the University College Hospitals London. He was also an associate professor in urology at Sher-E Kashmir Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Kashmir in India. Mr Virdi is listed on The Global Directory of Who’s Who in recognition of dedication to his occupation. Since 1998, Mr Virdi has been actively involved in charity work and in the development of new innovative treatments for prostate cancer research. He has a close association with the charities HEAL (Hearts, Essex and London) and the Helen Rollason Cancer Appeal. Mr Virdi also works closely with local communities in Essex to raise funds by holding ceremonies such as 'plant a tree'.

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Mr Andrew Ballaro is a highly experienced NHS and private consultant urologist, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of all urology problems, including kidney stones, blood in urine, urinary infections, prostatitis, prostate and bladder problems, and urological cancers. He has a particular interest in the comprehensive management of urinary stone disease and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). He consistently publishes leading results for complex stone operations and offers all treatments including mini and ultra-mini PCNL for kidney stones. He also offers a choice of surgical procedures for benign prostatic disease including Holmium Laser prostatectomy (HOLEP) the new Rezum steam treatment and MRI targeted template prostate biopsy. He has a doctoral research degree in the overactive bladder and sees many patients with this condition. He holds clinics on Wednesdays and Fridays at The Wellington Hospital and The Hospital of St John and Elizabeth in North London and also consults at  locations in Essex, his practice is managed by Samantha Evans on 0207 042 1790 for queries. Mr Ballaro has additional patient reviews available at www.iwantgreatcare.org. Mr Ballaro's extensive training began after graduating from The Royal Free Hospital Medical School in London, and undertaking his basic surgical training at Oxford. He was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of London and went on to complete higher urological training on the North London Training Scheme. This was followed by advanced training in laparoscopy and complex stone surgery from national and international experts in his field. Mr Ballaro has a strong interest in education, currently teaching trainees at the London Deanery across many levels, in addition to being awarded a Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds a Masters degree in Urology and an MD in Clinical Sciences from the Institute of Urology and has published extensively on the subject of minimally invasive urological surgery. He is the co-author of the latest edition of the popular medical student textbook 'Lecture notes in urology'.

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