When it comes to your urological health, the expertise and experience of your surgeon matters enormously. At Urology Clinics Manchester, every patient is seen by a fully qualified NHS consultant urologist from their very first appointment — never a junior doctor or registrar.
Choosing where to seek private urology care is a significant decision. You want to know that the person treating you has trained to the very highest level, has seen your condition many times before, and has access to the latest techniques and technology. At Urology Clinics Manchester, we believe you deserve complete transparency about who is on our team and what they do.
Here, we introduce the nine consultant urological surgeons who make up our clinical team — a group with a combined depth of experience that is difficult to match in the UK private sector.
What does it take to become a consultant urologist?
The path to becoming a consultant urological surgeon in the UK is one of the most rigorous in medicine. It typically takes 15 to 18 years of education, training, and examination after leaving school before a surgeon is awarded their consultant post.
The journey involves:
- A five- to six-year medical degree
- Two years of foundation (junior doctor) training across multiple specialties
- Two years of core surgical training, with examinations set by the Royal College of Surgeons
- Five to six years of specialist urology registrar training on a nationally competitive training programme
- Fellowship subspecialty training — often including time spent at leading centres abroad
- Consultant appointment, subject to rigorous NHS job application and peer review
Every consultant on our team has completed this journey. Many have gone further still — undertaking additional fellowships in robotics, oncology, reconstructive urology, or other sub-specialisms, and maintaining active NHS consultant posts that keep their skills at the very cutting edge.
Why sub-specialisation matters
Urology is a broad specialty, encompassing conditions ranging from kidney stones and prostate disease to bladder cancer, male infertility, and urinary incontinence. No single surgeon can be equally expert in every area — and the best ones do not try to be.
Our consultants each bring deep expertise in particular areas of urological surgery. That means when you come to us with a specific problem, we can match you with the surgeon who has seen it and treated it most. It also means that complex cases benefit from genuine multidisciplinary input — our consultants work alongside and refer to each other when a patient’s needs span more than one area.
Our consultant team
| Mr Karyee Chow
Consultant Urological Surgeon Specialist areas: Urological oncology, minimally invasive surgery, kidney and bladder conditions |
| Mr Aziz Gulamhusein
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon Specialist areas: Robotic-assisted surgery, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, minimally invasive urological procedures |
| Mr Maurice Lau
Consultant Urological Surgeon Specialist areas: Prostate disease, urological cancers, stone disease, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery |
| Mr Matthew Liew
Consultant Urological Surgeon Specialist areas: Stone disease, urological oncology, functional urology, minimally invasive techniques |
| Mr Jeremy Oates
Consultant Urological Surgeon Specialist areas: Reconstructive urology, functional urology, complex urological conditions |
| Mr Arie Parnham
Consultant Urological Surgeon Specialist areas: Male health, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, urological oncology |
| Mr Vijay Ramani
Consultant Urological Surgeon Specialist areas: Urological cancers, laparoscopic surgery, stone disease, bladder and kidney conditions |
| Professor Vijay Sangar
Consultant Urological Surgeon & Professor of Urology Specialist areas: Urological oncology, bladder cancer, reconstructive surgery, academic research and innovation |
| Mr Graham Young
Consultant Urological Surgeon Specialist areas: Prostate disease, urological oncology, stone disease, general urology |
A note on Professor Vijay Sangar
Professor Sangar holds the distinction of being not only a practising consultant urological surgeon but also a Professor of Urology — a title that reflects a significant contribution to research, teaching, and the advancement of the specialty. Patients treated by Professor Sangar benefit from care informed by the very latest clinical evidence, much of which his team has helped to generate.
His academic role also means that Urology Clinics Manchester stays closely connected to developments in urological science — whether that is emerging surgical techniques, new diagnostic tools, or evolving treatment guidelines.
The value of robotic surgery: Mr Aziz Gulamhusein
Robotic-assisted urological surgery has transformed outcomes for patients requiring procedures such as radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate for cancer). Mr Gulamhusein is our consultant with specialist training in robotic surgery — an approach that offers several advantages over traditional open or laparoscopic techniques:
- Greater precision thanks to 3D magnified visualisation and wristed instrument movement
- Smaller incisions, leading to less blood loss and faster recovery
- Reduced risk of complications such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery
- Shorter hospital stays — most robotic prostatectomy patients go home within one to two days
Robotic surgery requires not only specialist training but ongoing high-volume practice. Mr Gulamhusein maintains an active robotic surgical programme, ensuring that his skills and outcomes remain at the highest level.
What to expect when you come to Urology Clinics Manchester
Regardless of which consultant you are referred to or choose to see, the experience at Urology Clinics Manchester follows the same principles:
- You will be seen by a fully qualified NHS consultant urologist at your very first appointment
- Your consultation will not be rushed — time is taken to understand your symptoms, concerns, and goals
- Investigations are arranged promptly, with results reviewed and explained to you in plain English
- Treatment options are discussed openly, including the evidence for each approach, so you can make an informed decision
- Follow-up is structured and accessible — you will not feel passed from person to person
We also understand that urology deals with some of the most personal aspects of health. Our consultants are experienced in discussing sensitive topics with openness and without judgement.
Our consultants hold active NHS posts at leading hospitals across the UK. That means the expertise and surgical volumes they maintain in the NHS translate directly into the care you receive as a private patient with us.
How to choose the right consultant for you
If you have been referred to Urology Clinics Manchester or are self-referring, you are welcome to request a specific consultant based on their area of expertise. Our patient team can help guide you to the most appropriate surgeon for your condition if you are unsure.
Common reasons patients come to us include:
- A new diagnosis of prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer requiring specialist assessment
- Kidney stones that have not responded to initial management
- Lower urinary tract symptoms such as frequency, urgency, or difficulty passing urine
- Blood in the urine requiring urgent investigation
- Erectile dysfunction or other male health concerns
- A second opinion on a diagnosis or proposed treatment plan
Whatever brings you to us, you can be confident that you will be in the hands of a surgeon who has dedicated their career to this specialty.
Book an appointment
To arrange a consultation with one of our consultant urological surgeons, visit urologyclinics.co.uk or contact our patient team directly. We offer prompt appointments at convenient locations, with the investigations and treatments you need available under one roof.
Expert urology care, from consultants who do this every day. Book your appointment today.
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