Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran : Urology

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Overview

Specialises in

Benign Prostate disorders

General urology

Urological oncology

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a world-leading prostate cancer surgeon and urologist who works on the NHS at University College London Hospitals and privately at:

Harley Street Specialist Hospital (Central London) where I am the lead for urology and men's health:

https://hssh.health/consultants/prof-prasanna-sooriakumaran/

LSDC Healthcare (City of London) where I am the chief academic officer:

https://lsdc.uk/professor-prasanna-sooriakumaran-prof-ps/

Cromwell Hospital (West London):

https://www.cromwellhospital.com/find-a-consultant/prasanna-sooriakumaran-consultant-urological-surgeon/

New Victoria Hospital (South West London):

https://www.newvictoria.co.uk/our-consultants/professor-prasanna-sooriakumaran-prof-ps

I was the first UK urologist to become full professor of urology at Cleveland Clinic, and the first Lead for Urology at Cleveland Clinic London. I am the only urologist globally to be made Visiting Professor of Urology at both the University of Oxford and AIIMS in India:

https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/team/prasanna-sooriakumaran

I am one of the top 10 urologists in the UK as voted in a Daily Mail poll by my peers when asked who they'd let their nearest and dearest be looked after:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5808997/Meet-best-urologists-Britain.html

I was also named as London's Most Influential Doctor in 2019 by the Evening Standard:

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/the1000/the-progress-1000-londons-most-influential-people-2019-health-education-health-wellness-a4246516.html

I am also a global leader in prostate cancer care, having trained in robotic prostatectomy in New York, Stockholm, Oxford, and London. I have performed over 1000 prostate cancer surgeries, including hundreds with the novel Retzius-sparing technique which vastly improves continence recovery after surgery; my patient outcomes are far better than the UK average and as good as the best surgeons internationally. My surgical innovations have been featured many times in the Press; see examples below:

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/prostate-cancer-patients-to-be-offered-lifesaving-operations-on-nhs-for-the-first-time-a3715866.html

https://soundcloud.com/santisclinic/trombone-prostate-cancer-trial-prasanna-sooriakumaran-interview-on-bbc-surrey-drive-20122017

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/robots-used-in-new-prostate-cancer-surgeries-could-encourage-more-young-men-to-go-under-the-knife-a3824126.html

I was the clinical lead of the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) specialist committee on robotic soft tissue surgery, and helped NICE create their first ever guidelines on robotic surgery for the NHS.

I am an exam writer for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in Urology, an exam that is taken by urologists in the UK and worldwide when they complete training.

I am a scorer of the National Clinical Impact Awards awarded to UK consultants who have demonstrated impact on a national/international scale with their work. I was invited to become a scorer as I was one of the top-scoring applicants in my region of London North-East when I applied in 2019; my own National Award was renewed in 2024.

I am also a world-leading academic and have been awarded the degree of Master of Arts (Oxon) and Membership of the Congregation of the University of Oxford as recognition of my seniority and academic achievements at this world-leading University. I am the only London urologist to be conferred a Masters by resolution of the University of Oxford.

I operate on patients from all over the world. They are overwhelmingly delighted with the care I provide and many are very happy to speak to prospective patients. I received the Great Patient Experience 2025 Award and a selection of my patient testimonials can be seen here:

https://www.doctify.com/uk/specialist/professor-prasanna-ps-sooriakumaran

I am available for private consultations via my secretary Simone Castle at simone.profps@gmail.com and 07359 235 579

Areas of interest

Prostate cancer; Bladder cancer; Robotic prostatectomy; Photodynamic diagnostic cystoscopy; Urinary; Urine; Bladder; Prostate; Pain; Lump; General Urology; Prostatic diseases; TURP; Prostate cancer diagnosis; PSA; Prostate biopsy;
Andrology; Erectile dysfunction; Peyronie's disease/Bent penis; Testicular cancer /lumps; Chronic prostatitis (CP/CPPS); BPH; stricture; urethra; TURBT; Haematuria; Cystoscopy; Male sexual dysfunction (MSD); Endourology; Kidney stones; ESWL; Urinary stone disease; Adult; Male Infertility; Vasectomy; Urological cancers; Penile lumps; phimosis; Urinary tract infection; Kidney; Pyelonephritis; Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS);

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran has worked with Dr Edward Burdett at the following hospitals:
- New Victoria Hospital (1-5)
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran has worked with Dr Abdulsatar Ravalia at the following hospitals:
- New Victoria Hospital (1-5)
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran has worked with Dr Christopher Edge at the following hospitals:
- Cromwell Hospital (1-5)

Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran has worked with Dr Sonali Thakrar at the following hospitals:
- Cromwell Hospital (1-5)
Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran has worked with Dr James Poncia at the following hospitals:
- Cromwell Hospital (1-5)

About me

External resources

Urology News article where PS talks about managing Cancer and other non-Covid patients during the pandemic : https://www.urologynews.uk.com/features/features/post/covid-19-cancer-and-other-calamities
PS tops the Evening Standard's London's Most Influential People in Health 2019 : https://www.standard.co.uk/news/the1000/the-progress-1000-londons-most-influential-people-2019-health-education-health-wellness-a4246516.html
Website profile : University College London Hospitals : https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-consultant/mr-prasanna-sooriakumaran
The Guardian Opinion article on how to manage Cancer patients during the Covid-19 crisis : https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/25/cancer-patients-coronavirus-crisis-surgeon
Evening Standard article on my work testing surgery in advanced prostate cancer : https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/prostate-cancer-patients-to-be-offered-lifesaving-operations-on-nhs-for-the-first-time-a3715866.html
BAUS Profile : https://www.baus.org.uk/patients/surgeons/1243
BBC Radio interview on surgery for advanced prostate cancer : https://soundcloud.com/santisclinic/trombone-prostate-cancer-trial-prasanna-sooriakumaran-interview-on-bbc-surrey-drive-20122017
Prostate Cancer Foundation Profile : https://www.pcf.org/bio/prasanna-sooriakumaran/
Linked In Profile : https://uk.linkedin.com/in/prasanna-sooriakumaran-597a6b20
The Sun article where PS comments on managing non-Covid patients during the current crisis : https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11259197/coronavirus-cancer-patient-operations-cancelled-hospitals/
University of Surrey Profile : https://www.surrey.ac.uk/student-life/what-our-students-say/prasanna-sooriakumaran
Evening Standard article citing my views on a new saliva test in prostate cancer : https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prostate-cancer-saliva-test-trial-to-alert-men-with-high-genetic-risk-a3860401.html
Website profile : New Victoria Hospital : https://www.newvictoria.co.uk/our-consultants/professor-prasanna-sooriakumaran-prof-ps
Evening Standard article on UCLH becoming the highest volume prostate cancer surgical centre in the UK : https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/robots-save-lives-of-500-men-battling-deadly-prostate-cancer-in-london-a3700751.html
Prostate Cancer Foundation Award : https://www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/clinical-researcher-scoops-young-investigator-award
Evening Standard article on my success with Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy : https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/robots-used-in-new-prostate-cancer-surgeries-could-encourage-more-young-men-to-go-under-the-knife-a3824126.html
Discussing surgery for prostate cancer with The Urology Foundation : https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/news/429-prostate-cancer-does-it-have-to-be-so-deadly

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Urological Surgeon (Robotic Pelvic Consultant) at University College London Hospital, London, UK

Research interests

Prostate cancer
Bladder cancer
Clinical trials
Outcomes-based research

Personal interests

Cricket, tennis, and golf.

Awards received

London's Most Influential People List
Top 10 Urologists in Britain List
Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Achievement Award

Plus over 30 international and national awards for research excellence from the world's most prestigious urology and oncology societies; over 200 peer-reviewed publications; over 250 presentations and state-of-the-art lectures at national and international conferences; one of the UK's foremost authorities on prostate cancer care

Publications

Over 200 peer-reviewed publications in medical journals.
See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=sooriakumaran+p

Courses offered to GPs

Happy to come and give free sessions on prostate cancer, urology, and robotics to GPs. I am an experienced teacher of medical students, urology and oncology trainees, and GPs/GP registrars.

About my work

My outcomes

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

MA Oxon University of Oxford 2023
BMedSci First Class Honours in Human Anatomy & Cell Biology University of Nottingham 1997
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Investigation Cornell University 2011
USMLE United States Medical Licensing Board 2016
Medical Degree with Honours University of Nottingham 1999
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Law University of Glasgow 2006
PhD University of Surrey 2006
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Urology Royal College of Surgeons 2009
Fellowship of the European Board of Urology European Board of Urology 2013

Additional training

Robotic prostatectomy fellowship Cornell University (New York) 2011
Robotic prostatectomy and cystectomy fellowship Karolinska Institute (Stockholm) 2012

GMC registration

Reference number 4645940

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

International Member American Urological Association 2024
Full member British Association of Urological Surgeons 2013
Full member European Association of Urology 2013

Details of entry to specialist register

CCT in Urology , 2013

Affiliations / memberships

European Association of Urology (EAU)
Medical Protection Society
EAU Robotic Urology Section, Committee
EAU Young Academic Urologists working party in prostate cancer, Committee

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

164-178 Cromwell RoadLONDONSW5 0TU
Monday
10:00 - 14:00
07359 235579

18-22 Queen Anne StreetLONDONW1G 8HU
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
07359 235579

18-22 Queen Anne StreetLONDONW1G 8HU
Friday
16:00 - 20:00
07359 235579

184 Coombe Lane WestKINGSTON UPON THAMESKT2 7EG
Wednesday
13:00 - 17:00
07359 235579

22-23 Widegate StreetLondonE1 7HP
Thursday
14:00 - 20:00
07359 235579

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

Simone Castle (tel - 07359 235 579; email simone.profps@gmail.com)

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