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Mr Tamer El-Husseiny

Urologist

London, W6 8RF

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22 years of experience

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22 years of experience

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4.97

186 patient reviews

23 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.97
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311 recommendations for:

Kidney Stones(53)
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia(33)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)(32)
Other(193)

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21 Mar 2024

Very good experience

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Mr Tamer El-Husseiny is a consultant urological surgeon at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals, and an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London. In addition to general urology he sub-specialises in the diagnosis and management of kidney stones and Benign prostatic disorders. He is an expert in endourological surgery (minimally invasive surgery) such as ureteroscopy and laser stone fragmentation, PCNL (keyhole surgery for kidney stones), HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), Urolift, Rezum water vapour therapy, iTind and the endourological management of upper tract urothelial cancers. He treats other upper tract abnormalities, including strictures and extrinsic obstruction. He also has special expertise in the use of different types of urological stents.

Mr El-Husseiny graduated from medical school with honours, he has then completed his basic surgical and urological training and was appointed as an assistant lecturer in urology. He underwent his higher specialist urological training on both the London and West Midlands urology training schemes. In addition, he has also completed the prestigious two-year subspecialty endourology fellowship (Awarded by the Endourological Society, USA) at St Bartholomew's Hospital, specialising in the management of complex stone disease.

He has completed a MSc and MD degrees in urology and is very passionate about research and academic urology. He has led on and completed numerous research projects and has extensively published in peer reviewed journals, authored book chapters and presented in international, national and regional conferences and meetings. He maintains a strong teaching interest and he has taught on numerous courses and workshops. He is also a peer reviewer for numerous international journals.

Publications:

Percutaneous Endourologic Procedures in High-Risk Patients in the Lateral Decubitus Position under Regional Anaesthesia. J Endourol. 2009 Oct; 23 (10): 1603-6.

The role of open stone surgery. A J Urol, May 2012; 10, 284–288.

The new Invisio® DUR-D "chip-on-the-tip" digital Flexible Ureterorenoscopes – evaluation of changes in physical properties over time. Therapy (2010) 7(4), 423–427.

Erectile Dysfunction; a review on current management. GPonline. December 2013. http://www.gponline.com/erectile-dysfunction-clinical-review/mens-health/erectile-dysfunction-premature ejaculation/article/1223911

Transurethral Ethanol Ablation of the Prostate (TEAP) for symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): long term follow up. T. El-Husseiny, N. Buchholz. J Endourol 2011 Mar; 25 (3): 477-80.

What is better in percutaneous nephrolithotomy – Prone or supine? A systematic review. A J Urol, 14, Issue 2, June 2016, Pages 101–107

Long-term follow-up of recurrent stone formers – who, how long and how often? BJU Int. 2010 Jan; 105(1): 1-2. Epub 2009 Nov 13.

A comparative study of the requirement of introducer sheaths for ureteric access between an old generation fibre-optic flexible ureteroscope and a new "chip on the tip" digital flexible ureteroscope. The Journal of Urology, Volume 183, Issue 4, Supplement, April 2010, Page e497.

The Current Role of Memokath 051 Thermo-Expandable Metal Stent in Management of Benign and Malignant Ureteric
Strictures. Med Surg Urol (2012) S4:003. Doi: 10.4172/2168-9857.S4- 003

A novel wire stent (Zebrastent) for ureteric stenting in stone patients. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2008 Sep; 5 (5): 545-7.

Pain in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. Urol Res. 2009 Apr; 37 (2): 51-3.

Ureteric guide wire damage by Holmium: YAG laser: preliminary results. Urol Res. 2009 Feb; 37(1): 7-10.

Treating bladder-outflow obstruction with thermo-expandable prostate metal stents. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2009 Jul; 6 (4): 357-363.

Assessing and developing percutaneous renal access skills of trainees using the state of the art PERC MENTOR™ simulation trainer. European Urology Supplements, Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2010, Pages 36-37.

‘Putting lead in your pencil': self-insertion of an unusual urethral foreign body for sexual gratification. J R Soc Med Sh Rep 2010; 1: 18. DOI 10.1258/ shorts.2010.010014.

Characterising Stent Symptoms Associated with a Segmental Thermo-Expandable Metallic Stent Using a Validated Stent Symptoms Questionnaire. Cur Urol 2011; 5: 72–78.

'An interventional urology list' - a novel concept for UK urological services. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2010 Oct 25.

Improving Patient Positioning to Reduce Complications in Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. J Endourol. May 2009: 831-832.

A novel long-term thermo-expandable ureteric metal stent: Memokath 051TM. Papatsoris AG, Masood J, El-Husseiny T, Ndirika S, Junaid I, Buchholz N: In: BJU International website. Fitzpatrick JM, Drake M, Webber R (eds): Atlas of Surgical Devices, 2008.

Case based investigation: Urodynamics. Maan Z, Dickens N, El-Husseiny T, Moraitis K, Masood J, Junaid I, Buchholz N: Foundation Years Journal. June 2009 Volume 3, Issue 5: Urology.

Emergency inpatient extra-corporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) a safe and effective alternative. European Urology Supplements, Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2010.

Endovascular covered stenting for the management of post-percutaneous nephrolithotomy renal pseudo pseudoaneurysm: a case report. J Med Case Reports. 2010 Sep 23; 4 (1):316.

Simultaneous antegrade/retrograde upper urinary tract access: Bart's modified lateral position for complex upper tract endourologic pathologic features. Urology. 2012 Feb; 79(2): 287-92. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2011.08.023.

Insertion of a Ureteric Memokath Stent through a Prostatic Memokath Stent Using Extracorporeal Needles Placed on the Skin to Mark and Measure the Ureteric Stricture in a Patient with Prostate Cancer. Curr Urol 2008; 2:200-203.

Should urologists in the UK perform their own nephrostomies and renal access for endourological procedures - what does the future hold? : BJU Int. 2009 Sep; 104(6): 755-7.

Comparison of Stent-Related Symptoms between Conventional Double-J Stents and a New-Generation Thermoexpandable Segmental Metallic Stent: A Validated-Questionnaire-Based Study. J Endourol. April 2010: 589-593.

A technique to flush out renal stone fragments during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. J Endourol. 2009 Jan; 23(1): 5-6.

Simultaneous anterograde and retrograde endourologic access: "the Barts technique". J Endourol. 2008 Dec; 22(12)

Endourological management of an iatrogenic ureteric avulsion using a thermoexpandable nickel-titanium alloy stent (Memokath 051). J Endourol Case Reports. May 2017, 3(1): 57-60.

Clinical, fiscal and environmental benefits of a specialist‐led virtual ureteric colic clinic: a prospective study. BJU Int 2019.

Metallic Ureteric Stents in Malignant Ureteric Obstruction: a Systematic Review. Urology. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0090-4295(18)30064-5.

Single-Center Experience with Three Metallic Ureteral Stents (Allium® URS, Memokath™-051, and Resonance®) for Chronic Ureteral Obstruction. J Endourol. 2021 Dec;35(12):1829-1837. doi: 10.1089/end.2021.0208. PMID: 34074131.

Engagement of other Emergency Services in the management of Penile Ring Entrapment. Urology. 2021 Feb 20;S0090-4295(21)00191-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.02.015

Current process and outcomes of the surgical management of LUTS due to benign prostatic enlargement: how consistent are we? – results from the multi-institutional audit of surgical management of BPE (AuSuM BPE) in the United Kingdom. Scottish Medical Journal. January 2021. doi:10.1177/0036933020977295">10.1177/0036933020977295.

Safety and adverse events of urgent elective surgery during COVID-19 within three UK hospitals. Br J Surg, 2020, 00, 1–2 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaa058.

HAS THE SARS-COV-2 PANDEMIC IMPROVED THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE URETERIC COLIC? J Endolum Endourol Vol 3(4):e15-e24; October 31, 2020.

Understanding Virtual Urology Clinics: A Systematic Review.">Understanding Virtual Urology Clinics: A Systematic Review. BJU Int. 2020, May 28. doi: 10.1111/bju.15125.

Book Chapters:

Ureteric stents; Physiology of stent flow. Tamer El-Husseiny & Martin Knight. In: N P Buchholz et al (Eds), Handbook of Urinary Stents: Basic Science and Clinical Applications. ISBN-10: 1907816658. ISBN-13: 978-1907816659 JP Medical Ltd, London, 2016

Advanced Training of a Practicing Urologist in Stone Disease Management. In: Urolithiasis; basic science and clinical practice. T El-Husseiny and N Buchholz. In: Hans-Goran Tiselius, David M. Albala, Zhangqun Ye et al. (ends). Urolithiasis, 1 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-4387-1_102, © Springer-Verlag London 2013

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Renal Stones. El-Husseiny T, Papatsoris A, Masood J, Buchholz N. In: N.P. Rao et al.
(eds.), Urinary Tract Stone Disease, 455-467. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84800-362-0_39, © Springer-Verlag London Limited 2011.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Peyronie's Disease. El-Husseiny T, Papatsoris A, Masood J, Buchholz N: In: Loske AM (ed): New Trends in Shock Wave Applications to Medicine and Biotechnology. Research Signpost Publishers, 2009.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Its application in orthopaedics. El-Husseiny T, Papatsoris A, Masood J, Buchholz N: In: Loske AM (ed): New Trends in Shock Wave Applications to Medicine and Biotechnology. Research Signpost Publishers, 2009.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Kidney Stones (17%)
  • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (11%)
  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (10%)
  • General Urology (7%)
  • Urology (7%)
  • Others (47%)

Subspecialties
  • General Urology
  • Endourology
  • Male and Female Incontinence
  • Urological Oncology

All conditions and treatments
  • Kidney Stones
  • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
  • Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Prostatitis (Prostate Swelling)
  • Testicular Lumps & Swellings
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Testicular Pain
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Kidney Cysts
  • Cystoscopy
  • Kidney Disease Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Bladder Botox Injections
  • Bladder Surgery
  • Day Case Procedures
  • MRI of Prostate
  • Rezum
  • Urge Bladder Suppression Drills
  • Urological Surgery
  • UroLift

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6093260


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • MBBCh (Hons)
  • MSc - Urology
  • MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • MD - Urology
  • FEBU
  • FRCS (Urol) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Memberships:

  • European Association of Urology
  • Endourological Society
  • British Medical Association

languages spoken
  • English
  • Arabic
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Benenden
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Four Points Assistance
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Norwich Union
  • Groupama
  • CS Healthcare
  • General Medical
  • The Exeter
  • Healix
  • April
  • health-on-line
  • Saga Insurance
  • Legal & General
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Vitality Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Cigna
  • Simply Health
  • WPA
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The PHC
  • Aetna

Location

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Charing Cross Hospital | Private Patients

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Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road, London, UK, W6 8RF
Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road, London, UK, W6 8RF
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11:00 - 13:0017:00 - 20:00
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88 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HR
88 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HR
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4.73
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42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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4.85
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Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom, W4 4HS
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17:30 - 20:00
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09:00 - 15:00
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4.85
(1108)
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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09:00 - 12:30
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4.73
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35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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4.86
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1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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1 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
1 Welbeck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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Kidney Stones (41)
General Urology (22)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (13)
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (12)
Cystoscopy (10)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

186 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Very good experience

21 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
General Urology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very happy with my treatment from start to finish. Friendly and informative. Thank you

12 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very welcoming and excellent care provided.

08 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Bladder Instillation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From the moment I met Mr El-Husseiny, I felt reassured that I was in good hands. I can only praise his care and professionalism.

04 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Urethral Stricture
General Urology
Cystoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional, courteous, clear communication throughout.

04 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr El-Husseiny was excellent throughout. Clear, considered with a very personable style. Thank you.

28 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
General Urology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Tamer has the ability to cut through medical complexities and give a simple and exact explanation. In this instance I trusted his judgement completely. He is my go to urologist and will be in the future.

15 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
PSA Testing
Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
General Urology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From consultation to surgery and afterwards, I felt extremely well-looked-after by Mr El-Husseiny. I am extremely grateful to him for the care he took at all stages. He was clear about what was happening at all stages and what to expect and I had complete confidence in what he was doing and his diagnosis..

09 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Cystoscopy
Rigid & Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Fragmentation of Stones
Bladder Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Very pleasant, reassuring and excellent at explaining the situation.

23 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
General Urology

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
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5.00
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I have been seeing Mr Tamer El-Husseiny for the past 3 months during that time I have received excellent care , he has been very thorough and was vey clear in his communication with the regard to the treatment I was undergoing during this time .I have no hesitation in recommending him to future patients and be assured you will be well looked after . Thank you Mr. El -Husseiny.

16 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
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Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (21)
Urology (21)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (19)
Rigid & Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Fragmentation of Stones (16)

23 endorsements

Tamer is a fantastic, experienced surgeon in stones, BPH surgery and urology in general. He is knowledgeable and has excellent outcomes.

08 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
Kidney Stones
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Mr Musaab Yassin

Urology
Is a colleague

Tamer is an extremely skilled hard working and safe urologist. We are friends and colleagues. At the personal level he is also very approachable and sincere. I have no hesitation in recommending him in his areas of expertise.

07 Sep 2023
Endorsed for
Urology
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
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Mr Mohamed Abd Alazeez

Urology
Is a colleague

Tamer is a very experienced and Knowledgeable Urologist who really cares about his patients and provides a world class service. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgery for the prostate and renal stone surgery. He is up to date with all the new advances in the field of Urology and has a lot of international research and publications that enrich the Urologic literature. He is always ready and keen to help his patients and his colleagues when ever support and help are needed

07 Sep 2023
Endorsed for
Urology
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
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Mr Amr Hawary

Urology
Is a colleague

I am thrilled to endorse my esteemed colleague, Mr Tamer El-Husseiny, who has established himself as a leading expert in the field of urology, particularly in the areas of minimally invasive surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and stone treatment. Through his exceptional knowledge, skill, and dedication, Tamer has consistently delivered outstanding outcomes for patients, transforming lives, and restoring quality of life. When it comes to BPH, Mr El-Husseiny employs a minimally invasive approach that has revolutionized the field. His expertise in innovative techniques such as Holmium laser therapies, transurethral resection, and Rezum has enabled him to effectively alleviate the symptoms of BPH while minimizing patient discomfort and recovery time. His commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in BPH treatment ensures that patients receive the most cutting-edge care available. Furthermore, Mr El-Husseiny has also proven to be an exceptional specialist in stone treatment. with vast experience in utilizing advanced procedures such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). His compassionate approach and clear communication with patients make him a trusted source of support throughout the treatment journey. I have no doubt that Mr El-Husseiny will continue to make significant contributions to the advancement of urological care and positively impact the lives of countless patients.

11 Jul 2023
Endorsed for
Urology
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
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Mr Amr Emara

Urology
Is a colleague
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What are kidney stones?

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What are Mr Tamer El-Husseiny's reviews like?

Mr Tamer El-Husseiny's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 186 reviews

What languages does Mr Tamer El-Husseiny speak?

Mr Tamer El-Husseiny speaks English and Arabic

Where is Mr Tamer El-Husseiny located?

Mr Tamer El-Husseiny primarily practices at Charing Cross Hospital | Private Patients, located at Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road, London, UK, W6 8RF
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Mr Tamer El-Husseiny is working Monday (09:00 - 12:30), Wednesday (11:00 - 13:00, 17:00 - 20:00, 17:30 - 20:00), Thursday (13:00 - 20:00), Friday (09:00 - 15:00, 09:00 - 18:00)

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