Private healthcare consultants

Salma Naseem, Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon

Miss Naseem is a fully accredited Specialist Consultant Breast and Oncoplastic Surgeon and is certified by the Royal College of Surgeons in cosmetic surgery.

Miss Naseem joined YDH in 2019 where she set up the aesthetic breast surgery practice at Kingston Wing. She has performed a spectrum of cosmetic breast procedures both primary and revisional.

Miss Naseem specialises in all aspects of breast surgery: benign, malignant, and cosmetic. Her breadth of experience is derived from working in this specialty for over a decade in both the North-West and South-East of England. Her experience benefits her patients with the best oncological and aesthetic outcomes.

At the heart of Miss Naseem’s practice is her excellent communication skills that facilitate an individualised experience for each patient. She has received outstanding feedback from her patients highlighting that they felt incredibly well cared for and listened to throughout their journey.

Miss Naseem is passionate about medical education at all stages; from providing guidance to prospective university students to mentoring surgical trainees. She is a tutor, examiner, and honorary lecturer for the Royal College of Surgeons England and the University of Bristol. She also examines the Breast Fellowship for the European Board of Surgery Qualification.

Miss Naseem has presented her work as an invited speaker in national and international meetings and has published her work in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Miss Naseem engages with the discipline through ongoing research.

For appointments/enquiries, please contact: Claire Mallinson, Private Secretary on 07375 092559 or email [email protected]

Services offered by our breast surgeon:

• Axillary lymph node dissection
• Breast check
• Augmentation
• Implant removal
• Reconstruction
• Reduction (criteria dependent)
• Uplift – mastopexy
• Gynaecomastia – male breast development
• Inverted nipple correction
• Mastectomy
• Cosmetic

Mr Nick Cawrse Bsc(Hons) MBBS MRCS FRCS (Plast) Consultant Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon

Mr Cawrse has been working as a Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital since 2010 and is head of department for plant surgery, where he specialises in breast reconstruction, skin cancer (including sentinel node biopsy), head and neck reconstruction and microsurgery. He also provides additional clinics at Yeovil Hospital. Mr Cawrse was educated in Middlesex before training in medicine at Newcastle University. He qualified as a doctor in 1996 followed by anatomy tutor and emergency department work at the University of Bristol and Bristol Royal Infirmary respectively. Surgical training at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol followed with membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England awarded in 2000. He commenced plastic surgery training in 2000 gaining an extensive experience in all areas of plastic surgery at units in Bristol, Exeter and Perth, Western Australia. He passed the Intercollegiate Examination in Plastic Surgery- FRCS(Plast)- in 2008 and awarded Certificate of Completion of Training in 2010. He trained in cosmetic surgery as an aesthetic fellow in Bristol, Perth, Western Australia (The Mount Hospital, St John of God, Subiaco) and at the prestigious McIndoe Surgical Centre, East Grinstead. Mr Cawrse is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). Please visit www.nickcawrse.uk for more information. For appointments and enquiries please contact Toni Moore on 01392 350052 or email [email protected]

Dr Andrew Broadley, Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Broadley trained in Cardiology in the United Kingdom and New Zealand (Cardiff, the South West, London and Auckland) and is a General Cardiologist who sees patients with all heart conditions. He specialises in assessing the heart using ultrasound or “echo” scans, CT scans and MRI scans. This sub-specialisation is known as “non-invasive imaging”. He has a particular interest in treating heart conditions in the elderly. Dr Broadley sees patients who have been referred to him by their GP (or another doctor for example another Consultant or an Aviation Medicine doctor). He is approved as a provider of cardiology services by all Private Medical Insurers except BUPA and AXA-PPP. For appointments/enquiries, please contact: Mrs Catherine Donaldson, Private Secretary on 07854 303399 (answer phone) or e-mail Dr Broadley at [email protected]

Dr Jibu Varghese, Consultant Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon MBBS, DVD, DDSc, MSc, MRCP (UK), MRCP (DERM), CCST

Dr Varghese has acquired extensive experience and expertise in dermatology, having worked and trained in two countries, four large teaching hospitals, and several district general hospitals throughout the UK – all within dermatology departments. Dr Varghese completed his dermatology training in South West England, and underwent intensive training in skin cancer surgery, including Moh’s micrographic surgery at the prestigious Welsh Institute of Dermatology in Cardiff. Throughout his training, he worked alongside leading dermatologists. He has wide interests and skills in the diagnosis and management of HI skin cancers, undertaking laser treatments, Moh’s micrographic surgery, cosmetic dermatology (criteria dependent), dermoscopy, hair disorders, eczema, psoriasis, biological therapies, and general dermatology. Apart from various dermatological skills and techniques, such as laser treatments, wrinkle-smoothing injection, cryotherapy, curettage and cautery, Dr Varghese is fully competent in various aspects of dermatological surgery, including complex skin flaps, full thickness skin grafts, and advanced skin closure techniques. Dr Varghese is actively involved in teaching undergraduates, post graduates, nurses, specialist registrars, general practitioners, and general practitioners with a special interest in dermatology. He is also actively involved in collaborative research, audits, and publications. For appointments/enquiries, please contact: Deborah Hope, Private Secretary on 07740 086341 or e-mail [email protected]

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Dr Jim Gotto, Consultant Gastroenterologist MB BS

Dr Gotto specialises in hepatology, including viral hepatitis, general gastroenterology, endoscopy and pancreato-biliary medicine. He was appointed Consultant Gastroenterologist with subspecialisation in liver disease at Yeovil District Hospital in 2005 and is the current Clinical Director for Medicine. Dr Gotto graduated from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, in 1992 and the Imperial College School of Medicine in 1993. His training in London included 2 years research in hepatology at the Royal Free Hospital and one year on the liver transplant unit. Dr Gotto became a Member of Royal College of Physicians in 1996 and a Fellow in 2010. Patients who require a private appointment with Dr Gotto can expect to be seen within one week. For appointments/enquiries, please contact: Clair Tavener on 07547 458246 or email: [email protected]

Mr Nader Francis, General Surgeon MBChB FRCS PhD

Mr Francis specialises in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. His case mix includes laparoscopic colorectal resections for elective colorectal cancer and benign conditions; laparoscopic pouch surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and minimal access hernia repair (inguinal and incisional). His commitment to enhanced recovery continues to improve patient experience. Mr Francis is passionate about education and training with a PhD in laparoscopic surgery, which underpinned his national role as a trainer/ mentor and educational lead in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. He has been Director of Medical Education at Yeovil Hospital since August 2015. Mr Francis has a key research interest in colorectal and peri-operative care. As an acknowledgement to his research and academic activities, he was recently awarded a visiting chair position with the University of Bath. Patients who require a private appointment with Mr Francis can expect to be seen within one to two weeks. For appointments/enquiries, please contact: Claire Mallinson, Private Secretary on 07375 092559 or email [email protected]

Mr Ahmar Shah, Consultant Gynaecologist

Specialises in general gynaecology, reproductive medicine, laparoscopic surgery (including laparoscopic hysterectomies - criteria dependent), menstrual disorders, endometriosis and pelvic pain. Patients requesting a private appointment can usually expect to be seen within one week. For appointments/enquiries, please telephone 01935 383198 or e-mail [email protected]

Mrs Fatima Shah, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Mrs Shah specialises in General Gynaecology with a special interest in menstrual disorders, hysteroscopy (criteria dependent) and urogynaecology including prolapse and urinary incontinence. For appointments/enquiries, please telephone 01935 383198 or e-mail [email protected]

Mrs Nadia Soliman, Consultant Gynaecologist, MBBCh, MSc, FRCOG

Training: Cairo University, 1977, Post-graduate training in Wessex and Bristol. Specialises in subfertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, hirsutism, menorrhagia and menstrual disorders, menopause and postmenopausal bleeding, tubal and vaginal surgery. For appointments/enquiries please contact: Joy Barnes, Private Secretary on 07719 329543 or email [email protected]

Private patients are able to receive care from dedicated Consultant Ophthalmologists in Yeovil District Hospital where a comprehensive eye service is offered.

Mr Paritosh Shah, Ophthalmology Consultant

Mr Paritosh Shah and Mrs Brinda Shah, a husband and wife team, bring with them a wealth of experience. Mr Paritosh Shah joined Yeovil from Moorfields Eye Hospital having completed a fellowship in Medical retina and inflammatory eye disease.

Private appointments can be booked by telephoning Mr and Mrs Shah’s medical secretary, Fiona Patten on Telephone: 07468 204541 or emailing her on: [email protected]

Mrs Brinda Shah, Ophthalmology Consultant

Mrs Brinda Shah joined us from King’s Hospital in London and her special interest is glaucoma. She has completed her fellowship in Glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital in 2012 following which she did a further Glaucoma research and clinical fellowship in Glaucoma at the prestigious St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

Since Mr and Mrs Shah started working at Yeovil Hospital in the Spring of 2014 considerable time has been devoted to developing the most used pathways: cataract surgery, glaucoma management, care of patients with macular degeneration and diabetic eye diseases.

Private appointments can be booked by telephoning Mr and Mrs Shah’s medical secretary, Fiona Patten on Telephone: 07468 204541 or emailing her on: [email protected]

Mr Manuel Blanco-Guzman, Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeon MBBS, BDS, MRCSI, FFDRCSI, FDSRCS(Eng), FRCSI(OMFS)

Appointed in April 2007. Mr Blanco-Guzmán trained as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in the South West of England and was appointed as a Consultant in April 2007. He is included in the Oral Surgery Specialist list with the General Dental Council and in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist list with the General Medical Council. As a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mr Blanco-Guzmán, specialises exclusively in problems of the Head and Neck region (face, mouth, teeth, facial bones and neck). Over the years, Mr Blanco-Guzmán has also developed an interest in facial surgical and medical cosmetic procedures (criteria dependent). There is currently no waiting list to be seen by Mr Blanco-Guzmán privately.

1-Maxillofacial surgery - head and neck surgery:

Salivary glands (Parotid, Submandibular). Post-traumatic deformity (scar revision). “Lumps and bumps” in the head and neck (criteria dependent). Head and Neck malignancy Temporo-mandibular joint (jaw joint) problems. Skin lesions of the head and neck (criteria dependent). Facial deformity. Facial Reconstruction. Head and Neck Trauma (fractured jaws, lacerations, fracture noses). Osteotomy of the jaws / chin (Orthognathic surgery)

2-Oral surgery:

Third molar/wisdom teeth surgery. Extraction of teeth / roots. Apicectomy. Pre-prosthetic surgery. Exposure of teeth for orthodontic treatment. Dental implants. Bone graft. Sinus lift. “Lumps and bumps” inside the mouth (criteria dependent).

3-Cosmetic surgery/cosmetic medicine:

Treatment of facial skin wrinkles and folds. Facial skin peels. Treatment of excessive sweating (face, hands and axilla). Eye bag surgery (Blepharoplasty). Face lift. Eyebrow surgery. Scar Revision in the head and neck. Plastic/Cosmetic excision of skin lesions (criteria dependent). Cheek implants / Fat graft For appointments/enquiries, please contact: Lauren Parsons, Private Secretary on 01823 250640.

Mr Oliver Donaldson MbChB FRCS (Orth), Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon

Mr Donaldson was appointed as an orthopaedic consultant with a subspecialty interest in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery in January 2014. His interests are in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery including joint replacement and arthroscopic reconstructive surgery for rotator cuff problems and shoulder instability. He qualified from University of Bristol in 2002 and completed higher surgical training in Wales before fulfilling a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery in Liverpool. Mr Donaldson has a strong interest in shoulder instability and is a lead author on the British Elbow and Shoulder Society’s evidence and consensus based guidelines on traumatic anterior shoulder instability. For appointments and enquiries please telephone 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

Mr Julian Grundy MB ChB MRCS FRCS(Tr & Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon

Appointed in 2010 having worked as a locum consultant at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Specialises in elective and trauma foot and ankle surgery, including arthroscopic (keyhole) and minimally invasive surgery. Broad experience of general orthopaedic surgery and trauma, including lower limb joint replacement. Has come to Yeovil to develop the foot and ankle service in the area. Training: University of Bristol Medical School 1997. Postgraduate training in orthopaedic surgery in Wessex. Specialist training in elective and trauma foot and ankle surgery in Bournemouth and Southampton, with Fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia. Membership of Professional Bodies: British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, British Orthopaedic Association (Fellow), Royal College of Surgeons of England (Fellow), British Medical Association, Medical Protection Society. Patients who require a private appointment with Mr Grundy can usually expect to be seen within one to two weeks. For appointments and enquiries please contact 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

Matthew Hall BSc(Hons), MBChB, FRCS(Trauma & Orthopaedics)

Mr Hall specialises in primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery and arthroscopic/keyhole knee surgery of the knee (criteria dependent). He was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Yeovil District Hospital in May 2013 and is also trauma lead for orthopaedics. Mr Hall graduated from Aberdeen University with subsequent postgraduate Orthopaedic training in the South West Peninsula region. He undertook specialist fellowship training in Australia focusing on all aspects of hip and knee replacement surgery as well as keyhole surgery of the knee. During his fellowship he used patient specific knee replacement technology as well as regularly using computer navigation for knee replacements. After returning to the UK, Mr Hall worked in the internationally renowned Exeter Hip Unit followed by a further hip and knee fellowship in Plymouth. Mr Hall is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association. AO Trauma, British Hip Society, National Joint Registry (NJR). For appointments and enquiries please contact 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

Mr Sam Heaton (MSc, FRCS Tr. and Orth)

Mr Sam Heaton (MSc, FRCS Tr. and Orth) is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip and knee replacement primary and revision surgery. He has expertise in young adult hip surgery and knee surgery using keyhole techniques (criteria dependent). Sam is also trained in all aspects of trauma surgery including major trauma and fragility fractures. He qualified from Kings College London in 2005 and undertook his orthopaedic training on the prestigious Royal London Hospital rotation which includes time at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. He also undertook a master’s degree in engineering at Cardiff University during this time. He was entered onto the specialist register in 2015. Sam subsequently completed a one year arthroplasty and trauma fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia. He then went on to complete a specialist hip surgery fellowship at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in all aspects of hip surgery, also for one year. In 2017 he was the visiting fellow at R. Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore USA specialising in major trauma. Sam has presented nationally and internationally numerous times winning the AO Asia pacific young investigator of the year for his work presented in Cheng Du China. He has published many papers, is a visiting fellow at the Orthopaedic Research Unit at Bournemouth University and teaches trainee surgeons both locally and on national courses. For appointments and enquiries please contact 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

Mr Ben Lankester, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, MA, BM BCh, MRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)

Mr Lankester specialises in knee replacement surgery, partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement via a minimally-invasive (MIS) approach, keyhole knee surgery (including cartilage repair and stimulation techniques), Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction, patello-femoral joint surgery (realignment / stabilisation of kneecap, patellar resurfacing) & sporting injuries of the knee. He has been a consultant at Yeovil since 2007 and is currently Clinical Director of Orthopaedics. He trained at Oxford University Medical School and undertook postgraduate orthopaedic training in Bristol, followed by fellowship training in knee and hip surgery. In 2007 he was awarded the British Orthopaedic Association European travelling fellowship and an AO trauma fellowship to Harborview Medical Centre in Seattle, USA.He has an active interest in teaching and research and is an invited reviewer for “The Bone and Joint Journal” and “The Knee”. Mr Lankester is regularly visited by surgeons from the UK and abroad to observe partial knee replacement surgery. He also teaches other surgeons on specialist knee surgery courses. He has research interests in the factors involved in the genesis of osteoarthritis of the knee, patellofemoral joint alignment & timing of surgery after hip fracture. For a full list of publications please go to www.pubmed.com

For appointments and enquiries please contact 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

Mr Paul Latimer, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, MBChB, MSc, PGCME, FRCS (tr & orth)

Paul Latimer comes to us from Derriford hospital where he worked as a locum consultant, having just returned from a fellowship in Australia. Specialises in revision hip and knee replacement, trauma and foot and ankle surgery. Paul trained at Bristol, qualifying in 1996. Patients who require a private appointment with Mr Latimer can usually expect to be seen within one week. For appointments and enquiries please contact 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

John McFarlane BSc, MSc, MBBS, MRCS (Eng) FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

John McFarlane was appointed as a hand, wrist and general trauma surgeon at Yeovil Hospital in 2019.

After qualifying with a graduate entry Medicine degree from St Georges Hospital in London in 2006 John’s post graduate orthopaedic training was on the prestigious Oswestry training programme. In 2018 he then completed a year of sub-specialty hand and wrist Fellowship training at the QE and Royal Orthopaedic Hospitals in Birmingham. During this time he was trained in all aspects of hand and wrist elective and trauma surgery including wrist arthroscopy, small joint replacements and treatment modalities for dupuytrens disease including Xiapex injections.

He has presented both nationally and internationally on hand surgery, in particular the use of Xiapex for which he has published in the European Journal of Hand Surgery

Prior to his medical training he completed a degree in Biology and a Masters in Chemical Research.

John’s practice includes all aspects of hand and wrist surgery and he aims to develop a combined decision making process in order to provide patients with informed, successful outcomes.

Professional memberships

British Society for Surgery of the Hand

British Orthopaedic Association

Personal Profile

Outside work John spends most of his time with his family and 3 young daughters who are all active gymnasts. In the past he ran competitively and has competed for Great Britain in the marathon. He also used to be an active member of the Territorial Army airborne infantry

Specialist area

Hand and Wrist

For appointments and enquiries please contact 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

Mr Paul Porter, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, BM BSc(Hons) FRCS FRCS(Orth)

Appointed in 2004. Training: Southampton University Medical School 1991, F.R.C.S. (Glasgow) 1996, F.R.C.S. (Orth) 2002, Orthopaedic Registrar training – Yorkshire Rotation, 1997-2004 Fellowships: Arthroplasty Fellow at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. “I have experience across a wide range of orthopaedics and have a broad general interest. I undertook a Fellowship at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals in lower limb joint replacement and developed a special interest in this area. However, I also spent a year at St James’ Hospital in Leeds working for six months in the Hand Surgery Unit and for six months with the Reconstructive Trauma Team”. Membership of Professional Bodies: British Orthopaedic Society (Fellow), British Medical Association, Medical Defence Union, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (Fellow). Specialises in hip & knee replacement, lower limb surgery, including hip and knee arthroplasty & knee arthroscopy (criteria dependent), general orthopaedics & trauma. Mr Porter also prepares medico-legal reports for personal injury claims. Patients who require a private appointment with Mr Porter can expect to be seen within one week. For appointments and enquiries please contact 01935 606589 or e-mail [email protected]

For more information regarding the Orthopaedic Surgeons who visit the Kingston Wing, including useful information on conditions and operations, visit www.yeovilorthoclinic.co.uk

Mr Nick Cawrse Bsc(Hons) MBBS MRCS FRCS (Plast) – Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon

Mr Cawrse has been working as a Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital since 2010 and is head of department for plant surgery, where he specialises in breast reconstruction, skin cancer (including sentinel node biopsy), head and neck reconstruction and microsurgery. He also provides additional clinics at Yeovil Hospital. Mr Cawrse was educated in Middlesex before training in medicine at Newcastle University. He qualified as a doctor in 1996 followed by anatomy tutor and emergency department work at the University of Bristol and Bristol Royal Infirmary respectively. Surgical training at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol followed with membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England awarded in 2000. He commenced plastic surgery training in 2000 gaining an extensive experience in all areas of plastic surgery at units in Bristol, Exeter and Perth, Western Australia. He passed the Intercollegiate Examination in Plastic Surgery- FRCS(Plast)- in 2008 and awarded Certificate of Completion of Training in 2010. He trained in cosmetic surgery as an aesthetic fellow in Bristol, Perth, Western Australia (The Mount Hospital, St John of God, Subiaco) and at the prestigious McIndoe Surgical Centre, East Grinstead. Mr Cawrse is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). Please visit www.nickcawrse.uk for more information. For appointments and enquiries please contact Traci Jacobs on 01392 690191 or email [email protected]

Richard Clarkson MBChB MRCS FRCR – Consultant Clinical Radiologist

I am a Consultant Clinical Radiologist who graduated from Birmingham University MBChB in 1997. After passing my membership to the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2000 I progressed to training in Radiology in Edinburgh, passing my Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2005 prior to commencing as a Consultant in 2007. I am a full member of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists. I am a general radiologist with a particular interest in musculoskeletal radiology incorporating all orthopaedic imaging and sports medicine imaging including various interventional therapeutic techniques. I have worked with Yeovil Town Football Club since 2007 and was involved with the provision of imaging at both the London Olympics and Paralympics in 2012. I have been appointed an Honorary Clinical Tutor at the University of Bristol and have helped train local staff, army medical staff and national sports physicians in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Dr Cenydd Thomas, Consultant Radiologist. MA, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR

My medical training was at Oxford and Imperial College London at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. MRCP was awarded in 2001. Radiology training was obtained from the region of Wessex, primarily based in Southampton and the FRCR was awarded in 2007. I have been working in Yeovil District Hospital since 2010, my interests lie in cross-sectional imaging and musculoskeletal imaging. I have helped develop CT colonography and Cardiac CT services at Yeovil Hospital.

Dr Sharon Brown MBBS, BSc (hons,) MRCS, FRCR

I am a consultant clinical radiologist, graduating from Imperial College School of Medicine in 2003. I hold membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (2008) and then trained in radiology in the Peninsula region, gaining FRCR in 2010 and starting as a consultant in Yeovil District Hospital in 2013. In 2017 I became a clinical director of the department. I am a committee member of the British Society of Paediatric Radiologists and a member of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists. I am a general radiologist with particular interests in paediatric, musculoskeletal and thoracic imaging. I report all modalities of imaging, including ultrasound, CT, MRI and radiographs.

Mr S Andrews, Consultant Urologist

About me

Mr Stephen J Andrews
BSc MB BS(Lond) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Urol)
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Year Qualified: 1990 Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London
GMC Number: 3332304 On the Specialist Register

Personal Profile
Mr Stephen Andrews is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with an NHS practice at Dorset County Hospital covering the whole of West Dorset. He practices privately at the Kingston Wing at Yeovil Hospital.

Training and Appointment
Mr Andrews graduated from Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London in 1990. He then became House Surgeon to Lord Professor Ian McColl at Guy’s Hospital before going to Poole General Hospital in 1991. After general surgical training in the London region and Cheltenham, he joined the Institute of Urology training programme based at University College, London. He took up a Fellowship in uro-oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea. He was appointed as Consultant Urological Surgeon at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in October 2003. He performed the first keyhole removal of a kidney cancer in West Dorset in 2006.

Current Practice
Mr Andrews offers a rapid diagnostic pathway for elevated PSA (prostate specific antigen), haematuria (blood in urine) and urinary tract infections. He has rapid access to multiparametric prostate MRI scans followed by transperineal template biopsies of the prostate if required.
He specialises in the management of kidney, bladder, prostate and testis cancer. He performs all types of endoscopic surgery for bladder and prostate conditions as well as kidney stone disease.
He is the only surgeon locally to use the operating microscope to perform microsurgical reversal of vasectomy.

Professional Membership
• British Medical Association
• British Association of Urological Surgeons
• European Association of Urology
• Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Medical Defence Union
• General Medical Council

Research Interests
Mr Andrews is the lead consultant for urology research at Dorset County Hospital. He is Principal Investigator for several trials including kidney (SORCE) and bladder cancer (BOXIT). He is also involved in the genetics study for prostate cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
He has published articles in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and presented at International meetings in the USA (AUA) and Europe (EAU).

Areas of interest

Clinical Expertise:
Urological cancers – kidney, bladder, prostate and testis cancers;
Laparoscopic kidney and adrenal surgery;
Minimally invasive surgery;
Prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment;
Investigation of elevated PSA;
Multiparametric MRI scan of the Prostate and avoidance of unnecessary transrectal biopsy;
Transperineal template guided biopsies of the Prostate;
Investigation and management of haematuria (blood in urine);
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH);
Holmium Laser Prostate surgery (HoLEP);
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS);
General problems related to penis/scrotum;
Recurrent urinary tract infections; UTIs;
Botox injections for overactive bladder symptoms;
Investigation of haematospemia (blood in semen);
Urinary stone disease – treatment and prevention;
Laser stone surgery;
Percutaneous renal stone surgery (PCNL);
Lithotripsy / Shockwave ESWL;
Urethral stricture disease;
Andrology;
Erectile dysfunction;
Peyronie’s disease;
Microsurgical reversal of vasectomy;

Patients who require an appointment with Mr Andrews can expect to be seen within 2 weeks. For appointments/enquiries, please contact: Vikki on 07876 012136 or email: [email protected]

Mr Andrew Stewart, Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Mr Stewart has a special interest in minimally invasive varicose vein treatments (criteria dependent). He qualified as a doctor from Cambridge University in 1995. He has worked as a consultant vascular surgeon at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital since 2007 and has worked as clinical lead of the vascular department from 2009-2015. Mr Stewart is the director of the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme for Somerset and North Devon and also director of the higher surgical training programme for vascular surgery in the South West of England. He is a member of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland and The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Mr Stewart is able to offer private outpatient consultations on the Kingston Wing, but is currently unable to perform procedures at Yeovil. However, he does have a practice elsewhere. For more information and enquiries, please contact his private secretary, Mrs Claire Stewart on 07833675074 or email [email protected]