Farooq Khan
Consultant Urological Surgeon,
I specialise in...
- Laser prostate surgery (HoLEP)
- Kidney stone disease
- Laser stone surgery
- Circumcision/revision circumcision
- All aspects of core urology
Farooq Khan
Training and experience
Mr Farooq Khan excelled in his basic medical training at University College Hospital London Medical School in 1996, graduating with distinction. During this time he also completed an Intercalated BSc in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, undertaking research on nerve regeneration. Following his basic surgical training at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, he moved on to undertake urological research at the Royal Free Hospital in London before entering his higher surgical training on the Cambridge urology rotation (2003-2010).
Mr Khan was appointed Consultant Urological Surgeon at Luton & Dunstable NHS Foundation Trust in 2010 where he has since developed wide experience in all aspects of urology and a particular interest in laser prostate surgery (HoLEP) and stone disease. He is the Director of a twice yearly HoLEP Masterclass promoting this technique to consultants, both in the NHS and private sector and is a surgical mentor across Europe.
During his seven years at the Luton & Dunstable NHS Foundation Trust, Mr Khan has introduced a number of innovative initiatives such as new surgical techniques that have led to improved results, greater efficiency and shorter hospital stays. He was rewarded for his efforts with a Clinical Excellence Award.
Mr Khan has an active interest in teaching and education, and is Course Director for the urology modules at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and an invited senior faculty member for the regional Specialist Registrar’s teaching and for the FRCS (Urol) Revision course. He is committed to the development of the widespread use of HoLEP surgery, acting as a mentor to consultants wishing to learn laser prostate surgery and teaching at units across the UK and around the world.
Clinical interests
Clinical interests
Mr Farooq Khan is a recognised expert in the field of urology and has over 17 years of clinical experience. He believes in a holistic approach to care, and provides a comprehensive range of treatments including:
- Cystoscopy
- Epididymal cyst removal
- Peyronie's disease treatment
- Prostate surgery (using Holmium Laser)
- Prostate surgery (TURP)
- Ureteric stone removal
- Kidney stone treatment (with laser)
- Varicocele surgery
- Vasectomy (male sterilisation)
He has performed over 1100 laser prostate surgeries and have performed the highest number of low-power HoLEPS in the UK (Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate).
Mr Khan is also highly experienced in circumcision and revision circumcision, annually completing over 120 in the private sector alone. He also provides a comprehensive prostate cancer screening programme which uses some of the most advanced clinical technology available that aims to provide an efficient diagnosis to put patient’s minds at ease.
Research interests
Research interests
Mr Khan’s research into the close relationship of the neuro-vascular bundles responsible for erectile function to the seminal vesicles and prostate gland, published in Clinical Anatomy, has played a role in the greater understanding of nerve preservation during radical prostatectomy, and more recently complemented interest in total and partial seminal vesicle sparing radical prostatectomy. His work on prostate cancer diagnosis and staging has also been published as original articles in leading international journals. He has been asked to provide book chapters on both topics on several occasions.
Mr Farooq Khan in the media
Mr Khan has an interesting claim to fame in that he was shadowed by the original actors for the medical drama Holby City whilst he was a junior doctor at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. In addition he has written articles for the Embarrassing Bodies doctors magazine.
Memberships and associations
Farooq Khan is a member of the following professional associations and organisations...
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi/Panjabi
- Urdu
Treatments provided by Farooq Khan
Treatments
Farooq Khan offers assessment and treatment for the full range of urological conditions including:
- Prostate cancer, including PSA testing and multiparametric MRI of the prostate
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Kidney stones
- Bladder cancer
- Haematuria (blood in the urine)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract infections
- Scrotal lumps
- Phimosis (tight foreskin)
Mr Khan is accredited by all the major healthcare insurers (BUPA, AXA, PPP, Cigna, etc). His fee for initial consultation is £150 but may differ should there be a pre-arranged fixed rate with the insurance company. He also welcomes self-paying patients.
Treatments, operations and tests
- Bladder examination by camera (cystoscopy)
- Bladder function study
- Bladder resection
- Circumcision (Adult)
- Circumcision (Child)
- Epididymal cyst removal
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Frenuloplasty
- Hydrocele (Scrotum fluid removal)
- Overactive bladder syndrome treatments
- Painful bladder syndrome treatment
- Penis foreskin loosening
- Percutaneous stone extraction from the kidney (PCNL)
- Peyronie's disease treatment
- Prostate Resection (using Holmium Laser)
- Prostate surgery (TURP)
- Prostatectomy
- Twisted testis surgery
- Undescended testicle surgery
- Ureter stone removal
- Ureteroscopy and fragmentation of kidney stone using laser
- Urethra examination
- Urethral stricture
- Urodynamics study
- Varicocele surgery
- Vasectomy (male sterilisation)
- Vasectomy reversal
Internet details
Locations
Spire Harpenden Hospital
Ambrose Lane
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4BP
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
| Secretary - Lucy: | 07506 137246 | |
| Fax: | 01582 645920 | |
| Secretary - Lucy: | lucydynes28@gmail.com |
Other locations I work at
The Cobham Clinic
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
| Private secretary- Lucy: | 07506 137246 | |
| Fax: | 01582 645920 | |
| Private secretary- Lucy: | lucydynes28@gmail.com |
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
| NHS Secretary: | lesley.davies@ldh.nhs.uk |
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