Dr Ian McCafferty

Dr Ian McCafferty is a highly respected Consultant Diagnostic
& Interventional Radiologist in Birmingham, renowned
for his expertise in renal, prostate colorectal and vascualr malformations imaging and interventional radiology. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Dr McCafferty has played a pivotal role in advancing prostate and renal cancer diagnostics,  minimally invasive therapies in the treatment of renal cancer with ablation, embolization for benign prostatic hyperplasia, varicoceles, pelvic congestion, vascular
malformations and genicular artery embolisation within the West Midlands and beyond. 

After qualifying in medicine from University College London,
Dr McCafferty obtained his membership of the Royal College of Physicians and
took up a training post in clinical Radiology in the West Midlands training
scheme. He undertook specialist training in interventional radiology and a
fellowship at Oxford University Hospitals, developing a particular interest in
urological imaging. He was appointed at University Hospital Birmingham in 1999
where he has been instrumental in the introduction and development of
multi-parametric MRI for the early detection and accurate diagnosis of prostate
cancer, working in close collaboration with urologists and oncologists to
ensure the highest standards of patient care. In 2022 Dr McCafferty was headhunter to the Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospital to head up their expanding interventional radiology services.

Dr McCafferty is recognised for his commitment to
innovation, being one of the pioneers in urological minimally invasive
procedures. His clinical practice focuses on providing precise, patient-centred
diagnostic and treatment pathways, reducing the need for invasive surgery and
improving patient outcomes. 

In addition to his clinical work, Dr McCafferty is actively
involved in teaching and research. He regularly lectures at national and
international conferences, has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.
He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Royal College of
Radiologists and British Society of Interventional Radiologists where he was
president from 2019-2021. Dr McCafferty was a founding member of both the British
Society of Urogenital Radiology, Interventional Oncology UK and Vascular Anomalies Special Interest Group within BSIR. 

Dr McCafferty’s approach is defined by his dedication to
evidence-based medicine, patient safety, and the continual improvement of
prostate cancer diagnosis and management. Patients value his clarity in
communication, empathetic manner, and commitment to supporting them at every
stage of their care journey at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic. 

Outside work, Ian enjoys mountain biking, golf, dining with
friends and travelling.