Mr Hidekazu Yamamoto
Urologist
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL
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22 years of experience
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22 years of experience
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23 Nov 2023
Hide Yamamoto is a skilled robotic and general Urological surgeon. He is a gifted academic and...
Professor Sashi Kommu
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Mr Hide Yamamoto is a Consultant Urological Surgeon and Lead for Urological Cancer at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and bothersome urinary symptoms caused by enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). He offers a personalised approach to every patient tailored to their unique needs.
For men with possible prostate cancer he would focus on achieving a safe, fast and accurate diagnosis through the use of multiparametric MRI and MRI-guided transperineal biopsies.
For men needing cancer treatment he carries out nerve-sparing robotic prostate cancer surgery (DaVinci) with functional outcomes aligning with best published results.
He also specialises in the management of BPH including laser BPH surgery (HoLEP) with very low complication rates.
Mr Yamamoto gained his primary medical qualification at Cambridge University. Subsequently he went on to gain his PhD in prostate cancer with UCL supported by a British Urological Foundation Scholarship.
He is a pioneer of transperineal prostate biopsies performed under local anaesthetic and was one of the first in the UK to adopt the new approach. He has personally performed more than 1000 transperineal prostate biopsies and trains other urologists at national courses.
He is active in prostate cancer research as a Principal Investigator for the TRANSLATE study which investigates the best method for diagnosing prostate cancer. He is recognised by his peers as a member of the Editorial Board for BJU International.
Mr Yamamoto sees his private patients at various hospitals in Kent, including Nuffield Tunbridge Wells, Spire Tunbridge Wells, and GenesisCare Maidstone.
'My ethos is to offer early & accurate assessment for every patient and achieve the best possible outcome. This may involve timely treatment but in many cases reassurance is all that is required. I also consider patients' experience of their care to be as important as their outcome.'
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Prostate Cancer (24%)
- Prostatectomy (Robotic) (16%)
- Prostate Biopsy (13%)
- Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy (7%)
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) (6%)
- Others (34%)
Subspecialties
- General Urology
- Andrology
- Urological Oncology
All conditions and treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Testicular Lumps & Swellings
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Retention
- Urological Cancers
- Bladder Stones
- Epididymal Cysts
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Foreskin and Scrotal Conditions
- Infertility
- PSA Testing
- MRI of Prostate
- Cystoscopy
- Orchidectomy
- Retzius-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy Reversal
- Prostate Biopsy
- Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
- Prostatectomy (Robotic)
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6040059
Qualifications
Education
University of Cambridge: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1999
University of Cambridge: Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery 2002
University of Cambridge: Master of Arts (Cantab) 2003
University College London: PhD in Prostate Cancer 2012
Royal College of Surgeons of England: FRCS(Urology) 2015
Memberships
General Medical Council
British Association of Urological Surgeons
European Association of Urology
British Medical Association
languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
consultation fees
- New appointment: £248
- Follow-up appointment: £165
insurers
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Bupa Platinum
Location
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Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
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17 Kings Hill Avenue, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME19 4UA
17 Kings Hill Avenue, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME19 4UA
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Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
131 reviews
5
Mr Yamamoto's experience, knowledge and genuine interest in my health situation has always left me feeling reassured that I am getting the best advice, care and treatment plan. I've always left his office with my concerns alleviated, knowing that my health issue is being taken care of.
5
I found Mr Yanamoto professional friendly and informative. Questions I had concerning my condition were answered clearly and thoroughly. The tests I had were reviewed promptly by Mr Yanamoto and the follow up meeting arranged very soon after. Excellent service all round
5
Mr Yamamoto looked after me extremely well and professionally from pre-operation consultation to actual surgery, then post operation, and addressed all of my questions.
5
I couldn’t have asked for a more caring and professional approach to my concerns, treatment and outcomes.
5
He’s was very calming and thorough. Got me the help I needed as quickly as possible
5
Welcoming, calm and professional.
4
Experience was good thank you. Not sure it warranted a contact and an email would have sufficed as it repeated what the radiologist had told me.
5
Mr Yamamoto goes above and beyond in every aspect of one’s treatment with him. I could not have wished for a better surgeon both as regards the operation and his engagement before during and after surgery .
5
Very professional, courteous, pleasant, understanding, helpful and efficient. I’ve had a very positive experience in dealing with his secretary too, Michelle, who was remarkably pleasant, prompt and helpful at all points of a reasonably involved treatment over some weeks.
5
Mr Yamamoto is professional and compassionate and generous with his time. I was put at ease and felt involved with every decision regarding my care. Highly recommended.
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Hide Yamamoto is a skilled robotic and general Urological surgeon. He is a gifted academic and conducts research to continuously improve patient outcomes. He is a kind and caring surgeon. He is a respected colleague and expert in prostate cancer. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
23 Nov 2023Professor Sashi Kommu
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Mr Hidekazu Yamamoto's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 131 reviews
What languages does Mr Hidekazu Yamamoto speak?
Mr Hidekazu Yamamoto speaks English and Japanese
Where is Mr Hidekazu Yamamoto located?
Mr Hidekazu Yamamoto primarily practices at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, located at Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom, TN2 4UL
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Mr Hidekazu Yamamoto is working Monday (08:30 - 17:00), Thursday (08:30 - 13:30, 14:00 - 18:00)
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