MBBS, BSc, MD, FRCS (Urol), FEBU
Urologist
37 years of experience
Birmingham, B91 2PP
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by Mr Tim Dudderidge, Mr Marc Laniado and 1 other professional
37 years of experience
Birmingham, B91 2PP
(+2 more)
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Tim Dudderidge, Mr Marc Laniado and 1 other professional
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Mr Alan Doherty is well-known in the field of prostate cancer, having completed over 3,500 prostatectomies in the UK. He first qualified in London before moving to Birmingham where he has been treating prostate diseases for the past 20 years at a number of hospitals including Spire Parkway, BMI The Priory, and Nuffield Health Warwickshire. Mr Doherty is currently based at HCA’s The Harborne Hospital.
Mr Doherty uses the best multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) centres to evaluate his patients' conditions and favours minimally invasive treatments such as focal HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) and nerve MR LINAC (magnetic resonance linear accelerator) to preserve as much function as possible.
In recent years Mr Doherty has been leveraging his experience of precision diagnostics and surgery to offer men with early to intermediate prostate cancer access to Focal Therapy (HIFU). This minimally invasive treatment is an effective middle way between the Active Surveillance protocol or radical whole gland treatments, as it allows men to preserve their urinary and erectile functions.
For the treatment of urinary symptoms, Mr Doherty uses treatments such as GreenLight laser, UroLift, and Rezum. His private clinic, Birmingham Prostate Clinic, was the first to introduce GreenLight laser prostate surgery and is one of the first centres to use the XPS machine, the most advanced technology for prostate surgery.
In his free time, Mr Doherty enjoys reading philosophy as well as partaking in sports such as skiing, cycling, and golf.
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University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1988
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Mr Alan Doherty is friendly and professional, offering clear and informative explanations that leave patients feeling reassured. Patients praise his expertise in prostatectomy and detailed analysis of Focal Therapy options. His skilled leadership ensures an outstanding clinical team delivers excellent care. Many patients experience positive outcomes for various prostate cancer treatments, including types of prostatectomy and Focal Therapy.
Great manner , very Knowledgeable , gives you confidence in your problem that he can sort it .
visited Alan Doherty in July 2025 to ask if my case would be suitable for Focal Therapy. I had been refused a prostatectomy by Nottingham NHS and I was searching for an alternative option. Mr Doherty and his experts did a very detailed analysis of my MRI and decided my tumour was not in the right place for Focal Therapy. However he said he would carry out a prostatectomy if I wanted. I was concerned about side effects but he talked me through the risks and was very reassuring. He said he had done hundreds of these operations and would expect a successful outcome. My operation was in October and everything happened exactly as planned with an excellent outcome. I cannot recommend Alan Doherty and the Focal Clinic highly enough.
First Class, good manner, informative without being preachy.
I was dealt with very professionally and with respect.
I was concerned over the NHS long waiting list for a prostatectomy so booked an appointment to see Mr Doherty. He is friendly, professional and explained clearly what needed to be done. I was so glad he was my surgeon and could not have had a better one. He is so knowledgeable and experienced, leading such a great clinical team. Personally I think he's a genius and was lucky I came across his name when researching for the best Urology surgeon, his name came up and I believe he is one of the best in the Country if not the World Thank you for giving me the best chance at life.
All entirely satisfactory, and I particularly appreciated Alan’s follow-up advice.
A good experience. The procedure was carried out quickly and the team were obviously well versed in their various responsibilities under the leadership of the doctor.
Mr Doherty treated me for prostate cancer. Throughout the whole process from before surgery, right through to post surgery and checkups, the level of care and professionalism has been outstanding.
Mr Alan Doherty is an excellent clinician with a wealth of experience and great clinical judgement. He is also one of the UK's most experienced open radical prostatectomists with demonstrable excellent results. Working with him in developing focal ablation services in the midlands was a great insight into his methodological and caring approach to patient care.
10 Nov 2021
Mr Tim Dudderidge
UrologistI have known Allen for almost 30 years, both as a trainee and as a consultant colleague. He has been a very friendly, caring urologist with great judgement accumulated from years of diligent practice, experience and large volumes of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. There are few other people with his operating skills for dealing with men with prostate cancer. He is an expert in diagnosing and treating early prostate cancer, specialising in targeted biopsies, nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy, and focal therapy by HIFU. He is also extremely good at helping men with urinary sym...
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10 Nov 2021
Mr Marc Laniado
UrologistI would like to encourage any patient looking for an experienced and patient centred approach to go and see Raj. He has been an enthusiast of focal HIFU and cryotherapy for many many years. His understanding of the need for a low morbidity treatment for early prostate cancer was way ahead of his time. Only recently, have I come to share his view, that precision diagnostics allow precision treatments with lower morbidity. Thank you Raj for being a leading light.
10 Nov 2021
Mr Raj Nigam
Urologist
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Mr. Alan Doherty (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic):NanoKnife is ideal for prostate cancers located at the front of the gland, where HIFU may n...
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Mr. Alan Doherty (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic):NanoKnife is a powerful focal treatment that uses electricity to destroy cancer cells. With...
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Mr. Alan Doherty (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic):Prostate cancer is highly curable if it hasn’t spread. Cancer is only potentially lethal on...
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Mr. Alan Doherty (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic):Prostate cancer is rare under 40 but occurs in all age groups above this. Since it can take...
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What are Mr Alan Doherty's reviews like?
Mr Alan Doherty's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 27 reviews.
What languages does Mr Alan Doherty speak?
Mr Alan Doherty speaks English and French
Where is Mr Alan Doherty located?
Mr Alan Doherty primarily practices at Spire Parkway Hospital, located at 1 Damson Parkway, Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B91 2PP
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