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Mr Alan Doherty

MBBS, BSc, MD, FRCS (Urol), FEBU

Urologist

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

5

/5

(27 reviews)

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

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Prostate Cancer
20
3
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
12
Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy
5
3

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About Mr Alan Doherty

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.


Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(45)
Skill Endorsements
(41)

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Prostate Cancer
20
3
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
12
Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy
5
3
MRI of Prostate
3
3
Focal Therapy For Prostate Cancer
2
3
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
3
Prostate Biopsy
3
Bladder Cancer
3
Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
3
Urinary Incontinence
3
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
3
Green Light Laser Prostatectomy
3
Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
3
Prostatectomy (Radical)
3
Video Consultation
2
Prostatectomy (TURP)
1
PSA Testing
1
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
1
Vasectomy Reversal
Vasectomy (Male Sterilization)
UroLift
Rezum

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3279241


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1988


Qualifications

  • MB BS, University of London - 1988
  • FRCS Urol Royal College of Surgeons 1992

Professional Memberships:

  • British Association of Urological Surgeons
  • European Association of Urology
  • American Urological Association

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

Location

All locations for Mr Alan Doherty

Spire Parkway Hospital

4.89

(677)

1 Damson Parkway, Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B91 2PP

4.91

(631)

Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ

4.9

(84)

Chalybeate Close, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO16 6UY

Video consultation

Video Consultation

0

(0)

Online, Video Consultation, United Kingdom, W1

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

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.

5.0
verified patient
10 Apr 2026

Great manner , very Knowledgeable , gives you confidence in your problem that he can sort it .

5.0
verified patient
31 Mar 2026

Very capable

5.0
verified patient
31 Mar 2026

All the team were excellent

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
11 Mar 2026

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.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
07 Mar 2026

First Class, good manner, informative without being preachy.

5.0
verified patient
06 Mar 2026

I was dealt with very professionally and with respect.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
23 Feb 2026

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.

5.0
verified patient
14 Dec 2025

All entirely satisfactory, and I particularly appreciated Alan’s follow-up advice.

5.0
verified patient
11 Dec 2025

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.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
10 Dec 2025

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.

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Skill Endorsements

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
Endorsed for
Oncology
Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy
Focal Therapy For Prostate Cancer

Mr Tim Dudderidge

Mr Tim Dudderidge

Urologist
Is a colleague

I 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
Endorsed for
Oncology
Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy
Focal Therapy For Prostate Cancer

Mr Marc Laniado

Mr Marc Laniado

Urologist
Is a colleague

I 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
Endorsed for
Oncology
Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy
Focal Therapy For Prostate Cancer

Mr Raj Nigam

Mr Raj Nigam

Urologist
Is a colleague
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Mr Alan Doherty Who is NanoKnife suitable for

Mr Alan Doherty Who is NanoKnife suitable for

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...

21 February 2025

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Mr Alan Doherty:  NanoKnife is a safe and effective treatment for prostate cancer

Mr Alan Doherty: NanoKnife is a safe and effective treatment for prostate cancer

Mr. Alan Doherty (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic):NanoKnife is a powerful focal treatment that uses electricity to destroy cancer cells. With...

21 February 2025

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Mr Alan Doherty Is prostate cancer curable

Mr Alan Doherty Is prostate cancer curable

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...

21 February 2025

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Mr Alan Doherty Do only old men get prostate cancer

Mr Alan Doherty Do only old men get prostate cancer

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...

21 February 2025

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FAQ

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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