Mr Ben Eddy
Urologist
Kent, ME14 5FT
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33 years of experience
Verified profile
33 years of experience
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https://www.prostateexpert.co.uk
Mr Ben Eddy is a Consultant Urological Surgeon of National and International standing previously at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, with over 1400 successful robotic prostatectomies to his name. His passion for using minimally invasive techniques for the surgical treatment of urological cancers is well recognised. He has been cancer lead for the East Kent Hospitals and the Prostate Cancer Lead for the Kent and Medway Cancer Network.
Mr Eddy graduated from Guy's and St Thomas' Medical School, London, in 1996. He subsequently trained as a junior doctor and a Specialist Registrar in leading hospitals in the London region. In 2008, he completed an International Robotic Surgical Fellowship in Australia, where he trained extensively in Robotic Surgery for Prostate cancer and Laparoscopic Surgery for Renal Cancer.
Since his appointment at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Mr Eddy has been working to establish robotic surgery as a surgical treatment for men with prostate cancer in Kent. He has set up a recognised training centre and established a leading Fellowship training program. He is committed to Urological charity work, and has raised over £400,000 for the Urology Foundation. His work has won him many accolades, including the John Anderson Award from the British Association of Urological Surgeons for his contributions to the field in 2017.
He has trained over 30 Consultants in 15 different UK robotic centres.
Mr. Eddy has expertise in the following areas:
- Robotic Prostatectomy over 1400 cases, International fellowship trained surgeon
- Nerve Spare prostatectomy and Neurosafe Prostatectomy
- Prostate cancer
- PSA Testing and MRI imaging of the prostate
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
- Robotic Nephrectomy
- Robotic Ureteric re-implant
- Robotic Ureteric reconstruction
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
- Surgery for Enlarged Prostate, TURP
- Intravesical Treatments for Bladder pain
- Local Anaesthetic Perineal Prostate biopsy
- Robotic Surgery
- Kidney Cancer
- Urinary Symptoms
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Vasectomy
- Erectile Dysfunction
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- General Urology (14%)
- Prostate Cancer Diagnostics (12%)
- Cystoscopy (8%)
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (8%)
- Prostatectomy (TURP) (6%)
- Others (53%)
Subspecialties
- General Urology
- Andrology
- Endourology
- Female Functional Urology
- Male and Female Incontinence
All conditions and treatments
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostatitis (Prostate Swelling)
- Overactive Bladder
- Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
- Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
- Urinary Retention
- Hydrocoele (Collection of Fluid around the Testicle)
- Kidney Stones
- Bladder Pain
- Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
- Cystoscopy
- Prostatectomy (TURP)
- Prostatectomy (Robotic)
- Circumcision
- PSA Testing
- Vasectomy (Male Sterilization)
- MRI of Prostate
- Prostatectomy (Radical)
- Prostate Biopsy
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4338590
The Royal Society of Medicine
No. 00535350
British Association of Urological Surgeons
No. 002534
Royal College of Surgeons
No. 9017435
European Association of Urology
No. EAU-07485
Qualifications
1993 BSc Psychology
1996 MBBS Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals, London University
2000 Member Of the Royal College of Surgeons Of England MRCS
2006 Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England FRCS(Urol)
Member of the GMC, BMA, Royal College of Surgeons, Royal Society of Medicine, British Association Of Urological Surgeons, European Association of Urology, American Association of Urology
Experience of over 1400 Robotic Prostatectomy's
Fellowship in Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery Royal Adelaide Hospital 2008/09
National Trainer in Robotic Surgery and Fellowship trainer
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £200
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Four Points Assistance
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Bupa Platinum
Location
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Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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Kennington Road Willesborough, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0YS
Kennington Road Willesborough, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0YS
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Nackington Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT4 7AR
Nackington Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom, CT4 7AR
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St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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504 reviews
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Reassuring expert advice is always welcome.
5
Such a polite specialist
5
Super helpful and kind, all very straightforward.
5
Great at making u feel at ease - would not want to go to anyone else
5
Simple quick happy to answer any question. No complaints from my experience so far
5
Very calm and put me at ease immediately. A very straightforward procedure done very professionally
5
Mr Eddy explained everything to me in terminology I could understand.
5
Always informative, patient, friendly and happy to explain.
5
Always professional
5
Professional. Competant. Instills confidence.
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Expert Urologist. Friendly and approachable. Leading expert in robotic urological surgery. Highly regarded.
15 Mar 2024Mr Matthew Oliver
Orthopaedic SurgeryMr Eddy is a world leading Urologist with exceptional professional, technical and interpersonal skills. I would highly recommend him to every patient.
08 Feb 2024Dr Antonis Pavlidis
CardiologyKnowledgeable, innovative and professional surgeon. Highly recommended.
18 May 2023Mr Alex Chipperfield
Orthopaedic SurgeryMr Eddy is delight to interact with. He has an excellent relationship with his patients, and the feedback from patients to me has been exceptional. I do not hesitate to refer to him.
04 May 2023Mr Baljinder Singh Dhinsa
Orthopaedic SurgeryGet to know
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East Kent Urology - Lessons from 1010 Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomies
East Kent UrologyLessons from 1010 Robotic Assisted Radical ProstatectomiesPresented by Mr Eddy Latif (FRACS), Robotic Surgery Fellow at East Kent Hospitals ...
03 September 2023
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Mr Ben Eddy, Consultant Urological Surgeon
Watch this insightful video on Mr Ben Eddy to learn why he chose to become a Urological Surgeon and what he enjoys most about his job.
03 September 2023
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Mr Ben Eddy, Consultant Urological Surgeon
Mr Ben Eddy, Consultant Urological Surgeon discusses Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, common symptoms and available treatment options
03 September 2023
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Da Vinci Robot Surgery at East Kent Hospitals
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has paid out £1.5 million to secure the services of the most highly-skilled surgical hands on the planet....
03 September 2023
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Prostate cancer with Mr Ben Eddy, Consultant Urologist
Consultant Urologist Mr Ben Eddy discusses signs and symptoms of prostate cancer and treatment options available
03 September 2023
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Mr Ben Eddy's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 504 reviews
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Mr Ben Eddy speaks English
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Mr Ben Eddy primarily practices at KIMS Hospital, located at Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT
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Mr Ben Eddy is working Monday (09:00 - 19:00), Tuesday (10:00 - 15:00, 16:00 - 19:00, 10:00 - 15:00), Wednesday (10:30 - 13:00, 10:30 - 13:00), Thursday (09:00 - 18:00), Friday (09:00 - 16:00)
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