Mr Alastair Henderson
Urologist
Fordcombe, TN3 0RD
Verified profile
27 years of experience
Verified profile
27 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
91 recommendations for:
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27 Feb 2023
Alastair is one of the most intelligent urologists I have worked with. He always adds something...
Mr Declan Cahill
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Mr Alastair Henderson joined Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in 2010, as a Consultant Urological Surgeon and is currently the Clinical Lead for Urology.
Mr. Henderson undertook his initial medical training at Imperial College and St. Mary's Hospital, London. He completed a PhD on prostate cancer in addition to this. His postgraduate training was at Guy's Hospital, London as well as Frimley, Epsom, East Surrey and the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. This included visits to Seattle where Brachytherapy treatment was pioneered at the Seattle Prostate Institute and over two years at Guys Hospital learning robotic and laparoscopic surgery, giving him the expertise to treat patients with complex problems.
Mr Henderson's clinical practice includes all aspects of general urology. His special interests are in the treatment of kidney problems including kidney cancer using laparoscopy and minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. He has particular experience in prostate brachytherapy, cryotherapy, laser prostatic surgery and robotic surgery for prostate cancer and in helping men with prostate cancer to decide on the right option for them.
He also provides a paediatric urology clinic and surgery service at Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
In addition to his excellence in practice, Mr. Henderson is a reviewer for several scientific Journals which have included the Lancet, European Urology, Journal of Urology and the British Journal of Urology International; testament to his skill in his field.
Mr. Henderson has expertise in the following areas:
- MRI and template prostate biopsy
- Prostate brachytherapy,
- Cryotherapy
- Robotic surgery
- Holmium laser prostatic surgery
- Urolift for men with benign urinary problems
- Laparoscopy for kidney cancer
- Laser surgery of kidney stones
- Paediatric urological surgery including circumcision and testicular problems
- Benign Prostate disorders
- Paediatric
- Urological Oncology
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- General Urology (25%)
- Prostate Cancer (25%)
- PSA Testing (9%)
- Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (8%)
- Overactive Bladder (5%)
- Others (27%)
Subspecialties
- General Urology
- Female Functional Urology
- Male and Female Incontinence
- Urological Oncology
All conditions and treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
- Overactive Bladder
- Testicular Pain
- Blood in Urine (Haematuria)
- Bladder Cancer
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Bladder Pain
- Male Hypogonadism
- Penile Cancer
- PSA Testing
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
- MRI of Prostate
- Circumcision
- Prostate Biopsy
- Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle (UDT)
- Bladder Surgery
- Hydrocelectomy
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Disease Diagnosis & Treatment
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4318716
Qualifications
- MBBS Imperial College London 1996
- FRCS (Urol) Royal College of Surgeons of England 2008
- PhD University of Surrey 2007
- Member British Association of Urological Surgeons 2001
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £225
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
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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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*Star rating based on patient reviews
60 reviews
5
Mr Henderson was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions and concerns in a very professional manner.
5
Listened very well and explained things clearly. Non-judgemental and nice manner
4.5
Absolutely first rate, I left feeling I was in good and experienced hands.
4.5
Mr Henderson has a pleasant manner and comes across as empathetic. His explanations were clear and concise.
5
Mr Henderson is a very reassuring person, very professional, and listens to what worries you may have.
5
Mr Henderson was clear with the issues I had concerns over and I have had further meetings, test at his request to put my mind at rest - very professional, very understanding.
5
Mr Henderson was amiable, calming and welcoming. He explained what he was examining for, described his findings and diagnosis, and the subsequent treatment steps.
5
Very clear, transparent, plain English explanation
5
Alistair took time to explain the options available providing a full verbal explanation backed up by relevant literature to help make the decision
5
Knowledgeable and professional. Understood my concerns.
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Alastair is one of the most intelligent urologists I have worked with. He always adds something of value in every interaction you could imagine. He is an expert. I would be delighted if any of my friends or family were under his care without any anxiety at all. That is the highest regard a surgeon can give to another.
27 Feb 2023Mr Declan Cahill
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Mr Alastair Henderson's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 60 reviews
What languages does Mr Alastair Henderson speak?
Mr Alastair Henderson speaks English
Where is Mr Alastair Henderson located?
Mr Alastair Henderson primarily practices at Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital, located at Fordcombe Rd, Fordcombe, United Kingdom, TN3 0RD
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What are Mr Alastair Henderson working hours?
Mr Alastair Henderson is working Monday (08:00 - 12:30, 15:00 - 17:00), Friday (14:00 - 17:30)
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