Mr Farooq Khan is a Consultant Urological Surgeon currently practising at the private Spire Harpenden Hospital, in Harpenden and Cobham Clinic, in Luton. He specialises in General Urology and his areas of interest include laser prostate surgery and is considered a high volume surgeon with this surgical expertise (HoLEP) in the UK, Rezum (steam therapy for enlarged prostates) laser stone surgery, prostate disease, early prostate cancer detection, investigations for blood in the urine, treatment of bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and general core urology including circumcisions.
Mr Khan graduated from University College London with a bachelor's degree, a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with distinction (1996) and a Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in Urology in 2008. Mr Khan has been practising urology for over 13 years as a consultant and completed urology training between 2003 and 2010 in Cambridge. He has performed over 1600 cases of 50 Watt laser prostatectomies (HoLEP) in the UK, with excellent outcomes. These have been presented at international meetings such as the American Urological Association, European Association of Urology and The British Association of Urological Surgeons.
Additionally, Mr Khan is the course director for a laser prostate surgery masterclass which he runs for urological consultants twice a year. He also has the affiliations and memberships to the Medical Protection Society, Royal College of Surgeons of England and is a BMA member.
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No. 4320409
Primary Medical Qualification
BSc (Hons) University College London 1993
MB BS 1996 University of London (awarded with Distinction)
Specialist Register entry date
Urology From Jan 2010
Further Education
MRCS (Eng) / Royal College of Surgeons of England, London / 1999
FRCS (Urology) / Royal College of Surgeons of England, London / 2008
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133 reviews
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Excellent and professional with good explanation and reassurance.
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Very reassuring. Felt like I had a good amount of time with him.
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Mr Khan was very helpful with his explanation of my condition. The required procedure was explained with all scenarios discussed. After the procedure Mr.Khan provided feedback on the how the procedure went and guidance on how to help prevent the condition reoccurring.
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Mr Khan came to see me prior to the operation and informed me of when I was likely to go to theatre and went over what would happen. He has a relaxed manner which was reassuring. He came to see me after I had returned to my room to inform me how the procedure had been and asked me if I had any questions and how I was feeling.
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Mr Khan was excellent in his treatment of my procedures. I found him outstanding in that he succeeded in carrying out the two procedures I needed in one operation. He explained every step to me and I found him kind and charming. A really first class consultant/ surgeon. I cannot praise his overall care more highly.
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Mr Khan was the ultimate professional, he explained everything that was going to happen before and after the procedure.
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He explained everything very clearly
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Friendly, gave clear comments and was reassuring
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Very professional attitude, calming and reassuring.
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Very professional attitude, calm and confident. Knowledgeable with a good sense of humour.
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5 endorsements
I am happy to endorse Farooq as I greatly value his urological opinion. He is always approachable and happy to be called upon. I have sent him patients who have always been delighted with the care and consideration he has shown.
Mr Shashank Gurjar
Mr Hassan Wazait
Mr Khan is a fantastic clinician and surgeon. He is an expert in a broad range of urological issues and is one of the UK's leading experts in male lower urinary tract problems and HoLEP surgery. I have sent my own relatives to him for their urological care and would wholeheartedly recommend him.
Mr Gidon Ellis
It was my pleasure to work alongside Farooq Khan in 2004 and later to train him in HoLEP which he is now highly experienced and skilled in. He is an excellent urologist who is dedicated to delivering top quality care to his patients and I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Mr Tev Aho
What are Mr Farooq Khan's reviews like?
Mr Farooq Khan's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 133 reviews
What languages does Mr Farooq Khan speak?
Mr Farooq Khan speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Mr Farooq Khan located?
Mr Farooq Khan primarily practices at OSD Healthcare, located at Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, HP2 7YU
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