Professor David Nicol, Consultant Urologist, currently works within the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Trust. He is highly specialised in the treatment of urological cancer (complex kidney and testicular cancer), as well as having years of specialisation in general adult urology (bladder and prostatic symptoms, male genital problems, and urinary infections).
Prof Nicol began his medical education in Australia, training in Brisbane and Queensland before moving abroad to study in Canada. He previously held several roles in Australia including Director of Urology and Renal Transplantation in Brisbane and Professor of Surgery at the University of Queensland. He performed the first laparoscopic surgery for a nephrectomy in 1993. Following this, he moved to the UK in 2009, holding positions at the Royal Free Hospital and UCLH where he was appointed to be Clinical Lead of Renal Transplantation and Renal Surgery. In 2012 he moved to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where he performed complex surgery for both renal and testicular cancer patients. For testicular cancer alone, he performs about 25% of all retroperitoneal lymph node resections done in the UK.
Mr Nicol is also an active researcher, focusing on kidney and testicular cancer. His work has resulted in the publication of over 150 articles and he has written 8 book chapters. He is regularly invited to speak at conferences around the world and is a member of the European Association of Urology Testicular Cancer Guidelines and the NCRI Kidney and Bladder Research Committee. He also actively teaches urologists around the world in his sub-specialities.
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General Medical Council
No. 7032680
Qualifications
MB BS University of Queensland 1983
FRACS - Fellow of Royal Australian College of Surgeons 1990
Memberships
British Medical association
British Association of Urological Surgeons
European Urological Association
Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
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25 reviews
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Professor was excellent . Relaxed me and fully explained everything . No complaints made a difficult time manageable . Thank you
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Efficient and friendly from an admin point of view. Thanks Joan, Prof was thorough, clear, professional but friendly. An anxious time made a great deal easier to deal with by him.
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David Nicol was very thorough and reassuring
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Professor Nicol is very knowledgeable, friendly and experienced. very pleased that I had my consultation with him.
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Very competent and comforting - spent time explaining everything in detail.
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I owe Professor Nicol my life. He successfully undertook complex re- surgery on my horseshoe shaped kidney to remove a kidney malignancy. He kept my family fully informed when I was too ill post operatively. His skill and sincerity come through at all stages from his surgical management plan to post operative reviews. I am very fortunate to have come under his care.
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Great and highly knowledgable
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My experience with Professor Nicol was excellent. I would not hesitate to see him.
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Friendly, thorough with clear explanations and responsive to questions.
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Made me feel very comfortable. Incredibly knowledgeable.
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Prof Nicol is an internationally renowned expert in retroperitoneal surgery, including open and keyhole surgery for kidney cancer, advanced testis, cancer, and transplantation. He is a highly skilled surgeon and a "go to" person for difficult and complex cases. He is friendly and approachable so is well liked by colleagues and patients. Prof Nicol is well published in the fields of urology and transplantation, and currently is Chief of Surgery at the Royal Marsden.
Professor Prabhakar Rajan
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Professor David Nicol's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 25 reviews
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Professor David Nicol speaks English
Where is Professor David Nicol located?
Professor David Nicol primarily practices at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
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Professor David Nicol is working Tuesday (16:30 - 18:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 17:00), Friday (15:00 - 17:00)
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