Mr Raj Persad ChM, FRCS, FRCS(Urol), FEBU

I am a Senior Consultant Urologist in Bristol and an Executive Member of the British Prostate Group. I am a member of the National Cancer Standards Peer Review Panel and have written several books on prostate disease, male sexual health and urology. I have published over 100 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals covering these areas of interest. My main area of practice is the detection and treatment of prostate cancer using the very latest treatments available such as HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) and Cryotherapy. My other main specialty area is male sexual health and fertility and I contribute to a nationally recognised excellent service in microscopic reversal of vasectomy and in treatments for male erectile dysfunction in Bristol.

Dr Amit Bahl MD, DNB, MRCP, FFR RCSI, FRCR

I am a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, based at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. I specialise in the treatment of urological cancers, including prostate, testicular, bladder and penile cancer.  

My main specialism is in the use of radiotherapy (radiation) in the treatment of these cancers. But I also make use of other treatments, in particular chemotherapy and hormone therapy, for the treatment of urological and other cancers

Mr David Gillatt ChM, FRCS

 I am a Consultant Urologist at the Bristol Urological Institute based at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. I am also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol.

My main speciality is the detection and treatment of prostate cancer. I am a member of the Advisory Group for the Prostate Cancer charity and have pioneered the use of a number of new techniques, including the use of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer.

I have an ongoing interest in all things Chinese and am a member of the Bristol China Partnership, which exists to develop friendship, business, education, culture, sports and tourist links between the people of Bristol and China.

Mr Mark Wright MD, FRCS(Urol)

I am a Consultant Urologist at the BRI, Honorary Consultant at Southmead Hospital, and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at University of Bristol.  I specialise in minimally invasive surgery including ‘keyhole’ removal of the prostate, bladder and kidney for cancer.  I practice new technologies such as ‘freezing’ of the prostate for cancer (cryotherapy) as well as laser ‘bloodless’ surgery for the prostate.  I trained in London, Bristol, Cleveland USA and Paris.  I am actively involved in teaching surgical techniques to surgeons in the UK.

Mr Tim Whittlestone MA, MD, FRCS

I am a Consultant Urologist at the BRI, Honorary Lecturer at The University of Bristol and Hunterian Professor of Surgery at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.  I trained at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.  I am a specialist in pelvic reconstruction to restore continence following cancer surgery in both men and women.  I also specialise in ‘keyhole’ surgery and am the regional surgical expert for cancer of the testicle, receiving referrals from all over the South West of England