Mr Richard Stephenson
Consultant Urologist
MB ChB, FRCS, FRCS (Urol)
"I enjoy the high professional standards, but relaxed atmosphere at Spire Murrayfield Hopsital"
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I have been a consultant on the Wirral since 1995 and am interested in general urology as well as surgery for kidney cancers, prostate problems and bladder symptoms. I have built up considerable experience in these areas and often favours conservative over surgical treatments.
My urological training was in Bristol, Hull, Sheffield and Edinburgh.
Consultations on Monday from 6pm and Friday from 9.30am.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Richard Stephenson at Spire include:
Urology
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Bladder lesion removal
- Cancer tests
- Circumcision
- Hydrocele surgery
- Kidney stones treatment
- Prostatectomy
- Prostate surgery and laser prostate surgery
Other treatments
- Bladder cancer
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney problems
- Prostate cancer
- Prostate problems
- Recurrent urinary tract infections and urinary symptoms
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Andrology
Benign prostate diseases
Bladder/ kidney stone disease
Bladder cancer
Erectile dysfunction
Kidney cancer
Prostate cancer
Urinary tract infections
Urological cancers
Urological pathology
Surgical oncology, renal tumours, endo-urology.
Qualification and professional memberships
MB ChB / Bristol / 1982
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCS / London / 1987
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCS (Urol) / UK / 1994
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Urology
Professional memberships
Royal College of Surgeons, England
British Association of Urological Surgeons
British Association of Urological Surgeons - Section of Oncology
Member of the Societe International D'Urologie
Professional leadership
Current Chairman of the Medical Board, Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2013
Current NHS posts
Consultant Urologist, Wirral Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
Mr Stephenson is married to a recently retired nurse and has two grown up daughters, beginning careers in medicine and civil engineering.
He can often be spotted arriving at Spire on his beloved Triumph Tiger! He enjoys cycling, sailing and skiing.
You may recognise him from his appearances on Pointless and The Chase!
Contact information
| Telephone | 0151 929 5214 |
| Private secretary | Sue Walsh |