Mr John Parkin
Consultant Urological Surgeon
BSc MBBS FRCS (Urol)
Specialises in
- Bladder cancer
- Prostate surgery
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Kidney stones treatment
- Kidney cancer
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I graduated from St Mary’s Hospital medical School in 1994 then undertook surgical training in Scarborough, Bristol and New Zealand. This was followed by six years as a specialist registrar in the West Midlands including at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, developing a special interest and expertise in laparoscopic surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of urological cancers. I was part of the team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital that introduced the laparoscopic radical cystectomy.
I was appointed as a consultant in 2009 and have developed a broad practice to include many aspects of urological cancer such as investigation of a high PSA, and haematuria; laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) for prostate, kidney and bladder cancer. I have also continued my interest in kidney stones, offering both rigid and flexible ureteroscopic surgery with the Holmium laser as well as access to Shock Wave Lithotripsy at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
I treat: prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder cancer, kidney cancer, kidney stones, incontinence and urinary tract infections.
I am the Urology MDT lead at SWBH Trust and a member of West Midlands Urology Registrar Training Committee.
In 2005 I was elected to serve as a junior representative on the BAUS (British Association of Urological Surgeons) committee for endo-urology. I have researched and published in the fields of laparoscopy and endo-urology. I am a consultant urologist for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust and part of the Birmingham Prostate Clinic, providing comprehensive assessment and management of all diseases affecting the prostate and urinary system.
General Medical Council Number: C4107712
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr John Parkin at Spire include:
Urology
- Prostatectomy
- Prostate surgery and laser prostate surgery
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Kidney stones treatment
- UroLift
Other treatments
I mainly treat: Prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), incontinence and urinary tract infections, as well as offering green light laser treatment.
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Parkway Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Bladder cancer
Kidney cancer
Bladder/ kidney stone disease
Urological cancers
Incontinence
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc MBBS / St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Imperial College, London / 1994
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCS (Urol) / Royal College of Surgeons / 2006
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Urology)
Current NHS posts
Consultant Urological Surgeon, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.
Personal profile
I live locally and have a young family that occupies most of my non-working time. I take part in the annual Knowle Fun Run and enjoy supporting my eldest son at his rugby club.
My hobbies and interests include travel, sports and photography.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0121 704 5530 |
| Website | http://www.birminghamprostateclinic.co.uk |
| Private secretary email | mail@birminghamprostateclinic.co.uk |