Mr Gerald Collins
Urologist
FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Glas), MD FRCS (Urol)
Specialises in
Mr Collins is a graduate of the University College, Cork, Ireland. Mr Collins trained in Ireland, England and Scotland achieving FRCS (Ed) and FRCS (Glas) in 1989. Following the West of Scotland General Surgical Rotation he specialised in Urology and performed his higher degree research and subsequent thesis in Stirling Royal Infirmary affiliated to Edinburgh University and the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and was awarded an MD in 1993. Mr Collins is an experienced Surgeon in general and cancer urology having been appointed Consultant in 1997. Mr Collins has maintained his research interests and is now Research lead and MD Supervisor. Mr Collins has also run the North West Regional Prostate Cancer Audit for the last ten years.
Mr Collins is a Urological Surgeon with a special interest and expertise in cancer diagnosis, managment and surgery.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Gerald Collins at Spire include:
Urology
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Bladder lesion removal
- Epididymal cysts removal
- Hydrocele surgery
- Prostatectomy
- Prostate surgery and laser prostate surgery
- Testicular implants
- Vasectomy
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield 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
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
British Association of Urological Surgeons
European Association of Urology
American Urological Association
Harvard Postgraduate Association
Research and publications
•Research Lead for Stepping Hill Urology •MD Thesis Supervisor •Journal Reviewer •Numerous Publications and Presentations to International Societies •Member of National Advisory Boards •Chair of Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Research Network Joint Urology
Current NHS posts
Consultant Urologist, Stepping Hill Hospital
Consultant Urological Surgeon, Tameside General Hospital
Consultant Urologist, Macclesfield District General Hospital
Personal profile
Music (passive), sailing, Munster and Irish rugby.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01625 505412/505406 |
| Private secretary | Kaye Brown |
| Private secretary fax | 01625 501 800 |
| Private secretary email | info@spireregency.com |