Mr Andrew Symes

Professional statement

Mr Andrew Symes is a highly-regarded consultant urological surgeon based in Brighton and Hove, Hove and Haywards Health. He specialises in benign prostate enlargement, kidney stones and urinary tract infection, alongside bladder problems, prostate cancer and bladder cancer. He practices privately at Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital, The Montefiore Hospital - Spire Healthcare, and Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital, while his NHS base is University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. 

His journey to excellence began with comprehensive training at Guys and St Thomas’s hospitals, where he earned his MDDS and a BSc in clinical anatomy. He was awarded an MD from University College London, where his awarded research focussed on novel gene expression in human prostates. In 2009, Mr Symes received the Keith Yates Gold medal as part of his FRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons. 

Throughout his career, Mr Symes has made significant contributions to the field of urology. His research findings have been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at international conferences. Moreover, Mr Symes has authored several book chapters, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the field. His clinical interests encompass keyhole surgery for large kidney stones, lithotripsy, and minimally invasive surgery for benign prostatic enlargement.

As the clinic lead for stone surgery within the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, he plays a pivotal role in developing a regional stone service for Sussex. Mr Symes' commitment to cutting-edge treatments is evident in his introduction of the only static lithotripter in Sussex. 

Mr Symes is a proud member of esteemed professional organizations including the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), BAUS Section of Endourology, and the Royal College of Surgeons.