Mr Junaid Masood

Professional statement

Mr Junaid Masood is a distinguished consultant urologist with over 25 years of experience and expertise in urological care. He holds practices in Horley, Caterham, and London, and is a Director at Harley Fitzrovia Health. Mr Masood specialises in addressing a range of urological conditions, including kidney stones, benign prostate enlargement, lower urinary tract symptoms, laser lithotripsy, kidney infections, and haematuria. He has a specialist interest in the management of complex urinary tract stones and is one of the pioneers of supine PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy – keyhole surgery for kidney stones) in the UK and has taught and mentored numerous consultants from the UK and abroad in this technique.
 
He gained his MBBS from Guys and St Thomas’ Medical school (University of London) in 1995 and became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999. This was followed by a Masters in Urology from UCL in 2002. He was awarded the FRCS (Urol) from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2007.
 
Mr Masood plays a vital role in enhancing urological services both within his private practice and the NHS. He currently serves as the lead for education in urology at BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust, showcasing his commitment to education and the development of future surgeons. He has organised and run numerous national and international courses in the field of endourology including PCNL, flexible ureteroscopy, and Memokath stents through the years.
 
Additionally, Mr Masood is devoted to research in the field of urology. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and more than 250 national and international presentations, he has significantly contributed to advancing urological knowledge. Furthermore, his involvement in co-editing a book on urinary stents (Handbook of Urinary Stents; Basic science and clinical applications) exemplifies his dedication to sharing insights and improving patient outcomes. His research interests include supine PCNL, shock wave lithotripsy, quality of life improvement with metallic urinary stents and consent in surgery, reflecting a holistic approach to urological care.