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Professional statement
Mr Thomas Smith is a highly-skilled consultant urological surgeon based in Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Kent and Orpington in South London. He specialises in all areas of general urology and holds a specialist interest in prostate cancer diagnosis, the management of benign prostate enlargement and bladder problems including Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) and Rezum (steam therapy). He is also a specialist in the prevention and management of kidney stones. Mr Smith privately practises at LycaHealth - Orpington, KIMS Hospital, Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, the Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital and Sevenoaks Medical Centre. His NHS base is Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
Mr Smith has an impressive educational background. He was educated at Westminster school and after completing his undergraduate medical studies and basic training at University College London, he underwent specialist urological training in South London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Due to excelling over this period, he was the first urologist in the United Kingdom to be fast-tracked and complete his training early.
Mr Smith has been practising for over 10 years and has an excellent reputation. He is the regional expert in the management and prevention of kidney stones and the management of prostate enlargement. Furthermore, he has specific experience in percutaneous stone surgery, flexible ureterorenoscopy, laser stone treatment and both laser prostate surgery and steam treatment for prostate enlargement. Mr Smith is one of the highest volume HoLEP surgeons in the United Kingdom, with excellent outcomes.
Mr Smith is also a reviewer for several medical journals including the British Journal of Urology International (BJU International), the Journal of Clinical Urology and the Journal of Endourology. He recently had an article featured in the Guardian newspaper. Mr Smith is a member of various professional organisations including the Endourological Society and the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), while he is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS).
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J S. Verified Patient
22/11/2024
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Thomas Smith has a very reassuring manner that informs you of the issues in a considerate and proportional way.
B. Verified Patient
25/08/2022
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Brilliant Surgeon. Am so grateful to Mr Smith for all his help.
M. Verified Patient
25/08/2022
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Mr Smith is an exceptional Surgeon. He filled me with confidence from start to finish. I have had an excellent outcome from my laser prostate surgery and would highly recommend him!