Patient quote

"I was a patient on Ward 2 undergoing major surgery under Mr Durkan.  I was extremely impressed by the kindness, professionalism and dedication shown by all members of staff.  From the urology team itself through the anaesthetists to the care on the ward itself, I could not have been better or more thoughtfully looked after."  Mr JB

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Urology Services

Meet the team


Management Team

Dr John S TapsonClinical Director / Consultant Nephrologist

Mrs Pam YanezDirectorate Manager for Renal and Urology Services

Sister Sally RidleyMatron for Urology Services

Consultant Urologists

Mr Trevor J Dorkin Consultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 2137056
  • GMC Code: 3545111
  • Qualifications: MB, BS; MD.; FRCS (Urol)
  • Special Interests

    Reconstructive urology and urethral stricture disease

    Female urology

    Stone disease and management

    General Urology

  • Biography

    I completed my specialist training in urology in the North East having grown up in Newcastle. Before embarking on a career as a consultant I worked in Vellore, India to gain experience in reconstructive surgery and especially management of complex urethral strictures. I then spent a fellowship year working in Sydney, Australia which was equally a wonderful experience.

  • Directorate
    Urology and Renal
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    General Urology    -  Tuesday morning at Freeman Hospital

    General Urology    -  Tuesday afternoon at Wansbeck Hospital

    Stone / Lithotripsy  -  Monday morning at Freeman Hospital

  • Name of Secretary
    Elizabeth Redpath
  • Mr T Dorkin, Consultant Urologist 

Mr S Tahseen HasanConsultant Urologist

Mr Rakesh HeerConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 223 1030
  • GMC Code:
  • Qualifications: BM BM BMedSci MRCS(Eng) PhD FRCS(Urol)
  • Special Interests

    General urology (investigation of blood in the urine, recurrent infections, raised PSA or prostate abnormalities, testicular/scrotal conditions, vasectomies, erectile dysfunction, curvature of the penis)

    Pelvic oncology (bladder and prostate cancer, with a specialised interest in keyhole surgery to remove bladder cancer)

  • Biography

    BMedSci (Physiology) University of Nottingham 1995

    BM BS, University of Nottingham 1997

    Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS) 2000

    Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), as MRC Fellow, Newcastle University 2006

    Specialty Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Urology (FRCS Urol) 2008

    Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) 2010

    Clinician Scientist Fellowship, Cancer Research UK/RCS (Eng) 2010

    Hunterian Professorship, Royal College of Surgeons of England 2010

  • Directorate

    Urology Services

  • Hospital Base

    Freeman Hospital

  • Clinics Provided

    Urology Clinic (Monday pm)

  • Name of Secretary
    Laura Williams
  • Any other Information

    I am a Senior Lecturer in Urological Surgery and send half my week at the university conducting research into prostate and bladder cancer.

Mr Mark Ian JohnsonConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 233 6161 extension 27327
  • GMC Code: 3273410
  • Qualifications: MB ChB MD FRCS(Urol)
  • Special Interests

    Laparoscopic Urology

    Surgical Uro-oncology
  • Biography
    I qualified from Leeds University in 1988. After completing basic surgical training in Leeds I spent two years performing scientific research into Prostate Cancer at Newcastle University. I then completed higher surgical training in urology in the Northern Deanery before my appointment as Consultant Urological Surgeon in 2004.  I have a particular interest in Bladder, prostate and renal cancer, as well as providing general urology care to patients in Newcastle and North Tyneside.
  • Directorate
    Urology and Renal services
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    Prostate Oncology & TRUS Clinic - Monday afternoon at North Tyneside General Hospital

    General Urology Clinic - Tuesday morning at North Tyneside General Hospital

    General Urology and Oncology Clinic - Wednesday morning at Freeman Hospital

  • Mr Mark I Johnson 

Mr Kevin McElenyConsultant Urologist

Miss Anna M O'RiordanConsultant Urologist

Mr Edgar PaezConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 213 7321
  • GMC Code: 5207556
  • Qualifications: FRCS (Urol)
  • Special Interests

    Prostate Cancer

    Open and Laparoscopic Surgical Treatment for Prostate Cancer

    Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer

     

  • Biography

    Mr Paez attended Medical School at the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion, Paraguay, 1989-1994, with a degree: Doctor in Medicine and Surgery. He underwent an internship at Hospital de Clinicas, Asuncion in Paraguay, 1995 and was in residence in General Surgery, Hospital de Clinicas, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1996 and in residence in Urology, Hospital de Clinicas, Asuncion, Paraguay during 1997-2000.

    Mr Paez was then a Urology Trainee in the Northern Region based at Freeman Hospital, James Cook University Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary during the period 2001-2006 and underwent Intercollegiate Examination Board in Urology FRCS(Urol) in November 2005. He was subsequently appointed as Consultant Urologist at the Freeman Hospital in October 2006.

  • Directorate
    Urology
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    General Urology Clinic at Freeman Hospital - Monday pm

    Prostate Clinic at Freeman Hospital - Thursday am

    Haematuria Clinic at Hexham General Hospital - Friday am

    Outpatient Clinic at Hexham General Hospital - Friday pm

  • Name of Secretary
    Susan Laws
  • Any other Information

    Mr Paez is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese.

  • Mr Edgar Paez 

Mr Toby PageConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 2137227
  • GMC Code: 4600741
  • Qualifications: B.Sc, MBBS, FRCS, Ph.D
  • Special Interests

    Renal cancer

    Laparoscopic surgery

    Male urinary  symptoms

    Improving outpatient care

  • Biography

    I trained at medical school in London, and moved to the north east for urological training. My specialist interests are in laparoscopic surgery of the kidney and improving men's urinary symptoms with and without surgery.

    I have a Ph.D in research into renal cancer and have published widely on a number of urological subjects. Current projects include trying to optimise the patient experience in the outpatient setting.

  • Directorate

    Urology and Renal Services

  • Hospital Base

    Freeman Hospital

  • Clinics Provided

    Freeman Hospital - Monday am

    Freeman Hospital - Wednesday am

    Hexham General Hospital  - Friday am

  • Name of Secretary
    Pam Robson

Mr Robert PickardConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 213 7139
  • GMC Code: 231039
  • Qualifications: MD FRCS (Urol)
  • Special Interests

    Lower urinary tract dysfunction

    Bladder/urethra/penis reconstruction

    Andrology

    Research

  • Biography
    Mr Pickard's main field of work is to advise and treat people suffering from problems affecting the function of their lower urinary tract, which includes bladder, prostate, urethral and penile problems. His work involves assessment and investigation in the clinic and the use of various treatments including surgical correction.
  • Directorate
    Urology
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction/Reconstruction - Monday pm weekly

    Urodynamics - Thursday am weekly

    Male Urinary Symptoms (Nurse Led) - Monday & Wednesday weekly

  • Name of Secretary
    Claire Fisher (Mon-Wed) or Pam Robson (Thu- Fri)
  • Any other Information
    Half of my working week is spent on clinical activity and the other half on research and teaching at Newcastle University.
  • Mr Robert Pickard 

Mr Philip PowellConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 213 7137
  • GMC Code: 1620450
  • Qualifications: MD FRCS
  • Special Interests

    Urological Oncology

    Bladder Outflow Obstruction

    Surgical Andrology

  • Biography

    Mr Powell was appointed as Consultant Urologist at the Freeman Hospital in 1985 and since this time has held the posts of Trust Cancer Lead Clinician and Assistant Medical Director. 

    Mr Powell is also a Member of SAC in Urology, is an examiner for FRCS in Urology and is National President of the Urostomy Association.

  • Directorate
    Urology
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    General Urology - Monday pm

    Andrology – Tuesday am

  • Name of Secretary
    Laura Williams
  • Mr Philip Powell 

Mr David A RixConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 223 1258
  • GMC Code: 3320381
  • Qualifications: MBBS MD FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Urol)
  • Special Interests

    Laparoscopic, endoscopic and open renal surgery

    Renal transplantation and access surgery
  • Biography

    Mr Rix graduated in 1989 from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and was appointed as a substantive Consultant Urologist at the Freeman Hospital in 2003.

  • Directorate
    Urology Services
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    General Urology (Monday am)

    Stones/ Lithotripsy (Tuesday pm)

    Access for dialysis (alternate Friday am)
  • Name of Secretary
    Lynn Richardson
  • Mr David Rix 

Mr Matthew ShawConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: (0191) 223 1857
  • GMC Code: 4431101
  • Qualifications: MA(OXON) BM BCh MD FRCS (Urol)
  • Special Interests
    • Renal tract stone disease
    • Male and female urinary symptoms   
    • Benign Prostate Surgery
    • Laser Prostatectomy
    • Improving patient involvement in treatment
  • Biography

    I trained at Medical School in Oxford before completing a research fellowship in the USA at the internationally recognised Indiana University School of Medicine under the guidance of Professor Rink. I further trained in Urology in the North East, obtaining my completion of training certificate in 2009. I have a particular interest in minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery for renal tract stones. I have implemented and developed the Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate Gland operation (HoLEP) at Freeman Hospital in order to decrease the complications of prostate surgery and the time spent in hospital.

  • Directorate

    Urology Services

  • Hospital Base

    Freeman Hospital

Mr Naeem SoomroConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 2137597
  • GMC Code: 3393819
  • Qualifications: FRCS (Urol)
  • Special Interests

    Laparoscopic Kidney and Prostate Cancer Surgery

    Kidney Transplantation

  • Biography

    Mr Soomro was appointed as a Consultant in 1998 and is currently the clinical lead in Urology. He has led the department in developing and delivering complex minimally invasive urological surgery. He is involved in training in minimally invasive surgery within UK and Europe.

    Research interest includes renal cancer, renal transplantation and minimally invasive surgery.
  • Directorate
    Urology
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    Urology Clinic, Freeman Hospital - Tuesday pm

    Urology Clinic, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead - Friday am
  • Mr Naeem Soomro 

Mr David ThomasConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: (0191) 2137138
  • GMC Code: 3138688
  • Qualifications: MS FRCS(Urol)
  • Special Interests

    Oncology – testicular and renal cancer (including laparoscopy)

    Endourology – stone disease and benign prostatic disease

    General urology and vasectomy reversal
  • Biography

    Mr Thomas was appointed Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Freeman Hospital in 1997.  He held the post of Clinical Director for Urology and Renal Services during the period 2004-2008 and was the Cancer Lead Clinician during 2004-2007. Mr Thomas is the regional provider of the specialist service for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (testis cancer) and also carries out complex renal cancer surgery and complex stone surgery.

    Mr Thomas is a member of BAUS Oncology and Endourology subsections as well as the NCRI Testis cancer group.

  • Directorate

    Urology

  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    General clinic every Wednesday morning

    Stone clinic every Tuesday morning

    Urology Clinic at Wansbeck General Hospital every Tuesday afternoon

  • Name of Secretary
    Lynn Langhorne and Donna Myers
  • Mr David Thomas 

Mr Andrew ThorpeConsultant Urologist

  • Consultant Urologist
  • Tel: 0191 223 1205
  • GMC Code: 2711568
  • Qualifications: MCh FRCS (urol)
  • Special Interests
    • Bladder oncology
    • Female urology
    • Incontinence and reconstruction
    • Voiding dysfunction
  • Biography

    Mr Thorpe qualified in 1981 with a MB BCh from Cardiff in South Wales and has since accrued the further following qualifications:

    • FRCS(ed) 1984
    • M.Ch. 1993
    • FRCS(urol) 1994

    He has been a consultant urologist for 14 years and works on the executive council of the Female and Reconstructive Urology subsection of BAUS. Mr Thorpe is a member of the NCRI bladder cancer working group, and has a major interest in training, sitting on the SAC for Urology.

    Mr Thorpe's clinical interests are in bladder cancer and bladder reconstruction, following cystectomy, and in surgery for incontinence, both in women and in men following prostate cancer surgery. As well as providing clinical sessions at the Freeman Hospital, Mr Thorpe works at Hexham General Hospital and has a very active research portfolio, in bladder cancer, voiding dysfunction in men, and incontinence in women

  • Directorate
    Urology
  • Hospital Base
    Freeman Hospital
  • Clinics Provided

    General and bladder oncology clinic at Freeman Hospital - weekly

    Urodynamics clinic at Freeman Hospital - weekly

    General Urology at Hexham General Hospital - weekly

  • Name of Secretary
    Tricia
  • Mr Andrew Thorpe 

Mr Sorab R FerozepurwallaStaff Grade

Mr Mohinder S RawatStaff Grade

Senior Nursing Staff

Sister Margaret CharltonUro-oncology Nurse Specialist, Bladder Cancer

Sister Sue CummingsUrology Specialist Practitioner, Benign and Malignant Conditions of the Prostate

Charge Nurse Mark DavisClinical Nurse Specialist, Testicular Cancer

Sister Liz DaviesClinical Nurse Specialist, Stoma Care and Continence

Sister Jill FergusonClinical Nurse Specialist, Stoma Care and Continence

Sister Marian HaskinClinical Nurse Specialist, Stoma Care and Continence

Sister Barbara SmithUrology Specialist Practitioner, Benign and Malignant Conditions of the Prostate

Sister Anne Marie WilkinsonUrology Community Nurse Specialist, Bladder Cancer

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