Professor Rakesh Heer

Professor Heer is an internationally respected Consultant Urologist who provides personalised and compassionate care across the full range of urological conditions. His approach is centred on understanding each patient's individual circumstances and ensuring that treatment recommendations are balanced, unbiased and tailored to their health needs and lifestyle.

He takes a holistic approach to decision-making, explaining the complete range of appropriate treatment options so that patients can make informed choices about their care.

Prostate Cancer and Advanced Prostate Care

Professor Heer provides comprehensive prostate care, using advanced technology throughout the patient journey, from initial screening and diagnosis through to specialist treatment. His expertise includes PSA screening and early detection, with proactive risk assessment and monitoring, as well as advanced MRI assessment for detailed, non-invasive evaluation of the prostate. He also performs precision fusion biopsies, allowing suspicious areas to be accurately targeted during diagnosis.

Where prostate cancer is identified, Professor Heer develops an individualised management plan, which may include active monitoring where appropriate.

Robotic Surgery and Focal Therapy

Professor Heer has extensive experience in both major surgical and minimally invasive approaches to prostate cancer treatment. He is one of only a small number of surgeons worldwide with high-volume expertise in both curative surgical treatment and focal therapy.

As a UK pioneer in complex robotic surgery, he has performed more than 1,000 robotic procedures, with audited patient outcomes demonstrating his extensive experience in this field. Robotic prostatectomy provides a curative surgical option for appropriate patients.

For selected men, focal therapy can provide an alternative to major surgery. Professor Heer offers this minimally invasive, day-case treatment by targeting the specific area of the prostate affected by cancer while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. This approach is designed to maintain urinary continence and erectile function while avoiding some of the side effects associated with radiotherapy or complete surgical removal of the prostate.

General Urological Care

In addition to his specialist prostate practice, Professor Heer assesses and treats a broad range of general urological conditions in both men and women. His services include the investigation and management of urinary tract infections, as well as urinary symptoms such as frequency, urgency, incontinence, nocturia and a reduced urinary stream.

• He also provides prompt and thorough assessment of haematuria, ensuring that blood in the urine is appropriately investigated. His practice includes sensitive management of male sexual health concerns, including erectile dysfunction, as well as local anaesthetic vasectomy for patients seeking a safe and effective family planning option.