Rakesh Heer

• 28 years of experience
• Consultant urologist, The Cromwell Hospital (present)
• Honorary consultant in urological surgery, The Freeman Hospital (present)

• Best urological paper published in international literature award, European Urology Association (2008)
• Hunterian professorship and medal, Royal College of Surgeons (2010)
• National Clinical Excellence Award, Department of Health (2021)

Professor Rakesh Heer is a highly esteemed consultant urologist based in London. He has extensive experience in general and specialist urology. He is renowned for his expertise in urinary problems, prostate concerns, men’s sexual health and penile and scrotal conditions. His specialist interests include all aspects of prostate cancer and bladder cancer diagnosis and management.

Professor Heer qualified in medicine from the University of Nottingham in 1997, before pursuing further training in Newcastle. In 2006, he completed a PhD at Newcastle University, receiving the European Urology Association’s prize in 2008 for best urological paper published in international literature. In 2010, he was also awarded a highly-sought-after Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a highly prestigious clinician scientist fellowship from Cancer Research UK for his cutting-edge research. In this time, his work focused on ground-breaking studies into prostate cancer. In 2011, he was appointed as a consultant urologist in Newcastle, where he ultimately became professor. He recently moved to a new professorial position at Imperial College London as Chair of Urology. In 2021, he received a National Clinical Excellence award from the Department of Health in recognition of his dedication to patient care, expertise and leadership in the field of urology. Professor Heer sees private patients at The Cromwell Hospital in central London.