Mount Alvernia Hospital
- Part of Circle Health Group
- Diagnostic imaging and theatres on site
- MRI-guided fusion biopsies, HIFU and NanoKnife with Mr Raj Nigam
Learn more about Mount Alvernia Hospital
| Lead Consultant | Mr Raj Nigam, Consultant Urological Surgeon | ||||||||||||
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| Clinic Days / Availability | Tuesday, Wednesday and alternate Thursdays |
Focal therapy at Mount Alvernia Hospital
Mr Raj Nigam, Consultant Urological Surgeon at The Focal Therapy Clinic, offers prostate cancer and urology consultations at Mount Alvernia Hospital. For prostate cancer patients he provides MRI-guided fusion biopsies and, for suitable patients, focal therapy using MRI-guided fusion HIFU or MRI-guided fusion NanoKnife. All procedures are guided by MRI-ultrasound fusion imaging, to ensure precise treatment of the cancerous regions while sparing healthy tissue. Mr Nigam also holds a Monday consulting session at Nuffield Guildford Hospital.
To find out whether focal therapy is right for you, check your suitability or book a consultation with Mr Nigam.
Hospital Address
Mount Alvernia Hospital
Harvey Road
Guildford
GU1 3LX
United Kingdom
A 12-minute taxi ride from Guildford train station.
Frequently asked questions
Mr Raj Nigam, Consultant Urological Surgeon at The Focal Therapy Clinic.
Mount Alvernia Hospital is at Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3LX. A 12-minute taxi ride from Guildford train station.
MRI-Guided Fusion Biopsy and Focal Therapy procedures are normally performed as day case procedures and rarely require an overnight stay.
No. Focal therapy is for selected men with localised, MRI-visible prostate cancer, and suitability is assessed case by case. You can check your suitability or book a consultation to discuss your options.
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Any questions?
If you've got any questions about your prostate cancer diagnosis or want to know more about HIFU or NanoKnife, don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team.
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