The Harborne Hospital
- Part of HCA Healthcare UK
- World-class diagnostic imaging and theatres
- MRI-guided fusion biopsies, HIFU and NanoKnife with Mr Alan Doherty
Learn more about The Harborne Hospital
| Lead Consultant | Mr Alan Doherty, Consultant Urological Surgeon | ||||||||||||
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| Clinic Days / Availability | Monday from 4pm (subject to theatre lists), Wednesday morning and Thursday |
Focal therapy at The Harborne Hospital
Mr Alan Doherty, Consultant Urological Surgeon at The Focal Therapy Clinic, offers prostate cancer and urology consultations at The Harborne 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, as well as prostate surgery procedures. All procedures are guided by MRI-ultrasound fusion imaging, to ensure precise treatment of the cancerous regions while sparing healthy tissue.
To find out whether focal therapy is right for you, check your suitability or book a consultation with Mr Doherty.
Hospital Address
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TQ
United Kingdom
A 5-minute walk from University (Birmingham) train station.
By road from Birmingham city centre via the A38.
Junction 4 of the M5 is close by.
Frequently asked questions
Mr Alan Doherty, Consultant Urological Surgeon at The Focal Therapy Clinic.
The Harborne Hospital is at Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TQ. A 5-minute walk from University (Birmingham) train station. By road from Birmingham city centre via the A38. Junction 4 of the M5 is close by.
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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