Dr John Parkin
Consultant Urological Surgeon, University Hospitals Birmingham, UK.
United Kingdom
Areas of expertise
- Prostate diseases
- Prostate cancer
- Uro-Oncology
- Rigid and Flexible Ureteroscopy
- Lower urinary tract Surgery
- Scrotal Surgery
About the expert
Doctor Parkin is a consultant Urological Surgeon at University Hospitals Birmingham,Birmingham, UK. He acquired an Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 1994 after an intercalated Bachelor of Sciences in Chemical Pathology and Clinical Pharmacology. He has a special interest in uro-oncology and in particular laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. He has experience of almost 400 Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomies.
Dr. Parkin is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at University hospitals Birmingham after he was appointed in 2009. He completed his Specialist Registrar training in Urology in the West Midlands, gaining his Certificate of Completion of Training in Urology in March 3rd 2008. He has a special interest in uro-oncology and in particular laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.
His medical training commenced as a student at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Imperial College, London, where he acquired a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1994 after an intercalated Bachelor of Sciences in Chemical Pathology and Clinical Pharmacology. His experience extends to more than 30 years.
In the ten years since his appointment as consultant he has focused on uro-oncology. He also works with the Gynae-oncology unit to provide urological expertise where necessary. He has experience of almost 400 Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomies as well as over 400 laparoscopic and open Renal procedures and over 100 Cystectomy/Pelvic exenterations. In addition he has a wide experience of core urology, including rigid and flexible Ureteroscopy, Lower Urinary Tract and Scrotal Surgery.
During his career he has also sought to acquire both management and teaching skills, including Multi-Disciplinary Team lead for Urology. He has a good understanding of the importance of team working and clinical governance.
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Consultant Urological Surgeon
2009 - TodayUniversity Hospitals Birmingham,Birmingham,UK
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Specialist Registrar in Urology
2007 - 2009University Hospital (Queen Elizabeth Hospital), Birmingham,UK
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Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) of Urology
London
2008
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Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) (Urol)
2006
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Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
1998
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Royal College of Surgeons of England
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MBBS
University of London
1994
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British Association of Urological Surgeons
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British Medical Association
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Medical Defense Union
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