Mr Rajesh Kavia
His main interest is functional urology and incontinence in both females and males. He is trained in all aspects of general urology and is delighted to deal with the diagnostics and management of prostate and bladder problems, including Urolift procedure, chronic urological pain, erectile dysfunction, circumcisions, and endoscopic stone management.
Bio
Rajesh Kavia is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospital. His main interest is functional urology and incontinence in both females and males. He is the lead surgeon for function Urology through North West London, working across London North West University and Imperial College NHS Trust. Having trained at Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School graduating in 1999 from Imperial College (University of London) with Multiple Distinctions in my MB BS.
He is trained in all aspects of general urology and delighted to deal with the diagnostics and management of prostate and bladder problems, including Urolift procedure, chronic urological pain, recurrent urinary tract infections in males and females, erectile dysfunction, circumcisions, and endoscopic stone management.
He has performed the first Urolift procedure within the NHS within the M25, an innovative minimally invasive procedure for benign prostate obstruction. He has also performed the procedure under local anaesthesia at the Clementine Churchill and the London Clinics.
He undertook research at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and has published internationally cited papers on functional brain imaging in urology and neuromodulation. He was a lead author on the multinational trial of cannabis for overactive bladder in MS. His research has led to internationally recognised prizes and awards.
He trained in the North West London Urology rotation, completing his training in a Fellowship post in the internationally recognised department of female and reconstructive urology at University College London Hospital.
He is a recognised educator for junior doctors being a Course Director for the North West London Mock FRCS(Urol) viva course and examiner for higher surgical trainees in London. He is also an Associate of the GMC, examining in the PLAB examinations, as well as other GMC exams.
He is Freedom to Speak Up Guardian at London North West University Trust, an important role to ensure that staff have a independent person to speak to about their concerns and are able to ‘whistle blow’ if needed.
He has a ‘can do’ attitude as exemplified by taking on numerous non urological roles during the COVID Crisis.
More information
5 Devonshire Place
London W1G 6HL
Mr Rajesh Kavia is available through The London Clinic's Connect service for video consultations.
- Consultant Urological Surgeon
North West London NHS Trust (Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals) - Consultant Urological Surgeon
Imperial College NHS Trust (Charing Cross Hospital)
- Overactive bladder and stress incontinence
- Diagnostics for prostate and bladder cancer
- Endoscopic stone management
- Bladder and prostate pain management
- Adult and paediatric benign disease
- Urodynamics
- Bladder botox
- Neuro-urology
- Urinary tract stone
- Urological oncology
- Benign and malignant bladder and prostate diseases
- Functional urology
- Urinary tract Infection (UTI’s)
- Haematuria (blood in urine)
- Educational Scholarship received from Hounslow College
- Medical Research Council Grant
- Funding for intercalated BSc in Anatomy
- Picture Quiz Prize in Histopathology
- MB BS Part IV – Pathology: Grade A
- Certificate of Merit in Pathology
- Abraham Prize in Histopathology
- Distinction in Medicine (University of London)
- Distinction on Obstetrics & Gynaecology (University of London),
- Humphrey Arthure Prize in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for the Final MB BS.
- Hospital Audit Prize Whipps Cross University Hospital (2nd place)
- Best Clinical Abstract (Joint) International Continence Society
- BAUS Bursary to attend 3rd Masterclass for GURS in Leicester
- RSM Urology Short Papers Meeting Prize
- Malcolm Coptcoat Memorial Trust – Second
- Heart Hero Award – London North West University NHS Trust
- Staff Excellence Award – Runner Up – HEART Hero
- Year qualified 1999
- Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School (BSc) 1996
- Imperial College School of Medicine (MBBS) 1999