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Bernard Potluri: Consultant Urologist, Hertfordshire and Essex
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Consultant urologist in Hertfordshire and Essex specialising in urological cancers especially the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, one stop prostate assessment, one stop haematuria assessment, no scalpel vasectomy (NSV) and microsurgical vasectomy reversal.
Mr Bernard Potluri MS,FRCS, Dip.Urol has been a Consultant Urologist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Essex since 1997. He obtained his MB BS in 1977 and a masters in general surgery in 1981. In 1989 he was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons followed by a diploma in urology from the Institute of Urology and University College, London in 1991.
For several years, Mr Potluri worked as a surgeon with the Ministry of Health in Jamaica in the West Indies. He obtained urological skills in India, Jamaica and further urology training in Scotland, as well as the Institute of Urology at the Middlesex Hospital, London. From 1996 to 1997 he was a consultant at Hairmyres and Monklands hospitals in Scotland.
His areas of expertise include urological cancers, erectile dysfunction, one stop prostate assessment, one stop haematuria assessment, no scalpel vasectomy (NSV) and microsurgical vasectomy reversal.
For several years, Mr Potluri worked as a surgeon with the Ministry of Health in Jamaica in the West Indies. He obtained urological skills in India, Jamaica and further urology training in Scotland, as well as the Institute of Urology at the Middlesex Hospital, London. From 1996 to 1997 he was a consultant at Hairmyres and Monklands hospitals in Scotland.
His areas of expertise include urological cancers, erectile dysfunction, one stop prostate assessment, one stop haematuria assessment, no scalpel vasectomy (NSV) and microsurgical vasectomy reversal.
He has special interests in the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer and is able to offer diagnosis of prostate conditions - including biopsy, radical prostatectomy and also brachytherapy. Mr Potluri obtained his brachytherapy training in Berlin in 2004 from Dr Henkel and Dr Kahman of 'Ambulantes Operationszentrum in Ullsteinhaus GmbH' who are one of the most experienced permanent Brachytherapy specialists in Europe. Mr Potluri has been carrying out radical prostatectomies for prostate cancer since 1998.
Mr Potluri carries out between 30 -40 vasectomy reversal operations each year. He is also visiting surgeon for a vasectomy reversal clinic in South East England.
He enjoys teaching junior doctors, nurses and general practitioners. Since he was appointed to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, the urogoloy department has been recognised as a specialist training centre in urology. Some of his trainees have already been appointed to consultant posts in UK.
As well as consultancy and training he has published several papers and given numerous presentations.
Professional memberships
Conditions Treated
Mr Potluri will accept referrals relating to all aspects of urology, including the following common concerns:
- Prostate cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/ enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
- Bladder control problems
- Urinary incontinence
- Overactive bladder
- Female urology
- Urinary tract infection
- Interstitial cystitis
- Impotence/erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Bladder cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
Treatments offered
Mr Potluri offers a variety of treatment options and work closely with the patient in order to determine the best options for the individual.
One stop Haematuria clinic (for blood in urine)
- Consultation, Urine Cytology, Ultrasoud, and Cystoscopy
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Treatments for prostate cancer
- Radical prostatectomy
- Brachytherapy
- Hormone therapy
- XRT
Treatments for BPH
- Medical management
- TURP
- Laser Prostatectomy
- Retropubic prostatectomy
Treatments for incontinence
- Medical management
- Macroplastique injection
Treatments for impotence
Treatments for male infertility
- Medical drug treatments
- Varicocele ligation / Embolisation
- Micro surgical Vasectomy reversal
Other services
- Vasectomy (No scalpel - NSV)
- Cystoscopy
- Prostate ultrasound and biopsy
- Urethral dilation
- IVP / CT Urogram / MRI/ Bone Scan
- PSA, PCA3 testing for prostate cancer
Paediatric (children)
- Circumcision, Fixation of testes, management of Bedwetting etc
Where can I get treatment?
Private Practice | Telephone | Appointments |
Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire CM21 0HH | 01279 600282 (appointments via switchboard) 01279 602652 (appointments via secretary) | Mon evening, Wed am, Sat am |
Hertford clinic, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1LR | 01279 602652 (appointments via secretary or on-line booking from web site) | Wed from 5.30 pm |
Hollyhouse Hospital, Buckhursthill, Essex IG9 5HX | 01279 602652 (appointments via secretary or on-line booking from web site) | Fri from 8.30 am |
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Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX | Mrs Angela Beckett 01279 827168 Mrs Patricia Lindsell 01279 827410 |
For private consultations or appointments in an emergency or at other locations please ring his secretary on 01279 602652.
Contact details
Herts and Essex Urology Clinic
Rivers Hospital
High Wych Road
Rivers Hospital
High Wych Road
Sawbridgeworth
Hertfordshire
CM21 0HH
Tel: 01279602652
0800 43 43 53 - Freephone appointments line
Fax: 01279602663
Website: www.hertsandessexurology.co.uk