Mr Shwan Ahmed
Qualifications
MBChB, MD, FRCS(Urol)
GMC number: 5197901
Practising since: 1996
Specialties
Urology
Consultation times
- Alternate Wednesday AM
- Mr Ahmed does not treat children
- Overview
About
Mr Ahmed is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
He undertook his urological training in the South East of England Hospitals including Guy's and King's College Hospitals.
Following his research work in cryosurgery for prostate cancer he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Surrey. His findings have been presented to national and international audiences.
Mr Ahmed's practice involves both general and specialised urological services. He offers a comprehensive assessment and management of urological disorders of kidney, bladder, prostate and men health. Currently he is the clinical lead for urological cancer at East Sussex NHS Trust as well as the lead for urological education.
He has particular expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques for benign prostatic enlargement including the Urolift procedure.
His special interests are the treatment of stone disease including the using of holmium laser fragmentation and the management of kidney disorders including kidney cancer with minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopy and cryosurgery.
Special interests
- General Urology
- Kidney cancer
- Stone disease
- Laser surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Minimally invasive prostate surgery
- Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Shwan Ahmed at Nuffield Health
- Laparoscopic urology
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT)
- Vasectomy reversal
- Prostate surgery
- Epididymal surgery
- Cystoscopy
- Circumcision
- Prostate resection (TURP)
- Orchidectomy
- Vasectomy or male sterilisation
- Prostate laser treatment
Locations Mr Shwan Ahmed works with
Related experience
Memberships
- The General Medical Council
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
- The Royal College of Surgeons
- British Medical Association
- European Association of Urology
- American Urological Association
Other posts held
- East Sussex NHS Trust Consultant Urological Surgeon
Insurers Mr Shwan Ahmed works with
Mr Shwan Ahmed works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna International
- CS Healthcare
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Simplyhealth
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
Declaration
Mr Shwan Ahmed does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Shwan Ahmed does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Shwan Ahmed does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.