Blood in urine
Visible or non-visible haematuria assessment with cystoscopy and imaging arranged where appropriate.
Consultant-led bladder care
West Midlands One-Stop Bladder Clinic
Mr Syed Ali Shahzad runs a specialist one-stop bladder clinic for patients with blood in the urine, recurrent UTIs, bladder pain, chronic cystitis, bladder stones and bladder cancer concerns.
Appointments are available at Spire Little Aston Hospital and Stourside Hospital, with trained nursing staff supporting bladder treatments including bladder instillations where appropriate.
Conditions treated at the bladder clinic
The clinic is designed for patients who need clear assessment and treatment planning for bladder symptoms, recurrent infections, bladder pain or cancer-related concerns.
Recurrent UTIs
Assessment of repeated urinary infections, triggers, bladder emptying and treatment options.
Bladder pain
Specialist review for bladder pain, interstitial cystitis and chronic bladder pain syndrome.
Chronic cystitis
Investigation and treatment planning for persistent or recurring bladder inflammation symptoms.
Bladder cancer diagnostics
Cystoscopy, TURBT planning and follow-up where bladder cancer is suspected or confirmed.
Bladder stones
Diagnosis and treatment planning for bladder stones and related urinary symptoms.
Bladder instillations
Treatment with bladder instillations where clinically appropriate, supported by trained nursing staff.
Cystoscopy
Camera examination of the bladder and urinary tract for selected symptoms.
Bladder Botox
Treatment option for selected patients with overactive bladder symptoms.
Clinic locations
The West Midlands One-Stop Bladder Clinic is available through private hospital locations that give patients practical local access across the region.
Spire Little Aston Hospital
Sutton Coldfield access for patients in Birmingham, Lichfield, Tamworth and the wider West Midlands.
Stourside Hospital
Stourbridge and Black Country access for patients needing bladder clinic assessment and follow-up.
What happens at your appointment?
Mr Shahzad will review your symptoms, medical history, previous test results and risk factors. Depending on your symptoms, assessment may include urine tests, blood tests, bladder scan, imaging or flexible cystoscopy.
Assessment
A detailed consultation to understand symptoms such as haematuria, recurrent UTIs, bladder pain, chronic cystitis or stone symptoms.
Investigations
Tests such as urine analysis, blood tests, cystoscopy, ultrasound or CT imaging may be arranged where clinically appropriate.
Treatment plan
Findings are explained clearly, with a personalised plan for treatment, follow-up or further investigation if needed.
If a bladder tumour is identified, Mr Shahzad will explain next steps such as TURBT to confirm diagnosis and guide staging, grading and ongoing care.
Specialist, supported care
Meet the bladder clinic team
Mr Syed Ali Shahzad works alongside experienced nursing colleagues to provide coordinated, consultant-led care for patients undergoing bladder assessment, investigation and treatment.
Related bladder pages
Use these detailed pages to learn more about specific symptoms, investigations and treatments.
Short-notice appointments may be available
For urgent or last-minute appointment enquiries, please call the relevant secretary team so availability can be checked quickly. Timing is subject to hospital and clinical availability.
For urgent or last-minute appointment enquiries, please call the relevant secretary team so availability can be checked quickly. Timing is subject to hospital and clinical availability.
Request an appointment
For private bladder clinic enquiries, contact Yasmin Khan or use the appointment form. If you have severe pain, heavy bleeding, fever with urinary symptoms, clots or inability to pass urine, seek urgent medical help through NHS 111, your GP, A&E or emergency services.
About the author: This page is written and clinically reviewed by Mr Syed Ali Shahzad, a Birmingham-based consultant urological and robotic surgeon. Book a private consultation to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.