Does this guide diagnose my condition?

No. The guide is educational and helps you choose a sensible starting point for a private urology appointment. Diagnosis requires individual clinical assessment.

What should I do if symptoms are urgent?

If you have sudden severe pain, heavy bleeding, blood clots, fever with urinary symptoms, feel very unwell or cannot pass urine, seek urgent medical help through NHS 111, your GP, A&E or emergency services.

How do I book a private urology appointment?

You can request an appointment through the website contact form or message Yasmin Khan on WhatsApp to check private appointment availability.

Private urology patient guide

Find the right starting point for your symptoms

Choose the concern that sounds closest to what you are experiencing. The guide will suggest a sensible starting point and help you prepare for a private appointment with Mr Syed Ali Shahzad.

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This guide is educational only and does not diagnose you. Nothing is sent to the clinic unless you choose to submit an enquiry.

Symptom navigator

What would you like help with?

Select one option to see what a consultant-led pathway may involve and what to bring to your appointment.

Suggested starting point

Raised PSA or prostate concerns

Consultant-led pathway

A raised PSA result needs context, including age, prostate size, symptoms, infection risk, medicines and family history.

What this may involve

Review of PSA level, previous results and timing of the test
Discussion of urinary symptoms, family history and infection symptoms
Urine testing, examination and repeat PSA where appropriate
MRI prostate and biopsy discussion if clinically indicated

What to bring if you have it

Your PSA result with the date it was taken
Any previous prostate MRI, biopsy or clinic letters
A list of medication, including blood thinners

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Suggested starting point

Blood in the urine

Consultant-led pathway

Visible or non-visible blood in the urine should be assessed carefully, even if it happens only once.

What this may involve

Review of visible or microscopic blood in urine results
Urine testing and infection assessment
Cystoscopy discussion where bladder assessment is needed
Imaging of the kidneys and urinary tract where clinically indicated

What to bring if you have it

Urine test results and any antibiotic history
Dates of visible bleeding episodes, if known
Any CT, ultrasound or cystoscopy reports

Blood in urine assessment Private cystoscopy Bladder cancer checks

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Suggested starting point

Urinary symptoms or enlarged prostate

Consultant-led pathway

Weak flow, night-time urination, urgency and incomplete emptying can be caused by prostate enlargement or bladder problems.

What this may involve

Symptom review and urinary questionnaire
Urine flow rate and bladder scan discussion
PSA testing where appropriate
Treatment discussion, including medication, Rezum, UroLift and Aquablation where suitable

What to bring if you have it

A list of urinary symptoms and how often they happen
Medication list, especially prostate or bladder tablets
Previous PSA, scan or prostate treatment records

BPH symptoms Rezum therapy Aquablation therapy

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Suggested starting point

Kidney stone pain

Consultant-led pathway

Stone symptoms can need urgent help if pain is severe, infection is suspected or you feel unwell.

What this may involve

Review of pain pattern, previous stones and current symptoms
CT, ultrasound or X-ray imaging review
Urine and blood tests where appropriate
Discussion of observation, ureteroscopy or laser stone treatment where suitable

What to bring if you have it

Any CT, ultrasound or X-ray reports
Details of previous stone episodes or operations
Medication list and any allergy information

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Suggested starting point

Recurrent UTI or bladder pain

Consultant-led pathway

Repeated infections, bladder pain and chronic cystitis symptoms benefit from structured review rather than repeated short courses of treatment alone.

What this may involve

Review of urine cultures, antibiotic history and symptom triggers
Assessment of bladder emptying and related urinary symptoms
Cystoscopy or imaging discussion where needed
Bladder instillation discussion where clinically appropriate

What to bring if you have it

Recent urine culture results if available
A list of antibiotics already tried
A short symptom diary if symptoms come and go

One-stop bladder clinic Recurrent UTIs Private cystoscopy

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Suggested starting point

Testicular or scrotal symptoms

Consultant-led pathway

Pain, swelling, lumps or scrotal symptoms may need examination, urine tests, blood tests or ultrasound depending on the concern.

What this may involve

Detailed consultation about pain, swelling, lumps or infection symptoms
Careful examination of the testes and scrotum
Urine and blood tests where indicated
Prompt scrotal ultrasound where appropriate

What to bring if you have it

When the symptom started and whether it is changing
Any previous ultrasound or blood test results
Medication list and fertility concerns if relevant

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Suggested starting point

Men's health concerns

Consultant-led pathway

Private appointments can cover erectile dysfunction, foreskin problems, vasectomy, testicular symptoms and other sensitive men's health concerns.

What this may involve

Discreet consultation and medical history review
Examination and blood tests where appropriate
Discussion of treatment options and next steps
Referral for imaging or procedure planning where needed

What to bring if you have it

Medication list and relevant medical history
Previous blood tests or treatment history
Any questions you would prefer to discuss privately

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Suggested starting point

Kidney mass or robotic kidney surgery

Consultant-led pathway

Kidney masses, cancer concerns and drainage problems may need consultant review of imaging and discussion of robotic surgery options.

What this may involve

Review of CT or MRI imaging and scan reports
Discussion of kidney function and overall health
Treatment planning for partial nephrectomy, nephrectomy or pyeloplasty where suitable
Clear explanation of benefits, risks, recovery and follow-up

What to bring if you have it

CT or MRI reports and image discs or access links
Blood test results including kidney function if available
A list of current medication and medical conditions

Robotic partial nephrectomy Robotic pyeloplasty Robotic nephrectomy

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Appointment preparation

Get your enquiry ready in under a minute

Answer a few quick questions and we’ll put together a clear summary for Mr Shahzad’s appointments team — so your enquiry gets to the right place faster.

What are you coming about?

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Have you had any of these already?

Select all that apply — this helps avoid repeating tests unnecessarily.

PSA blood test Urine test Scan (ultrasound, CT or MRI) GP referral letter None of these yet

Are you self-pay or insured?

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What would you like help with?

Raised PSA or prostate concerns

What this may involve

What to bring if you have it

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