Overview

We have a dedicated team of Urologists, Specialist Nurses and healthcare professionals who are committed to diagnosing, detecting and treating our patients.

The Urology department at Sunderland has a 24 bed ward. There are two dedicated Urology theatres and other theatres available within the trust. The department has a bespoke unit at Sunderland and Durham for outpatients, flexible cystoscopy, urodynamics, transrectal ultrasound and lithotripsy (SRH only). The department is dynamic and have recently led new services including a rapid access unit, one stop clinics and new surgical procedures such as robotic ureterolysis and urolift. The Robotic team have performed over 1,000 robotic procedures since 2013.

The disorders that we treat include those involving the kidneys, the ureters (tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder), the adrenal glands, the bladder and the urethra (the tube that passes urine out of the body from the bladder). In males, a urologist may also treat conditions of the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis. The field of urology involves the medical management of conditions such as urinary tract infection and prostate enlargement through to the surgical management of conditions such as bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney stones and stress incontinence.

In the case of certain conditions such as cancer of the urinary tract, we may need to work in conjunction with oncologists or radiotherapists. They may also need to collaborate with nephrologists who deal with kidney conditions and gynaecologists who deal with the female reproductive system.

Contact Us

  • Urology Treatment Centre, Sunderland - 0191 569 9800 
  • Durham Treatment Centre - 0191 541 0266
  • Urology Rapid Assessment Unit - 0191 565 6256 Ext 47320
  • Urology Directorate Office - 0191 565 6256 Ext 42101
  • Shotley Bridge - 0191 333 233
  • Bishop Aukland - 01388 455000

Routine and urgent queries

CIS-tr.chs-referrals@nhs.net 
2WW/suspected cancer (1st appointment)
CIS-TR.CHS2WW@nhs.net 

Sunderland Royal Hospital

  • Urology Treatment Centre - 0191 569 9800 
  • Urology Investigation Unit - 0191 5410034 
  • Urology PAAC- 0191 541004
  • Ward D41 - 0191 5699741
  • Ward D46- 0191 5699746
  • Ward D47- 0191 5699747

Finding Us

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Urology Treatment Centre:

The Urology Treatment Centre is located on Sunderland Royal Hospital B level. The centre has a dedicated entrance located to the right of the hospital main entrance off Kayll Road.

Ward D41:

Ward D41 is located on D level of Sunderland Royal Hospital, with access from either Chester Wing Outpatients or Main Entrance by taking the stairs or lift to D level. 

Our Team

Sunderland Royal Hospital:

  • Divisional Director - Sheena Fish
  • Directorate Manager - Jen McArdle
  • Clinical Director - Mr Stuart McCracken
  • Matron - Louise Miller
  • Specialist Nurse - Liz Davis

South Tyneside District Hospital:

  • Gayle Adams: 0191 404100 Ext 2236
  • Bronia Thomas: 0191 404100 Ext 1197
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