Mr Toby Page
Qualifications
BSc, MBBS, FRCS(Urol), PhD
GMC number: 4600741
Practising since: 1999
Specialties
Urology
Consultation times
- Weekly Tuesday 14:15 - 17:00
- Weekly Wednesday 18:15 - 19:30
- Overview
About
Mr Page specialises in the minimally invasive treatments for urological conditions. He uses a number of different lasers for urological surgery including Holmium laser for holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HOLEP) and stone fragmentation, photoselective laser for prostate enlargement and thulium laser.
He has trained in prostatic urethral lift procedure for bladder obstruction and percutanous tibial nerve stimulation for over active bladder. He performs laparoscopic nephrectomy (kidney removal) for benign and cancerous conditions as well as laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. He is a high volume laparoscopic surgeon and a committee member for the national renal surgery enhanced recovery program. He performs targeted prostate biopsy for suspicious areas of the prostate for suspected prostate cancer as well as offering a general urology service. Mr Page is the Royal College of Surgeons of England Surgical tutor for the Freeman Hospital, and honorary clinical lecturer at Newcastle University. He is also the clinical governance lead and chair for the Urology and renal directorate at the Freeman Hospital. He is a co applicant and primary investigator on a nationally funded laser trial for benign prostate enlargement.
Other interests
New Technology in urological surgery especially lasers and their use in surgery. Training others in laser and laparoscopic surgery.
Personal interests
Mr Page is married and has a family. He enjoys water based activities as well as running and cycling.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Toby Page at Nuffield Health
- Laparoscopic urology
- Prostate surgery
Locations Mr Toby Page works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Page has a PhD in the molecular genetics of kidney cancer and has a number of publications as well as book chapters. He is a reviewer for a number of journals including the BMJ. He is currently the primary investigator for a number of national trials on bladder cancer (Hymn trial) prostate enlargement treatments (UNBLOCs and ROPE) as well as go investigator on trials on laser surgery, stone treatments and cancer genetics. He is also currently undertaking feasibility studies on research into the impact of urinary catheterisation on general wellness and function across a spectrum of ages in men and women.
Memberships
- British Medical Association
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
- European Association of Urology
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons England
Other posts held
- Freeman Hospital
- Hexham General Hospital
Insurers Mr Toby Page works with
Mr Toby Page works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Simplyhealth
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Mr Toby Page does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Toby Page does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Toby Page does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.