Mr. Michael Wanis

Mr Michael Wanis is an experienced Consultant Urological Surgeon and Andrologist based in Ashtead and Horley with a specialist interest in Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPH). He also has a specialist interest in kidney stone surgery, andrology (men's health) and manages all aspects of general urology. Mr Wanis prides himself in being able to offer patients with BPH a diverse range of options including minimally invasive treatments, to ensure that each patient gets the treatment that is most tailored to their individual needs. He performs Aquablation therapy as well as Urolift, Rezum, HoLEP (Holmium laser enucleation of prostate) and TURP (transurethral resection of prostate). After qualifying from the University of Manchester in 2011, Mr Wanis completed his urology specialist training in the Surrey and Sussex region. He went on to complete the necessary examinations to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2020 and was subsequently appointed as a consultant at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Mr Wanis is currently the Urological Cancer Lead at the Trust as well as delivering the andrology service. Mr Wanis has a specialist interest in kidney stones, male sexual health, urological cancer and minimally-invasive surgery for benign prostate enlargement. He has always had a keen interest in medical education and is passionate about transferring his knowledge onto the next generation. During his specialist training he was awarded the title of Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Brighton and Sussex Medical School for his extensive involvement in undergraduate education. He regularly lectures medical students and junior doctors, is a regular OSCE examiner and has organised national courses for urology trainees including a National Urology ST3 Interview Preparation course endorsed by Health Education England in 2021. Alongside his work in the UK, Mr Wanis has a passion for global healthcare. Since 2018 he has been the urology lead for the Canadian Coptic Medical Association, a charity organisation which deploys clinicians to Egypt and other African nations, providing education to local doctors and nurses and free treatment to patients living on the poverty line. After receiving the BAUS Urolink Travel award in 2019, he travelled to Tanzania to provide education and training to local urologists. His research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he is also a peer reviewer for the JCU and JELEU journals. He has also presented his research at several prestigious international conferences including the EAU, BAUS and AUA. Mr Wanis is also a member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association. To contact Mr Wanis please email: mikewanis1@gmail.com