About the speaker

Mr Biral Patel
MB ChB, MD, FRCS (Urol)

Following his undergraduate medical degree from the University of Bristol, Mr Patel undertook his basic surgical training in the Bristol area. This included six months working as a Lecturer in Clinical Anatomy at the University. This was followed by a two and a half year period in formal research leading to the award of an MD from the University. He then spent 6 years in Higher Surgical Training in Urology, having trained all over the Southwest and finishing in Bristol.\r\n\r\nMr Patel was appointed a Consultant Urological Surgeon in Gloucestershire in August 2007, and sub-specialises in urological cancers, major open urological surgery and stone disease. He has broad experience in General Urology and Andrology. He is currently the Clinical Lead for Urology within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He also enjoys and plays an active role in training the urologists of tomorrow and is due to take up the post of Training Programme Director in Urology for the Southwest.\r\nOther interests\r\n\r\nUrological Cancers\r\nMajor open urological surgery\r\nGeneral Urology\r\nAndrology\r\nStone Disease\r\nPersonal interests\r\n\r\nMr Patel enjoys cooking and entertaining. He has also recently developed an interest in Charcuterie!\r\nHe recently completed the London to Paris Bike ride over 3 days and also a charity ride around the island of Zanzibar fund-raising for a charity.