Dr. Jim Catto

Dr. Jim Catto, MB ChB, PhD, FRCS(Urol)

Dr. Jim Catto is a urologist at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in Sheffield, United Kingdom. He is known for bladder cancer.

Professor Catto is a bladder cancer surgeon and scientist at the University of Sheffield. He led the iROC trial comparing robotic and open cystectomy, published in JAMA in 2022, and is editor-in-chief of European Urology.

About Dr. Jim Catto – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Jim Catto, MB ChB, PhD, FRCS(Urol)
• Credentials: MB ChB, PhD, FRCS(Urol)
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Bladder cancer; radical cystectomy; urothelial cancer genetics; clinical trials
• Current Role: Professor of Urology, University of Sheffield; Honorary Consultant Urologist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: University of Sheffield
• Address: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, United Kingdom
• Phone: 0114 271 1900 (Sheffield Teaching Hospitals switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: sth.nhs.uk
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Jim Catto:

• Non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive bladder cancer
• Robotic and open radical cystectomy
• Upper tract urothelial cancer
• Haematuria assessment

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: MB ChB and PhD; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Registration: Urology, on the GMC Specialist Register (confirm on the GMC register)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the General Medical Council (GMC) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Hallamshire Hospital); University of Sheffield

Insurance

NHS care is reached through GP referral to the hospital trust and is free at the point of use for eligible patients. Private appointments can be self-funded or paid through private medical insurance; check with your insurer (for example Bupa, AXA Health or Aviva) that the consultant is recognised before booking. Coverage for Dr. Jim Catto was not confirmed plan by plan.

Fees

Private consultation fees are not published on the profiles reviewed. Ask the private hospital’s bookings team for a quote; NHS care carries no consultation fee for eligible patients.

Professional Information

• Chief investigator of the iROC trial (JAMA, 2022)
• Editor-in-chief of European Urology
• Research on bladder cancer genetics and patient-reported outcomes

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• University of Sheffield staff profile (sheffield.ac.uk)
• European Urology editorial board
• GMC register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Jim Catto known for?

Dr. Jim Catto is known for bladder cancer.

Where does Dr. Jim Catto practice?

He practices at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Jim Catto treat?

He focuses on bladder cancer and related urothelial cancers.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Jim Catto?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with University of Sheffield before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.