Dr. Hashim Ahmed

Dr. Hashim Ahmed, PhD, FRCS(Urol)

Dr. Hashim Ahmed is a urologist at Imperial College London in London, United Kingdom. He is known for prostate cancer imaging and focal therapy.

Professor Ahmed holds the Chair of Urology at Imperial College London and is a consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He was the lead author of the PROMIS trial, published in The Lancet in 2017, which showed MRI can help men avoid unnecessary prostate biopsies.

About Dr. Hashim Ahmed – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Hashim Ahmed, PhD, FRCS(Urol)
• Credentials: PhD, FRCS(Urol)
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Prostate MRI; focal therapy; minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment; clinical trials
• Current Role: Chair of Urology, Imperial College London; Consultant Urological Surgeon, Imperial College Healthcare NHS 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: Imperial College London
• Address: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, United Kingdom
• Phone: 020 3311 1234 (Imperial College Healthcare switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: imperial.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. Hashim Ahmed:

• Prostate cancer and MRI-targeted biopsy
• Focal therapy (HIFU and cryotherapy)
• Elevated PSA
• Benign prostate enlargement

Education and training:

• Medical Degree, Surgical Training and PhD: Institutions and dates being confirmed from his Imperial profile

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: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (Charing Cross Hospital); Imperial College London

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. Hashim Ahmed 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

• Lead author of the PROMIS trial (The Lancet, 2017)
• Leads trials of focal therapy and prostate cancer screening
• Large peer-reviewed output in prostate imaging and treatment

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Imperial College London profile (imperial.ac.uk)
• Imperial College Healthcare consultant page
• 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. Hashim Ahmed known for?

Dr. Hashim Ahmed is known for prostate cancer imaging and focal therapy.

Where does Dr. Hashim Ahmed practice?

He practices at Imperial College London in London, United Kingdom.

What conditions does Dr. Hashim Ahmed treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer diagnosis and focal treatment.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Hashim Ahmed?

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

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.