Dr. Roger Kirby

Dr. Roger Kirby, MA, MD, FRCS(Urol), FEBU

Dr. Roger Kirby is a urologist and founder of The Prostate Centre on Wimpole Street, London. He is known for benign and malignant prostate disease.

Professor Kirby was one of the first UK urologists to perform radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer and later one of the first in England to use the da Vinci robot for it. He founded The Prostate Centre in Wimpole Street in 2005, is a past President of the Royal Society of Medicine and has now retired from surgery.

About Dr. Roger Kirby – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Roger Kirby, MA, MD, FRCS(Urol), FEBU
• Credentials: MA, MD, FRCS(Urol), FEBU
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Prostate cancer; benign prostate enlargement; men’s health; health education
• Current Role: Founder of The Prostate Centre, London; President of The Urology Foundation; Vice-President of Prostate Cancer UK; past President of the Royal Society of Medicine
• Years in Practice: Qualified in 1975; NHS consultant from 1986; now retired from surgery
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Retired from operating; contact The Prostate Centre for its current consultants
• 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: The Prostate Centre
• Address: The Prostate Centre, Wimpole Street, London W1, United Kingdom (street number being confirmed)
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: theprostatecentre.com
• 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. Roger Kirby:

• Prostate cancer (historic surgical practice, including robotic prostatectomy)
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Men’s health and prostate health education

Education and training:

• Undergraduate and Medical Degree: St John’s College, Cambridge (BA, MB BChir)
• Clinical Training: Middlesex Hospital, London; qualified 1975
• Consultant Posts: St Bartholomew’s Hospital (from 1986); Professor of Urology and Director of Postgraduate Education, St George’s Hospital (from 1995)

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Qualifications: FRCS(Urol) and FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the General Medical Council (GMC) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: The Prostate Centre, London. Previously St Bartholomew’s Hospital and St George’s Hospital, 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. Roger Kirby 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

• Founded the charities Prostate UK (now part of Prostate Cancer UK) and The Urology Foundation
• Founding editor of Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases and Trends in Urology and Men’s Health
• More than 350 peer-reviewed publications and 68 books
• Royal College of Surgeons Clement Price Thomas Award (2016); Hunterian Professor

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Royal Society of Medicine biography (rsm.ac.uk), checked October 1, 2026
• Medical Society of London lecture notice (October 2025), checked October 1, 2026
• Wikipedia summary of career, checked October 1, 2026
• 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. Roger Kirby known for?

Dr. Roger Kirby is known for benign and malignant prostate disease.

Where does Dr. Roger Kirby practice?

He practices and founder of The Prostate Centre on Wimpole Street, London.

What conditions does Dr. Roger Kirby treat?

He focuses on prostate disease and men’s health; he has retired from surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Roger Kirby?

Professor Kirby has retired from surgery. Use the Book An Appointment button to send an enquiry, and contact The Prostate Centre for its current consultants.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with The Prostate Centre.