Mr Sonpreet Rai
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
- Available from
- London
About Sonpreet Rai
Mr Sonpreet Rai is a consultant urological and robotic surgeon at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and at Welbeck Men's Health Sonpreet qualified in Medicine and Surgery with honours from Barts and The London School of Medicine & Dentistry.
He completed his Specialist Urological training on the Yorkshire rotation training programme including a year of sub-specialist laparoscopic training in Renal Cancer whilst at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds.
He went on to secure a coveted Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) and British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) accredited Senior Clinical Fellowship in Robotic Surgery in both Bladder Cancer and Renal cancer at the renowned Vattikuti Foundation Robotic Surgery Institute, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
Sonpreet was appointed in 2021 to his current post as Consultant Urological Surgeon at Milton Keynes University Hospital and has successfully set up the robot-assisted minimally invasive urology programme.
He is the current Cancer Lead for Urology as well as a Clinical Surgical Tutor for Oxford Medical Students and an Education Supervisor for Foundation Trainees.
His main clinical areas of interest are renal cancer, bladder cancer and the diagnosis and management of prostate conditions. In addition to his sub-specialist practice, Sonpreet has broad expertise in managing general urological conditions.
Clinical posts:
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Expertise
- Urological Cancers (Kidney
- Bladder
- Prostate
- Testis)
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Blood in the Urine (Haematuria)
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Urinary Tract Stones
- Prostate Cancer Diagnostics
- Foreskin Conditions
- Scrotal Lumps
- TURP/TURBT
- Urethral Strictures
- Vasectomy
- Varicocoele and Robotic Surgery
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Languages spoken
- English
- Research highlights
Rai, S., Premakumar, Y., Challacombe, B. (2022). 'Active Surveillance in Renal Cancer'. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84756-2_8
Monroy-Iglesias MJ, Rai S, Mistretta FA, Roberts G, Dickinson H, Russell B, Moss C, De Berardinis R, Ferro M, Musi G, Brown C, Nair R, Thurairaja R, Fernando A, Cathcart P, Khan A, Dasgupta P, Malde S, Hadijpavlou M, Dolly S, Haire K, Tagliabue M, de Cobelli O, Challacombe B, Van Hemelrijck M. 'Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urological cancers: The surgical experience of two cancer hubs in London and Milan'. BJUI Compass. 2022 Jan 27;3(4):277-286. doi: 10.1002/bco2.135. PMID: 35783588; PMCID: PMC9231679.
Sonpreet Rai, Ramesh Thurairaja, Shamim Khan, Mark George, Alexis Schizas, Rajesh Nair 'Robot-Assisted Total Pelvic Exenteration: Indications and Technical Considerations in Urological Surgery' [Accepted for Video Presentation at the 2021 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting]
- Professional memberships
General Medical Council (GMC)
The British Association of Urological Surgeons
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng)
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £295
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £195
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- +4 more
- Allianz Partners
- Cigna International
- Healix
- Henner
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.