Mr Michael Wanis
Consultant Urological Surgeon and Andrologist
About Mr Michael Wanis
Mr Michael Wanis is an experienced consultant urological surgeon and andrologist based in Ashtead and Horley who specialises in Aquablation, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction and foreskin problems, haematuria (blood in urine), and Urolift®. He practices privately at Ashtead Hospital, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital with his NHS base in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. After qualifying from the University of Manchester in 2011, Mr Wanis completed his urology specialist training in the Surrey and Sussex region. He went on to complete the necessary examinations to become a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2020 and was subsequently appointed as a consultant at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Mr Wanis is currently the Urological Cancer Lead at the Trust as well as delivering the andrology service. Mr Wanis has a specialist interest in minimally-invasive surgery for benign prostate enlargement, kidney stones, male sexual health and urological cancer. He prides himself on his friendly, patient-centred approach and clear communication, ensuring that patients receive treatment that is tailored to their individual needs and priorities. Alongside his work in the UK, Mr Wanis has a passion for global healthcare. Since 2018 he has been the urology lead for the Canadian Coptic Medical Association, a charity organisation which deploys clinicians to Egypt and other African nations, providing education to local doctors and nurses and free treatment to patients living on the poverty line. After receiving the BAUS Urolink Travel award in 2019, he travelled to Tanzania to provide education and training to local urologists. His research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he is also a peer reviewer for the JCU and JELEU journals. He has also presented his research at several prestigious international conferences including the EAU, BAUS and AUA. Mr Wanis is also a member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association.