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Mr Freddie Banks

Urology Harpenden

Mr Freddie Banks

3 years of experience

11,694+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Freddie Banks at a glance

Mr Freddie Banks is an Urology practitioner based in Harpenden, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Harpenden, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Freddie Banks is a Consultant Urologist based at Spire Bushey Hospital, Hertfordshire, UK.  He undertook his training at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, St Mary's and Mount Vernon. Following on from this he undertook a research MD at the Royal Free Hospital and went on to complete his specialist training at Great Ormond Street, Southampton and UCH. He was appointed as Consultant Urologist and Paediatric Urologist at West Herts Trust (Watford) in 2008.

He has a specialist interest in the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction with Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) and is one of the country's most experienced surgeons in this procedure. This is a particularly good procedure for urinary retention and very large prostates. 

Mr Banks treats patients experiencing difficulties passing or holding onto urine, concerns regarding urological cancers , PSA investigation and also conditions such as impotence, kidney stones or infertility. He is able to provide assistance and investigate virtually all urological conditions of which a large majority do not require surgery.  

He has a sub-specialist interest in paediatric urology, including conditions from antenatal kidney dilatation to adolescent issues. 

In his spare time Mr Banks enjoys playing rugby, having previously played with the Saracens and Imperial Medicals. He also enjoys fishing, cycling, gardening and skiing.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Urinary retention

Issues with peeing

Blood in the urine (Haematuria)

Bladder Lesion Removal

Foreskin issues

Swollen testes

Kidney Stones Treatment

Kidney X-Ray (Retrograde Pyelogram)

Prostate Surgery

Laser Prostate Surgery

Vasectomy

Vasectomy Reversal

HoLEP

Urolift

Rezum

TURP

General Urology

Paediatric Urology

PSA

Prostate Cancer

Testis/prostate Pain

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Freddie Banks

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Harpenden (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Urology
    UAB Barcelona, Harpenden (GB)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Urology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-319429 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Urology
#EB-9BDB54D6 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 251
Annual physical exam 99395 125
Vaccination administration 90471 2,253
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,730

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Freddie Banks
HEADSHOT
Freddie Banks in consultation
IN OFFICE
Freddie Banks with the team
WITH TEAM
Freddie Banks at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Freddie Banks

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
    Freddie Banks, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2547/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35211477 · cited by 67
  2. Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Freddie Banks, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8702/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37013914 · cited by 153
  3. European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
    Freddie Banks, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4199/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30812194 · cited by 167
  4. Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Freddie Banks, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9204/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35832774 · cited by 165

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Urology European Annual Congress (Urology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Urology National Society Meeting · Harpenden · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Urology — Harpenden · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Urology
  • Awareness When should you see a urology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.freddie.banks@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Freddie Banks's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Freddie Banks treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Urology

Kidney, bladder and prostate conditions including stones, incontinence, prostate cancer and male fertility.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Harpenden matters

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    Freddie Banks specialises in Urology in Harpenden, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

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    Freddie Banks treats conditions within Urology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Freddie Banks practise?

    Freddie Banks practises in Harpenden, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Freddie Banks speaks English.

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