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Mr Gerald Rix

Urology Colchester

Mr Gerald Rix

7 years of experience

4,517+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Gerald Rix at a glance

Mr Gerald Rix is an Urology practitioner based in Colchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Colchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Rix is an experienced Consultant Urologist and the Department Lead at Colchester Hospital. He helps patients suffering from all conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate and genitalia, in men, women and children.

His subspecialties include keyhole kidney surgery and treatment for stones using laser fragmentation. He has developed particular expertise in surgery for enlarged prostates, including HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), proven to be more effective than traditional prostate operations.

He began his career at Oxford University with a degree in Physiological Science in 1989 before continuing his studies at Cambridge University, gaining his Medical Degree in 1991. He completed specialist training on the Edinburgh urology rotation.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He educates fellow healthcare professionals in urological procedures including kidney surgery and HoLEP laser prostatectomy.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments


Investigation and diagnosis of urological conditions including all surgical and non-surgical treatments

Cancer screening and diagnosis (including blood in the urine)

Kidney and ureteric stone surgery

Laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery including Laparoscopic pyeloplasty for PUJ obstruction

Bladder problems including recurrent infections and bladder pain

Enlarged prostate including HoLEP laser prostatectomy

Microsurgical vasectomy reversal

Circumcision and testicular problems in children

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

— Mr Gerald Rix

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Colchester (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Urology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Colchester (GB)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Urology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-239234 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Urology
#EB-C8BDB099 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 449
Annual physical exam 99395 1,607
Vaccination administration 90471 2,767
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,856

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gerald Rix
HEADSHOT
Gerald Rix in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gerald Rix with the team
WITH TEAM
Gerald Rix at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Gerald Rix

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
    Gerald Rix, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1085/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33925331 · cited by 65
  2. Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gerald Rix, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4372/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31379213 · cited by 155

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.gerald.rix@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Gerald Rix's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Gerald Rix 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 Colchester matters

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  • What does Gerald Rix specialise in?

    Gerald Rix specialises in Urology in Colchester, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

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  • What languages does Gerald Rix speak?

    Gerald Rix speaks English, French, German, Spanish.

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