About
Professor Philip is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at the Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital since 2011. He has a broad experience in general and diagnostic urology, which includes helping patients identify reasons for blood in urine, raised prostate blood test (PSA) levels, recurrent urinary infections and urinary flow difficulties.
His specialist expertise is in the minimally invasive treatment of kidney stones (endoscopic & percutaneous) and endoscopic upper tract urothelial cancer management.
His research interests are in kidney stone disease and improving on differential attainment. His research group looks into evaluating risk factors for sepsis, increased hospital stay and morbidity in patients who undergo stone procedures and outcomes of shockwave lithotripsy. Attempts at identifying risk factors for recurrence of stone disease, including with the use of Machine learning continue.
Prof. Philip has published over 40 papers, a scientific reviewer for 12 scientific journals, and regularly invited nationally and internationally to teach on stone disease, cancer diagnostics, and training doctors. He has been recognised as an International Professor with the Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation (AHERF), India and Honorary Professor of Urology at the School of Medicine, Bridgetown International University, Barbados. He holds an Honorary Associate Professor with the School of Engineering, Mathematics & Technology, University of Bristol.
In 2021, he was elected to the Trustee board of the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) and now serve as the President Elect. He is passionate about education, training collaboration and well- being of my peers and younger colleagues.
Prof. Philip is the 2024 recipient of the KAMS (UK) award for Outstanding contribution to the field of Urological Surgery, the 2023 APEX Healthcare Excellency Award for Excellence in Healthcare & Honorary Membership of the Urology Society of India (2026).
His specialist expertise is in the minimally invasive treatment of kidney stones (endoscopic & percutaneous) and endoscopic upper tract urothelial cancer management.
His research interests are in kidney stone disease and improving on differential attainment. His research group looks into evaluating risk factors for sepsis, increased hospital stay and morbidity in patients who undergo stone procedures and outcomes of shockwave lithotripsy. Attempts at identifying risk factors for recurrence of stone disease, including with the use of Machine learning continue.
Prof. Philip has published over 40 papers, a scientific reviewer for 12 scientific journals, and regularly invited nationally and internationally to teach on stone disease, cancer diagnostics, and training doctors. He has been recognised as an International Professor with the Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation (AHERF), India and Honorary Professor of Urology at the School of Medicine, Bridgetown International University, Barbados. He holds an Honorary Associate Professor with the School of Engineering, Mathematics & Technology, University of Bristol.
In 2021, he was elected to the Trustee board of the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) and now serve as the President Elect. He is passionate about education, training collaboration and well- being of my peers and younger colleagues.
Prof. Philip is the 2024 recipient of the KAMS (UK) award for Outstanding contribution to the field of Urological Surgery, the 2023 APEX Healthcare Excellency Award for Excellence in Healthcare & Honorary Membership of the Urology Society of India (2026).
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof. Joe Philip
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Urology
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Urology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 706 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,180 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,012 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,099 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 2
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Validation of clinical scoring in Urology
DOI: 10.9250/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31068044 · cited by 178
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Long-term follow-up of Urology across GB
DOI: 10.3310/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31945245 · cited by 88
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Urology European Annual Congress (Urology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Urology National Society Meeting · Bristol · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Urology — Bristol · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Urology
- Awareness When should you see a urology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.joe.philip@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
14 verified reviews5.00
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14 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
