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Trust score 8/100
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Mr
Mr Gerald Rix
Urology
English
French
German
Spanish
4,517+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
4
Languages spoken
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
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
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Urology
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Urology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 449 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,607 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,767 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,856 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 3
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European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
DOI: 10.1085/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33925331 · cited by 65
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Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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 · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Urology — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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
