Dr. Sudhanshu Chitale

• Dr Sudhanshu Chitale is a highly accomplished Consultant Urological Surgeon based at Whittington Health NHS Trust, London, with more than 25 years of surgical and teaching experience in the field of urology.
• He also serves as an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at University College London (UCL) Medical School, where he plays a key role in training and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.
• With dual training in India and the UK, Dr Chitale has developed a broad and deep understanding of all urological subspecialties.
• He has performed over 20,000 urological procedures ranging from cystoscopies to complex cystectomies. His specialist expertise lies in lower urinary tract surgeries, including procedures involving the prostate, bladder, penis, urethra, and testicles.
• Dr Chitale’s subspecialist interests include male sexual dysfunction, andrology, male infertility, prostatic diseases (benign and malignant), urethral stricture disease, Peyronie’s disease, and testicular and penile cancers.
• He also performs microsurgical sperm retrieval procedures (M-TESE, TESE, MESA), vasectomy and reversal, surgery for congenital penile deformities, and endoscopic treatment for urinary stones.
• His practice also extends to paediatric urology, including circumcision, orchidopexy, and hydrocelectomy.
• Beyond his surgical expertise, Dr Chitale is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals and numerous national and international presentations.
• Notably, he was the principal author of the first-ever randomised controlled trial (RCT) on shock wave therapy (SWT) for Peyronie’s disease. He also serves as a reviewer for more than 20 medical journals and sits on the editorial boards of BMJ Case Reports and TOUNJ.
• Dr Chitale is deeply passionate about medical education, having received multiple awards for his dedication to teaching, including the Top Teacher Award (2014) and the Excellence in Medical Education Award (2016).
• In 2019, he was conferred a Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators (AcadMEd) in Cardiff. His enthusiasm for mentorship is evident in his roles as clinical and educational supervisor, examiner, and faculty member for national training programs.

Conditions treated by Dr. Sudhanshu Chitale

• Prostatic disease
• Prostate cancer
• Male sexual dysfunction
• Male Infertility
• Peyronie’s disease
• Circumcision
• Testis lumps
• Haematuria
• PSA
• UTIs

Area of Interest

• Urology
• Andrology
• Urological Oncology
• Andrology
• Male and Female Incontinence
• Endourology
• Female Functional Urology

Qualification

• FRCS (Urol) at RCSE, London (2006)
• FEBU in Urology, EBU (2004)
• FRCS(Eng) in General Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London (1997 - 1998)
• Diplomat National Board (Urology), Bombay Hospital Institute of Postgraduate Education & Medical Research, India (1988 - 1991)
• MBBS, MS (General Surgery), VMMC, India (1978 - 1986)

Work Experiences

• Dr Chitale previously served as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Whittington Health NHS Trust, London,
• Alongside his clinical duties, he held several academic and teaching roles, including as an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at University College London (UCL) Medical School and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of East Anglia, Norwich.
• He was also a Faculty Member for the Operative Skills in Urology Modular Course at the Royal College of Surgeons of England for five years, contributing to the surgical training of junior urologists.
• In addition, he served as an Instructor and Faculty member for the CcRISP Course from 2012 onward, helping to develop essential surgical and decision-making skills among trainees.
• Dr Chitale acted as the Site Lead for Undergraduate Teaching for UCL at Whittington Health NHS Trust and was an Examiner for MBBS examinations at UCL Medical School, mentoring and assessing medical students throughout their academic journey.
• He also supervised and guided Foundation and Core Trainees as a Clinical Supervisor and Mentor, while serving as a member of the ARCP and CST interview panels for the London Deanery.
• In research, he worked as the Principal Investigator for the first-ever Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) on Shock Wave Therapy for Peyronie’s Disease and as a Co-Investigator for RCTs on Stents in Endourology, contributing to advancements in urological practice.