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Gerald Collins
FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Glas), MD FRCS (Urol)
📍Manchester, England
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Cork University
Medical Degree
Edinburgh University
Doctorate Thesis
Mayo Clinic
Prostate Scanning
Harvard University
Journal Editor
About
My career in urology has been driven by two things: curiosity and enthusiasm.
I come from a line of doctors dating back five generations. My grandfather saw patients on horseback in rural Ireland. I see them across a desk in Manchester, and sometimes on a screen from the other side of the world. The medicine is different. The instinct is identical.
While I have spent decades scanning prostates and researching PSA testing – collaborating with institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Edinburgh University – I believe that clinical data is only as good as the relief it provides the patient.
But as a surgeon, I am equally committed to the “Art”: eliminating the “wait and see” anxiety through clear, data-driven decisions.
I specialise in:
✅ Uro-oncology (Prostate, Bladder Cancer)
✅ PSA Testing & Diagnostics
✅ Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
✅ General Urology
Rochester
World-class prostate research at Mayo Clinic. The place that shaped my clinical precision.
Manchester
Home base. 29 years in the theatre and going.
Cork
Where it all began. Proud University College Cork graduate
Life in and out of Scrubs
Medicine starts with listening. These quiet moments of reflection are where my best clinical insights happen. 💡🍷
A proud moment being awarded by the Mayor of Limerick . Feb'22
Back home in Limerick. To me, being a doctor is simply about being a trusted source of help - wherever it's needed.
Sharing a special moment with a patient. This profession is built entirely on the trust and the bond we share. 🤝📸
An honour to meet President Michael D. Higgins ☘️. We shared a wonderful conversation.
It's my 29th year in theatre and I’m still as excited and grateful as my first day in Cork. If I’m not evolving, I’m not living!
Experience
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Self-employed (Private Practice) · Full-time
Jan 1997 – Present · 29 yrs 3 mos
Manchester & Cheshire, U.K.
Practising at The Alexandra Hospital (Cheadle), Spire Manchester Hospital, and Spire Regency Hospital (Macclesfield). I provide specialist urological care with a focus on cancer diagnosis, management, and surgery.
- Specialist Expertise: Uro-Oncology with particular reference to prostate cancer diagnostics, PSA interpretation, and free PSA levels.
- Innovations in Care: Initiated a programme on optimising bone health in prostate cancer patients, specifically those undergoing or starting hormone treatment.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Expert use of MRI prostate scanning and the Stockholm3 risk calculator (a blood test assessing PSA, PSA derivatives, and genetic markers).
- Medico-Legal Expertise: Providing professional reports and expertise in prostate cancer diagnosis and general urological management.
- Bone health programme: Initiated for prostate cancer patients on hormone therapy – a gap in care that nobody else was addressing.
💎 PSA Interpretation, Prostate Biopsy Techniques, and Bone Health Management
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Stepping Hill Hospital (NHS) · Full-time
Jan 1997 – Nov 2023 · 26 yrs 11 mos
Stockport, United Kingdom
Served as a lead consultant within the NHS for over 26 years, providing general and specialist urological services. During this tenure, I led research initiatives and clinical service developments for the Greater Manchester region.
- Leadership: Strategically led urological oncology research and contributed to the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Research Network.
- Clinical Interests: Management of advanced prostate cancer, Haematuria (blood in urine), BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), and stone disease.
European Editor
The Prostate Journal (Harvard University) · Part-time
2015 – Present
Serving as a key editorial link between European urological research and global academic standards. I oversee the peer-review process for cutting-edge studies in prostate health and diagnostic advancements.
Research Fellow (MD Doctorate)
Edinburgh University & The Mayo Clinic · Full-time
1991 – 1993
Scotland & Minnesota, USA
- Conducted pivotal research examining the prevalence and characteristics of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) in the community. This work was conducted between Stirling Royal Infirmary (Edinburgh University) and the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN).
- Awarded an MD in 1993 for this thesis, which significantly improved the clinical understanding of common prostate conditions.
Some quick facts about me
- I’m the 5th generation of my family to graduate from University College Cork. There’s even a story that my grand-aunt was the first female medic there.
- I’ve been researching the PSA blood test since it first became available. I spent two years scanning prostates every single day to master the 'Science' so I could focus on the 'Art' of healing.
- I’ve been called a ‘Maverick’ because I’m never satisfied with the status quo. My personal mantra is: 'If I’m not evolving, I’m not living.'
- When the scrubs come off, you’ll usually find me keeping an eye on the sporting world. Whether it’s Rugby, Horse Racing, or Tennis, I find the discipline and strategy of elite sport mirrors the focus I bring to the operating theatre. 🎾
