I am Mr Aditya Raja MBBS/BSc (Hons), AICSM, FRCS (Urol), a Consultant Urologist based in Harrogate with an NHS practice at Harrogate and District Foundation Trust Hospital. I have over 15 years of surgical experience and specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of a wide range of urological conditions.

As a private urologist in Harrogate, I see patients with problems affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive system, offering everything from early diagnosis and medical management to advanced minimally invasive surgery. I am committed to patient-centred care and shared decision-making, meaning my patients are always fully involved in planning their treatment. My goal is to combine medical expertise with compassion, ensuring that patients feel listened to, respected, and reassured.

Training and Professional Background

I trained at Imperial College School of Medicine, London, graduating in 2007 with a medical degree and an intercalated BSc in Medical Sciences with Pharmacology and Toxicology. After completing my early surgical training in Essex and the East Midlands, I pursued specialist urology training in the Yorkshire and the Humber deanery and have made Yorkshire my home.

During this time, I gained extensive experience in both routine and complex urological conditions, including urinary stone disease, prostate disorders, bladder cancer, and reconstructive procedures. In 2024, I was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Urol), a culmination of years of urological training.

I was appointed as a Consultant Urologist at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, where I continue to deliver both emergency and elective urology services for the local community. Alongside this, I see private patients across Harrogate and the wider Yorkshire region who are seeking timely access to specialist care.

Areas of Expertise

I offer a comprehensive private urology service in Harrogate and North Yorkshire. My main areas of expertise include:

• Kidney and urinary stone disease – diagnosis, laser surgery, minimally invasive treatments, and prevention strategies to reduce recurrence.
• Prostate conditions – assessment of raised PSA, prostate cancer diagnostics, benign prostate enlargement (BPH), and modern surgical and minimally invasive treatments for urinary symptoms.
• Bladder conditions – recurrent urinary tract infections, blood in the urine (haematuria), bladder cancer diagnosis and follow-up, incontinence, and painful bladder symptoms.
• General urology – including foreskin problems, testicular lumps and hydroceles.

I have a particular interest in minimally invasive endourological surgery, such as ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and Urolift. These advanced techniques allow patients to benefit from shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and less postoperative discomfort.

Patient-Centred Approach

I understand that seeking help for a urological problem can be worrying. Whether it’s blood in the urine, troublesome urinary symptoms, or concern about prostate health, many patients feel anxious before seeing a urologist. That’s why I take the time to listen carefully, explain investigations and treatments in clear, jargon-free language, and work with my patients to decide on the most appropriate care pathway.

Patients regularly tell me that what they value most is not only my medical expertise but also my approachable manner and ability to explain complex issues in a way that makes sense. I strongly believe in shared decision-making, where patients are partners in their treatment choices. This means my patients feel informed and confident, whether they are having reassurance after tests, medical therapy, or advanced surgical intervention.

Teaching and Training

I am passionate about teaching and training the next generation of surgeons. I serve as faculty on national and regional surgical training courses, including the Royal College of Surgeons’ Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) programme and the national Urology Bootcamp.

I regularly teach on practical skills courses covering cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, stent insertion, and endourology. I have also supervised MSc research projects and acted as a mentor for junior doctors preparing for surgical training.

Teaching, for me, is about more than passing on technical skills – it is about inspiring confidence, clarity, and professionalism in those I train, just as I aim to do with my patients.

Why Choose Private Urology Care in Harrogate?

There are many reasons why patients across Yorkshire choose to see me privately:

• Consultant-led care from start to finish – you will always be seen by me personally. 
• Rapid access to investigations such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, and diagnostic cystoscopy.
• Specialist expertise in kidney stones, prostate conditions, bladder disorders, and men’s health.
• Minimally invasive surgical options to speed up recovery and reduce discomfort. 
• Clear, compassionate communication with a focus on shared decision-making.
• Convenient appointments in Harrogate, with easy access for patients across North Yorkshire, Leeds, and West Yorkshire.

For many patients, private care offers peace of mind, shorter waiting times, and flexibility in choosing appointments that fit around work and family commitments.

Private Consultations

I welcome private patients from Harrogate, Leeds, York, Ripon, and across the wider Yorkshire region. Common reasons for referral include:

• Blood in urine (haematuria) ·
• Kidney stones and urinary colic
• Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Raised PSA or prostate symptoms
• Bladder problems (urgency, frequency, incontinence) 
• Erectile dysfunction and men’s health concerns
• Testicular pain, swelling, or lumps

If you have a urological concern and would like to be seen promptly by a Consultant Urologist in Harrogate, please contact my practice team for more information or to arrange an appointment. I look forward to welcoming you to my clinic and helping you find answers, reassurance, and the right treatment for your urological health.

PUBLICATIONS

2022 Urinary Stones and Intervention Quality of Life (USIQoL): Development and Validation of a New Core Universal Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Urinary Calculi. Joshi HB, Johnson H, Pietropaolo A, Raja A, Joyce AD, Somani B, Philip J, Biyani CS, Pickles T. Eur Urol Focus. 2022 Jan 8:S2405-4569(20)30313-8. doi: 10.1016/j.euf.2020.12.011. PMID: 33423970

2019 The impact of urinary stone disease and their treatment on patients' quality of life: a qualitative study. Raja A, Wood F, Joshi HB. Urolithiasis. 2019 Jun 25. doi: 10.1007/s00240-019-01142-0. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 31240350

2017 Fournier's gangrene: diagnosis and management aided by repeated clinical examination and ultrasound. George J, Raja A, Chun Hei Li D, Joshi H. BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Feb 10;2017. pii: bcr2016217409. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-217409. PMID: 28188166

2016 Tight Foreskin Raja A, Perry I, Joshi HB BMJ. 2016 Oct 5;355:i4639. doi: 10.1136/bmj.i4639 PMID: 27707732

How do urinary calculi influence health-related quality of life and patient treatment preference: A systematic review. Raja A, Hekamati Z, Joshi H. J Endourol. 2016 Jul;30(7):727-43. doi: 10.1089/end.2016.0110. Epub 2016 May 16. PMID: 27080725

Evidence of Nonuniformity in Urothelium Barrier Function between the Upper Urinary Tract and Bladder. Williams NA, Barnard L, Allender CJ, Bowen JL, Gumbleton M, Harrah T, Raja A, Joshi HB. J Urol. 2016 Mar;195(3):763-70. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.10.066. Epub 2015 Oct 23. PMID: 26478446

2015 Investigating detrusor muscle concentrations of oxybutynin after intravesical delivery in an ex vivo porcine model. Williams NA, Lee KM, Allender CJ, Bowen JL, Gumbleton M, Harrah T, Raja A, Joshi HB. J Pharm Sci. 2015 Jul;104(7):2233-40. doi: 10.1002/jps.24471. Epub 2015 May 18. PMID: 25989054

Diagnostic accuracy of preoperative computed tomography used alone to detect lymph-node involvement at radical nephrectomy. Connolly SS, Raja A, Stunell H, Parashar D, Upponi S, Warren AY, Gnanapragasam VJ, Eisen T. Scand J Urol. 2015 Apr;49(2):142-8. doi: 10.3109/21681805.2014.969307. Epub 2015 Jan 26. PMID: 25623950

2014 Re: development of an instrument to assess the health related quality of life of kidney stone formers: K. L. Penniston and S. Y. Nakada J Urol 2013;189:921-930. Raja A, O'Neill C, Joshi HB, Salek S. J Urol. 2014 Jul;192(1):280-1. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.01.112. Epub 2014 Apr 14. No abstract available. PMID: 24742763

An ex vivo investigation into the transurothelial permeability and bladder wall distribution of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ketorolac. Williams NA, Bowen JL, Al-Jayyoussi G, Gumbleton M, Allender CJ, Li J, Harrah T, Raja A, Joshi HB. Mol Pharm. 2014 Mar 3;11(3):673-82. doi: 10.1021/mp400274z. Epub 2014 Feb 6. PMID: 24460452

Hormonal manipulation of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction. Raja A, Hori S, Armitage JN. Indian J Urol. 2014 Apr;30(2):189-93. doi: 10.4103/0970-1591.126904. PMID: 24744519

Clinical Interests

• Endourology
• Urinary stone disease
• Bladder outflow obstruction surgery
• Urological cancers

Useful Links

www.raja-urology.com

• Royal College of Surgeons (England)
• British Association of Urological Surgeons
• British Medical Association