Mr Luke Forster
Consultant Urological Surgeon
MBBS, MSc (Medical Education), BSc (Psychology), MRCS, FRCS (Urol.)
I am a Consultant Urological Surgeon working at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and am clinical lead at Wexham Park Hospital. I am a specialist in kidney stones, benign prostate enlargement and bladder complaints, alongside haematuria (blood in the urine), laser lithotripsy and prostate problems. I use a patient-centred approach to understand patients' problems and concerns before helping them to make sensible decisions to improve their symptoms.
I qualified with a distinction from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Medical School at King's College London in 2010 and also achieved a 1st class honours degree in Health Psychology. I completed a prestigious elective placement at the Mayo Clinic in America and led one of the first studies highlighting the use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in surgical patients.
I completed my Foundation and Core Surgical training in Yorkshire before moving back to London for my specialist Urology training. I completed my FRCS Urology in 2019 before completing my training in 2021. I worked in the tertiary stone units at Royal Free Hospital and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. During this time I led a number of projects and publications, improving the care of patients with kidney stones, stents and those with obstructed kidneys. During my training I was the BAUS Section of Trainees Chairman from 2018-2020, a national role representing colleagues, improving training standards and leading national projects. I designed and led a fundraising and educational initiative with The Urology Foundation, a national charity.
Since my appointment in 2021, I have led several service improvements benefitting patients with kidney stones, urine symptoms and testicular pain. This has included a transformation and modernisation in the assessment, treatment and management of these patients. I introduced new digital cameras, the latest laser technology, suction access sheaths and stents to give the patient better results, with a quicker recovery and less stent symptoms. I continue to review and adopt the latest guidelines, research and technology to improve the care my patients get.
I am passionate about education and am a GMC accredited trainer. I have an MSc in medical education and am the Frimley Health Director of Undergraduate Medical Education. In 2023 I was awarded a prize as the best undergraduate teacher. I supervise a number of trainees in my department.
I am a passionate advocate for providing the best patient experience and have led several patient safety initiatives which ensure patients get excellent care. I work closely with colleagues in radiology, anaesthetics and medical specialties to ensure that patients get complete and safe care. I often provide second opinions for patients who feel they have not had their urology symptoms understood or investigated and take the time to listen and assess older patients with urine problems to ensure they are treated with dignity and get the appropriate treatment safely.
In recognition of my leadership and service improvement I received Clinical Excellence Awards in 2023 and 2024 before being appointed as Wexham Park Urology Clinical Lead and Frimley Health Cross-site deputy lead in 2024.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Luke Forster at Spire include:
Urology
- Bladder investigations (cystoscopy)
- Circumcision
- Hydrocele surgery
- Kidney stones treatment
- Prostate surgery and laser prostate surgery
Other treatments
- Bladder cancer
- Blood in the urine - haematuria
- Foreskin problems - phimosis
- Kidney abnormalities
- Prostate enlargement (medical and surgical management)
- Stones - kidney, ureter, bladder (prevention and treatment with laser or shockwave therapy)
- Scrotal problems - hydrocele, epididymal cyst
- Ureteric and kidney cancer (transitional cell carcinoma)
- Urine problems in the elderly
- Urine problems/symptoms
- Urinary tract obstruction: management of stents
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
Health Psychology BSc (First Class Honours) / University of London / 2008
Bachelor of Science
MBBS (Distinction) / Kings College London / 2010
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MSc Medical Education / Cardiff University / 2015
Master of Sciences
MRCS / Royal College of Surgeons / 2013
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCS (Urol) / Royal College of Surgeons England / 2019
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Professional memberships
British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
Royal College of Surgeons England
Professional leadership
I am clinical lead at Wexham Park Hospital.
Current NHS posts
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Contact information
| Private secretary | David Miller |
| Private secretary telephone | 01753 314190 |
| Private secretary email | secretary.l.forster@bsspro.co.uk |