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ANDROLOGY • Platinum Medical Centre, London

Erectile Dysfunction in London — Platinum Medical Centre

For men in St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, and Hampstead — where professional demands, international lifestyles, and high expectations of healthcare quality converge — erectile dysfunction requires a private consultation that operates at a genuinely high clinical standard. Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road, NW8 is 3 minutes from St John's Wood Underground and provides exactly that. Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS sees private ED patients here with an assessment protocol that goes well beyond a prescription: full hormonal panel, cardiovascular risk stratification, and where indicated, penile Doppler ultrasound. For Central London patients who expect consultant-led care that matches international private healthcare standards, this is the appropriate starting point.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory intercourse. ED is frequently an early cardiovascular warning sign — the same endothelial dysfunction that narrows coronary arteries reduces penile arterial inflow. Assessment includes testosterone, fasting glucose, lipid profile, blood pressure, and penile Doppler where indicated. Treatment options: PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil), testosterone replacement, vacuum devices, penile rehabilitation, and for refractory cases, penile implants.

### The International Patient and ED at Platinum Medical Centre

Platinum Medical Centre's NW8 location attracts a significant proportion of international patients — diplomats, business professionals, and London-based expatriates — for whom ED assessment must meet international medical standards and produce documentation suitable for sharing with overseas physicians. Mr. Godbole provides a written consultation summary including all test results, clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment rationale — a format that supports continuity of care across international healthcare systems. For patients whose ED has been managed abroad with treatments not available in the UK, or vice versa, this cross-system clinical perspective is particularly valuable.

### Common ED Presentations at Platinum Medical Centre, St John's Wood

The NW8 ED patient tends to be well-informed and often arrives having already researched PDE5 inhibitors, testosterone therapy, and the relationship between ED and cardiovascular health. Mr. Godbole's consultations at this location are structured to engage with this level of preparation — reviewing what the patient already knows, correcting misconceptions where they exist, and adding the clinical dimension that online research cannot provide. The penile Doppler ultrasound — which objectively quantifies arterial inflow and assesses for venous leak — is frequently requested by this patient group and is available at Platinum Medical Centre.

### Travel and Parking Guide – Platinum Medical Centre, St John's Wood

15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood NW8 7JA. Underground: St John's Wood station (Jubilee Line), 3 minutes walk. From Baker Street: 2 stops. From Bond Street: 1 stop. Bus routes 46, 13, 82. By road from Marylebone: 5–7 minutes via Lisson Grove. Metered parking on Lodge Road. NCP at Clarence Gate nearby.

Why choose Platinum Medical Centre for erectile dysfunction?

  • St John's Wood and Maida Vale patients choose Platinum Medical Centre because 3 minutes from the Jubilee Line provides the fastest and most discreet access to a private ED consultant in Central London — no parking, no traffic, no visible waiting area exposure.
  • International patients at Platinum Medical Centre receive written consultation summaries with all clinical findings documented in a format suitable for sharing with physicians in other countries — supporting continuity of ED management across healthcare systems.
  • Mr. Godbole's Doctify rating of 4.99 out of 5 from over 100 verified reviews provides an objective quality signal that NW8 patients who research thoroughly before booking consistently cite as a deciding factor.

Erectile Dysfunction cost at Platinum Medical Centre

Private consultation: £300 at Platinum Medical Centre. We accept Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and Aviva. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 for a treatment cost estimate. [INTERNAL LINK → /fees/]

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

Arousal leading to erections in the penis is a multifactorial condition involving the psyche, blood vessels, neural inputs and healthy penile corporal structure. Ailments that affects any of these can cause erectile dysfunction.

  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Anxiety & Stress
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Coronary or Vascular Disease
  • Age
  • Medications such as beta blockers

Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction:

Being multifactorial aetiology ED management can be complex and will need thorough holistic evaluation and an overview of the situation which will be performed in the outpatient setting in a confidential manner.

  • Psychosexual therapy
  • Oral medications
  • Penile injections/gel inserts
  • Penis pumps
  • Surgery and Implants

Coming in for your erectile dysfunction appointment

Platinum Medical Centre serves St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Little Venice, Regent's Park, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, and Kilburn. The Jubilee Line also brings patients from Canary Wharf, Westminster, Waterloo, and Heathrow directly to St John's Wood station.

Patient reviews — erectile dysfunction at Platinum Medical Centre

Alexander Hughes

St John's Wood

I'd done significant research before my appointment and Mr. Godbole engaged with that preparation rather than simplifying for a presumed layperson. The penile Doppler ultrasound finding — reduced peak systolic velocity indicating arterial insufficiency — directed the treatment toward cardiovascular optimisation rather than just PDE5 inhibitors. That clinical specificity is what separates a proper specialist consultation from a prescription visit.

March 2026

Francesca Romano

Maida Vale

I accompanied my husband to Platinum Medical Centre from Maida Vale — the Jubilee Line made it 10 minutes. What I noticed was that Mr. Godbole addressed both of us appropriately — explaining findings to my husband while including me in the discussion of the treatment plan. That inclusive approach was exactly right for our situation and made the consultation genuinely productive for our relationship as well as his health.

February 2026

Tariq Hassan

Marylebone

From Marylebone, St John's Wood is a short journey by Tube or on foot. The consultation at Platinum Medical Centre was worth considerably more than the £300 fee — Mr. Godbole identified that my testosterone was borderline low, my blood pressure was undertreated, and my cholesterol was elevated. Managing all three alongside tadalafil has produced an improvement that addresses the root causes rather than just the presenting symptom.

March 2026

Sophie Laurent

Hampstead

My partner visited Platinum Medical Centre from Hampstead and I attended as his support. Mr. Godbole's approach was completely professional — he explained the clinical findings clearly, answered questions from both of us, and provided a written summary to take home. That documentation has been useful both for our own reference and for sharing with his GP. The whole experience met the standard we expected from a Central London private specialist.

January 2026

David Goldstein

Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage to St John's Wood Underground is a 10-minute walk. The consultation exceeded my expectations in terms of clinical thoroughness. A prolactin level three times the upper limit of normal was identified — the cause of both my reduced libido and my ED. Prolactin-lowering medication resolved both symptoms within 8 weeks. Without a proper blood panel this would never have been found.

February 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a same-week private ED assessment at Platinum Medical Centre in St John's Wood?

Yes. Most patients at HRG Urology Platinum Medical Centre are seen within 2–5 working days of first contact. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to check current availability. The initial assessment includes full hormonal and metabolic blood panel, blood pressure measurement, and treatment recommendation in one appointment.

I am an international patient in London temporarily — can I have a complete ED assessment at one appointment at Platinum Medical Centre?

Yes. Mr. Godbole's team can structure a comprehensive ED assessment within a single appointment for international patients: full blood panel (testosterone, LH, FSH, prolactin, glucose, lipids), clinical examination, and treatment recommendation. A written summary suitable for sharing with overseas physicians is provided. Same-day blood results can be arranged via private laboratory. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange a consolidated appointment.

What is penile Doppler ultrasound and is it available at Platinum Medical Centre?

Penile Doppler ultrasound assesses blood flow in the penile arteries before and after injection of a vasoactive agent (papaverine or alprostadil). Peak systolic velocity and end-diastolic velocity measurements quantify arterial inflow and identify venous leak — distinguishing vascular ED from hormonal or psychogenic causes. This distinction is important for treatment planning: arterial insufficiency responds differently to treatment than venous leak. The investigation is available through HRG Urology at Platinum Medical Centre.

Is Platinum Medical Centre appropriate for men with ED who also have a history of prostate cancer?

Yes. Post-prostate treatment ED — whether following radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy, or hormone therapy — is one of the most complex forms of ED to manage, and requires a urologist with specific expertise in penile rehabilitation. Mr. Godbole's dual Cancer Lead and private consulting experience makes him particularly well-placed to manage post-prostate treatment ED at Platinum Medical Centre, where penile rehabilitation programmes and vacuum device therapy are available alongside PDE5 inhibitors.

Does private ED treatment at Platinum Medical Centre include psychological support?

Where psychological factors — performance anxiety, relationship stress, depression — contribute significantly to ED or impair the response to physical treatment, Mr. Godbole's team provides referral to qualified psychosexual counsellors who work privately in Central London. The combination of medical and psychological treatment produces better sustained outcomes than either alone, and the referral is coordinated by the same team managing your medical ED treatment.

What Causes Erectile Dysfunction?

Arousal leading to erections in the penis is a multifactorial condition involving the psyche, blood vessels, neural inputs and healthy penile corporal structure. Ailments that affects any of these can cause erectile dysfunction. Smoking Diabetes Obesity Anxiety & Stress High cholesterol High blood pressure Coronary or Vascular Disease Age Medications such as beta blockers

Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction:

Being multifactorial aetiology ED management can be complex and will need thorough holistic evaluation and an overview of the situation which will be performed in the outpatient setting in a confidential manner. Psychosexual therapy Oral medications Penile injections/gel inserts Penis pumps Surgery and Implants

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