Overview
For patients in St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, and Hampstead who receive a kidney cancer diagnosis.Read moreShow less
Whether from a routine health screen, incidental imaging, or haematuria investigation — the quality and speed of specialist assessment is non-negotiable. Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road NW8, 3 minutes from St John's Wood Underground, provides the Central London standard of private cancer specialist assessment that this community expects. Dr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS, Cancer Lead at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, reviews kidney cancer imaging, provides oncological staging and treatment recommendations, and — where surgery is indicated — performs laparoscopic nephrectomy as a private procedure. For international patients and those with public profiles, the absolute discretion of Platinum Medical Centre is equally important.
What to know
Private Kidney Cancer Treatment at Platinum Medical Centre, NW8
Kidney cancer — most commonly renal cell carcinoma (RCC) — arises from kidney tubule lining.Read moreShow less
CT chest-abdomen-pelvis with contrast stages the tumour. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy preserves kidney function for tumours under 7cm; radical nephrectomy removes the whole kidney for larger or complex tumours. Advanced RCC is managed with targeted therapy (sunitinib, pazopanib) or immunotherapy (pembrolizumab, nivolumab) via specialist MDT. Dr. Godbole is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon with published research in this field.
Second Opinion on Kidney Cancer Staging and Treatment — A Specific NW8 Need
A significant proportion of Platinum Medical Centre's kidney cancer patients seek a second specialist opinion.Read moreShow less
Either on imaging that has been ambiguously reported, on a surgical recommendation they wish to verify, or on systemic therapy plans for advanced disease. Dr. Godbole's Cancer Lead role provides the oncological depth for these second opinions: re-reviewing CT and MRI imaging, assessing whether the proposed surgical approach (partial vs radical nephrectomy) is appropriate for the tumour's specific nephrometry characteristics, and providing an independent view on whether active surveillance is appropriate for small tumours where surgery is being recommended.
International Patients and Kidney Cancer at Platinum Medical Centre
Platinum Medical Centre's NW8 location attracts international patients with kidney cancer diagnoses made abroad who are seeking a London-based second opinion or who wish to undergo surgery in the UK.Read moreShow less
Dr. Godbole reviews international imaging — including CT scans and MRI from international centres — provides a written specialist opinion in English with full staging and treatment recommendation, and can arrange private surgery in London for patients who choose to proceed. The written report is suitable for sharing with the patient's home country oncologist.
Travel and Parking Guide – Platinum Medical Centre
15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood NW8 7JA.Read moreShow less
Underground: St John's Wood (Jubilee Line), 3 minutes walk. From Baker Street: 2 stops. Metered parking on Lodge Road; NCP at Clarence Gate.
Why Platinum
International patients receive written kidney cancer specialist opinions suitable for sharing with overseas oncologists and surgeons.Read moreShow less
Supporting cross-system continuity of care.
Nearby areas
St John's WoodMaida ValeRegent's ParkMaryleboneHampsteadSwiss Cottage
Platinum Medical Centre serves kidney cancer patients from St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Kilburn, and internationally from Central London hotels.Read moreShow less
The Jubilee Line provides access from Canary Wharf, Westminster, and Heathrow.
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Questions
Can I get a second opinion on my kidney cancer diagnosis at Platinum Medical Centre in St John's Wood?
Yes. Dr. Godbole provides second opinion kidney cancer assessments at Platinum Medical Centre. This includes re-reviewing CT and MRI imaging, assessing whether the proposed surgical approach is appropriate, and providing an independent view on staging and treatment. A written second opinion report is provided. Many patients use this to verify NHS recommendations or to assess whether private surgery offers advantages in their specific situation. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange.
I am an international patient with a kidney tumour diagnosis — can Dr. Godbole review my overseas imaging at Platinum Medical Centre?
Yes. Dr. Godbole reviews international kidney cancer imaging at Platinum Medical Centre. Please bring imaging on disc or provide a digital download link before your appointment. A written specialist opinion including staging assessment and treatment recommendation is provided in English — suitable for sharing with your home country oncologist. If you wish to proceed with surgery in London, this can be arranged. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to discuss your specific situation.
What is active surveillance for small kidney tumours and is it appropriate for me?
Active surveillance — monitoring a small kidney tumour with serial imaging rather than immediate surgery — is appropriate for tumours under 2cm in older patients or those where surgical risk exceeds the tumour's immediate threat. Surveillance requires CT or MRI every 3–6 months to monitor for growth. If the tumour grows rapidly or exceeds 3–4cm, surgery or ablation is reconsidered. Dr. Godbole's assessment at Platinum Medical Centre applies current European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines to determine whether active surveillance is appropriate for your specific tumour.
Does HRG Urology at Platinum Medical Centre manage advanced kidney cancer (Stage 3 or 4)?
Yes. For patients with locally advanced (Stage 3) or metastatic (Stage 4) kidney cancer, Dr. Godbole coordinates MDT-level management including surgical cytoreduction where appropriate and referral to medical oncology for targeted therapy or immunotherapy. A written MDT-standard management plan is provided, suitable for continuity of care with oncologists in London or internationally.
Is hereditary kidney cancer screening available at Platinum Medical Centre?
Yes. Patients with features suggesting hereditary kidney cancer — young age at diagnosis, bilateral or multifocal tumours, family history — receive genetic counselling referral and targeted genetic testing (VHL, BAP1, FLCN, MET mutations) as part of the specialist assessment at Platinum Medical Centre. Positive results inform surveillance protocols for the patient and have implications for first-degree relatives.
