Overview
Lodge Road in St John's Wood NW8 runs through one of Central London's most internationally diverse residential neighbourhoods.Read moreShow less
Diplomats, media professionals, international business figures, and long-established London families share this postcode with affluent young professionals and retirees who expect private healthcare to operate at the highest international standard. At Platinum Medical Centre, HRG Urology delivers precisely that for prostate enlargement patients. Dr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS — whose clinical practice spans the NHS Cancer Lead role at North Middlesex University Hospital, private London consulting, and international academic work at St George's University — provides BPH assessment and treatment that integrates the best of evidence-based NHS practice with the speed, discretion, and personal attention of premium private care. Three minutes from St John's Wood Underground, the clinic is accessible from across Central and North London without a car.
What to know
Why St John's Wood and Maida Vale Patients Choose Platinum Medical Centre
The NW8 and W9 postcodes carry a strong preference for private healthcare that is genuinely consultant-led rather than delegate-managed.Read moreShow less
At Platinum Medical Centre, Dr. Godbole conducts the BPH assessment personally — not a registrar with a consultant signature. This distinction matters particularly for prostate conditions where the DRE finding, combined with PSA level and clinical history, determines whether BPH is the sole diagnosis or whether cancer investigation is warranted. A consultant's clinical judgement at that decision point is not equivalent to an assessment performed by a trainee.
Dr. Godbole holds FRCS qualifications from both Edinburgh and England — representing the gold standard of UK surgical certification — alongside his postgraduate Indian urology training. For the significant proportion of Platinum Medical Centre's international patient population who recognise the Royal College of Surgeons Fellowship as an internationally trusted credential, this combination provides specific reassurance.
Common BPH Presentations at Platinum Medical Centre, St John's Wood
The NW8 BPH patient tends to be a well-informed man in his 50s or 60s who has already researched his symptoms, is aware of PSA testing, and arrives with specific questions about HoLEP versus TURP, robotic versus laparoscopic options, and the relationship between BPH and prostate cancer risk.Read moreShow less
Dr. Godbole's consultations at Platinum Medical Centre are structured to meet this level of engagement — detailed anatomical explanations, review of the patient's imaging and blood results, and a treatment discussion that addresses the patient's specific concerns rather than a generic pathway.
International Patients — BPH Assessment at Platinum Medical Centre
A proportion of Platinum Medical Centre's BPH patients are international visitors or London-based expatriates who seek a private consultation and written management summary for sharing with their home country physicians.Read moreShow less
Dr. Godbole provides comprehensive written consultation summaries including IPSS score, PSA with reference range, prostate volume, flow rate, post-void residual, clinical findings, treatment recommendation, and follow-up plan — a format suitable for international medical record sharing.
Why Platinum
Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road is 3 minutes walk from St John's Wood Underground station (Jubilee Line).Read moreShow less
Making it accessible from Marylebone, Canary Wharf, Westminster, and Heathrow without a car, and practical for international patients staying in Central London hotels during their visit.
The NW8 clinic's discretion and confidentiality standards are appropriate for patients.Read moreShow less
Particularly those with public profiles or professional prominence — who require that BPH consultations and treatment remain entirely private and are managed without the administrative trail of NHS referral pathways.
Nearby areas
St John's WoodMaida ValeRegent's ParkMaryleboneHampsteadSwiss Cottage
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Travel and Parking Guide – Platinum Medical Centre, St John's Wood
Platinum Medical Centre is at 15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood NW8 7JA. By Underground: St John's Wood station (Jubilee Line) is 3 minutes walk. From Baker Street (Jubilee/Metropolitan/Circle/H&C lines): 2 stops, 5 minutes. From Bond Street: 1 stop. From Westminster: 3 stops. By bus: routes 46, 13, and 82 serve the St John's Wood area. By road from Marylebone: 5–7 minutes via Lisson Grove. Metered street parking is available on Lodge Road and surrounding streets. NCP parking is available at Clarence Gate nearby.
Emergency Care Note — Acute Urinary Retention in Central London
For acute urinary retention in the NW8 area, the nearest emergency departments are University College Hospital (Euston Road) and St Mary's Hospital (Paddington). Following emergency catheterisation, call HRG Urology at Platinum Medical Centre on +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange a planned BPH assessment and surgical planning appointment.
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Questions
Is Dr. Godbole himself available for BPH consultations at Platinum Medical Centre, or will I see a registrar?
Dr. Harshawardhan Godbole conducts all BPH consultations at Platinum Medical Centre personally. As a private patient, you will not be assessed by a registrar or junior doctor — the IPSS review, clinical examination, and treatment recommendation are all made by Dr. Godbole directly. This is a consistent feature of private practice at Platinum Medical Centre and is one of the specific advantages patients cite when choosing this location.
I am an international patient staying in Central London — can I have a complete BPH assessment at one appointment at Platinum Medical Centre?
Yes. Dr. Godbole's team can structure a comprehensive BPH assessment for international patients within a single appointment: IPSS questionnaire, digital rectal examination, PSA blood test (results same-day via private laboratory), uroflowmetry, and post-void residual bladder scan. A written consultation summary with all findings, diagnosis, and treatment recommendation is provided at the end of the appointment — suitable for sharing with your home country physician. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange a consolidated appointment.
How close is Platinum Medical Centre to St John's Wood Underground station?
Platinum Medical Centre at 15–17 Lodge Road is approximately 3 minutes walk from St John's Wood Underground station on the Jubilee Line. The Jubilee Line provides fast connections from Bond Street (1 stop), Baker Street (2 stops, also accessible by Metropolitan/Circle/H&C lines), Canary Wharf (8 stops), and Waterloo (5 stops) — making the clinic accessible from across Central and East London without a car.
What is the difference between TURP and HoLEP for prostate surgery, and which does Dr. Godbole recommend at Platinum Medical Centre?
TURP resects prostate tissue using an electric loop and is the conventional surgical treatment for BPH — highly effective for prostates under 80ml. HoLEP uses a holmium laser to enucleate (surgically remove) the entire obstructing adenoma and is suitable for prostates of any size, with lower bleeding risk and lower retreatment rates. Dr. Godbole recommends the procedure most appropriate to each patient's prostate volume, urodynamic findings, and medical fitness — both techniques are available to his private patients at Platinum Medical Centre.
Does BPH treatment at Platinum Medical Centre affect sexual function?
BPH medications generally do not cause erectile dysfunction, though some alpha-blockers cause retrograde ejaculation (dry orgasm) as a known side effect. For surgical BPH treatment, TURP causes retrograde ejaculation in the majority of patients — sperm is ejaculated into the bladder rather than expelled normally. HoLEP carries a similar rate of retrograde ejaculation. Erectile function is generally preserved by both procedures. If sexual function is a concern, discuss it specifically at your consultation — Dr. Godbole incorporates this into the treatment recommendation.
