Mr Nav Johal
Paediatric urology
GMC: 4522782
Mr Nav Johal is a leading consultant paediatric urologist based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and covers all areas of general paediatric urology including hydronephrosis, hypospadias, undescended testes, foreskin problems, urinary tract infections and vesicureteric reflux. Additionally he counsels parents born with prenatally diagnosed conditions affecting the kidney, bladder and genital anomalies.
Mr Johal obtained his primary medical qualification from Cardiff University and was appointed member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2003. He was additionally awarded a PhD in 2013 on congenital bladder anomalies from University College London. He completed several fellowships in specialised areas of paediatric urology at the internationally renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital as well as the Royal Marsden Hospital in bladder reconstruction. He was made a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2014 and has been based at Great Ormond Street as a consultant paediatric urologist since 2017. Additionally, he holds the position of clinical lead of service at University College Hospitals London NHS Foundation Trust and is also a member of their prenatal nephro-urology counselling team.
Mr Johal is actively involved in research and has been previously been awarded numerous research fellowships. He is currently honorary associate professor at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and University College London. His academic work has been widely published in scientific journals and medical textbooks.
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) (kidney reflux)
What is Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) (kidney reflux) ?
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Hydronephrosis is a condition which involves swelling of the kidney due to a backup of urine, provoking frequent urination and causing discomfort. Mr Nav Johal, distinguished consultant paediatric urologist provides an overview of the condition, including diagnosis and treatment options.
In his latest online article, Mr Nav Johal gives us his insights into hypospadias. He talks about what it is, how common it is, the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, when surgery is recommended, potential complications or risks, if it can affect fertility or sexual function and the long-term outcomes.
In baby boys, testicles descend down into the scrotum before birth. It is in this moment that a hydrocele, a fluid build-up that swells, may form within the baby’s scrotum. Mr Nav Johal, leading consultant paediatric urologist, explains more.
F.B.
05/03/2025
J.P.
12/02/2025
We are really pleased with Dr Johal's advice & would recommend him to everyone. He was very easy to speak with and gave us all his attention & care and responded to all our questions.
M.P.
25/01/2025
Dr Johal is a great doctor. He cares about his patients and was available to answer all my questions. Post operative care was also excellent.
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