His Approach to Care
Discover Professor Emberton's personalised approach to patient care, commitment to clinical excellence, and specialist expertise.
A World-Leading Authority in Urological Oncology
Professor Mark Emberton OBE is one of the most distinguished academic urologists practising in the United Kingdom. He holds the Chair of Interventional Oncology at University College London (UCL), where he has led ground-breaking research into the detection, surveillance, and minimally invasive treatment of prostate cancer. He was appointed Dean of the UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences from 2015-2025 where he led both education and research in the areas of Cancer, Surgery, Dentistry, Infection and Immunity and General Medicine.
Professor Emberton's team were responsible for designing and conducting the pivotal studies that led to prostate MRI being adopted around the world. He also pioneered image-guided biopsy via the perineum and has led the way in providing both the evidence and the leadership that led to the introduction of new minimally invasive and better tolerated treatments known as focal therapies.
Positions & Appointments
Professor of Interventional Oncology
University College London (UCL)
Honorary Consultant Urologist
UCLH NHS Foundation Trust
Non-Executive Director
UCLH NHS Foundation Trust
Non-Executive Director
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Medical Director
Early Health Ltd
Research & Publications
Professor Emberton has authored more than 600 peer-reviewed publications in leading scientific and medical journals. His research portfolio spans the full breadth of academic urology, with particular strengths in areas that directly inform clinical practice and policy.
Key Research Interests
Methodological Aspects of Clinical Research
Advancing the rigour and reproducibility of urological research methodology.
Alternatives to Randomised Controlled Trials in Surgery
Developing innovative trial designs that address the unique challenges of evaluating surgical interventions.
Diagnostic Study Design
Optimising the evaluation of new diagnostic tools and biomarkers for prostate cancer.
Guideline Development & Evidence-Based Management Policy
Contributing to national and international clinical guidelines that shape how prostate cancer is managed across healthcare systems.
Private Clinics
Professor Emberton holds a private outpatient clinic at 18 Devonshire Street and offers a weekly virtual clinic for consultations by video or telephone.
18 Devonshire Street
Marylebone, London
Virtual Consultation
Remote clinic by video or telephone
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday
18 Devonshire Street
Wednesday
VirtualRemote consultation
What Professor Emberton's Patients Say
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With over 600 peer-reviewed publications and a career at the forefront of prostate cancer innovation, Professor Emberton brings unparalleled academic rigour and clinical expertise to every patient consultation.
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