MEMBERSHIPS
British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
GMC number 6151990
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Professional Profile
Ms Somita Sarkar is a Consultant Urological Surgeon offering specialist assessment and treatment for a wide range of urological conditions, with particular expertise in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, benign prostatic enlargement, paediatric urology, kidney stone disease and recurrent urinary tract infection.
Alongside her private practice, Ms Sarkar holds a substantive NHS consultant post at The Royal Berkshire Hospital, ensuring her clinical work remains aligned with national guidelines and best practice. She sees both insured and self-pay patients.
Ms Sarkar’s practice is built around careful assessment, clear communication and individualised treatment planning, helping patients feel informed, supported and confident throughout their care.
Ms Sarkar provides care at The Forbury Clinic, Circle Reading Hospital and The Berkshire Independent Hospital.
Languages spoken: English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu.
Why choose Ms Sarkar?
Ms Sarkar is known for her calm, thorough and patient-centred approach. She takes time to listen to concerns and ensures patients fully understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
Every consultation is structured but unhurried. Patients can expect a clear explanation of symptoms, investigations and next steps, with realistic discussion of benefits and risks. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual, taking into account lifestyle, personal priorities and long-term outcomes.
She regularly participates in audit and quality improvement initiatives and remains engaged with developments in urological research and best practice.
“My aim is to help patients feel reassured and in control. Clear information and shared decision-making are central to everything I do.” Ms Somita Sarkar
Multidisciplinary care
Ms Sarkar works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including specialist nurses, radiologists, oncologists and anaesthetists and is a core member of The Royal Berkshire Urological Cancer MDT. This collaborative approach ensures patients benefit from comprehensive care pathways, from diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up.
Where appropriate, she coordinates care with other consultants to ensure patients receive the most appropriate expertise for their condition.
Personal interests
Outside of clinical work, Ms Sarkar enjoys spending time with her family. She has a keen interest in cooking and enjoys exploring new cuisines. She also has a growing interest in tennis and values maintaining an active lifestyle. These interests help her maintain balance and perspective, which she believes is essential in providing compassionate and attentive patient care.
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Academic Background
Ms Sarkar completed her medical degree in 2007 from University of Birmingham and specialist urology training in the North East and Kent, Surrey, Sussex Deaneries. She went on to further sub-specialise in Paediatric Urology during her Fellowship at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. She was appointed as a Consultant Urological Surgeon in 2023 at The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and continues to maintain full General Medical Council registration.
She remains actively involved in continuing professional development. Her NHS role includes Clinical Governance Lead for Urology, Educational Supervisor for resident doctors and Trust Appraiser.
She is involved in the teaching and training of resident doctors and healthcare professionals, contributing to the development of future urologists.
Specialisms
Ms Sarkar is experienced in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing surveillance of early bladder cancer. She provides comprehensive care from initial assessment through to treatment and follow-up, working within established cancer pathways to ensure timely and coordinated management.
She offers flexible cystoscopy, transurethral resection of bladder tumours (TURBT) and local anaesthetic transurethral laser ablation of bladder tumours (TULA), with a focus on safe treatment and preservation of bladder function.
Bladder cancer specialisms:
- Blood in the urine (haematuria) assessment
- Bladder cancer diagnosis and surveillance
- Flexible cystoscopy
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumours (TURBT)
- Transurethral laser ablation (TULA)
Ms Sarkar assesses and treats men with urinary symptoms related to prostate enlargement. She provides a thorough evaluation to identify the cause of symptoms and discusses both non-surgical and surgical treatment options.
Care is tailored to the individual, with clear explanation of benefits, risks and expected outcomes to support shared decision-making.
Prostate problem specialisms:
- Prostate enlargement
- Urinary symptoms in men
- Flow and bladder emptying problems
- Raised PSA
- Prostate MRI
Ms Sarkar has extensive experience managing recurrent and complex urinary tract infections, bladder symptoms and lower urinary tract problems in women. Her approach focuses on identifying underlying causes, avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use and developing personalised, long-term management and prevention strategies. She places strong emphasis on education, reassurance and practical solutions to improve quality of life.
Female and functional urology specialisms:
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Bladder pain and cystitis
- Overactive bladder
- Urinary frequency and urgency
- Lower urinary tract symptoms in women
Ms Sarkar offers assessment and surgical management for a range of paediatric and adolescent urological conditions. She treats children with recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder and voiding difficulties, kidney stones and abnormalities identified on imaging. She also manages foreskin problems, including tight foreskin and recurrent infections, and assesses and treats undescended and retractile testes, providing surgical intervention where indicated. Her care is family-centred, with clear explanations and age-appropriate communication, ensuring parents and children understand the diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up.
Paediatric urology specialisms:
- Recurrent urinary tract infections in children
- Bladder and voiding difficulties
- Foreskin problems, including tight foreskin and recurrent infections
- Undescended and retractile testes, with surgical treatment where appropriate
Ms Sarkar assesses and treats patients with kidney stones, from first presentation through to prevention of recurrence. She offers careful evaluation of stone-related symptoms, imaging results and individual risk factors. Management plans are tailored to the patient and may include observation, pain management, surgical treatment where appropriate and long-term prevention strategies. Particular emphasis is placed on reducing the risk of future stones through dietary advice, metabolic assessment and follow-up care.
Kidney stone specialisms:
- Kidney stone assessment and diagnosis
- Management of renal and ureteric stones
- Stone prevention and metabolic assessment
- Treatment planning including conservative and surgical options
- Follow-up and long-term stone prevention advice
Clinic Times
The Forbury Clinic – Wednesday mornings (Weekly)
Circle Reading Hospital – Friday afternoon (Monthly)
Berkshire Independent Hospital – Ad hoc
Private Consultations
To make an appointment for a new consultation with Ms Somita Sarkar you may either:
a) Complete the make an appointment form below.
b) Contact Ms Sarkar’s secretary via the details above.
c) See availability and book an appointment at The Forbury Clinic (our Reading location) by clicking on the button below.
Insured patients
Contact your GP and ask for a referral to the Urology Partnership.
All consultations, investigations and treatments are covered by major insurance companies (depending on policy).
Funding your own treatment
Self-funding initial consultation fee is £250. Follow up fees are £175.
Consultation charges are exclusive of any tests and other investigations that the consultant may wish to carry out.