Vaibhav Modgil: key facts
- Kind of voice
- Clinician
- Role
- Consultant Urological Surgeon and Andrologist; Honorary Clinical Professor
- Organisation
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Manchester Andrology Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary)
- Organisation based in
- Manchester Rusholme
- Quoted on
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking
- Tracked press citations
- 1
- Most recently quoted
- 27 Aug 2026
Who Vaibhav Modgil is
Professor Vaibhav Modgil is a Consultant Urological Surgeon and Andrologist at the Manchester Andrology Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Manchester. He leads the highest-volume NHS andrology service in North West England, working across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Care Alliance, and heads the regional male factor infertility service at St Mary's Hospital. He is Editor-in-Chief of Trends in Urology & Men's Health (from November 2024), Vice Chair of the BAUS Andrology Section, and Associate Surgical Specialty Lead for Andrology at BAUS and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He graduated in 2007 from the University of Southampton, completed higher surgical training in Manchester and Birmingham, and undertook fellowships in Perth (Australia) and at the UCLH Institute of Andrology before further specialist training in erectile dysfunction surgery in the USA. He is the founder and Director of the Manchester Andrology Research Collaborative (MARC) and has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers; he is publicly known for advocating men's health awareness, raising concern about unregulated penile filler procedures, and contributing to debate on testosterone screening policy.
“I don't think the issue has ever gone away or received the attention it's deserved. Unfortunately I can't see evidence that's happened yet.”
References for this biography
- 1.Mr Vaibhav Modgil – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (St Mary's) — Primary NHS employer profile confirming role title, institutional affiliations, clinical specialisms, and BAUS/RCS leadership positions
- 2.Prof Vaibhav Modgil – Manchester Urology — Confirms BAUS Golden Telescope Award 2026, founding of MARC, 80+ peer-reviewed publications, and EAU guideline panel contribution
- 3.New Editor-in-Chief for Trends in Urology & Men's Health – Manchester Urology — Confirms appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Trends in Urology & Men's Health from 1 November 2024
- 4.Vaibhav Modgil – Circle Health Group — Confirms joining MFT in 2019, training background (Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester), MSc with merit, Perth fellowship, and UCLH andrology fellowship
- 5.Professor Vaibhav Modgil – Women's Health Club — Confirms leadership of Male Factor infertility services at St Mary's and introduction of microsurgical techniques in the North West
- 6.Contact Us – Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust — Confirms MFT head office address (Cobbett House, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL) and press office email
- 7.Prof. Vaibhav Modgil | Uro Surgeon & Andrologist (@VaibhavModgil) on X — Confirms X/Twitter account identity via bio text citing UoM honorary professorship, Trends editorship, BAUS Vice Chair role, and MARC directorship; also evidences BBC media engagement and public commentary on penile filler regulation and testosterone screening
Notable achievements
- Awarded the BAUS Golden Telescope Award 2026 for outstanding contribution to British urology Source ↗
- Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Trends in Urology & Men's Health from 1 November 2024 Source ↗
- Founded the Manchester Andrology Research Collaborative (MARC) and has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications Source ↗
- Contributed to EAU Male Sexual & Reproductive Health guideline development Source ↗
- Introduced microsurgical techniques for male infertility in the North West and established a multi-site specialist MDT Source ↗
Recent social activity
What a team! @SMSNA_ORG
Absolutely made up for KP! 🇮🇪👏 Ken Patterson has secured a Consultant Urological Surgeon & Andrologist post at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, providing penile cancer and benign andrology services. A brilliant, considerate surgeon and a top-drawer guy. So well deserved 🍀 https://t.co/7a2U6j5yli
Where Vaibhav Modgil has been quoted
- Failure to diagnose treatable male infertility leading to unnecessary IVF, experts saytheguardian.com · 27 Aug 2026
Related media coverage
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Contact & links
- Staff pagehttps://mft.nhs.uk/saint-marys/consultants/mr-vaibhav-modgil/
- Xhttps://x.com/VaibhavModgil
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-vaibhav-modgil-89862aa6/
- Press office emailpressoffice@mft.nhs.ukpublished here ↗
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