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About Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sethia

  • The Honourable Surgeon Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sethia is a urologist and a well-known kidney transplantation specialist with more than twenty years of practice. Owing to his skills, he offers one of the most effective treatments for different urological disorders.
  • His specialty is urinary system illnesses, and he takes care of disorders like infections, diseases of the bladder, prostate gland diseases, and kidney stones.
  • He has worked at reputed hospitals in India, including the Metro SubSpeciality Hospital, Faridabad, Medanta the Medicity Gurgaon, St John Medical College Hospital Banglore, NDMC Hospital, and Max and Saket New Delhi.
  • He presently working in Asian Hospital, Faridabad Haryana as an Associate Director & H.O.D. of Urology, Kidney Transplant, and Robotic Surgery.
  • He passed MBBS from the S. P. Medical College in Bikaner Rajasthan. Dr. Sethia did his MS in Surgery at the same institute. He obtained a DNB in Urology.
  • Dr. Sethia has completed several fellowships: Institute of Kidney, Urology, and Robotics at Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, and Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery Urology at Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon
  • He specializes in reconstructive surgery of the genitourinary system and genital tract. Dr. Sethia has practical knowledge of dealing with uro-oncology. He is experienced in doing Prostate Laser Surgery and Holmium laser lithotripsy for kidney stones.

Conditions treated by Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sethia

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Bladder diseases
  • Prostate disorders
  • Kidney stones
  • Urological cancers (uro-oncology)
  • Kidney failure requiring transplantation
  • Male infertility and sexual health issues (andrology)
  • Prostate enlargement (BPH)
  • Obstructive uropathy
  • Reconstructive urology cases
  • Minimally invasive surgery for urological conditions
  • Holmium laser lithotripsy for kidney stones

Area of Interest

  • Kidney transplantation
  • Robotic surgery in urology
  • Minimally invasive urological surgery
  • Reconstructive urology
  • Andrology
  • Uro-oncology

Qualification

  • DNB (Urology)-National Board of Examination, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore
  • MS (Surgery)-S.P Med. College, Bikaner, Rajasthan.Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur
  • MBBS – S.P Med. College, Bikaner, Rajasthan.Rajasthan University, Jaipur

Work Experiences

  • 2013 - 2017 Consultant Urology & Renal Transplant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute
  • 2012 - 2013 Senior Fellow Urology & Renal Transplant at Medanta, The Medicity
  • 2009 - 2012 DNB-Urology Registrar at St John's Medical College Hospital
  • 2007 - 2009 Senior Registrar Surgery & Urology at ESIC Hospital, NDMC Hospital, Max Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
  • 2003 - 2007 Registrar at Sardar Patel Medical College
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Fellowship in Renal Transplant, Institute of Urology, Kidney Transplant & Robotics, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, 2012
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Urology, Institute of Urology, Kidney Transplant & Robotics, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, 2013

MEMBERSHIPS (5)

  • Full member of USI (S-433)
  • Full member of NZUSI (NZ S 98 A)
  • Associate Member of SZUSI (582)
  • Life Member of Indian society of organ Transplant ISOT- LM 779
  • Life member of Asian Urology Association (15-00469)

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PROCEDURES

  • ESWL
  • Kidney Cancer Treatment
  • Kidney Stone Removal
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Nephrectomy
  • Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Prostatectomy
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)
  • Trans Urethral Resection of Prostrate (TURP)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Is Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sethia doing teleconsultation on the MediGence platform?

A. Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sethia is available to teleconsultate on the MediGence platform.

Q: How long is the consultation?

A. The consultation can last 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.

Q: How soon can the consultation be organized?

A. Our panel of doctors includes Medical specialists and board-certified doctors. The consultation will be organized within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

Q: Is follow-up consultation included in the consultation price?

A. No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will need to rebook the consultation.

Q: How do I share my medical record with the doctor for review?

A. The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Q: Can I book my procedure with the doctor post-consultation?

A. Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, then you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Q: Can we get the estimate for the procedure?

A. Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and the crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Kidney Transplant Surgeon

What does a Kidney Transplant Surgeon do?

It is when you need your diseased kidney or kidneys removed and replaced with a healthy kidney that you visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon. When it comes to helping you through rehabilitation and recovery process, in addition to the actual procedure, Kidney Transplant Surgeon helps you through it all. They also prescribe the right medications and tests which will assist the process. While the procedure is being performed they are a part of the team which also includes Nephrologists, nurses and other technicians as well.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

In order to check if you are the right candidate for a kidney transplant, there are some tests that need to be done such as:

  • Urine Output Measurements
  • HLA Testing
  • Removing a sample of Kidney Tissue for Testing
  • Donor-Special Blood Tests
  • Imaging Tests
  • Blood Tests
  • Urine Tests

There can be a requirement for other tests basis your health conditions, these additional tests are listed her:

  1. Blood tests
  2. Chest X-ray
  3. chocardiogram
  4. Electrocardiogram
  5. Cardiac stress test
  6. Cancer screening
  7. Colonoscopy
  8. Gynecological examination
  9. Prostate exam
  10. Dental evaluation

The tests are important to be performed at the right time and at proper frequencies to ensure the accuracy of the process, acceptance of the kidney and its proper functioning. The heart tests such as the Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test are immensely important to know the heart strength.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

Any symptoms that indicate a kidney failure are a good reason for you to a kidney transplant done. You can avoid the condition of going on the dialysis at all by getting a kidney transplant to preempt this situation. It is also the work of the surgeon to check up on how your body is faring post transplant surgery. The decision to get a transplant or not is also done in consultation with the surgeon.

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Dr. Abdullah Rahil

MPT (Neuro)

5 Years of Experience

Dr. Abdullah Rahil, M.P.T. (Neurology), served as a Senior Physiotherapist at VIAN Physiotherapy Clinic, Noida (2019-2023), specializing in orthopedic, neurological, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Skilled in dry needling, cupping, kinesiology taping, and manual therapy, he managed diverse cases and mentored junior physiotherapists. View More

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