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BIOGRAPHY

Qualifications and Expertise of Dr. Vikas Jain

Dr. Vikas Jain is one of the most renowned & highly experienced Urologists in Delhi. With the experience of over 15 years, he has been regarded as of the finest & extremely skilled Urologists, Andrologists, & Renal Transplant specialists in the region by his patients & peer network. Dr. Jain holds a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of Urology & Renal Transplants. Today, he is known to be a prominent figure in the medical fraternity for Renal transplants, particularly. Dr. Vikas Jain completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, MAHE. Later, he obtained his urological and transplant training from the prestigious Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad in Gujarat. Dr. Jain didn’t stop here, he decided to pursue an additional Diploma in Renal transplantation science from the University of Liverpool, UK. Furthermore, he received training in deceased donor renal transplantation at Fundacio Puigvert in Barcelona, Spain. 

Considering his past experiences, Dr. Vikas Jain was previously working with Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj in New Delhi. After working 2 years at Fortis and having gained experience of close to 500 renal transplants, he started Urology and Renal Transplant Services at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi. Dr. Jain has also worked extremely well with several prestigious hospitals or medical centers in the country including  AIIMS, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, and Narayana Health. 

Not only this, Dr. Jain is well-reputed and recognized as an advanced laparoscopic urologist and has been popularizing the Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN), which is a removal of a single kidney from the donor through a “keyhole” amongst patients and fellow transplant surgeons. 

Core specializations or surgical expertise of Dr. Vikas Jain include-

Renal transplant- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, recipient surgery, vascular access for hemodialysis, laparoscopic/open CAPD catheter insertion)

  • Endo-urology: PCNL/mini perc, ureteroscopy, flexible ureteroscopy (FURS), TURP/HoLEP, TURBT, and OIU 
  • Pediatric Urology- VUR surgeries, Hypospadias repairs, Pyeloplasty (open & laparoscopic both), and Pediatric endo-urology 
  • Open and Laparoscopic Uro-oncology- Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy or partial Nephrectomy, Radical Prostatectomy, Cystectomy, and Neobladder or ileal conduit formation
  • Laparoscopic Urology- Both ablative and reconstructive (pyeloplasty/re-implants)
  • Reconstructive surgery- Urethroplasty (anastomotic and substitution)
  • Andrology- Male infertility and erectile dysfunction treatment

Contribution to Medical Science

 Dr. Vikas Jain has made some truly remarkable contributions to healthcare, especially in the field of Urology, Andrology & Transplants. The professional life of Dr. Vikas Jain has long stories of recognition, accomplishments, and accolades. To mention a few: 

  • As the first Indian to get a scholarship from the European Association of Urology (EUSP), Dr. Jain traveled to Spain to receive training in renal transplants from deceased donors.
  • Dr. Jain conducted more than 500 renal transplants while working at ILBS, and created a record of performing four back-to-back transplants in less than 36 hours.
  • He has managed to accomplish many firsts, including the retrieval of both kidneys from a 16-months old non-heart-beating donor (NHBD) and successfully transplanting in two patients. The first-ever NHBD in Delhi/NCR. 
  • Dr. Jain has a distinguished academic background and a long list of honors to his name. The "Prof C K P Menon Best Paper Award" was one of the most esteemed honors he was bestowed with. 
  • He independently started his First and still the only, Renal transplant and Urology department in a Delhi Government hospital. In under 5 years, under his energizing direction, the department rose to prominence as a "center of excellence" for minimally invasive urology and kidney transplant.
  • Dr. Jain maintains a balance between his professional and friendly relationships with the patients while giving them an improved quality of life.
  • Apart from his medical life, he has been featured in various magazines, talk shows, and journals. 
  • He regularly attends various national and international conferences to be well-informed about the new advancements in the field of Urology & transplants and keep abreast of new treatment modalities. 
  • Dr. Jain is a reviewer for Indian J Urol. It is the official journal of the Urological Society of India (USI).
  • Dr. Vikas Jain has been associated with some of the most reputed professional and surgical organizations, globally such as the American Urological Association, the European Association of Urology, the Urological Society of India, the Delhi Urological Society, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation, American Society of Transplant and Société Internationale d′Urologie.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MS

Past Experiences

  • Assistant Professor- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
  • Senior Resident - Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
  • Senior Resident - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Clinical Assistant Urology - Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Attending Consultant Urology, Robotics, and Renal Transplant, Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
  • Associate Professor Renal Transplant and Urology - Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi
  • Director - Urology and Renal Transplantation Narayana Health, Delhi/NCR
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Certificate in Transplantation (Liverpool (UK)
  • Fellowship Renal Transplantation (Barcelona, Spain)

MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • Delhi Psychiatric Society
  • Indian Psychiatric Society
  • Association Of Private Psychiatric
  • Association Of Biological Psychiatric

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PROCEDURES

  • Kidney Stone Removal
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Nephrectomy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Vikas Jain have?
Dr. Vikas Jain is a specialized Kidney Transplant Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in New Delhi, India.
Does Dr. Vikas Jain offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Vikas Jain have?
Dr. Vikas Jain is one of the most sought after specialists in India and has over 15 years of experience.

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. It is not just the surgery which the surgeon performs but he also helps you through the entire process from preoperative through to the rehabilitation and recovery. The recommendations of medicines and tests is also done by them. The surgeon is the most important component of the core team which is inclusive of nurses, technicians and nephrologist.

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

We have outlined below the tests that give a good picture of whether you need a kidney transplant.:

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

Please have a look at some more tests that are important prior to and during the kidney transplant.:

  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. Few of these tests are important to know the heart strength and they are Echocardiogram, Electrocardiogram and the cardiac stress test.

When should you go to see a Kidney Transplant Surgeon?

You must visit a Kidney Transplant Surgeon if you have any of the commonly seen symptoms associated with a kidney failure. Many transplants are done on patients who are already on dialysis but can be opted by patients prior to being put on dialysis. It is also the work of the surgeon to check up on how your body is faring post transplant surgery. Further, the decision to get a transplanted kidney is also taken in strict consultation with the surgeon.