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Dr. Milind Bapat

Urologist

, Pune, India

33 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Milind Bapat is one of the top Urologist in Pune, India. The medical practitioner holds over 25 years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Milind Bapat is part of:

  • Maharastra Medical Council
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Government Medical College, Aurangabad Maharashtra, 1986
  • MS - General Surgery - Government Medical College, Aurangabad Maharashtra, 1989
  • DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery - National Board Of Examination, 1994
  • MCh - Urology - National Board of Examination, India, 1997

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Himesh Gandhi

Urologist

, Pune, India

17 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Himesh Gandhi is one of the foremost Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Pune, India. The medical specialist holds over 12 years of experience and is associated with Ruby Hall Clinic.

Association and Memberships Dr. Himesh Gandhi is part of:

  • American Urological Association (AUA)
  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Singapore Urological Association
  • Singapore Medical Council
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MCh
  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Road, Sangamvadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Himesh Gandhi

  • Robotic uro-oncology, simple and complex robotic surgeries as partial nephrectomy, radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, radical nephrectomy.
  • Laparoscopic surgery: donor nephrectomies, adrenalectomy, pyeloplasty, ureterolithotomy, ureteric reimplantation and other such laparoscopic surgeries.
  • MBBS, MS General Surgery, M.Ch. Urology and clinical fellowship in Minimal Invasive Urological Surgery and Robotic Surgery in Singapore.
  • Urology Society of India travel fellowship for Urology Resident Course, Singapore.
  • Research in Annual American Urological Association (AUA), New Orleans, USA wherein he was recipient of Best Paper Award for it in the Kidney Cancer category.
  • Member of the AUA, USI, SUA, UAA, and Robotic Surgeons Council of India (RSCI).
  • Dr. Himesh is a surgeon and clinician and is also a researcher with a number of publications and presentations to his name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Urosurgeons offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top urosurgeons available for online consultation:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Urosurgeon?

Some of the conditions performed by urosurgeons are:

  • Bladder Cancer
  • To restore Fertility in Males
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic testicular pain after vasectomy
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Male Sterilization or Contraception
  • Chronic Infection
Who is a urosurgeon?

Urosurgeon is a doctor who is trained indiagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary tract through surgery. They diagnose and treat anything related to the reproductive tract in men. In certain cases, they may perform complex procedures. For example, these doctors may remove cancer as well as open up a blockage in your urinary tract. Urosurgeon work in a range of settings, including private clinics, hospitals, and urology centers.

The urinary tract is the system that stores, creates, and also removes urine from your body. Urosurgeon could treat any part of the system. Urosurgeons also treat all the parts of the male reproductive system.

A urosurgeon knows all about the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urosurgeon also treats diseases related to the reproductive system, which includes the testes, penis, scrotum, and prostate.

A urosurgeon could also serve as a primary doctor if you have:

  • Regular issues with kidney stones
  • Long-term problems with holding urine
  • Prostate cancer

A urosurgeon might treat urinary tract infections, bladder problems, bladder and kidney cancer, kidney stones, kidney blockage.

What are the qualifications of a Urosurgeon?

Anyone who is willing to become a urosurgeon needs to have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 2-year MS (Urology) degree.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced urosurgeons and become an expert in surgical skills.

Many urosurgeons also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. It can include female urology or urologic oncology. At the end of the training, a urosurgeon needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a urosurgeon.

What conditions do Urosurgeon treat?

A urosurgeon can treat a number of conditions, including:

Prostate gland enlargement

Infertility

Prostatitis

Undescended testes

Bladder exstrophy

Interstitial cystitis

Kidney diseases

kidney stones

Bed-wetting

Blockages in the urinary tract

Hypospadias

Epispadias

Urinary tract infections

Enlarged veins in the scrotum

Cancers of the kidneys, bladder, penis, testicle

Erectile dysfunction

Bladder prolapse

Overactive bladder

UTIs

Interstitial cystitis

Kidney stones

Urinary incontinence

Cancers of the bladder, kidneys and adrenal gland

What diagnostic tests are required by Urosurgeon?

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  • Urinalyses: used for the presence of blood cells, bacteria, and foreign substances in urine.
  • Semen Analysis: Generally used for the analysis of the volume as well as the quality of sperm.
  • X-ray scans: used for urinary tract problems.
  • Cystoscopy: Lets urologists detect any abnormalities.
  • Ultrasound: detect problems such as those related to the bladder, kidneys, testicles, prostate gland.
  • CT scan: For a detailed look inside your body.
  • Urine Culture: It determines whether certain bacteria are present in a urine sample.
  • MRI: To get clear images of the urinary tract.
  • Creatinine/blood urea nitrogen test: It assesses how the kidneys are working.
When should you visit a Urosurgeon?

If the below symptoms are severe or don’t go away, you will need to consult a urosurgeon.

  • Enlarged prostate
  • Cancers of the urinary tract
  • Blood in urine
  • Lack of bladder control
  • Pain while urination
  • Pain in your lower back, stomach, or groin
  • Trouble having an erection
  • Kidney stones
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Dribbling of urine
  • Pain or burning urination
  • Blood in urine or semen
What can you expect from your first visit with a Urosurgeon?

When you visit the clinic, you will meet with a skilled urosurgeon for a physical exam and diagnostic tests. The doctor would ask you about what you are experiencing, and will ask you about your medical and prescription history. Urosurgeons will do a physical exam addressing your nervous system responses. Following a physical exam, a urosurgeon might also want to run diagnostic testing to get more information. After your consultation, the urosurgeon would explain your next steps, including any diagnostic tests, new prescriptions, future appointments, and therapies.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Urosurgeon?

Urosurgeons can perform different types of procedures, including:

  • Prostatectomy
  • Sling procedure
  • Kidney transplant surgery
  • Cystectomy
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Vasectomy
  • Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
  • Repair of deformed urinary organs
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
  • Biopsies of the kidneys,bladder, or prostate
  • Vasectomy Reversal
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Penile Plication
  • Male circumcision