Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh

About Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh

Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh is a distinguished Urologist and Andrologist in Bangalore, India, with 15+ years of experience. Bangalore Medical College, AIIMS New Delhi and Kasturba Manipal-trained, he is Consultant Urologist at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road and former Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.

15+ years of clinical and surgical experience in urology and andrology
MBBS — Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1998–1999)
MS General Surgery — AIIMS New Delhi (2003)
MCh Urology — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2010)
Consultant Urology — Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
Former Assistant Professor — Department of Urology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Specialised training in HoLEP, ThuLEP and flexible ureteroscopy
Member — Urological Society of India, Association of Southern Urologists

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, 1998–1999
MS (General Surgery) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 2003
MCh (Urology) — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, 2010

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialised training in Flexible Ureteroscopy
Advanced training in Laser Prostatectomy — HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) and ThuLEP (Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)
Additional training in Laparoscopic Urology
Specialised training in Endourological Management of Kidney Stone Diseases
Training in Robotic Urological Procedures
Training in Kidney Transplantation

Certifications & Accreditations

Karnataka Medical Council / Medical Council of India Registration
Urological Society of India (USI) — Active Member
Association of South Indian Urologists (ASIU) / Association of Southern Urologists (ASU) — Member
International Continence Society (ICS) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Kidney Stones (Renal, Ureteric, Bladder)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) / Enlarged Prostate
Prostate Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Male Infertility
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydrocele, Varicocele
Urinary Incontinence
Urogynaecological Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Transplantation)
Ureteric Strictures and Obstructions
Pelvi-Ureteric Junction Obstruction (PUJO)
Hematuria (Blood in Urine)

Sub-specialties

Endourology: Stone disease and prostate procedures — a leading urologist in Bangalore, India.
Laparoscopic Urology: Minimally invasive urological surgery.
Urogynaecology: Female urology and pelvic floor disorders.
Kidney Transplantation: Living and deceased donor transplants.
Robotic Urological Procedures: Advanced robotic urology surgery.
Andrology: Male infertility, erectile dysfunction and testosterone management.
Laser Prostatectomy: HoLEP and ThuLEP specialist.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

HoLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
ThuLEP — Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Flexible Ureteroscopy
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Ureteroscopy with Laser Lithotripsy (URSL)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT)
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (Radical and Partial)
Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
Robotic Prostate Surgery
Kidney Transplantation
Varicocele Treatment
Hydrocele Testis Treatment
Flexible Cystoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
Male Infertility Evaluation and Treatment

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore — Consultant, Urology (Present)
Apollo Clinic, Electronic City, Bangalore — Consultant Urologist (Present)

Past Affiliations

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal — Assistant Professor, Department of Urology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal — MCh Urology Training (2010)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — MS General Surgery (2003)
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute — MBBS (1998–1999)

Academic & Research Roles

Former Assistant Professor — Department of Urology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Active participant in national and international urology forums
Peer-reviewed publications in urology journals
Member — Urological Society of India (USI), Association of Southern Urologists (ASU), International Continence Society (ICS)

Key Achievements

15+ years of clinical and surgical experience in urology and andrology
Trained at AIIMS New Delhi and Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Former Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Consultant Urologist at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road and Apollo Clinic Electronic City
Specialised in HoLEP and ThuLEP laser prostatectomy
Expert in flexible ureteroscopy and endourological management of kidney stones
99% patient recommendation on public platforms
Speaks English, Hindi and Kannada to connect with diverse patient base

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

MS General Surgery from AIIMS New Delhi — one of India's most prestigious institutes
MCh Urology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University
Specialised HoLEP and ThuLEP training — advanced laser prostatectomy
99% patient recommendation on public platforms
Peer-reviewed urology publications

Professional Memberships

Urological Society of India (USI) — Active Member
Association of South Indian Urologists (ASIU) / Association of Southern Urologists (ASU)
International Continence Society (ICS)
Karnataka Medical Council
Medical Council of India

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Multiple peer-reviewed publications in urology journals.
Active participant in national and international urology conferences.
Contributor to academic urology at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Endourology and kidney stone management
Laparoscopic urology
Urogynaecology
Kidney transplantation
Robotic urological procedures
HoLEP and ThuLEP laser prostatectomy
Flexible ureteroscopy
Male infertility and andrology

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Urology / Andrology Consultation	₹800 – ₹2,000	$10 – $24
HoLEP / ThuLEP (Laser Prostatectomy)	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000	$1,800 – $4,200
RIRS / Flexible Ureteroscopy	₹75,000 – ₹2,00,000	$900 – $2,400
PCNL (Kidney Stone)	₹90,000 – ₹2,20,000	$1,080 – $2,640
TURP (Prostate)	₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000	$1,450 – $3,000
Kidney Transplantation (Living Donor)	₹8,00,000 – ₹14,00,000	$9,600 – $16,800
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy	₹2,80,000 – ₹5,50,000	$3,360 – $6,600
Varicocele / Hydrocele Surgery	₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000	$600 – $1,450

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh use in Urologist and Andrologist treatment?

Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh uses advanced techniques including HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation) and ThuLEP (Thulium Laser Enucleation) of the prostate, flexible ureteroscopy, retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy (URSL), ESWL, TURP, TURBT, laparoscopic nephrectomy, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, robotic prostate surgery, kidney transplantation, varicocele and hydrocele treatment, and male infertility evaluation — delivering world-class urology and andrology care in Bangalore, India. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.

2. What conditions does Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh specialize in treating?

Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh specialises in kidney stones (renal, ureteric, bladder), BPH, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, UTI, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, hydrocele, varicocele, urinary incontinence, urogynaecological disorders, end-stage renal disease, ureteric strictures, pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction and hematuria — making him among the best urologists and andrologists in Bangalore, India.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh?

Appointments with Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh offer second opinions for Urologist and Andrologist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an AIIMS New Delhi and Kasturba Medical College Manipal-trained expert urologist, andrologist, former Assistant Professor of Urology and HoLEP and ThuLEP laser prostatectomy specialist in Bangalore, India.

About Dr. Giridhar Venkatesh