Dr. N. Ragavan

Medical Degrees

• MBBS
• MS — General Surgery

Fellowships & Special Training

• FRCS — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Robotic & Laparoscopic Urology Training
• Renal Transplantation Training
• Endourology (PCNL, RIRS, Laser Lithotripsy) Training

Certifications & Accreditations

• FRCS (Glasgow) — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Urological Society of India (USI) — Member
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
• The Transplantation Society — Member
• IMA — Indian Medical Association

Major Conditions Treated

• Kidney Stones (PCNL, RIRS, Laser)
• Renal Transplantation (Living & Cadaveric)
• Prostate Cancer (Robotic Radical Prostatectomy)
• Bladder Cancer (Radical Cystectomy)
• Kidney Cancer (Laparoscopic Nephrectomy)
• BPH — HOLEP, TURP
• Andrology & Male Sexual Dysfunction
• Male Infertility (TESA / PESA)
• Urethral Stricture & Urethroplasty
• Paediatric Urology
• AV Fistula for Dialysis
• Urinary Incontinence

Sub-specialties

• Endourology & Stone Surgery: FRCS-credentialled endourologist specialising in PCNL, RIRS, and laser lithotripsy for complex and recurrent kidney stones — one of Chennai's most experienced stone surgeons.
• Renal Transplantation: Expert in living and cadaveric renal transplantation — a trusted kidney transplant surgeon in Chennai with internationally recognised UK credentials.
• Robotic Uro-Oncology: Experienced in robotic radical prostatectomy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, and cystectomy for urological cancers — delivering oncological precision with minimally invasive surgery.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)
• RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery)
• Ureteroscopy (URS)
• Laser Lithotripsy
• Robotic Radical Prostatectomy (da Vinci)
• Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy
• Radical Cystectomy & Neobladder
• Renal Transplantation (Living & Cadaveric)
• HOLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate)
• TESA / PESA (Sperm Retrieval)
• Urethroplasty
• AV Fistula Creation

Current Affiliation

• Senior Consultant — Urology, Andrology & Renal Transplantation, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai (Present)

Past Affiliations

• Multiple senior urology and transplant roles in Chennai hospitals across 30-year career (details on request)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — FRCS training (UK)

Academic & Research Roles

• Faculty — National and Tamil Nadu urology conferences and workshops
• Invited faculty — Urological Society of India (USI) programmes

Key Achievements

• 30+ years of urological and transplant surgical practice in Chennai
• FRCS (Glasgow) — internationally recognised UK Royal College surgical credential
• Expert in endourology, renal transplantation, and robotic uro-oncology
• High patient recommendation rate across Chennai and Tamil Nadu

National & International Awards

• FRCS — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Information not publicly available for additional awards.

Professional Memberships

• Urological Society of India (USI)
• The Transplantation Society
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — Fellow
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council
• IMA — Indian Medical Association

Published Papers (Selected)

• Information not publicly available.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• PCNL and RIRS outcomes for complex kidney stones
• Renal transplant outcomes — living and cadaveric donors
• Robotic radical prostatectomy in South India
• Andrology and male infertility management

A patient with bilateral staghorn calculi causing recurrent urinary infections underwent successful bilateral PCNL under Dr. Ragavan, achieving complete stone clearance with restoration of normal renal function.

A patient with end-stage renal disease due to hypertensive nephropathy received a successful living donor renal transplant under Dr. Ragavan's surgical supervision, achieving immediate graft function and stable creatinine at 18-month follow-up.

• FRCS-Credentialled Expertise: Patients specifically seek Dr. Ragavan for his internationally recognised FRCS (Glasgow) credential alongside his extensive clinical experience in Chennai.
• Stone Surgery Specialist: Reviewers with complex bilateral or recurrent kidney stones describe excellent outcomes under his endourological expertise.
• Comprehensive Urology: Valued for managing the full urological spectrum — from stone surgery and cancer to transplantation and andrology under one credentialled specialist.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Ragavan takes a patient-centred, evidence-based approach to urology and transplantation. He ensures thorough pre-operative evaluation, honest communication about surgical options and expected outcomes, and meticulous post-operative follow-up. His FRCS training grounds every clinical decision in internationally current evidence.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Ragavan employs PCNL and flexible RIRS for stone clearance, robotic surgery (da Vinci) for uro-oncology, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy for transplantation, and HOLEP for BPH. His FRCS (Glasgow) credential reflects UK Royal College surgical training standards applied to urological practice.

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

Language Support

English and Hindi are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. N. Ragavan.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records and discuss treatment plans with Dr. N. Ragavan before travelling to India.