Dr. Syam K Ramesh

About Dr. Syam K Ramesh

Prof. Dr. Syam K Ramesh is a Senior Consultant Urologist at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum, with over 17 years of focused urological practice and 40+ years of total surgical experience. A Past President of the Urology Association of Kerala (UAK), he is also an MCh and DNB Urology examiner and the author of a book on Nephrology and Urology Chapter. KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum has performed 600+ renal transplants under his and his team's leadership.

17+ years of focused urological practice (40+ years of total surgical experience)
MBBS — recognised Indian medical college
MS (General Surgery) — Government Medical College, Trivandrum, 1981
MCh (Urology) — Government Medical College, Kozhikode, 1984
Past President — Urology Association of Kerala (UAK)

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — recognised Indian medical college
MS (General Surgery) — Government Medical College, Trivandrum, 1981
MCh (Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery) — Government Medical College, Kozhikode, 1984

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialised training in Renal Transplantation
Specialised training in Endourology and Holmium Laser Surgery
Specialised training in Uro-Oncology (Kidney, Prostate, Bladder cancers)
Specialised training in Stone surgeries — Open, Laparoscopic, ESWL, Endoscopic (PCNL, RIRS, URS)
Specialised training in Reconstructive Urology
Postgraduate Examiner — MCh (Urology) and DNB (Urology)

Certifications & Accreditations

Travancore-Cochin Medical Council Registration
Urology Association of Kerala (UAK) — Life Member & Past President
Urological Society of India (USI) — Life Member
Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Life Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
Prostate Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Kidney Stones
Ureteric Stones
Bladder Stones
Chronic Kidney Disease (Pre-Transplant)
End-Stage Renal Disease (Renal Transplantation)
Urethral Stricture
Pelvi-Ureteric Junction (PUJ) Obstruction
Male Infertility (Urological Causes)
Erectile Dysfunction

Sub-specialties

Renal Transplantation: Comprehensive renal transplantation programme — KIMSHEALTH Trivandrum has performed 600+ renal transplants — a leading Renal Transplant specialist in Trivandrum, India for international patients.
Uro-Oncology & Reconstructive Urology: Comprehensive surgical management of kidney, prostate, bladder and testicular cancers, plus reconstructive urology including urethroplasty.
Endourology, Stone Surgery & BPH (Holmium Laser): Comprehensive endourology including Holmium laser surgery for BPH (HoLEP), modern stone surgery (ESWL, PCNL, RIRS, URS) and laparoscopic urology — relevant for international patients researching the best urologist in India.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Renal Transplantation (Adult, Paediatric, ABO-Incompatible)
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
Holmium Laser Surgery for BPH
Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP / Bipolar TURP / Laser TURP)
Radical Nephrectomy / Partial Nephrectomy
Radical Prostatectomy
Radical Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion
Endoscopic Stone Surgery (PCNL, RIRS, URS, Mini PERC)
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
Open Stone Surgery
Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
Pyeloplasty (PUJ Obstruction)
Urethroplasty
Reconstructive Urology

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Syam K Ramesh can be consulted

Bladder Cancer

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Honorary Senior Consultant — Department of Urology, KIMSHEALTH (KIMS Global), P.B. No. 1, Anayara P.O., Trivandrum – 695029, Kerala, India (Present)
Senior Consultant Urologist (Prof. Dr. Syam K Ramesh) — Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India (Present)

Past Affiliations

Government Medical College, Trivandrum — MS (General Surgery) Trainee (until 1981)
Government Medical College, Kozhikode — MCh (Urology) Trainee (until 1984)
Past President — Urology Association of Kerala (Past)
Various tertiary care urology units in Kerala — Senior Consultant (Past)

Academic & Research Roles

Past President — Urology Association of Kerala (UAK)
Postgraduate MCh (Urology) and DNB (Urology) Examiner
Author — Book on Nephrology and Urology (Chapter)
Active speaker at national urology conferences
Active life member of Urological Society of India (USI)

Key Achievements

17+ years of focused urological practice (40+ years of total surgical experience)
Past President of the Urology Association of Kerala
MCh (Urology) and DNB (Urology) Postgraduate Examiner
Author of a book on Nephrology and Urology Chapter
Senior Consultant at KIMSHEALTH (Trivandrum) — which has performed 600+ renal transplants under his and his team's leadership
Senior consultant at Ananthapuri Hospitals — one of Kerala's leading tertiary care institutions

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Past President — Urology Association of Kerala (UAK)
Postgraduate MCh (Urology) and DNB (Urology) Examiner
Author of a book on Nephrology and Urology Chapter

Professional Memberships

Urology Association of Kerala (UAK) — Life Member & Past President
Urological Society of India (USI) — Life Member
Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Life Member
Travancore-Cochin Medical Council

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Author — Book on Nephrology and Urology (Chapter).
Several scientific papers presented at national urology conferences.
Patient education writings on RIRS for kidney stones, male infertility and other urology topics (KIMSHEALTH).

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Renal transplantation (including ABO-incompatible)
Holmium laser surgery for BPH and stones
Uro-oncology (kidney, prostate, bladder)
Endourology and modern stone surgery (ESWL, PCNL, RIRS, URS)
Reconstructive urology and urethroplasty

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Urology Consultation	₹600 – ₹1,500	$8 – $18
Renal Transplantation	₹6,50,000 – ₹14,00,000	$7,800 – $16,800
Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP)	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,20,000	$1,800 – $3,840
TURP (Bipolar / Laser)	₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000	$1,440 – $3,000
Radical Prostatectomy	₹2,80,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,360 – $7,200
Radical Nephrectomy	₹2,80,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,360 – $7,200
PCNL / RIRS / URS (per stone)	₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000	$840 – $2,400
ESWL (per session)	₹15,000 – ₹50,000	$180 – $600
Urethroplasty / Reconstructive Urology	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000	$1,800 – $4,200

*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. Syam K Ramesh use in Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist treatment?

Dr. Syam K Ramesh uses the most advanced urology technologies including modern renal transplantation (including ABO-incompatible and paediatric transplants), Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP), modern endourology and laser surgery for BPH and stones (ESWL, PCNL, RIRS, URS, Mini PERC), modern uro-oncology surgery (radical prostatectomy, radical nephrectomy, radical cystectomy), and modern reconstructive urology (urethroplasty). Virtual second opinions are also available for international patients.

2. What conditions does Dr. Syam K Ramesh specialize in treating?

Dr. Syam K Ramesh specialises in kidney, prostate, urinary bladder and testicular cancers, BPH, kidney stones, ureteric and bladder stones, chronic kidney disease (pre-transplant), end-stage renal disease (renal transplantation), urethral stricture, PUJ obstruction, urological causes of male infertility, and erectile dysfunction — making him a leading Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist in Trivandrum, India.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Syam K Ramesh?

Appointments with Dr. Syam K Ramesh 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. Syam K Ramesh?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Syam K Ramesh, 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. Syam K Ramesh offer second opinions for Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with the Past President of the Urology Association of Kerala — particularly relevant for renal transplantation, uro-oncology, BPH, complex kidney stones and reconstructive urology cases at a centre that has performed 600+ renal transplants.

About Dr. Syam K Ramesh