Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. Deepak Raghavan
Dr. Deepak Raghavan is a distinguished Senior Consultant Urologist and Robotic Surgeon with over two decades of clinical experience in advanced urological care. He is widely recognized for his expertise in uro-oncology, renal transplantation, and minimally invasive robotic surgery for complex genitourinary conditions. Dr. Raghavan is dedicated to patient-centric treatment, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to ensure precision and faster recovery for patients suffering from kidney, bladder, and prostate disorders.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS – Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Maharashtra (1996)
- DNB (General Surgery) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2004)
- DNB (Urology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2008)
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
- Advanced Training in Robotic Urological Surgery
- Fellowship in Renal Transplantation
- Diplomate of the National Board (Urology)
- Diplomate of the National Board (General Surgery)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Urological Cancers (Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, Penile)
- Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Urethral Strictures
- Congenital Urological Anomalies
- Erectile Dysfunction & Male Infertility
- Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
- Renal Transplantation (Live & Cadaveric)
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
- Reconstructive Urology (Urethroplasty)
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationSenior Consultant Urologist, Robotic & Transplant Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiPast Experience
- Consultant Urologist, Apollo First Med Hospital, Chennai (2008–Present)
- Junior Consultant Surgeon, Department of Urology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai (2008–2011)
- Registrar, Department of Urology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai (2004–2007)
Academic & Research Contributions
- Seear, M., Gandhi, D., Carr, R., Dayal, A., Raghavan, D., & Sharma, N. (2011). The need for better data about counterfeit drugs in developing countries: a proposed standard research methodology tested in Chennai, India. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 36(4), 488-495.
- Raghavan, D., et al. (2023). Outcomes of Single Sitting Bilateral RIRS: A Prospective Study. Indian Journal of Urology, 39(Suppl 1), S1-S153.
- Raju, B.K., Reddy, G., Raghavan, D., Girish, T.D., Duraisamy, S., & Venkatraman, M. (2005). Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Kidney: A Rare Neoplasm. Poster presented at the Urological Society of India Conference (USICON), Ahmedabad, India.
- Kannan, D., Taur, P., Paul, R., & Raghavan, D. (2024). A decade's experience of robotic buccal ureteroplasty for post ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy induced strictures. Indian Journal of Urology (Abstract/Conference Proceedings).
Awards & Recognitions
- 1st Rank in University for Preventive & Social Medicine and Pharmacology (MBBS)
- Member, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS)
- Active Member, Urological Society of India (USI)
- Faculty and Speaker at National Urological Conferences
