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Dr Ravishankar L S

Urologist

Dr Ravishankar L S

Consultant

years of experience

DNB, MBBS, MS
Apollo Cancer Hospital, Chennai - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr Ravishankar L S Specializes In

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    Prostate Cancer Kidney Cancer Bladder Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr Ravishankar L S

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis)
    • Bladder Stones and Disorders
    • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
    • Prostate Cancer and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Erectile Dysfunction
    • Urethral Stricture
    • Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome and other rare urological conditions

    Sub-specialties

    • Urological Oncology: Co-ordinator of Urology at Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai, since 1998 — extensive expertise in urological malignancies including bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer for patients seeking best urologist in India.
    • Endourology: Expert in ureteroscopy (URS), pyeloplasty, and DVIU (Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy) for stone and stricture management — a specialist urologist in Chennai for minimally invasive urology.
    • Vascular Surgery (Urological): Advanced training in vascular-urological procedures alongside standard urological practice.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Ureteroscopy (URS) for Kidney and Ureteral Stones
    • Lithotripsy (ESWL)
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU)
    • Prostate Surgery (TURP, open prostatectomy)
    • Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
    • Nephrectomy (radical and partial) for Kidney Tumours
    • Vasectomy and Penile Surgery
    • Urinary Incontinence Treatment
    • Erectile Dysfunction Management

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Sri Venkateshwara University — 1986
    • MS (General Surgery) — Bangalore University — 1990
    • DNB (General Surgery) — National Board of Examinations, Bangalore University — 1990
    • DNB (Urology / Genitourinary Surgery) — National Board of Examinations — 1992

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellow of Association of Indian Surgeons
    • Advanced training in Genitourinary Surgery and Vascular Surgery

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamilnadu Medical Council — Registered Member
    • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Member
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
    • Association of Southern Urologists — Member
    • Tamilnadu Pondicherry Association of Urologists (TNPAU) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Co-ordinator, Urology (1998–Present)
    • Apollo Medical Center, Anna Nagar, Chennai — Consultant Urologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Porur, Chennai — Urologist & Assistant Professor (1992–1998)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Assistant Professor of Urology — Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai (1992–1998)

    Key Achievements

    • 34+ years of continuous urological practice across academic and tertiary care settings
    • 26+ years as Urology Co-ordinator at Apollo Cancer Institutes, Chennai
    • Dual DNB qualifications in both General Surgery and Urology — rare combined expertise
    • Senior faculty at a prestigious academic medical centre for 6 years

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