Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal
About the Doctor
Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal treats problems of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and male organs. At Artemis Hospital in Gurugram, India, he is Chairperson Emeritus and DNB Teacher – Urology. He has worked in every part of urology. He has done nearly 4,000 PCNL operations (kidney stone removal through a small cut). This is one of North India's largest totals for one surgeon. He has also done 300 kidney transplants.
He brought microsurgery to the Armed Forces first. He has wide experience in urinary cancers, children's urology, endo-urology and blood vessel repair. He operates through the urine passage and does PCNL and URS (a thin scope passed up to the kidney). Other areas are women's urology, kidney transplants and microsurgery for male infertility. He also rebuilds the urinary and genital organs in complex cases.
He studied medicine at Grant Medical College, Bombay University. His MS (General Surgery) is from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He then gained his MCh (Urology) at AIIMS, New Delhi.
He is a recognised teacher for doctors in specialist training. The National Board of Examinations uses him as an examiner and inspector. He is also a visiting Professor of Urology at Guwahati Medical College and CMC Ludhiana. Medwell can book your visit. He decides on treatment after reading your reports.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Kidney Stone Surgery (PCNL and URS)
Keyhole and endoscopic removal of kidney and ureteric stones. - Trans-urethral Surgery
Endoscopic surgery for prostate and bladder conditions. - Uro-oncology
Surgical care for cancers of the kidney, bladder and prostate. - Paediatric and Female Urology
Urological care for children and urinary conditions in women. - Renal Transplantation
Kidney transplant surgery, with 300 renal transplants performed. - Microsurgery for Infertility
Microsurgical procedures for male infertility and reconstruction.
Qualifications
- MBBS
Grant Medical College, Bombay University - MS (General Surgery)
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune - MCh (Urology)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Work Experience
- Chairperson Emeritus and DNB Teacher – Urology
Artemis Hospital, Gurugram - Visiting Professor of Urology
CMC Ludhiana and Guwahati Medical College - Examiner and Inspector
National Board of Examinations - Recognised Postgraduate Teacher
University of Pune (MS and MCh) and Delhi University (MS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal?
Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal is Chairperson Emeritus and DNB Teacher – Urology at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, India. A former Armed Forces surgeon who pioneered microsurgery there, he trained at Grant Medical College, AFMC Pune and AIIMS New Delhi, and has performed nearly 4,000 PCNL procedures and 300 renal transplants.
Does Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal treat kidney stones?
Yes. Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal has performed one of the largest personal series of PCNL in North India, nearly 4,000 procedures, and also performs ureteroscopy (URS) and trans-urethral surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. The right approach for a stone depends on its size and position, which he confirms after reviewing your scans.
What conditions does Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal treat?
Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal treats a wide range of urological conditions, including kidney and ureteric stones, prostate and bladder problems, urological cancers, paediatric urology conditions, female urology problems, kidney failure needing a transplant, and male infertility needing microsurgery. He also performs complex genito-urinary reconstructive operations.
Is Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal involved in training urologists?
Yes. Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal is a DNB teacher at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, a recognised postgraduate teacher for MS and MCh degrees at the University of Pune and for MS at Delhi University, an examiner and inspector for the National Board of Examinations, and a visiting Professor of Urology at CMC Ludhiana and Guwahati Medical College.
Which languages does Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal consult in?
Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal consults in English and Hindi. Patients who prefer another language, for example Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that nothing is lost during the consultation at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal from abroad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal from abroad by sending your reports to Medwell. Within 24 hours Medwell sends a free, no-obligation personalised quote, books your consultation at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and helps with the visa invitation letter, travel, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Your information is kept confidential, and Dr. (Col) S. V. Kotwal decides on a procedure after reviewing your case.