Dr. Ruchir Maheshwari
About the Doctor
Dr Ruchir Maheshwari treats problems of the kidneys, bladder and prostate, often with robotic surgery. He has more than 17 years of experience. He works at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India, as Director Urology. He also heads urology and kidney transplants at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, as Director. His Fortis profile lists over 15,000 urology procedures. It also notes his part in over 2,000 kidney transplants.
He treats stones, prostate and urinary problems, and urinary cancers. He uses keyhole and laser methods such as PCNL, RIRS, URS, TURP and HoLEP. Intuitive Surgical has accredited him to use the da Vinci robot. He uses it for prostate, kidney and urinary repair surgery. In transplants, he removes donor kidneys by keyhole surgery and rebuilds complex blood vessels. He also does swap transplants and transplants from deceased donors. He creates AV fistulas for dialysis and places tubes for peritoneal dialysis (dialysis through the tummy).
He holds an MBBS and MS in Surgery. His super-specialist training in urology and kidney transplants was at SGPGIMS, Lucknow. He has 24 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He co-wrote a book chapter for the Urological Society of India. He has mentored over 20 trainees. Medwell can book your consultation, and he confirms the right treatment after reading your reports.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Robotic Urology
da Vinci robotic prostate, kidney and reconstructive surgery. - Kidney Transplantation
Including laparoscopic donor surgery, swap and cadaveric transplants. - Laser and Endoscopic Stone Surgery
PCNL, RIRS and URS for kidney and ureteric stones. - Prostate Disorders
TURP and HoLEP for prostate enlargement. - Urological Cancers
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of cancers of the urinary tract and prostate. - Dialysis Access
AV fistula creation and peritoneal dialysis catheter placement.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (Surgery)
- M.Ch. (Urology)
Super-specialisation in Urology and Kidney Transplantation, SGPGIMS, Lucknow - da Vinci Robotic Surgeon Accreditation
Intuitive Surgical
Work Experience
- Director Urology
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - Director and Head, Urology and Renal Transplant
Fortis Hospital, Manesar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr Ruchir Maheshwari?
Dr Ruchir Maheshwari is a urologist, robotic surgeon and kidney transplant specialist and Director Urology at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India. He has more than 15,000 urological procedures and involvement in over 2,000 kidney transplants, and trained in Urology and Kidney Transplantation at SGPGIMS, Lucknow.
Is Dr Ruchir Maheshwari a robotic surgeon?
Yes. Dr Ruchir Maheshwari is an Intuitive Surgical accredited surgeon for the da Vinci robotic platform. He performs robotic prostate surgery, robotic kidney surgery and robotic reconstructive urology. Whether robotic surgery is suitable is confirmed after he reviews the patient's scans and reports.
What kidney stone and prostate procedures does Dr Ruchir Maheshwari perform?
Dr Ruchir Maheshwari performs minimally invasive and laser procedures including PCNL, RIRS and URS for kidney and ureteric stones, and TURP and HoLEP for an enlarged prostate, according to his official Fortis Healthcare profile. The most suitable procedure depends on the size and position of the stone or the size of the prostate, and is decided after reviewing scans.
Where does Dr Ruchir Maheshwari practise?
Dr Ruchir Maheshwari practises at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, one of Medwell's partner hospitals, and also heads Urology and Renal Transplant at Fortis Hospital, Manesar. International patients booking through Medwell are seen at Fortis Vasant Kunj.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr Ruchir Maheshwari?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr Ruchir Maheshwari at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, through Medwell. Share your medical reports and Medwell replies within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote, books the hospital appointment, and helps with the visa invitation letter, flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Your information is kept confidential.
What languages does Dr Ruchir Maheshwari speak?
Dr Ruchir Maheshwari consults in English and Hindi, so most international patients can discuss their case directly with the doctor. Patients who prefer another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, and Medwell arranges language support for the consultation and hospital visits.