Dr. Varun Mittal
About the Doctor
Dr. Varun Mittal does kidney transplants and robotic surgery for urinary problems. At Artemis Hospital in Gurugram, India, he is Head – Kidney Transplant. He is also Associate Chief – Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery (Unit I). His focus is kidney transplants and advanced robotic surgery for urinary cancers. He has been a key member of kidney transplant teams at large institutes for over a decade.
He does swap transplants (two families exchange donors) and deceased-donor transplants. He also does ABO- and HLA-incompatible transplants (where blood or tissue types differ). He creates AV fistulas for dialysis and places CAPD tubes for dialysis through the tummy. With the robot, he removes the prostate, part of a kidney, the bladder or an adrenal gland for cancer. He also does keyhole, open and endo-urology operations (surgery through natural openings).
He holds an MBBS and an MS (General Surgery). His MCh in Urology and Kidney Transplant is from SGPGIMS, Lucknow. He also holds a DNB in Genitourinary Surgery. He did a fellowship in keyhole and robotic urology. In the USA, he observed robotic urology surgery at the University of Miami. In 2017 AMASI gave him a Gold Medal for the best robotic surgery video. In 2015 he won the AUA–USI International Resident Travel Fellowship.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Kidney Transplantation
Living and deceased-donor kidney transplants. - ABO- and HLA-incompatible Transplants
Transplants across blood group and tissue-type barriers. - Swap (Paired) Kidney Exchange
Paired donor exchange for incompatible donor–recipient pairs. - Robotic Uro-oncology
Robotic prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, cystectomy and adrenalectomy. - Dialysis Access
AV fistula creation and CAPD catheter insertion. - Endo-urology and Laparoscopy
Laparoscopic, endoscopic and open urological procedures.
Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
- MCh (Urology and Kidney Transplant)
SGPGIMS, Lucknow - DNB (Genitourinary Surgery)
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urology
- Observership Fellowship in Robotic Urologic Surgery
University of Miami, USA
Work Experience
- Head – Kidney Transplant & Associate Chief – Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery (Unit I)
Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Varun Mittal?
Dr. Varun Mittal is Head – Kidney Transplant and Associate Chief – Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery (Unit I) at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, India. Trained at SGPGIMS, Lucknow and the University of Miami, USA, he specialises in kidney transplantation and robotic surgery for urological cancers.
Does Dr. Varun Mittal perform ABO-incompatible kidney transplants?
Yes. ABO-incompatible and HLA-incompatible kidney transplants are among Dr. Varun Mittal's main areas of interest at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, along with swap (paired) kidney exchange and deceased-donor transplants. Whether a donor is suitable is decided after the transplant team reviews both the donor's and recipient's tests.
What is a swap kidney transplant, and does Dr. Varun Mittal offer it?
A swap, or paired kidney exchange, transplant lets two donor–recipient pairs who are not compatible exchange donors so that each patient receives a matching kidney. Dr. Varun Mittal lists swap transplants as a special interest at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, subject to Indian transplant regulations and approvals.
Which robotic surgeries does Dr. Varun Mittal perform?
Dr. Varun Mittal performs robotic surgery for urological cancers, including radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, partial nephrectomy for kidney tumours, cystectomy for bladder cancer and adrenalectomy. He also performs laparoscopic, endo-urological and open procedures. At Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, Dr. Varun Mittal confirms the most suitable option for each patient after reviewing their medical reports.
What languages does Dr. Varun Mittal speak, and can I get an interpreter?
Dr. Varun Mittal consults in English and Hindi at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. If you would prefer to speak in another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, you can request an interpreter through Medwell when you book, so that you can follow every step of your consultation.
How can I arrange treatment with Dr. Varun Mittal in India?
To arrange treatment with Dr. Varun Mittal in India, send your latest reports to Medwell. You receive a free, no-obligation personalised quote within 24 hours, and Medwell books your consultation at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram and coordinates the visa invitation letter, flights, hotel stay and airport pickup, with support during and after treatment. Dr. Varun Mittal confirms whether a transplant or surgery is right for you after reviewing your reports.