Dr R Vijay Kumar

Senior Consultant & Head â€“ Urology

MS, M.Ch(Urology), DNB(Urology), MNAMS, FRCS(Edin)

Urology

January 1, 1994

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Top Areas of Expertise

Endourology (URS, PCNL, RIRS)
Minimally Invasive Urology
Laparoscopic Urology
Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP)
ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy)
Kidney Stone Surgery
Prostate Treatments

Top Treatments Offered

Kidney Stone Removal (URS, PCNL, RIRS, ESWL)
Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP)
Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Urological Procedures
Endourology for complex urinary disorders

About Dr R Vijay Kumar

Dr. R. Vijay Kumar is a highly respected Urologist with over 31 years of clinical expertise. He has pioneered minimally invasive and laser-based techniques in urology, including HoLEP and advanced stone management. Having led the Urology department at premier institutes like RG Stone and Gem Hospital, he is now heading Urology at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani. He is also an active mentor and speaker at national and international conferences.

Educational Qualifications

MS (General Surgery)
MCh (Urology)
DNB (Urology)
MNAMS
FRCS (Edinburgh)

Professional Experience

Senior Consultant & Head, Urology â€“ Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani (Nov 2023 â€“ Present)
Head, Urology â€“ Gem Hospital, Chennai (2019â€“2023)
Chief Urologist â€“ RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopic Hospital, Chennai (1994â€“2019)

Notable Achievements

Pioneer in introducing minimally invasive urology and laser techniques in Chennai
Mentored and trained fellow urologists in advanced endourological procedures
Regularly chairs and presents in international and national conferences

Professional Memberships

Indian Medical Association (IMA â€“ Chennai South)
Madras Urological Society (MUS)
Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry Association of Urologists (TAPASU)
Association of Southern Urologists (ASU)
Urological Society of India (USI)
Endourology Society (International)
European Urology
SociÃ©tÃ© Internationale dâ€™Urologie (SIU)

Certifications & Training

Advanced training in Endourology & Laser Urology
Specialized workshops in Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Urology

Awards & Achievements

Recognized for pioneering minimally invasive urology in Chennai
Honored at conferences for contributions to Endourology and Laser Urology

Publications & Video & Poster Presentations

Presented cumulative research and innovations in endourology at national & international conferences
Chaired sessions and delivered talks in workshops across India