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Dr Vilvapathy S Karthikeyan

Urologist

MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in Urology, MRCS, FAIS, FECSM

Urology

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January 1, 2010

Top Areas of Expertise

  • Urology
  • Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
  • Testicular surgery
  • Advanced diagnostic techniques in urology
  • Male Fertility Procedures
  • Urology Procedures

Top Treatments Offered

  • Ureteroscopy (URS)
  • Cystoscopy
  • Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU)
  • Personalized treatment plans including medication or surgical intervention

About Dr Vilvapathy S Karthikeyan

Dr. Vilvapathy S. Karthikeyan is an experienced urologist in Chennai, known for his expertise in diagnosing and treating various health conditions related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system. He specializes in treating blood in the urine (hematuria), male sexual problems, hydrocele, and varicocele surgery, among other conditions.

Educational Qualifications:

  • MBBS: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, 2006.
  • MS in General Surgery: JIPMER, Pondicherry, 2011.
  • MCh in Urology: Institute of Nephro Urology, Bangalore, 2016.
  • MRCS: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2019.
  • Fellowship in Andrology: DIYOS Men's Health Center, New Delhi, 2018.
  • FECSM

Professional Experience:

  • Currently practices at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road and Apollo Medical Centre Anna Nagar, Chennai.
  • Lead Consultant in Andrology and Men's Health at Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre, Vellore (2018-2022).
  • Consultant in Urology at Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre, Vellore (2016-2022).
  • Assistant Professor in General Surgery at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Pondicherry (2012-2013).
  • Senior Resident in Urology at JIPMER, Pondicherry (2011-2012).

Notable Achievements:

  • Best Outgoing Undergraduate in MBBS.
  • Gold Medals in Pathology, General Surgery, and MCh Urology.
  • Recipient of EUREP-USI Travelling Fellowship, Young Urologist Fellowship, and MIUC Travelling Fellowship.
  • Awarded Best Paper and Dr. D.B. Bisht Endowment Prize at JIPMER Scientific Society (2010-2011).
  • 75 peer-reviewed indexed publications

Professional Memberships:

  • Urological Society of India
  • Association of Southern Urologists
  • Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists
  • Karnataka Urology Association
  • Bangalore Urological Society
  • South Asian Society of Sexual Medicine
  • International Society of Sexual Medicine
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Vellore Urological Society

Fellowships:

  • Fellowship in Andrology
  • EUREP-USI Travelling Fellowship
  • Young Urologist Fellowship
  • MIUC Travelling Fellowship
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