Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Ankur Akela?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Ankur Akela for Low Sperm Count Treatment, HoLEP Surgery, Kidney Transplant Evaluation. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Ankur Akela's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ankur Akela has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Urology.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ankur Akela specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ankur Akela specialises as Urologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon, Urological Surgeon.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Ankur Akela have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ankur Akela has an overall experience of 10 years. View where has Dr. Ankur Akela practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Ankur Akela?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Ankur Akela is a Urologist,Laparoscopic Surgeon and Urological Surgeon and has an experience of 10 years in these fields. He completed MBBS from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2015,MS - General Surgery from Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna in 2019 and MCh - Urology from Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in 2025. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Low Sperm Count Treatment,HoLEP Surgery,Kidney Transplant Evaluation,Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment and Painful Urination Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a urologist?

Accepted Answer

A urologist is a medical specialist who deals with the disorders of the male and female urinary system as well as the male reproductive tract. Urologists provide treatment to different parts of the urinary tract, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and adrenal glands. They also treat diseases related to the penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis, and testes.

Question 7

What diseases can urologists treat?

Accepted Answer

Some of the conditions that the urologists can treat are:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Kidney stones
Incontinence
Bladder prolapse
Painful bladder syndrome
Bladder, prostate, testicular and kidney cancer
Male infertility
Cryptorchidism (undescended testes)
Erectile dysfunction (ED) 
Enlarged prostate gland

Question 8

What is the difference between an urologist and a nephrologist?

Accepted Answer

While urologists diagnose and treat conditions of the urinary tract along with those of the male reproductive system, nephrologists specialise in the treatment of kidney diseases. Also, a urologist can perform surgery, but a nephrologist is not qualified to do it.

Question 9

When should I visit a urologist?

Accepted Answer

You should visit a urologist if you experience:
Repeated or urgent urge to urinate
Blood in the urine
Lower back or pelvic pain
Painful urination that burns
Difficulty in urination 
Leakage of urine
Dribbling, weak urine stream
A reduced sexual desire  
A lump in the testis
Difficulty in maintaining an erection

Question 10

Can a urologist treat diseases of the female reproductive system?

Accepted Answer

A urologist can treat urological disorders of the female reproductive system such as bladder prolapse, UTIs, or leakage in urine during pregnancy. They may also work along with a gynaecologist to treat conditions such as pelvic pain in women. Moreover, a urologist can specialise in a type of urology known as female urology that focuses on diseases of the reproductive and urinary tract of women.