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Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K

Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K Urologist in Bangalore

Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - General Surgery, DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery

Urologist

21 Years Experience Overall  (17 years as specialist)

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96% (306 patients)

Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K, Sr. Consultant pediatric urologist and managing director has been practicing pediatric urology at NU Hospitals, Bangalore since 2003. NU Hospitals is the country's first stand alone nephrology and urology hospital to achieve the dual distinction of being both NABH and NABL accredited. His interests include pediatric urolithiasis (stone disease) - both the minimally invasive urologic surgery and the metabolic evaluation, dysfunctional elimination syndrome, urinary tract infection in children, undescended testis, PUJ obstruction, VUR (Vesico Ureteric Reflux), hypospadias, primary nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting), urodynamics in children, laparoscopic pediatric urology, posterior urethral valves (PUV) and major reconstructive urology for children with spinal dysraphisms. He has 6 publications in peer reviewed indexed journals and has also delivered numerous presentations in the field of pediatric urology across the country in various academic platforms. He was a gold medalist at his school having graduated as the best outgoing student and he is a gold medalist in Mbbs, from the Mysore University. He completed his MS - general surgery and DNB - general surgery from the J N Medical College, Belgaum and finished his residency training (DNB) in urology at the NU Trust, Bangalore. He is also a qualified pediatric urologist having finished his fellowship in pediatric urology from the Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences, Karnataka. He has had training abroad in the field of pediatric urology at the Cleveland Clinic, Columbus, Ohio and at the Boston children's hospital, Boston, USA. At various state and zonal level urology conferences, he has been a recipient of awards in the best paper and best video presentations category. His other interests are it in hospitals and hospital administration and he is currently pursuing expansion plans and launch of new units (launch of the Rajajinagar unit) of NU Hospitals at Bangalore and in Tamil Nadu. He has been instrumental in bringing down the costs of establishing a world class facility, with use of technology and quality material and equipment sourced from around the world, so that this benefit can be passed onto the patients.He is also actively working on bringing forth various philanthropic initiatives in the field of nephrology and urology so that those who cannot afford the current medical costs, may receive quality and timely care.

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Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K for Paediatric Urology, Urolithiasis, Kidney Stone Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

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A: Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K has been recommended by 295 patients and has recieved stories from 157 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K's education qualification?

A: Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - General Surgery, Fellowship in Pediatric Urology, DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery.

Q: What does Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K specialises in ?

A: Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K specialises as Urologist, Pediatric Urologist.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K have?

A: Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K has an overall experience of 21 years. View where has Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M. K practiced in the past.

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Awards and Recognitions

Won A Gold Medal During Mbbs, Mysore University.
Presented The Paper Titled 'PCNL In The Management Of Upper Urinary Tract Calculi' At The State Conference, Kuacon 2003, Held At Hubli On October 20, 2003. The Paper Won The 'Dr. Dilip Adappa Best Paper Award'.
Presented The Paper Titled 'Emerging Concepts In Management Of PUV (Posterior Urethral Valve)' That Won The 'Dr. Dilip Adappa Best Paper Award' At Kuacon-2006, Held At Davanagere On October 16 - 2006
Presented The Paper Titled 'Snob And It's Treatment' That Won The 'Best Paper Award' At Tapusucon-2006, Held At Puduchery On October 8 - 2006
Presented The Paper Titled 'Establishment Of Urinary Tract Calculi Analysis Database Using The FTIR Technique' That Won The 'Dr. Dilip Adappa Best Paper Award' At Kuacon-2007, Held At Mysore On November 03 - 2007

Education

MBBS - Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka, 1999
MS - General Surgery - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 2002
DNB - General Surgery - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 2002

Memberships

American Urological Association (AUA)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Bangalore Urological Society (BUS)
Karnataka Urology Association (KUA)
Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Association of Urologists

Experience

2012 - Present Managing Director & Sr. Consultant Urologist at NU Hospitals
2003 - 2012 Consultant Urologist at NU Hospitals

Registrations

51870 Karnataka Medical Council, 1999

Trainings and Certifications

Fellowship in Pediatric Urology - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India, 2006