Dr. Swatantra Nagendra Rao
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Dr. Swatantra Nagendra Rao

Senior Consultant — Urology, Andrology & Kidney Transplant

Urologist & Transplant Surgeon

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India 10+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Swatantra Nagendra Rao

Dr. Swatantra Nagendra Rao is a Senior Consultant in Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplant Surgery at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi. With over 10 years of clinical practice, he has established himself as a respected specialist across multiple urological disciplines, combining technical expertise with a patient-centric approach to care.

Dr. Rao brings comprehensive surgical proficiency in both open and minimally invasive techniques. His clinical focus spans kidney transplantation (living donor, deceased donor, and ABO-incompatible cases), endourology (PCNL and RIRS for stone disease), reconstructive surgery (urethroplasty and urethral stricture management), andrology and male infertility, neuro-urology, and robotic and laparoscopic procedures. He has treated a substantial patient volume across these specialties and maintains an active research interest in outcomes optimisation, with multiple publications in national and international journals on advanced techniques including saphenous vein graft urethroplasty and robot-assisted pyeloplasty.

International patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and SAARC countries frequently seek his care for complex transplant cases and reconstructive urological procedures. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Hindi, and BLK-Max's international patient support team facilitates seamless communication and documentation review for patients planning treatment from abroad.

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital is a NABH and JCI-accredited tertiary care centre in New Delhi with comprehensive infrastructure for transplant surgery, advanced ICU facilities, and dedicated international patient services. The hospital's location in India's capital provides excellent air connectivity and access to supporting services, making it an attractive destination for international patients requiring specialist urological and transplant care. Dr. Rao's combination of surgical skill, academic contributions, and experience with cross-border patients makes him a reliable choice for complex cases.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Swatantra Nagendra Rao

  • Kidney transplant (living and deceased donor)
  • ABO-incompatible kidney transplant
  • Kidney stones and urolithiasis
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Prostate cancer
  • Urethral stricture disease
  • Male infertility and andrology conditions
  • Neuro-urological disorders
  • Bladder dysfunction
  • Urothelial cancer

Areas of Interest

  • Kidney Transplant Surgery
  • Living Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
  • ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant
  • Kidney Stone Surgery
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
  • Urethral Stricture Surgery
  • Urethroplasty
  • Laser Prostate Surgery
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate
  • Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MSGeneral Surgery
  • MChUrology

Work Experience

  • Senior Consultant — Urology, Andrology & Kidney Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi — Present
  • Consultant — Urology, Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana
  • Assistant Professor, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
  • Senior Resident (Post MCh), PGIMER & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi

Certifications (3)

  • MBBS

  • MS General Surgery

  • MCh Urology

Memberships (6)

  • Member of Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Member of North Zone Urological Society of India (NZUSI)
  • Member of Delhi Urological Society (DUS)
  • Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Member of Ethical Committee of Indian Fertility Society (IFS)
  • Member of American Urological Association

Research Papers & Publications (5)

Saphenous vein graft urethroplasty for anterior urethral strictures: outcomes and technique refinement

Indian Journal of Urology

Clinical outcomes of 2D, 3D laparoscopic and robot-assisted pyeloplasty: comparative analysis

International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research2021

Modifiable risk factors influencing semen parameters: a fertility outcomes study

Fertility Science and Research2019

Marshall score versus APACHE-II score in assessing pancreatitis severity

Hellenic Journal of Surgery2016

Endoscopic management of complex urethral strictures: minimally invasive techniques and long-term patency rates

Arab Journal of Urology

Procedures

Kidney transplant (living and deceased donor) ABO-incompatible kidney transplant Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)Urethroplasty and urethral stricture repairTransurethral resection of prostate (TURP)Laser prostate surgeryRobot-assisted pyeloplastyLaparoscopic nephrectomyAndrology and male infertility surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can easily schedule a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's online booking portal or WhatsApp support. You can submit your medical documents (reports, imaging, previous treatment history) for pre-consultation review. Dr. Rao offers video consultations for initial assessments, allowing you to discuss your condition and treatment options from home. After the consultation, our international patient coordinator will help arrange in-person visits, hospital admissions, and accommodation if needed.