Best Urologists for Bladder Stones in Bengaluru, India

This page lists 15 bladder stones doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 15 bladder stones doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Bladder stones doctors in Bengaluru, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

About the Condition

What is Bladder stones?

Bladder stones are hard mineral deposits that form inside the bladder, most often when urine becomes concentrated and minerals crystallise before the bladder can be fully emptied. They range from small, grit-like particles to stones several centimetres in diameter, and their presence can lead to recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder wall irritation, and — if left unaddressed — obstruction of urine flow or lasting damage to bladder function. Common underlying risk factors include benign prostatic enlargement, neurogenic bladder, urinary catheters, and certain metabolic or dietary conditions that affect urine composition. A proper assessment takes into account a person's full medical history, any co-existing urological conditions, and targeted investigations to determine stone size, number, and composition.

Individual assessmentEvery case is different
Complete evaluationUnderstand the condition first
Specialist reviewChoose the right approach
Medical assessment helps clarify severity and identify appropriate options.

Treatment options for Bladder stones

Care may include lifestyle changes, medical treatment, specialist review or a procedure, depending on the diagnosis, associated conditions and individual goals. The options below are associated with this condition in the GAF Healthcare directory.

Bladder Stone Removal

Bladder stone removal is a urological procedure to clear hardened mineral deposits that form in the bladder, usually due to incomplete emptying, infection, or prostate enlargement.

Why it may be consideredIt relieves pain, burning urination, blood in urine, and recurrent infections. Most cases in India are treated endoscopically without any external cuts, offering fast recovery.

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How is Bladder stones treated?

Care usually follows several stages, from assessment through treatment and follow-up.

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Assessment

Review medical history, BMI and overall health.

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Lifestyle & medical treatment

Diet, physical activity, behavioural support and medicines when appropriate.

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Specialist evaluation

Assess whether additional treatment may be appropriate.

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Treatment selection

Non-surgical or surgical options based on individual circumstances.

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Treatment & recovery

Follow the selected treatment plan and recovery guidance.

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Long-term follow-up

Monitor weight, health and response to treatment.

Bladder stones doctors

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Dr. Chandan M N

MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh
Consultant — Urology · Specialty: Urologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 11+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Consultant Urologist, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru – Present
  • Renal Transplant Fellow, Institute of Nephro-Urology, Bangalore – 2023
Expertise & Procedures
  • Living donor kidney transplant surgery
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)
  • Ureteroscopy and ureteric stone removal
  • Laser-assisted transurethral prostate resection
View all procedures →
Urologist Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Deepak Bolbandi

MBBS, MS, DNB
Senior Consultant — Urology · Specialty: Urologist
Apollo Hospitals Bengaluru, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 18+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Senior Consultant — Urology, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Present
  • Specialised practice in minimally invasive and robotic urological surgery, Bengaluru, Present
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)
  • Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
  • Urethroplasty and urethral stricture repair
  • Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
View all procedures →
Urologist Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Dileep M

MBBS, MS, MCh
Consultant Urologist — Minimal Invasive, Robotic Surgery & Renal Transplant Specialist · Specialty: Urologist
Medicover Hospital, Bangalore Bengaluru, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 17+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Consultant Urologist, Medicover Hospital, Bengaluru — Present
  • Former Consultant, Vydehi Super Speciality Hospital, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS)
  • Robotic-assisted prostatectomy
  • Laser prostate surgery (HoLEP)
  • Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
View all procedures →
Urologist Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, BangaloreHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. Girish H

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Genitourinary Surgery), Fellowship in Robotic Surgery, Fellowship in Renal Transplantation and Laparoscopic Urology
Consultant Urologist · Specialty: Urologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 16+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Consultant Urologist, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru – Present
  • Fellowship in Renal Transplantation and Laparoscopic Urology, Apollo Main Hospital, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
  • Ureteroscopy and ureteral stone removal
  • Laser prostate surgery
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
View all procedures →
Urologist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Manish C A

MBBS, MS, MCh, Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Consultant — Urology · Specialty: Urologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Consultant Urologist — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
  • Specialization in Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery with over 10 years of clinical practice
Expertise & Procedures
  • Radical prostatectomy (open and robotic)
  • Prostate cancer surgery
  • Kidney cancer surgery
  • Bladder cancer surgery
  • Radical cystectomy
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Urologist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Manohar T

MBBS, MS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (Urology), MCh (Urology), FEBU, Fellowship in Endourology & Laparoscopy
Chief Urologist and Director — Institute of Uro Sciences · Specialty: Urologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Urologist
  • Chief Urologist and Director, Institute of Uro Sciences, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
  • Senior Consultant in Urology, Uro-Oncology, and Transplant Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru — 25+ years
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)
  • Ureteroscopy (URS) with laser stone fragmentation
  • Laser-assisted prostate surgery (KTP, Thulium)
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
View all procedures →
Urologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Narendra S

MBBS, MS, MCh
Head of Department and Senior Consultant — Urology · Specialty: Urologist & Kidney Transplant Specialist
Gleneagles Hospitals Bengaluru, India27+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 27+ years of experience in Urologist & Kidney Transplant Specialist
  • Head of Department and Senior Consultant in Urology and Renal Transplant Surgery, Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru — Present
  • Senior Consultant Urologist specializing in kidney transplant and stone surgery — 27+ years of clinical practice
Expertise & Procedures
  • Living donor kidney transplant
  • Deceased donor kidney transplant
  • ABO-incompatible kidney transplant
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Ureteroscopy with laser
View all procedures →
Urologist & Kidney Transplant Specialist Experience: 27+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Naveen M N

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB SS (Urology)
Lead Consultant — Urology · Specialty: Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru Bengaluru, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon
  • Lead Consultant, Urology and Renal Transplant Surgery, Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru, India — Present
  • Consultant Urologist and Transplant Surgeon, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, Kengeri — 15+ years experience
Expertise & Procedures
  • Kidney transplant surgery (living and deceased donor)
  • ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
  • Ureteroscopy and laser stone fragmentation
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
View all procedures →
Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospitals, BengaluruHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Pramod BR

MBBS, MS, MCh, MRCS
Senior Consultant — Urology, Andrology & Urogynaecology · Specialty: Urologist, Andrologist & Urogynaecologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Urologist, Andrologist & Urogynaecologist
  • Senior Consultant — Urology, Andrology & Urogynaecology, Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — Present
  • Consultant Urologist, Apollo Specialty Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large kidney stones
  • Ureteroscopy and laser ureterolithotripsy for ureteral stones
  • Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
  • Laser prostate surgery (HoLEP, GreenLight)
  • Urethral stricture repair and urethroplasty
View all procedures →
Urologist, Andrologist & Urogynaecologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Prasad C

MBBS, MS, MCh, DrNB
Consultant — Endourologist, Andrologist & Infertility Specialist · Specialty: Urologist & Infertility Specialist
Gleneagles Hospitals Bengaluru, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in Urologist & Infertility Specialist
  • Consultant Endourologist, Andrologist & Infertility Specialist, Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru
  • 15+ years of clinical experience in urology, endourology, and kidney transplant surgery
Expertise & Procedures
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for complex kidney stones
  • Ureteroscopy and ureteral stone extraction
  • Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
  • Living donor kidney transplantation
  • Deceased donor kidney transplant surgery
View all procedures →
Urologist & Infertility Specialist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH

Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
Starting from$4,500

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

Est. 2007
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
UrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
11+
Doctors here
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Chandan M NDr. Deepak BolbandiDr. Girish H
+8 more
Medicover Hospital Hitec City🇮🇳 Hitec City, Hyderabad, India
Starting from$4,500

Medicover Hospital Hitec City

Est. 2011
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
UrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors here
4.3
95 reviews
250+
Beds
15+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Dileep M
Gleneagles Global Hospital🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$4,500

Gleneagles Global Hospital

Est. 1999
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation
UrologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors here
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Narendra S
Manipal Hospital Millers Road (Vikram Hospital)🇮🇳 Millers Road, Bangalore, India
Starting from$4,500

Manipal Hospital Millers Road (Vikram Hospital)

Est. 2009
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
UrologyCardiac SciencesOrthopedicsNeurosciences
1+
Doctors here
4.4
74 reviews
225+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Prasad C

Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for bladder stones treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

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Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

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How this directory is built

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Common questions

FAQs about Bladder stones in Bengaluru, India

What is Bladder stones?
Bladder stones are solid masses of minerals that accumulate in the bladder, typically when urine stagnates or when the balance of minerals and water in urine is disrupted. They are distinct from kidney stones, though kidney stones that travel to the bladder can sometimes grow further there.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Bladder stones?
Common symptoms include lower abdominal or pelvic pain, a frequent or urgent need to urinate, pain or a burning sensation during urination, interrupted urine flow, and blood in the urine (haematuria). In some cases — particularly when stones are small — people experience no symptoms at all, while larger stones or those associated with infection can cause more pronounced discomfort and systemic signs such as fever. It is important to note that these symptoms overlap with several other urological conditions, and symptoms alone are not sufficient to establish a diagnosis.
How is Bladder stones diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a clinical history and physical examination, including assessment of voiding patterns and any underlying conditions that may predispose a person to stone formation. Urinalysis and urine culture are usually performed to detect infection, blood, or abnormal mineral levels, and imaging — most commonly a pelvic ultrasound or plain X-ray (KUB), with CT scan used when greater detail is needed — confirms the presence, size, location, and approximate composition of stones. In some cases, cystoscopy (direct visualisation of the bladder interior) is used both to diagnose and to characterise stones before deciding on a management approach.
How is Bladder stones treated?
The appropriate treatment depends on stone size, composition, the severity of symptoms, and any underlying conditions contributing to stone formation. Small stones may pass or dissolve with conservative measures, whereas larger or symptomatic stones generally require a procedural approach such as cystolitholapaxy (endoscopic stone fragmentation and removal) or, less commonly, open or laparoscopic surgical removal. Addressing the underlying cause — for example, treating prostatic obstruction or revising catheter management — is an essential part of care to reduce the risk of recurrence, and the right plan for any individual depends on a full assessment by a qualified clinician.
Can Bladder stones be treated without surgery?
For very small stones, a urologist may recommend increasing fluid intake significantly to encourage the stone to pass naturally, alongside treatment of any concurrent urinary tract infection with appropriate antibiotics. In select cases where stone composition is known (for example, uric acid stones), urinary alkalinisation with oral medications may help dissolve the stone over time. However, many bladder stones — particularly those that are large, hard, or associated with obstruction — have a limited response to non-surgical measures alone, and a procedural intervention is frequently required.
When is Bladder Stone Removal considered for Bladder stones?
Bladder Stone Removal may be considered when conservative or medical options have not achieved enough improvement, or when the severity of the condition warrants it. The decision depends on clinical assessment, expected benefits and individual risks.
Which doctor treats Bladder stones?
Bladder stones are primarily evaluated and managed by a urologist, a surgeon specialising in conditions of the urinary tract and bladder. When an underlying metabolic condition contributes to stone formation, input from a nephrologist or a specialist in metabolic stone disease may also be sought.
How do I choose a doctor for Bladder stones?
When comparing providers, it is worth looking for a urologist with documented experience in endoscopic stone management (cystolitholapaxy) and access to a facility equipped for both diagnostic cystoscopy and, if needed, more complex open or laparoscopic procedures. Clear arrangements for post-procedure follow-up and investigation of any underlying cause — to reduce the likelihood of stones recurring — are also an important factor to discuss before committing to a care plan.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a medical summary, investigation and imaging or biopsy reports where relevant, a current medication list, previous diagnoses and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translation where needed.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team helps review initial medical information, connect you with suitable doctors and hospitals, explain next steps and indicative estimates, and organise a treatment plan before travel.