Dr. Aditya Pradhan

Professional summary

Dr. Aditya Pradhan is a leading urologist and transplant surgeon with decades of experience in renal transplantation and advanced urology. His training, clinical expertise in transplant surgery, and history of institutional development make him a top-tier specialist for kidney transplant patients

• Dr. Pradhan is a senior urologist with distinguished expertise in kidney transplantation, complex urological surgery, and robotic/minimally-invasive techniques. He has played a key role in establishing renal‐transplant programs in multiple institutions including the armed forces and tertiary hospitals. His service spans live‐donor and cadaver donor transplants, transplant surgery in challenging scenarios (e.g., ABO-incompatible), and urology oncology

Education and qualifications

MBBS, MS, DNB

MBBS — from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. MS (General Surgery) — AFMC, Pune. DNB (Urology) — National Board of Examinations. Robotic prostatectomy training at Weill Cornell Medical Center (New York) and at Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore) in prostate/uro-oncology fields.

Clinical expertise

• Kidney Transplantation: Living donor, cadaver donor, paired kidney transplant, ABO-incompatible transplant. Uro-Oncology: Surgical treatment of cancers of prostate, bladder and kidney. Robotic & Minimally-Invasive Urology: Donor nephrectomy, laparoscopic/robotic urology, complex reconstructive urology. Endourology & Stone Disease: Kidney stone interventions, ureteric surgery, etc.

Career experience

• Senior Consultant – Urology & Renal Transplantation, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Pusa Road, New Delhi. Principal Director – Urology, Uro-Oncology, Robotics & Renal Transplant, Venkateshwar Hospital, New Delhi. Former roles: Consultant Urology in Armed Forces hospitals (Army Hospital R&R, New Delhi; Military Hospital Jalandhar, etc).

Achievements

Skilled in cadaver, paired-kidney, and ABO-incompatible transplants; has help set up renal transplant programmes in India and overseas.

• Recognised for setting up renal transplant programmes: e.g., 20 renal transplants in 2006–07 in one centre while in Army service, earning Chief of Army Staff Commendation. Author of multiple papers in national and international journals (over 18 publications noted).Expertise in handling high-complexity transplant and urology cases including ABO‐incompatible and challenging donor/recipient matches.

Approach to patients

• Dr. Pradhan is widely known for his patient-friendly communication, comprehensive donor/recipient evaluation, multidisciplinary transplant care, and high surgical standards. Complex cases are handled with care and expertise, which has earned him strong patient referrals and trust

Memberships and leadership

Member – Urological Society of India (USI) Member – Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) Member – American Urological Association (AUA) & International Endo‑Urology Society (as listed).