Dr. Hardev Singh Bhatyal

Professional summary

Dr. Hardev Singh Bhatyal is a leading name in kidney transplantation and urology in India, with decades of experience, pioneering contributions, and a strong clinical and academic footprint in Delhi. His leadership in transplant surgery and urology makes him a top specialist in the field.

• Dr. Bhatyal is a senior urologist and transplant surgeon with extensive experience in renal transplantation, donor-nephrectomy, robotic and laparoscopic urology, reconstructive urology, and advanced endourology. He has played a key role in establishing kidney-transplant programs and surgical urology units in Delhi and has earned recognition for pioneering work in urology and transplantation

Education and qualifications

MBBS, MS, MCh

MBBS — University of Madras (1972) MS (General Surgery) — University of Pune (1978) MCh (Urology) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences Additional fellowship/travel fellowship: USI Travel Fellowship for Renal Transplantation (1990)

Clinical expertise

• Kidney transplantation: living donor and cadaveric transplants, donor nephrectomy, graft surgery. Robotic & laparoscopic urology: kidney, prostate, bladder surgeries via minimally invasive methods. Reconstructive urology: urethral stricture repair, urinary tract reconstruction. Endourology: stone disease management (PCNL, URS, laser lithotripsy) and minimally invasive procedures.

Career experience

• Senior Director & Head, Urology, Andrology & Renal Transplantation, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Former Head of Urology & Renal Transplant at multiple hospitals in Delhi (e.g., Army Hospital (R&R), Batra Hospital, Jaipur Golden Hospital) as referenced in profiles. Recognized for establishing kidney-transplant units, including programs abroad (e.g., Tanzania) in earlier references.

Achievements

He has played a key role in establishing kidney-transplant programs and surgical urology units in Delhi

• Recognized in the Limca Book of Records for innovative urology work. Awarded the Dr. C.K.P. Menon Award by Urological Society of India (USI) for scientific paper. Over 2,000 kidney transplants credited in his practice across decades of work.Member, Urological Society of India (USI) ,Member, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) ,Held leadership positions (e.g., President of North Zone Chapter of USI) as per earlier references.

Approach to patients

• Known for blending technical skill in transplantation and urology with compassionate patient care, clear communication, and extensive follow-up.Widely respected in Delhi/NCR region for accessibility and managing complex transplant/urology cases.