Dr. Rakesh Kapoor

About Doctor

Dr. Rakesh Kapoor is a distinguished urologist and kidney transplant surgeon in India with over 32 years of experience. 

He has successfully performed more than 2,700 kidney transplants and 1,200 laparoscopic donor nephrectomies. 

Dr. Kapoor’s expertise spans uro-oncology, kidney transplantation, endourology, and reconstructive urology for pediatric, adult, and female patients.

He pioneered the use of various laser technologies in urological surgeries, including the introduction of the KTP laser for prostate surgery and a holmium laser for treating prostate and stone diseases. 

Dr. Kapoor was instrumental in establishing pediatric urology, female reconstructive urology, and laparoscopic and robotic surgeries at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, a first-of-its-kind in North India.

Dr. Kapoor voluntarily retired from his role as Director and Head of the Department of Urology at SGPGIMS, where he significantly contributed to advancing high-tech, multidisciplinary healthcare services. 

His patient-first approach, focused on minimizing discomfort and ensuring quicker recovery, has earned him the trust and confidence of his patients.

Medical Qualifications

• MCh (Urology), from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER).
• MS (General Surgery), from King George Medical College.
• MBBS, from King George Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Medical Director, Department of Urology, Medanta Hospital.
• Director, at (SGPGIMS) Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences.

Career Highlights

• Successfully performed over 2,700 kidney transplants and 1,200 laparoscopic donor nephrectomies.
• Introduced innovative laser technologies, including KTP laser for prostate surgery and holmium laser for prostate and stone diseases.

Research and Fellowships

• Fellowship: National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• Fellowship: National Academy of Sciences.
• Membership: Urological Society of India.
• Membership: Indian Medical Association.
• Membership: Indian Menopause Society.
• Membership: Indian Society of Gynae Urology.
• Membership: American Urological Association.
• Membership: World Endourological Society.
• Membership: Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.

Awards and Recoginition

• Honored with the prestigious Vigyan Gaurav Samman.
• Received the Vigyan Ratna Samman.
• Awarded the Yash Bharti Samman.
• Recipient of the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award for Eminent Teacher.
• Awarded the silver medal by the Pharmacological Society for being the best student of the year.
• Silver medal in anatomy for excelling in a dissection competition.
• Gold medal from the Anatomical Society for securing first place in a debate competition.