Dr. Ruchir Maheshwari

Dr. Ruchir Maheshwari

Brief Profile:

Dr. Ruchir Maheshwari serves as the Director and Head of Urology and Renal Transplantation at Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurgaon. He completed his super specialization training at the esteemed Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant at the renowned Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow, UP. Following this, he acquired extensive clinical experience at various prestigious corporate hospitals located in Jaipur, Dehradun, and the Delhi-NCR region.

Dr. Maheshwari is proficient in a wide range of surgical procedures within urology, having performed over 15,000 cases, including numerous complex surgeries. In his previous role at Max Saket, he was significantly involved in the management of international patients and organized various international outpatient departments and surgical camps in Central Asia and Africa. His expertise encompasses various endo-urological procedures for stones (PCNL, RIRS, URS), prostate surgeries (TURP, TURIS, Holmium LASER enucleation of prostate, Greenlight photovaporization of prostate, ThuLEP), minimally invasive surgeries (laparoscopic nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, pyelolithotomy, ureterolithotomy, ureteric reimplantation), and reconstructive urological surgeries (urethroplasty, VVF repair), among others.

He is also well-versed in the management of cancers affecting the kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, prostate, and male external genitalia. As an accredited robotic surgeon, he is dedicated to minimally invasive surgical techniques and advocates for patients to benefit from the latest technological advancements. Dr. Ruchir has a particular interest in transplantation sciences, including vascular access surgeries (AV fistula) and PD catheter placement. He played a pivotal role in initiating and developing the kidney transplant program, which included Rajasthan state’s first laparoscopic donor nephrectomy program. With over 15 years of cumulative experience and more than 2000 kidney transplantation cases, he has expertise in laparoscopic donor nephrectomies, transplants with vascular reconstruction, swap transplants, and cadaveric donor transplants. He has a strong interest in...

Work Experience:

• Director of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurgaon (August 2024–present)
• Max Healthcare, New Delhi (August 2016–August 2024)
• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun (May 2015–May 2016)
• Apex Group of Hospitals, Jaipur (August 2010–May 2015)
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow (July 2007–June 2010)
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur (2006)
• Maharana Bhupal Govt. Hospital, Udaipur (July 2002–November 2005)

Education:

• MBBS from M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat
• MS in General Surgery from RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan
• M.Ch. in Urology and Renal Transplantation from Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• He played a key role in developing the kidney transplant program at Apex Group of Hospitals in Jaipur. During his time there, he performed the state's first: Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy and Pediatric kidney transplant
• He has trained and guided over 20 residents and fellows in urology and transplant procedures throughout his career.
• Podium presentation prizes: He has been awarded prizes for his presentations at national and international conferences.
• His research has been published in over 24 papers in various national and international journals.
• He is a co-author of a book chapter published by the Urological Society of India.

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• American Urological Association
• Urological Society of India
• Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)