Dr. V H Ashwath Venkataramana

Dr V H Ashwath Venkataramana is an accomplished urologist in Bangalore with over 18 years of experience in endourology, laparoscopic urology, renal transplantation, urologic oncology, and advanced open urological surgeries. He currently practises as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best urologist in Bangalore or a trusted kidney stone and urology specialist near Sarjapur Road will find in Dr Ashwath the surgical precision, strong academic credentials, and patient-centred care that ensure safe and effective urological outcomes.

Whether you need expert care for kidney stones, prostate conditions, urological cancers, renal transplant, varicocele, or any urological concern, he provides comprehensive, evidence-based urological care. He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Endourology and Stone Management

Advanced minimally invasive procedures for kidney stones and urinary tract conditions.

• PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) for complex kidney stones including staghorn calculi
• Ureteroscopy and stone management
• RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) with modified positioning techniques for improved stone-free rates
• Endourological procedures for urinary tract conditions

Laparoscopic and Open Urological Surgery

Comprehensive surgical care for complex urological conditions using minimally invasive and open techniques.

• Laparoscopic and open pyeloplasty
• Nephrectomy for kidney conditions
• Ureteric reimplantation
• TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) for prostatic enlargement
• Microscopic varicocelectomy
• Complex urological surgical procedures

Renal Transplantation and Urologic Oncology

Specialised surgical care for kidney transplant patients and urological cancer management.

• Renal transplantation and transplant planning
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumour boards for urological cancers
• Urological cancer evaluation and surgical management
• Early stenting strategies in advanced cervical cancer
• Emergency urological care and intervention

Professional Experience

Dr V H Ashwath Venkataramana is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

He has previously served as a Consultant at Apollo Clinic, Bellandur, Bangalore.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS
• MS in General Surgery
• MCh in Urology from Institute of Nephro-Urology, Bangalore
• MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Dr Ashwath was awarded the USI Travelling Fellowship 2025 for academic excellence in urology, reflecting his commitment to advancing urological knowledge and surgical skills at the national level.

Awards and Research

Dr Ashwath received the Best Paper Award at ASICON 2019 for his innovative Lacing Dermatotraction Suturing Technique and has won multiple 1st Prize awards at Bangalore Urological Society Meetings for research on LUTS-V scoring and early stenting in cervical cancer.

He has presented at leading conferences including USICON, SUZICON, ASICON, and KUACON, and organised the KUACON 2024 conference in Davangere.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on kidney stones, PCNL, prostate conditions, renal transplant, varicocelectomy, urological cancers, or any urological concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr V H Ashwath Venkataramana through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.