MBBS (Gold Medal, Mysore University) · MS · DNB Gen-Surgery · DNB Urology · Fellow Paediatric Urology (RGUHS)
NU Hospitals — Padmanabhanagar & Rajajinagar, Bangalore
When parents bring a child with a kidney problem, a urological condition or a complex reconstructive need, the surgeon’s experience and sub-specialty depth matter enormously. In Bangalore — and across India and the Maldives — one name is consistently trusted for paediatric urology: Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K.
With 25+ years of focused subspecialty practice at NU Hospitals Bangalore, USA training from the Cleveland Clinic and Boston Children’s Hospital, international faculty roles at conferences in Nepal and Qatar in 2024, and a gold medal academic record from Mysore University — Dr. Prasanna is among India’s most credentialed, experienced and trusted paediatric urologists. He is also a robotic surgeon and renal transplant surgeon — making NU Hospitals one of Bangalore’s most complete kidney and urology centres.
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- Quick Overview — At a Glance
- About Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K
- International Training — Cleveland Clinic & Boston Children’s Hospital
- Qualifications — Full Table
- Areas of Expertise & Clinical Interests
- Conditions Treated & Procedures Performed
- Awards & Academic Honours
- Research Publications
- Conference Presentations & Faculty Roles
- NU Hospitals — India’s First NABH & NABL Urology Hospital
- What Patients Say
- Why International Patients Choose Dr. Prasanna
- How Doctor Visit Bangalore Can Help
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Quick Overview — At a Glance
2. About Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K
Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K is the Managing Director and Senior Consultant Paediatric Urologist, Robotic and Renal Transplant Surgeon at NU Hospitals — Bangalore’s premier dedicated urology and nephrology centre. He has been practising paediatric urology at NU Hospitals since 2003 — over two decades of focused subspecialty practice at a single institution, building one of the deepest and most trusted paediatric urology programmes in South India.
Dr. Prasanna’s academic journey began with exceptional distinction. He was the best outgoing student at school and went on to win the Gold Medal in MBBS from Mysore University — a record of academic excellence that has continued throughout his career, reflected in award-winning research presentations at national and international conferences.
His clinical philosophy is firmly grounded in evidence-based medicine, collective decision-making and spending adequate time with each patient. He is known for explaining diagnoses clearly to patients and families, using audio-visual aids and detailed discharge summaries — avoiding unnecessary procedures and giving nature its chance whenever medically appropriate. This approach has earned him extraordinary patient loyalty, with families returning to him across generations.
Dr. Prasanna has played a key leadership role in building NU Hospitals into a nationally and internationally recognised centre. Under his management, NU Hospitals became India’s first stand-alone Nephrology and Urology hospital to achieve both NABH and NABL accreditation. He has personally driven expansion to five locations — Rajajinagar (Bangalore), Padmanabhanagar (Bangalore), Ambur (Tamil Nadu), Shivamogga (Karnataka) — and established the NU-RF Centre (National Urology Renal and Fertility Centre) at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Male, Maldives in November 2016. NU Hospitals won the 2017 AHPI Award for Patient Friendly Hospital.
3. International Training — Cleveland Clinic & Boston Children’s Hospital
Dr. Prasanna’s USA training at two of the world’s most prestigious children’s medical centres is what distinguishes him from most paediatric urologists in India and sets the international standard of care he brings to his patients in Bangalore.
4. Qualifications — Full Table
| Qualification | Institution | Year | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS — Gold Medal, Best Outgoing Student | Mysore University, Mysore | 1999 | 🇮🇳 India |
| MS — General Surgery | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Belgaum | 2002 | 🇮🇳 India |
| DNB — General Surgery | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Belgaum | 2002 | 🇮🇳 India |
| DNB — Urology / Genito-Urinary Surgery | NU Trust Hospital, Bangalore | 2006 | 🇮🇳 India |
| Fellowship in Paediatric Urology | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) | 2006 | 🇮🇳 India |
| Advanced Training — Paediatric Urology | Cleveland Clinic, Columbus, Ohio | Post-2006 | 🇺🇸 USA |
| Advanced Training — Paediatric Urology | Boston Children’s Hospital (Harvard Medical School) | Post-2006 | 🇺🇸 USA |
5. Areas of Expertise & Clinical Interests
Dr. Prasanna’s subspecialty depth in paediatric urology is one of the broadest and most experienced in Bangalore. His clinical interests — built over 25+ years — cover the full spectrum of urological conditions in children, from the most common to the most complex reconstructive cases.
Paediatric Urolithiasis — Kidney Stones in Children
Both minimally invasive surgical management AND metabolic evaluation — identifying why stones form in children to prevent recurrence. PCNL, RIRS, ESWL and URSL in children.
Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome (DES)
Comprehensive management of bladder and bowel dysfunction in children — a complex condition involving abnormal voiding and bowel habits treated with urotherapy, biofeedback and behavioural programmes.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Children
Investigation and management of recurrent UTI in children — identifying anatomical causes like VUR, PUV and PUJ obstruction, and managing bowel and bladder dysfunction contributing to UTI.
Undescended Testis (Cryptorchidism)
Surgical correction of undescended testis in male infants and children — a time-sensitive procedure important for fertility preservation and reducing lifetime cancer risk.
PUJ Obstruction — Hydronephrosis
Laparoscopic and open pyeloplasty for pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction — including the complex presentation of bilateral PUJ obstruction, which Dr. Prasanna has presented research on at USICON.
VUR — Vesico-Ureteric Reflux
Medical and surgical management of vesico-ureteric reflux — from endoscopic injection (DeFlux) to ureteric reimplantation. Includes management of the UTI-VUR cycle in children.
Hypospadias Surgery
All types of hypospadias repair, including complex repair of post-hypospadias urethrocutaneous fistula — on which Dr. Prasanna presented at an International Symposium on Hypospadiology at Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar in 2024.
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Systematic evaluation and management of bedwetting in children — combining alarm therapy, urodynamics, medication and family education for lasting outcomes.
Paediatric Urodynamics
Specialised urodynamic studies in children assessing bladder pressure, capacity and function — essential for neurogenic bladder, DES and complex voiding dysfunction diagnosis.
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
Neonatal and paediatric management of posterior urethral valves — endoscopic fulguration and long-term follow-up of kidney function. One of the most consequential urological conditions in male newborns.
Wilms Tumour
Surgical management of Wilms Tumour (nephroblastoma) — the most common kidney cancer in children. Requires a multidisciplinary approach involving paediatric urology, oncology and radiology.
Major Reconstructive Urology — Spinal Dysraphism
Complex reconstructive urological surgery for children with spinal dysraphism (spina bifida) — managing neurogenic bladder, protecting upper tracts and preserving kidney function long-term.
Robotic Urology Surgery
Robot-assisted urological procedures — enabling precise surgery through minimal incisions with faster recovery, less blood loss and improved cosmetic outcomes.
Renal (Kidney) Transplantation
Living and deceased donor kidney transplantation for end-stage renal disease in adults and children. Combined expertise in urology and transplantation makes NU Hospitals a complete kidney care destination.
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6. Conditions Treated & Procedures Performed
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (PUJ obstruction)
- PCNL — Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
- RIRS — Retrograde intrarenal surgery
- ESWL — Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- Endoscopic DeFlux injection for VUR
- Ureteric reimplantation for VUR
- PUV ablation (posterior urethral valves)
- Hypospadias repair (all types)
- Post-hypospadias urethrocutaneous fistula repair
- Orchidopexy (undescended testis)
- Paediatric urodynamics
- Laparoscopic paediatric urology
- Wilms tumour surgery
- Bladder augmentation surgery
- Mitrofanoff procedure
- Urethral reconstruction
- TUIP — Transurethral incision of prostate
- Robotic urology surgery
- Living & deceased donor kidney transplant
- Metabolic evaluation for stone disease
7. Awards & Academic Honours
8. Research Publications
Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K has published research in internationally indexed, peer-reviewed urology journals — contributing to the scientific literature on paediatric urology, stone disease and urological care in children and adults.
9. Conference Presentations & International Faculty Roles
Dr. Prasanna has been an active contributor to the academic urology community — presenting research, delivering guest lectures, serving as faculty and representing Indian paediatric urology at national and international conferences. His 2024 international faculty roles at conferences in Qatar and Nepal demonstrate his continued global academic engagement.
🌍 2024 International Activity
Presented a talk on “Repair of Post Hypospadias — Urethrocutaneous Fistula” — one of the most complex topics in paediatric reconstructive urology, presented at this dedicated international hypospadias symposium at one of the Middle East’s leading medical centres.
Participated as a faculty member representing the Urological Society of India (USI) in the Best of USI Paediatric Urology programme — delivering expert lectures to Nepalese urologists and trainees.
Participated as a delegate at one of the largest medical conferences in Karnataka.
Participated as a delegate at this prestigious urology continuing medical education event at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
🇮🇳 Selected National Conference Presentations
10. NU Hospitals — India’s First NABH & NABL Urology Hospital
11. What Patients Say About Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K
With 295 patient recommendations and 157 detailed patient stories on Practo, patients consistently describe the same qualities — patience, thoroughness, calm authority, and a remarkable willingness to avoid unnecessary procedures.
“He is very calm and did excellent treatment. When corporate hospital doctors advised for an immediate procedure, this doctor said let us give nature a chance and this stone will pass on its own.”
“By birth he is treating my child — very happy. His friendliness, cooperation, understanding and explanation about the treatment and disease are all excellent. Very happy and lucky to find Dr. Prasanna sir.”
“The way Dr. Prasanna listens to the patient is really good. He gives sufficient time to the patient to explain the problem. He is a go-to person for all urological issues.”
“A very experienced and friendly doctor. My mother consulted several doctors and finally him 9 years ago — got very satisfied with his treatment. She still visits him for regular check-up and no issue has come up so far.”
“After consulting Prasanna sir, my son went for laparoscopic pyeloplasty surgery and the way the doctors and staff treated him was quite nice. They made everything so easy.”
“He is very humble. He analysed the patient properly with tests and followed up at regular intervals — explaining what could lead to this. Have visited him for 3 patients. He is quite good. Would recommend.”
12. Why International Patients Choose Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K
USA-Trained — Cleveland Clinic & Boston Children’s
Advanced training at two of America’s top-ranked paediatric urology programmes. The same techniques and standards — brought to Bangalore at a fraction of the cost.
Active 2024 International Faculty — Qatar & Nepal
Presented at an International Hypospadias Symposium in Qatar and served as USI faculty in Nepal in 2024 — demonstrating continued international academic engagement and recognition.
25+ Years Focused Subspecialty Practice
Rare depth of experience — 25+ years of dedicated paediatric urology at a single specialist institution. Not a general urologist who occasionally treats children.
NABH & NABL Accredited Hospital
India’s first stand-alone urology hospital with both NABH and NABL accreditation — the highest quality certification standards available to Indian hospitals.
Established Maldives Programme Since 2016
NU Hospitals established the NU-RF Centre in Male, Maldives in 2016 — demonstrating proven international patient care infrastructure and cross-border medical collaboration.
Affordable World-Class Care
Dr. Prasanna has personally driven cost-reduction initiatives — sourcing equipment globally and building efficient systems so world-class urology is accessible, not exclusive.
13. How Doctor Visit Bangalore Can Help
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Final Word
When a child needs a urologist, the quality of the surgeon’s training, the depth of their subspecialty experience, and their willingness to spend time with the family — to explain, to listen, to avoid rushing to the operating theatre — matters more than almost anything else.
Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh M K brings to each child and family a combination that is genuinely rare in India: 25+ years of focused paediatric urology practice, advanced training from two of America’s finest children’s hospitals, active international faculty roles in 2024, gold medal academic credentials, and a clinical philosophy built on evidence, patience and genuine compassion.
From Bangalore, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, the Maldives — and now from patients reaching out from the Middle East and beyond — NU Hospitals and Dr. Prasanna represent some of the most trusted paediatric urology expertise available in South Asia.
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Sources: NU Hospitals official doctor profile (nuhospitals.com); KM NU Hospitals, Ambur (kmnuhospitals.com); Practo doctor profile; Eka Care; MyUpchar; DocIndia; Wikipedia — NU Hospitals; Credihealth; Vaidam Health (qualifications, experience, conference presentations, patient reviews). Conference records: USICON, NAUS, APSOGUS, SZUSICON, TAPUSUCON, ASU. International symposium records: Sidra Medicine Doha Qatar (2024).
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