DR. RAJESH KR. AHLAWAT

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ahlawat is a prominent Indian urologist and renal transplant surgeon with over 39 years of experience, known for pioneering minimally invasive urology and robotic surgery. He has held leadership positions at several top hospitals, including Medanta, Fortis, and the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences. He is recognized for establishing successful urology and renal transplant programs in India and performed the world’s first Robotic Kidney Transplant with regional Hypothermia.
Professional experience and achievements
Leading hospitals: He has held or holds prominent positions at institutions like Medanta Hospital (Gurugram), Fortis Hospital (Delhi), and Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (Lucknow).
Program establishment: He pioneered and established successful Urology and Renal Transplant programs at four major Indian hospitals.
Minimally invasive surgery: He is an expert in minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and has performed over 600 such procedures.
Robotic kidney transplant: He is credited with performing the world’s first Robotic Kidney Transplant using regional hypothermia.
Renal transplants: He has extensive experience performing renal transplants, completing over 250 each year.
Education and qualifications
MBBS and MS: Graduated from King Georges Medical College, Lucknow University.
MCh in Urology: Earned his MCh from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
Other qualifications: Holds an MNAMS in General Surgery and has received various fellowships and honorary titles, such as the Chakraborty Fellowship from the American Urology Association and Honorary Lecturer from University College London Hospitals (UCLH).