Dr. N Ragavan
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Endourology30+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (General Surgery)FRCS; FRCS (Urology); FRCSEdFellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Urology
Quick Facts
- Department
- Endourology
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS; FRCS (Urology); FRCSEd
- Experience
- 30+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. N Ragavan
Dr. N Ragavan is a Urologist and Uro-Oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with 15-30 years of experience, having trained in Germany under Prof. Stolzenburg. His core specialities include robotic and laparoscopic uro-oncological surgery, kidney stone treatment, and reconstructive urology, and he was among the first in South India to introduce several robotic urological procedures. He treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers, performing radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, and nephroureterectomy using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Ragavan completed his MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, in 1995, his MS in General Surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and holds FRCS, FRCS (Urology), and FRCSEd, along with a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Urology from the University of Leipzig, Germany. He is a member of BAUS and EAU, and received the Brian Booth Research Prize from the Rosemere Cancer Foundation in 2005.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (1995)
MS (General Surgery) — Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
FRCS; FRCS (Urology); FRCSEd
Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Urology — University of Leipzig, Germany (2011)
Clinical Career Timeline
Urologist and Uro-Oncologist — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, and Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Teynampet, Chennai
Urological Surgeon & Uro-Gynaecologist — Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK (2011-2012)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Brian Booth Research Prize, Rosemere Cancer Foundation, 2005
Best Young Scientist Award, State Medical Council for Science and Technology, 1993-94
30+ publications in international journals
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Endourology
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Core Speciality
Reconstructive Urology
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Core Speciality
Kidney Stone Treatment
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Core Speciality
Robotic & Laparoscopic Urological Surgery
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Core Speciality
Uro-Oncology
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Robotic and laparoscopic uro-oncological surgery (radical prostatectomy, cystectomy, nephrectomy)Prostate, bladder, kidney, penile, and testicular cancer surgeryKidney stone treatment (bipolar TURP, endourology)
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
Urinary incontinence and reconstructive urologyExtraperitoneal radical prostatectomy and pyeloplasty
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
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What to Expect: Urology
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic Radical Prostatectomy | $52,000 US/UK | $6,200 – $8,800 in India | 84% Less |
| Laser TURP / Holmium Laser Enucleation (HoLEP) | $20,000 US/UK | $2,800 – $4,200 in India | 82% Less |
| PCNL / RIRS Laser Kidney Stone Removal | $18,000 US/UK | $2,400 – $3,800 in India | 82% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. N Ragavan provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. N Ragavan specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in uro-oncology, robotic and laparoscopic urological surgery, and kidney stone treatment.
2Q: Where did Dr. Ragavan train internationally?
Ans: He trained under Prof. Stolzenburg in Germany, completing a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Urology at the University of Leipzig.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Ragavan have?
Ans: He has 15-30 years of experience in urology and uro-oncology.
4Q: Does Dr. Ragavan perform robotic prostate cancer surgery?
Ans: Yes, he was among the first in South India to introduce several robotic urological procedures, including robotic radical prostatectomy.