- Speciality: Urologist and Kidney Transplant Surgery
- Designation: Head – Kidney Transplant, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Urology and Kidney Transplant), DNB (Genitourinary Surgery
- Experience: 15+ years
- Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
About Dr. Varun Mittal
Dr. Varun Mittal is a highly skilled Urologist and Kidney Transplant Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in eminent institutes. He currently serves as the Head of Kidney Transplant & Associate Chief of Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery (Unit I) at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery. Subsequently, he earned his MCh in Urology and Kidney Transplant from SGPGIMS, Lucknow. He also holds a DNB in Genitourinary Surgery. Furthermore, he completed a Fellowship in Minimal Invasive and Robotic Urology. He also pursued an Observership Fellowship in Robotic Urologic Surgery at the University of Miami, USA. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, Dr. Mittal specializes in swap/paired kidney exchange, ABO/HLA incompatible, and deceased organ kidney transplants. He has been a key person in successful kidney transplant programs for over 15 years. His academic career has been studded with numerous achievements. He has been awarded the Gold Medal for best robotic surgery video by AMASI. He is also a recipient of the International Travel Fellowship award by the American Urologic Association in 2015. Moreover, he has authored many book chapters and research articles. He has presented various papers, posters, and surgical videos at national and international forums. Consequently, he is a trusted and respected name in urology, kidney transplant, and robotic surgery across India.
Work Experience
● Head – Kidney Transplant, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram (Present)
● Associate Chief – Uro-Oncology & Robotic Surgery (Unit I), Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram (Present)
● Over 15 years of comprehensive urology and kidney transplant experience
● Extensive expertise in swap/paired kidney exchange, ABO/HLA incompatible, and deceased donor kidney transplants
● Fellowship in Minimal Invasive and Robotic Urology
● Observership Fellowship in Robotic Urologic Surgery, University of Miami, USA
Specialty & Interests
● Kidney Transplant (ABO Incompatible, SWAP/Paired Kidney Exchange, Deceased Donor)
● Vascular Access: AV Fistula
● CAPD Catheter Insertion
● Robotic Surgery for Urologic Cancers (Radical Prostatectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, Cystectomy, Adrenalectomy)
● Laparoscopic, Endourologic, and Open Procedures
● Uro-Oncology
● Robotic Urologic Surgery
Memberships
● Urological Society of India
● North Zone Urological Society of India
● American Urology Association
● Indian American Urology Association
● Indian Society of Organ Transplant
● Robotic Urology Forum
Education & Training
● MBBS
● MS (General Surgery)
● MCh (Urology and Kidney Transplant), SGPGIMS, Lucknow
● DNB (Genitourinary Surgery)
● Fellowship in Minimal Invasive and Robotic Urology
● Observership Fellowship in Robotic Urologic Surgery, University of Miami, USA
Honors & Awards
● Dr. C Palanivelu Best Video Gold Medal, AMASICON, December 2017, Kochi
● Second Best Poster Award, Robotic Urology Forum 2017, Mumbai, India
● International Scholarship Award: Vattikuti International Scholar (2016)
● International Fellowship/Award: AUA – USI Olympus International Resident Travel Fellowship Award (2015)
● Second Best Poster Prize, UAUCON 2015, Lucknow, India
● Honors in Biochemistry (October 2001)
● Honors in Pharmacology (October 2002)
● Honors in Microbiology (October 2002)
● Honors in ENT (October 2003)
● Runners Up, Maharashtra State Level ENT Quiz (2003)
● Runners Up, Maharashtra State Level SURGERY Quiz (2004)
● Third Position, Maharashtra State Level CARDIOLOGY Quiz (2004)
● Multiple publications in national and international journals
● Authored many book chapters and research articles
