Dr. Rajiv Yadav

Professional Summary

Dr. Rajiv Yadav is a highly accomplished urologist and renal transplant surgeon with extensive expertise in robotic and laparoscopic urological procedures. Currently serving at **Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon**, he holds the designation of **Vice Chairman** in the Department of Urology, Uro-Oncology, Robotics & Renal Transplant. With over two decades of surgical experience, Dr. Yadav is recognized as a pioneer in robotic-assisted urological surgery in India, having performed among the highest volumes of robotic urological procedures in the country.

Dr. Yadav's clinical interests span the full breadth of urological care — from complex uro-oncological surgeries and renal transplantation to minimally invasive stone management and reconstructive urology. He is a fellowship-trained robotic surgeon with advanced training from globally renowned institutions, including the University of Southern California (USC) and Henry Ford Hospital, USA. His commitment to innovation and patient-centered care makes him a trusted choice for international patients seeking world-class urological treatment.

Dr. Yadav is also a prolific researcher and academic contributor, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. He is an active member of several prestigious urological and transplant associations.

Specializations

• Urology
• Surgical Oncology (Uro-Oncology)

Procedures & Expertise

• Radical Prostatectomy (Robotic-assisted)
• Kidney Cancer Surgery (Robotic partial/radical nephrectomy)
• Radical Cystectomy (Robotic-assisted for bladder cancer)
• Kidney Transplant Surgery (Living & Deceased Donor)
• ABO-Incompatible Kidney Transplant
• Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
• Urethroplasty (Urethral Stricture Surgery)
• Bladder Cancer Surgery
• Kidney Stone Surgery

Education & Qualifications

• MS (Surgery) – AIIMS, New Delhi
• MCh (Urology) – AIIMS, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Robotic Surgery – University of Southern California (USC), USA
• Fellowship in Uro-Oncology & Laparoscopic Urology – Henry Ford Hospital, USA
• DNB (Urology)
• MNAMS

Professional Experience

Dr. Rajiv Yadav has built a distinguished career spanning leading institutions in India and abroad. He has served in prominent roles at premier hospitals before joining Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, where he currently leads as Vice Chairman of the Department of Urology, Uro-Oncology, Robotics & Renal Transplant. His career is marked by a commitment to advancing robotic surgical techniques and transplant outcomes, with experience encompassing thousands of complex urological procedures.

Hospital Affiliations

• Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon (Current – Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, Uro-Oncology, Robotics & Renal Transplant)

Awards & Recognition

• Best Research Paper Award, USI (Urological Society of India), multiple years
• Best Video Award at various national urological conferences
• First prize, Indian American Urological Association (IAUA) and Scientific Session awards
• Gold Medal – AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
• Awarded fellowships/observerships at internationally recognized centers including USC and Henry Ford Hospital
• Active member: Urological Society of India (USI), American Urological Association (AUA), Society of Robotic Surgery, Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT), and International Society of Urology

Languages Spoken

• English, Hindi