Dr. R. Raja

Brief Profile:

Dr Raja is an experienced urologist and andrologist who specialises in keyhole and endoscopic surgery for urinary stones and prostate health. He believes in healthcare based on personal commitment to ensure patient health through compassion and care.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS- Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• MS General Surgery-Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• M.Ch. Urology from Dr. MGR Medical University, Tamil Nadu.
• MRCS Ed from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (UK).

Special training during Urology Residency:

• Observership at Muljhibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad from 16th – 30th November, 2015: For Advanced Endourology, Laparoscopic & Robotic Urology in a Centre of Excellence (15 days)
• Advanced Laparoscopic Urology Training Programme at Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Chennai from 10 – 12 March 2016; Faculty – Dr. Arvind P. Ganpule
• Observership in Department of Uro-Gynaecology, Kasturbai Gandhi Government Hospital for Women and Children, Triplicane, Chennai from 1st August 2014 – 30th September 2014 (2 months)
• Observership in Department of Uro-Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai from 1st – 31st January 2014 (1 month)

Papers presented:

• Iatrogenic vesical fistulae, SZUSICON 2015, Vishakhapatnam Pre-operative NECT in predicting difficulty of Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy, TAPASUCON 2015, Pondicherry
• Ho: YAG Laser lithotripsy vs. Pneumatic lithotripsy in management of Ureteric Calculi, USICON 2016, Hyderabad

Publications:

• Primary Multiple Mesenteric Liposarcoma of the Transverse Mesocolon, Annals of Coloproctology, Ann Coloproctol 2013;29(3):123-125.
• Evaluation of S.T.O.N.E. Nephrolithometry scoring in predicting outcomes of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, ISSN: O: 2319-6505, ISSN: P: 2319 – 6475, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.24 Available Online at www.journalijcar.org Volume 6; Issue 1; January 2017; 1836-1840

Awards

• 2nd position in Madras Urological Society – Urology prize exam for MS (Gen.Surg.) resident.