Dr. Anant Kumar
Chairman
• Urology | Oncology
• 36+ years of experience
• Max Hospital, Saket, Delhi
Brief about doctor
With over 36 years of experience in the field of urology and renal transplantation, Dr. Anant Kumar is an accomplished urologist with professionalism in serving as the chairman of urology, renal transplant, and robotics at Max Hospital, Saket, and uro-oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. Dr. Anant Kumar counts amongst the best urologists and robotic surgeons practicing exclusively in kidney transplantation, laparoscopic urology, robotic-assisted surgeries, and uro-oncology.With more than 3,500 kidney transplants and over 500 robotic surgeries over the last five years, he is also known for being among the pioneers in laser urological surgery and laparoscopic donor nephrectomy. He has extensive experience in complex reconstructive urological surgery, with special talent for managing renal-vascular hypertension, prostate disorders, and urethral strictures.
Education & Training
- DNB (Urology) PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
- M.Ch. (Urology) PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
- M.S. (General Surgery) PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
- MBBS - King George Medical University, Lucknow, India
Professional Experience
- Chairman:Urology, Renal Transplant, and Robotics, Max Saket Complex, New Delhi
- Chairman:Uro-Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
- Professor and Head:Urology & Renal Transplantation, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow
- Director:Urology, Robotic & Kidney Transplantation, Fortis Group of Hospitals, Delhi & NCR
- Senior Consultant:Urology & Transplantation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- Consultant Urologist:Addenbrooke's NHS Foundation, Cambridge, UK
Specialty Interests
- Renal Transplant
- Reno-Vascular Hypertension
- Robotics & Laparoscopic Urology
- Stricture Urethra Surgery
- Uro-Oncology
- Laser Prostate Surgery
- Reconstructive Urology
Awards & Recognition
- Bagged several accolades and recognitions during his medical school and training
- Acclaimed by many for innovations in robotic & laparoscopic surgery
Membership
- American Urological Association
- British Association of Urological Surgeons
- Société Internationale d'Urologie
- International Transplant Society
- International Society of Nephrology
- European Association of Urology
- Asian Society of Transplantation
- Urological Society of India
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
- Indian Science Congress Society
Research & Publications
- Delivered several high-prestige guest lectures at various conferences and institutions.
- Published over 180 papers in national and international journals.
- Book chapters and invited reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: Where is Dr. Anant Kumar currently working?
He practices at Max Hospital, Saket Complex, and Max Hospital, Vaishali. He holds the position of Head at the departments of Urology, Renal Transplant, and Robotic Surgery.
Q. 2: What is Dr. Anant Kumar's specialty?
Dr. Kumar is highly experienced in performing kidney transplantation, robotic-assisted urological surgeries, laparoscopic urology, uro-oncology, laser prostate surgery, and reconstructive urology.
Q. 3: How many kidneys has Dr. Anant Kumar transplanted?
Over 30 years, she has performed more than 3,500 kidney transplants.
Q. 4: What are the new surgical techniques done by Dr. Anant Kumar?
The surgical techniques mainly adopted by Dr. Kumar are robotic-assisted surgeries, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, and laser prostate surgeries that include HOLEP with Lumenis machines.
Q. 5: How many years is it for Dr. Anant Kumar to conduct robotic surgeries?
Dr. Kumar has over 6 years' experience of robotic-assisted surgery, with more than 500 successful robot procedures performed on patients.
