Dr. Vivek Venkat
Urologic Oncologist and Robotic Urologist
MBBS, MS, MCH
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital · Vileparle West, Mumbai
23 yrs
Total experience
13 yrs
As specialist
About Dr. Vivek Venkat
Dr. Vivek Venkat is a distinguished Urologic Oncologist and Robotic Urologist with over two decades of clinical experience. He serves as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Miami and has performed more than 600 robotic surgeries, establishing himself as a leader in minimally invasive uro-oncology.
He earned his MBBS from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College (2003), MS in General Surgery from KEM Hospital (2009), and M.Ch. in Urology from Christian Medical College, Vellore (2013), where he was awarded the Shaliwahan Singh Rawal Gold Medal for best student. He further completed a two-year fellowship and one-year faculty appointment in Urologic Oncology and Robotics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
His clinical expertise encompasses robotic and minimally invasive surgery for urological cancers (prostate, bladder, kidney), benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary fistula reconstruction, and complex stone disease. He has contributed to landmark research, including the robotic versus open radical cystectomy trial published in The Lancet, and holds memberships in the American Urological Association and the Urological Society of India.
Dr. Venkat currently practices at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Vileparle West, Mumbai, where he aims to build a world-class uro-oncology center combining cutting-edge robotic techniques with empathetic patient care.
Education
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MBBS · 2003
Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College
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MS · 2009
King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College
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MCH · 2013
Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore
Experience
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Instructor
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine · Urologic Oncology and Robotics
2017 – 2018
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Fellow
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine · Urologic Oncology and Robotics
2015 – 2017
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Assistant Professor
Christian Medical College and Hospital · Urology and Renal Transplantation
2014 – 2015
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Senior Registrar
Max Hospital · Urology and Renal Transplantation
2013 – 2013
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Resident
Christian Medical College and Hospital · Urology and Renal Transplantation
2010 – 2013
Services & Procedures
Services
Procedures
Conditions Treated
Awards & Recognition
- Part of the landmark Robotic versus Open Radical Cystectomy trial – the first multicenter phase 3 clinical trial comparing open to robotic surgery for any organ site in the world – published in the prestigious journal The Lancet in - 2018
- Dr. Seetharaman Memorial Best Essay prize at the annual conference of the Urological Society of India (USICON) at New Delhi, January 2014 for my essay on “Urovision 2020: The Future of Urology - 2014
- Shaliwahan Singh Rawal Gold Medal for the Best Student in Urology by the Department of Urology, CMC, Vellore for exceptional performance throughout the residency and at the final M.Ch. examinations
- C.K.P. Menon Best Paper award for the presentation ‘Monopolar versus bipolar trans-urethral resection of bladder tumours (TURBT): A single-centre, parallel arm, randomized controlled trial’ at the annual conference of the Urological Society of India (USIC - 2013
- Selected by the Urological Society of India (USI) to attend the annual European Union Residents Education Program (EUREP) at Prague - 2012
Registrations & Memberships
Registrations
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Maharashtra Medical Council
Reg. No. 2005/02/0914 (2005)
Memberships
- American Urological Association (AUA)
- South East Section of the American Urological Association
- Associate Member, Urological Society of India
- Associate Member, Association of Southern Urologists
FAQs
Where does the doctor practice? ▾
The doctor practices at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Vileparle West and at three other centres.
How can an appointment be booked with the doctor? ▾
Appointments can be booked online for an in-clinic visit with the doctor.
Why do patients commonly visit the doctor? ▾
Patients commonly visit the doctor for minimally invasive urology, robotic surgery, and radical prostatectomy.
What do patients say about the doctor? ▾
The doctor has been recommended by 63 patients and has received feedback from 56 patients.
What are the doctor's educational qualifications? ▾
The doctor holds an MBBS, MS in General Surgery, MCh in Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery, and a fellowship in Urologic Oncology.
What are the doctor's areas of expertise? ▾
The doctor specializes in urologic oncology and robotic urology, with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic surgeries for urological cancers.
What awards and recognitions has the doctor received? ▾
The doctor has received several awards, including the Shaliwahan Singh Rawal Gold Medal for best student in urology, the C.K.P. Menon Best Paper award, and was part of the landmark robotic versus open radical cystectomy trial published in The Lancet.
Which professional associations is the doctor a member of? ▾
The doctor is a member of the American Urological Association, the South East Section of the American Urological Association, and an associate member of the Urological Society of India and the Association of Southern Urologists.
What is the doctor's professional experience? ▾
The doctor has 23 years of overall experience, with 13 years as a specialist. Previous roles include instructor and fellow at the University of Miami, assistant professor at Christian Medical College, and senior registrar at Max Hospital.
What procedures does the doctor perform? ▾
The doctor performs fistula surgery, robotic uro-oncological surgery, medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia, reconstructive urological surgery, minimally invasive urological surgery, and robotic urological surgery, including radical prostatectomy and radical cystectomy.
Consultation fee
₹1500