Director, Department of Urology
Sahyadri Specialty Hospitals, Pune, INDIA, India
Dr. Ketan V. Pai, DNB (General Surgery), DNB (Urology), MNAMS
Head, Department of Urology & Kidney Transplantation
Sahyadri Speciality Hospitals, Pune, India
Dr. Ketan V. Pai is a senior consultant urologist and kidney transplant surgeon with over two decades of experience in advanced urology and renal transplantation. He currently serves as Head of the Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation at Sahyadri Speciality Hospitals, Pune, one of India’s leading tertiary care institutions.
His clinical practice spans the full spectrum of endourology, including advanced stone disease management with PCNL, mini-PCNL, and RIRS, alongside pioneering work in the use of lasers for prostate surgery. His focus on evidence-based medicine and procedural innovation has contributed to improving patient outcomes in high-volume clinical settings. Dr.Pai has performed more than 600 kidney transplants over the past 15 years and is widely recognized for his expertise in both donor nephrectomy and complex recipient surgery.
Academically, Dr. Pai is an active member of multiple national and international societies, including the Urological Society of India (USI), the West Zone USI, and the Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU). He has delivered lectures, panel discussions, and instructional courses at regional, national, and global meetings, with particular interest in PCNL, laser technology in endourology, and transplant surgery protocols.
A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Pai regularly trains residents and fellows in advanced urological techniques and contributes to developing patient-care manuals. Beyond surgery, he is passionate about patient education, prevention of kidney stone disease, and multidisciplinary approaches in urologic oncology.
Through his leadership, clinical excellence, and academic contributions, Dr. Pai continues to advance the fields of endourology and transplantation, making a significant impact on both professional practice and patient lives in India and beyond
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