Dr. Rajeev Sood

Dr. (Col) Rajeev Sood is a highly decorated Urologist and Renal Transplant Specialist with over four decades of clinical and surgical experience, including 23 distinguished years of service in the Indian Armed Forces. He is widely recognised for his pioneering work in robotic urology, uro-oncology, and advanced laser prostatectomies, having spearheaded the integration of minimally invasive modalities in India. 

With a patient-centred philosophy, Dr. Sood prioritises understanding each individual's unique clinical needs to devise highly personalised, conservative-to-surgical treatment plans. His commitment to precision, empathy, and holistic post-operative rehabilitation consistently ensures optimal long-term outcomes for his patients.

Why Choose Dr. Rajeev Sood?

• Surgical Trailblazer: Dr. Sood holds the distinct honour of performing both the first Cadaveric Renal Transplant and the first Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy in the history of the Indian Armed Forces.
• Pioneer of Laser Prostatectomy: He transformed minimally invasive urology in India by introducing HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) in 1999 and subsequently launching the nation's first High-Energy Green Light Laser Prostatectomy program in 2003.
• Unmatched Surgical Volume: As one of the most experienced renal transplant surgeons in the country, he has successfully completed over 3,000 kidney transplants to date.
• Highly Decorated Veteran: He was awarded the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India for his outstanding military service, alongside the esteemed Dr. B.C. Roy Award (2017), the highest medical honour in India.
• Academic and Leadership Excellence: Beyond his clinical practice, he has shaped urological policies and education by serving as the Dean of PGIMER-RML Hospital, the President of the Urology Society of India, and as the Honorary Urologist to the President of India.