Dr. Abhinandan Mukhopadhyay
Snapshot Highlights
- Senior Consultant in Urology & Kidney Transplant Program.
- Expert in Urologic cancers, kidney transplants, and andrology.
- Trained at the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
- Over 8 years of dedicated experience in clinical care, research, and teaching.
- Recognized with multiple awards for research presentations and surgical videos.
Professional Experience & Expertise
Dr. Abhinandan Mukhopadhyay is a distinguished Senior Consultant specializing in Urology and the Kidney Transplant Program. He brings over eight years of comprehensive experience, honed through rigorous clinical practice, active research, and dedicated teaching. His expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of urological conditions, including complex kidney stone management, male sexual health concerns, infertility, prostate diseases, intricate reconstructive procedures for urethral strictures, and advanced urological cancer surgeries. Notably, Dr. Mukhopadhyay has performed over 300 Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgeries for urological cancers and complex reconstructive procedures during his residency.
Academic Background & Achievements
Dr. Mukhopadhyay received his advanced training and degrees from highly respected institutions. He holds an MCh in Urology and an MS in General Surgery from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, a testament to his commitment to specialized surgical training. His foundational medical education was completed with an MBBS from Calcutta National Medical College, Calcutta University. His academic prowess is further underscored by achieving an All India rank of 23rd in the AIPGME conducted by AIIMS and an impressive 3rd rank in the MCh Urology entrance examination conducted by PGI Chandigarh. He also achieved an All India rank of 38th in the AIPGME conducted by PGI, Chandigarh.
Contributions to Urology
During his tenure at GGS Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab, Dr. Mukhopadhyay played a pivotal role in establishing the Department of Urology. He significantly contributed to medical education by teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and performed over 600 major urological surgeries in two and a half years. He pioneered several advanced urological procedures at the institution, including uro-oncologic surgeries such as Radical Cystectomy + ileal conduit, Partial Nephrectomy, and Radical Prostatectomy. Furthermore, he introduced endo-urological procedures like PCNL and reconstructive urological surgeries like Progressive Perineal Urethroplasty and Buccal Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty for the first time at GGS Medical College. His prior experience includes consulting roles at Max Smart Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi, and Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
Research & Academic Engagement
Dr. Mukhopadhyay maintains a strong commitment to academic pursuits and research. He has presented numerous research papers at national and international conferences and has authored seven publications. His research contributions have been recognized with awards, including the 2nd Prize in the Poster Category at North Zone USICON 2015 for his study on bone mineral density in staghorn stone disease, and the 2nd Prize in the Best Video Category at North Zone USICON 2016 for a presentation on Robot Assisted Partial Nephrectomy. He also received the Best Poster Prize at East Zone USICON 2016 for his work on re-stage TURBT in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and presented his research internationally at the NCCN Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, and the ESMO Asia Annual Conference in Singapore.
Clinical Focus Areas
Dr. Mukhopadhyay’s clinical interests and areas of specialization include the management of urological cancers, kidney transplantation, and benign prostate conditions such as BPH and chronic prostatitis. He is adept at treating recurrent kidney stones, addressing andrology and male infertility issues, and managing varicoceles. His practice also extends to neurogenic bladder disorders, particularly overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, interstitial cystitis, chronic scrotal pain, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Professional Affiliations
He is an active member of esteemed professional bodies, including the Urological Society of India and the North Zone Urological Society of India, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field of urology.