Dr. Pushpangathan V S
Consultant Urology
Urology
MBBS, MS (Gen. Surgery), MCh (Uro), DNB (Uro), MNAMS, FRCS (Uro)
About Dr. Pushpangathan V S
Dr. Pushpangathan V S is a Consultant Urologist with more than 29 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract and male reproductive system disorders. Over the years, he has built extensive expertise across both medical and surgical urology, managing a wide variety of routine and complex cases.
His professional journey includes appointments at leading hospitals in India, the UAE, and the United Kingdom. Between 2020 and 2026, he worked with NHS England at Musgrove Park Hospital and Somerset Foundation Trust, further strengthening his experience in contemporary urological care.
Having performed over 8,000 endoscopic procedures and completed advanced training in techniques such as Rezūm therapy and HoLEP, Dr. Pushpangathan is regarded by many as one of the best urologist in Dubai for minimally invasive and reconstructive urological procedures. He is known for combining evidence-based treatment with a compassionate and patient-focused approach.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS, Government Medical College, Kottayam (1991)
- MS (General Surgery), Government Medical College, Kottayam (1996)
- MCh (Urology), Government Medical College, Trivandrum (1999)
- Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Urology (2001)
- FRCS (Urology), Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2016)
- Advanced training in Rezūm Therapy, HoLEP, and other specialized urological procedures
Special Interests
- Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) and Ureteroscopy (URS)
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Nephrostomy and Percutaneous Nephrostomy (PCN)
- Endoscopic management of urinary tract cancers including TURBT, URS laser ablation, and TULA
- Endoscopic treatment of ureteric strictures including laser ablation and dilatation
- Retrograde endopyelotomy
- Cystoscopic procedures
- Suprapubic catheterization
- Urethral dilatation
- Cystolithotripsy
- Ureterocele incision
- Overactive bladder management with Botox injection
- VIU / Optical urethrotomy
- Stricture urethra management including Optilume medicated balloon therapy
- Rezūm therapy for prostate enlargement
- Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
- Transperineal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy
- Open & Reconstructive Urological Procedures (Non-Endoscopic)
- Andrology
- Urethroplasty (including anastomotic urethroplasty)
- Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty
- Meatoplasty / Meatotomy
- Hypospadias repair
- Chordee correction surgery
- Orchidopexy
- Orchidectomy
- Varicocelectomy
- Hydrocelectomy
- Epididymal cyst excision
- Bladder injury repair
- Bladder diverticulectomy
- Urachal sinus excision
- Ureteric reimplantation
- Pyeloplasty
- Nephrectomy
- Herniotomy
- TVT and fascial sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence
- Arteriovenous (AV) fistula creation for dialysis access
- Circumcision
- Frenuloplasty
FAQs
Dr. Pushpangathan treats a wide range of urological conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate, urinary tract, and male reproductive system.
Yes. He has extensive experience in endourological procedures such as RIRS, URS, and PCNL for the management of kidney stones.
Rezūm therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate that uses water vapour to reduce excess prostate tissue while preserving sexual function in many patients.
Yes. He performs endoscopic procedures for urinary tract cancers and has experience in the surgical management of various urological malignancies.
Yes. His expertise includes urethroplasty, ureteric reconstruction, pyeloplasty, and other reconstructive procedures designed to restore normal urinary function.