Dr. Pragnesh Desai is a highly skilled Urologist, Renal Transplant Specialist, and Robotic Surgeon with over two decades of experience in advanced urological and transplant procedures.He has been a key member of the Robotic Surgery and Kidney Transplant team at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, where he has performed numerous complex urological surgeries using state-of-the-art robotic and laparoscopic systems. Dr. Desai is known for his precision, patient-centric approach, and contributions to clinical research and education in the field of minimally invasive urology.
Educational Qualification:
- MCh (Urology) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- DNB (General Surgery) – Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
- MBBS – Sarojini Naidu Medical College (SNMC), Agra
Professional Experience:
- Principal Consultant – Department of Urology, Robotics, Renal Transplant & Uro-Oncology,
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (March 2019 – Present) - Consultant – Department of Urology, Robotics, Renal Transplant & Uro-Oncology,
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (March 2018 – Feb 2019) - Associate Consultant – Urology, Robotics & Renal Transplant,
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Aug 2018 – Feb 2019) - Attending Consultant – Urology & Renal Transplant,
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (Jan 2017 – July 2018) - Junior Consultant – Urology & Renal Transplant,
PSRI Hospital, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi (Jan 2016 – Dec 2016) - Senior Resident – Urology and Robotics,
AIIMS, New Delhi (Jan 2013 – Dec 2015) - Senior Resident – General Surgery,
Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (Oct 2009 – Sep 2012)
Awards and Achievements:
- Multiple papers published in national and international journals
- Numerous presentations in global and Indian medical conferences
- Recognized for excellence in robotic and laparoscopic surgical innovations
Professional Memberships:
- American Urological Association (AUA)
- Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT)
- Urological Society of India (USI)
- North Zone Chapter, USI (NZ-USI)
- Delhi Urology Society
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)