Dr. N Ragavan
Senior Consultant Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital- Department
- Endourology
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery), FRCS; FRCS (Urology); FRCSEd
- Experience
- 30+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. N Ragavan
Dr. N Ragavan is a Urologist and Uro-Oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with 15-30 years of experience, having trained in Germany under Prof. Stolzenburg. His core specialities include robotic and laparoscopic uro-oncological surgery, kidney stone treatment, and reconstructive urology, and he was among the first in South India to introduce several robotic urological procedures. He treats prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers, performing radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, and nephroureterectomy using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Ragavan completed his MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, in 1995, his MS in General Surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and holds FRCS, FRCS (Urology), and FRCSEd, along with a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Urology from the University of Leipzig, Germany. He is a member of BAUS and EAU, and received the Brian Booth Research Prize from the Rosemere Cancer Foundation in 2005.
Education & Qualifications
Clinical Career Timeline
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Languages Spoken
Treatments Performed
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries2 Procedures
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
What to Expect: Urology
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic Radical Prostatectomy | $52,000 US/UK | $6,200 – $8,800 in India | 84% Less |
| Laser TURP / Holmium Laser Enucleation (HoLEP) | $20,000 US/UK | $2,800 – $4,200 in India | 82% Less |
| PCNL / RIRS Laser Kidney Stone Removal | $18,000 US/UK | $2,400 – $3,800 in India | 82% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews (2)
Amara Okafor
“Dr. N Ragavan provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. N Ragavan specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in uro-oncology, robotic and laparoscopic urological surgery, and kidney stone treatment.
2Q: Where did Dr. Ragavan train internationally?
Ans: He trained under Prof. Stolzenburg in Germany, completing a Fellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Urology at the University of Leipzig.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Ragavan have?
Ans: He has 15-30 years of experience in urology and uro-oncology.
4Q: Does Dr. Ragavan perform robotic prostate cancer surgery?
Ans: Yes, he was among the first in South India to introduce several robotic urological procedures, including robotic radical prostatectomy.