Dr. Rakesh Kapoor is a distinguished urologist and kidney transplant surgeon in India with over 32 years of experience.

He has successfully performed more than 2,700 kidney transplants and 1,200 laparoscopic donor nephrectomies.

Dr. Kapoor’s expertise spans uro-oncology, kidney transplantation, endourology, and reconstructive urology for pediatric, adult, and female patients.

He pioneered the use of various laser technologies in urological surgeries, including the introduction of the KTP laser for prostate surgery and a holmium laser for treating prostate and stone diseases.

Dr. Kapoor was instrumental in establishing pediatric urology, female reconstructive urology, and laparoscopic and robotic surgeries at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, a first-of-its-kind in North India.

Dr. Kapoor voluntarily retired from his role as Director and Head of the Department of Urology at SGPGIMS, where he significantly contributed to advancing high-tech, multidisciplinary healthcare services.

His patient-first approach, focused on minimizing discomfort and ensuring quicker recovery, has earned him the trust and confidence of his patients.