Quick Answer
The best urologists for Kokapet, Hyderabad include Dr. Avinash Gottumukkala, Dr. V Sasanka, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala, Dr. Kanishka Kumar and Dr. Vineet Sakhireddy. One practises at Jade Clinic in Kokapet itself, two at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km away and two at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five urologists for Kokapet residents: Dr. Avinash Gottumukkala (Jade Clinic, inside Kokapet), Dr. V Sasanka and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala (Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km) and Dr. Kanishka Kumar and Dr. Vineet Sakhireddy (Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km).
- Small kidney stones, under about 5 mm, often pass on their own with water and medicines (European Association of Urology guidelines).
- Hot weather and low water intake make kidney stones common in Telangana; aim to pass about 2.5 litres of urine a day.
- Inability to pass urine or stone pain with fever needs emergency care.
Kokapet is one of Hyderabad’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods, with high-rise homes and offices between Narsingi, Gandipet and the Financial District along the Outer Ring Road, including the Neopolis layout. Jade Clinic in Kokapet offers specialist outpatient consultations within the area, while large hospitals in Nanakramguda, the Financial District and Gachibowli are about 5 to 7 km away.
This guide lists five urologists for patients in and around Kokapet. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7, HexaHealth and Practo where available. Doctors based outside Kokapet are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Urologists in Kokapet at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Avinash Gottumukkala | Kidney stones, prostate | 15+ years |
| 2 | Dr. V Sasanka | Urology | 21 years |
| 3 | Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala | Urology | 16 years |
| 4 | Dr. Kanishka Kumar | Stones, prostate, robotic | 14 years |
| 5 | Dr. Vineet Sakhireddy | Laser stones, uro-oncology | 12 years |
1. Dr. Avinash Gottumukkala — Urologist and Andrologist, Jade Clinic Kokapet
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Urology) |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hospital | Jade Clinic, Kokapet, Hyderabad |
| Patient feedback | 98% recommend (89 ratings) on HexaHealth |
Dr. Avinash Gottumukkala is a urologist and andrologist at Jade Clinic, Kokapet, with 15+ years of experience.
He consults at Jade Clinic in Kokapet and Bhoomi Hospital in Puppalaguda, treating kidney stones, prostate enlargement and urinary problems. 98% of 89 ratings on HexaHealth recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Gottumukkala: An MCh urologist with excellent feedback, inside Kokapet.
2. Dr. V Sasanka — Urologist, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS, DNB (Genito-Urinary Surgery) |
| Experience | 21 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. V Sasanka is a urologist at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km from Kokapet, with 21 years of experience.
He holds a DNB in genito-urinary surgery and treats kidney stones, prostate problems and other urological conditions.
Why choose Dr. Sasanka: Two decades of urology experience at the nearest Apollo hospital.
3. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala — Urologist, Apollo Hospitals Financial District
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS, MCh (Urology) |
| Experience | 16 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km) |
Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala is a urologist at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km from Kokapet, with 16 years of experience.
He holds an MCh in urology and treats stones, prostate enlargement and urinary tract problems.
Why choose Dr. Bijjala: MCh-qualified urologist close to Kokapet.
4. Dr. Kanishka Kumar — Consultant Urologist, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (R.G. Kar Medical College), MS General Surgery (PGIMER, Chandigarh), MCh Urology (KGMU, Lucknow), MRCS, Fellowship in Renal Transplant Surgery (RMLIMS, Lucknow) |
| Experience | 14 years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Kanishka Kumar is a consultant urologist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet, with 14 years of experience.
He trained at PGIMER Chandigarh and KGMU Lucknow and treats kidney stones, prostate disease and urological cancers, with robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
Why choose Dr. Kanishka Kumar: PGIMER and KGMU training with transplant experience.
5. Dr. Vineet Sakhireddy — Consultant Urologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (Rangaraya Medical College), MS and MCh Urology (Amrita Institute, Kochi), FIAGES Uro-Oncology and Robotic Surgery Fellowship (Tata Medical Center, Kolkata) |
| Experience | 12 years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. Vineet Sakhireddy is a consultant urologist and renal transplant surgeon at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet, with 12 years of experience.
His work includes laser stone surgery, robotic and laparoscopic urology, kidney transplantation and cancer surgery, with a uro-oncology fellowship from Tata Medical Center.
Why choose Dr. Sakhireddy: Robotic and uro-oncology training.
Urology Problems Around Hyderabad
Kidney stones are one of the most common reasons people in Hyderabad see a urologist, helped by hot summers and low water intake. Guidelines from the European Association of Urology note that many stones under about 5 mm pass on their own, while larger stones or those causing blockage or infection usually need laser treatment.
Prostate enlargement is very common as men age and causes a weak stream, frequent urination and waking at night. Most men start with tablets, and surgery is considered only when symptoms remain troublesome or the bladder cannot empty.
Kidney Stone Treatment by Size
| Stone | Usual approach |
|---|---|
| Under about 5 mm | Water, pain relief and medicines to help passage |
| 5 to 10 mm | Medicines first; laser ureteroscopy or shock-wave treatment if it does not pass |
| 10 to 20 mm | Laser (RIRS) or shock-wave lithotripsy |
| Over 20 mm | Keyhole surgery through the back (PCNL) |
| Any size with fever or blockage | Emergency drainage, then stone treatment |
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- History: pain, urine symptoms, blood in urine, fever and earlier stones or surgery.
- Examination: abdomen and, for men, a prostate check where needed.
- Tests: urine tests, ultrasound or CT scan, kidney function and PSA for men over 50.
- Plan: medicines, or laser or keyhole treatment, with recovery time explained.
- Prevention: diet and water advice to stop stones coming back.
Urologist or Nephrologist?
| Doctor | What they do | See them for |
|---|---|---|
| Urologist | Surgeon for kidneys, bladder and prostate | Stones, prostate, blockage, urological cancer |
| Nephrologist | Physician for kidney function | CKD, protein in urine, dialysis |
How to Choose the Right Urologist in Kokapet
- Check the qualification: look for an MCh or DNB in urology. Fellowships in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery or kidney transplant add focused training.
- Match the problem: kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary infections, urinary leakage, male infertility and urological cancers are often handled by surgeons with different interests.
- Look at the set-up: laser stone surgery, endoscopic prostate surgery, a robotic system and 24-hour emergency care matter for stones and urinary blockage.
- Bring your records: ultrasound and CT scans, urine culture, PSA and kidney function reports help the first visit.
- Ask about options: many stones pass with medicines, and many prostate problems improve with tablets, so ask whether surgery is really needed.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the emergency department at once if you cannot pass urine, have severe one-sided back or groin pain with vomiting or fever, see heavy blood or clots in the urine, or have sudden severe pain and swelling in a testicle.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For burning urine, mild urinary symptoms or a first episode of stone pain that has settled, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, arrange urine tests and an ultrasound, start treatment, and refer you to a urologist if needed. See also our guides on UTI treatment and preventing kidney stones in Hyderabad heat. A referral is not compulsory.
Areas Near Kokapet Served by These Urologists
Kokapet is a fast-growing area beside the Financial District and the Outer Ring Road. The urologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Narsingi, Gandipet, Puppalaguda, Neopolis, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Khanapur, Manikonda, Gopanpally and Tellapur. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best urologists in Narsingi and best urologists in Manikonda.
How We Chose These Urologists
We looked for urologists with an MCh or DNB in urology, practising in Kokapet or at hospitals within a short drive of it.
We checked each doctor’s qualifications and experience against the hospital’s own doctor profile or the Apollo 24|7, HexaHealth and Practo directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Jade Clinic, Kokapet, Apollo Hospitals, Financial District and Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli.
We aimed for a mix of experience and sub-specialty interests so readers can choose by need. The list is not a ranking and no doctor or hospital paid to be included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Reading
You may also find these guides useful: best doctors in Kokapet, best urologists in Narsingi, best nephrologists in Kokapet, kidney stone prevention, and UTI treatment.
Sources
- European Association of Urology. EAU Guidelines on Urolithiasis and on Management of Non-neurogenic Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
- Hospital doctor profiles, the Apollo 24|7 directory, HexaHealth and Practo, checked for this guide.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified urologist for diagnosis and treatment.
