Quick Answer
The best urologists for Manikonda, Hyderabad include Dr. Ch Ram Prasad, Dr. M Paul Naveen, Dr. V Sasanka, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala and Dr. Kanishka Kumar. Two practise at the Apollo Clinic inside Manikonda, two at Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km away and one at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five urologists for Manikonda residents: Dr. Ch Ram Prasad and Dr. M Paul Naveen (Apollo Clinic, inside Manikonda), Dr. V Sasanka and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala (Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, about 5 km) and Dr. Kanishka Kumar (Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 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.
Manikonda is a large residential area in west Hyderabad between Gachibowli, Tolichowki, Narsingi and the Financial District, with neighbourhoods such as Puppalaguda, Alkapur Township and Neknampur. The Apollo Clinic in Manikonda offers specialist outpatient consultations within the area, while large hospitals in Gachibowli, Nanakramguda and the Financial District are about 5 to 6 km away.
This guide lists five urologists for patients in and around Manikonda. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth where available. Doctors based outside Manikonda are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Urologists in Manikonda at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Ch Ram Prasad | Urology | 7 years |
| 2 | Dr. M Paul Naveen | Urology | 7 years |
| 3 | Dr. V Sasanka | Urology | 21 years |
| 4 | Dr. Chandra Sekhar Bijjala | Urology | 16 years |
| 5 | Dr. Kanishka Kumar | Stones, prostate, robotic | 14 years |
1. Dr. Ch Ram Prasad — Urologist, Apollo Clinic Manikonda
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS, DrNB (Urology) |
| Experience | 7 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Clinic, Manikonda, Hyderabad |
Dr. Ch Ram Prasad is a urologist at Apollo Clinic, Manikonda, with 7 years of experience.
He holds a DrNB in urology and consults at the Apollo Clinic in Manikonda.
Why choose Dr. Ram Prasad: A urologist inside Manikonda for stones and prostate problems.
2. Dr. M Paul Naveen — Urologist, Apollo Clinic Manikonda
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS, MCh (Urology) |
| Experience | 7 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Clinic, Manikonda, Hyderabad |
Dr. M Paul Naveen is a urologist at Apollo Clinic, Manikonda, with 7 years of experience.
He holds an MCh in urology and consults at the Apollo Clinic in Manikonda.
Why choose Dr. Paul Naveen: A second MCh urologist close to home.
3. 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 Manikonda, 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.
4. 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 Manikonda, 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 Manikonda.
5. 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 6 km) |
Dr. Kanishka Kumar is a consultant urologist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 6 km from Manikonda, 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.
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 Manikonda
- 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 Manikonda Served by These Urologists
Manikonda is a residential area in west Hyderabad between Tolichowki and Gachibowli. The urologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Puppalaguda, Alkapur Township, Neknampur, Lanco Hills, Narsingi, Khajaguda, Shaikpet, Tolichowki and Gachibowli. 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.
How We Chose These Urologists
We looked for urologists with an MCh or DNB in urology, practising inside Manikonda 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 and HexaHealth directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Apollo Clinic, Manikonda, 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 Manikonda, best urologists in Narsingi, best nephrologists in Manikonda, 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 and HexaHealth, 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.
