With over 21 years of clinical experience, Dr. Rahul Yadav is a highly esteemed Urologist, Andrologist, and Sexologist based in Lucknow, India. 

Currently serving as the Director and Head of the Department of Urology, Andrology, Kidney Transplantation, and Robotic Uro-Oncology at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Dr. Yadav has a rich and illustrious career. He began his urology journey at Medanta – The Medicity under the guidance of Dr. Rajesh Ahlawat in the Department of Urology, Renal Transplant, and Robotics after completing his Master's in General Surgery.

Dr. Yadav was selected for the M.Ch. course in Urology at the prestigious King George’s Medical University in Lucknow, serving from 2010 to 2013. Following his graduation, he joined Max Super Specialty Hospital in Saket, Delhi, as a consultant in Dr. Anant Kumar's team, where he honed his skills in advanced laparoscopic urological surgeries, kidney transplants, and robotic urological surgeries.

Later, Dr. Yadav became the Head of the Department at Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi, where he established the first dedicated Urology and Kidney Transplant department in East Delhi. Under his leadership, the department received accolades for offering comprehensive urology services, including laparoscopic and reconstructive surgeries, endourology, uro-oncology, and andrology.

In November 2018, he joined Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospital in Lucknow, where he successfully established a fully functional Urology and Kidney Transplantation unit. Dr. Yadav later took on the role of Director of Urology, Andrology, Kidney Transplantation, Robotic Uro-Oncology, and Renal Sciences at Tender Palm Super Speciality Hospital, where he built a fully operational unit until mid-June 2024.

Contributions and Achievements

As a Chief Kidney Transplant Surgeon at Charak Super Speciality Hospital and later at Wellsun Super Speciality Hospital, Dr. Yadav was instrumental in setting up operational kidney transplantation units at both institutions. He is the only kidney transplant surgeon in Lucknow to have established fully operational kidney transplantation programs at five major super-speciality hospitals in the region, excelling in various kidney transplant techniques, including ABO compatible and incompatible transplants, paediatric kidney transplantation, and complex high-risk cases.

In June 2024, Dr. Yadav returned to Max Super Speciality Hospital as Director and Head of Urology, Andrology, Kidney Transplant, and Robotic Uro-Oncology. He is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients undergoing urological treatment at top super-speciality hospitals, gaining extensive experience across all urology subspecialties. Today, Dr. Rahul Yadav stands among the top specialized urologists for urological treatments, kidney transplantation, and robotic uro-oncology in India.

Dr. Yadav has earned numerous awards, fellowships, and research publications, contributing significantly to national and international urological associations. He holds certifications in biostatistics, epidemiology, and research methodology from Manipal University and has completed various fellowships in urology, kidney transplantation, and robotic uro-oncology from leading healthcare centres in Singapore and Shanghai.