Who is Dr. Palanikumar B?

Dr. Palanikumar B is a Consultant Urologist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai, specializing in the diagnosis and management of kidney stones, prostate conditions, urinary tract disorders, and other urological concerns.

What are Dr. Palanikumar B’s areas of expertise?

Dr. Palanikumar B specializes in endourology, ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy (URSL), percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), kidney stone management, and minimally invasive urological surgery.

Does Dr. Palanikumar B treat kidney stones?

Yes. Dr. Palanikumar B evaluates and manages kidney and ureteric stones using appropriate treatment approaches, including minimally invasive procedures such as ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy (URSL) and PCNL when clinically indicated.

Does Dr. Palanikumar B treat prostate conditions?

Yes. Dr. Palanikumar B manages prostatic diseases, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary symptoms, and urinary retention. Treatment options may include medical management or procedures such as TURP when appropriate.

What is URSL, and does Dr. Palanikumar B perform it?

URSL, or ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat certain ureteric or kidney stones. Dr. Palanikumar B has expertise in this procedure as part of his endourological practice.

What is PCNL, and does Dr. Palanikumar B perform it?

PCNL, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy, is a minimally invasive procedure commonly used for selected large or complex kidney stones. Dr. Palanikumar B has expertise in PCNL and other minimally invasive approaches to kidney stone management.

Can Dr. Palanikumar B help with blood in the urine?

Yes. Dr. Palanikumar B evaluates hematuria, or blood in the urine, to identify potential underlying urological causes and determine the appropriate course of investigation and treatment.

Does Dr. Palanikumar B treat recurrent urinary tract infections?

Yes. Dr. Palanikumar B evaluates recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and related urinary symptoms to identify possible underlying causes and provide appropriate management.

What professional memberships does Dr. Palanikumar B hold?

Dr. Palanikumar B is a member of the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Association of Urologists, the Urological Society of India, and the South Zone Urological Society of India.

Where does Dr. Palanikumar B consult?

Dr. Palanikumar B consults at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai, and communicates with patients in Tamil and English.