Designation of Dr. Rajesh Taneja
Dr. Rajesh Taneja
Urologist, Andrology & Robotic Surgeon
Senior Consultant – Urology
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Rajesh Taneja
- Dr. Rajesh Taneja is celebrated as one of India’s foremost experts in robotic urology and andrology, currently practicing at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.
- Renowned for his expertise in robotic-assisted urological surgeries, Dr. Taneja is among the select few urologists in the country performing these advanced procedures.
- His proficiency extends to Holmium Laser Enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), where he has achieved exceptional outcomes.
- Trained in the Robotic Surgical system (Da Vinci Si), Dr. Taneja is recognized as a pioneer in robotic surgery, delivering results that meet global standards of excellence.
- His innovative approach includes being the sole Asian urologist to successfully treat Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome) using holmium laser technology, achieving remarkable patient outcomes.
- In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Rajesh Taneja is a proficient researcher with a significant contribution to the field. He has authored numerous papers published in both national and international scientific journals.
- Moreover, Dr. Taneja has also penned a comprehensive book titled ‘Interstitial Cystitis’, further highlighting his expertise and dedication to advancing medical knowledge in urology.
Dr. Rajesh Taneja’s Expertise
- Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome)
- Cryosurgical ablation of prostate and renal diseases
- Ectopia vesicae
- Female and pediatric urology
- GU prosthetics
- Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate ( HoLEP)
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypospadias
- Kidney Stone Treatment
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Megaureter
- Minimally invasive and major stone surgery
- Phimosis
- Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)
- PUJ Obstruction
- Re-implantation of dismembered penis
- Reconstructive procedures including difficult recurrent Vesicovaginal fistulae
- Robotically-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
- Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction
- Ureteroscopy (URS)
- Urinary Incontinence (Ui) Treatment
- Vascular Surgery
- Vasectomy
- Vesicoureteric reflux (VUR)
Work Experience of Dr. Rajesh Taneja
- Senior Consultant – Urology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
- Senior Consultant at the Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute in New Delhi
Dr. Rajesh Taneja’s Qualifications
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1985)
- MS (General Surgery) – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1990)
- M.Ch (Urology) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) (1994)
Memberships of Dr. Rajesh Taneja
- Delhi Urology Society
- Geriatric Society of India
- Joint Secretary of Andrology India
- Executive Board of Indian Andropause Society
- Member, Executive committee, ESSIC, (International Society for the Study of Bladder Pain Syndrome)
- Founder Chairman Global Interstitial Cystitis Bladder Pain Society
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Rajesh Taneja
- First Indian Non-European to be inducted as a member of the Executive Board of ESSIC, European Society for the Study of Interstitial Cystitis
- First Indian to be awarded to host the European Society for Study of Interstitial Cystitis (ESSIC) annual meeting in India (for the year 2016)
- Felicitated at the Annual IMA South Delhi Branch convention with the President’s Appreciation Award, in January 2016.
- Awarded, the ‘MAMCOS Excellence Award’ during the Annual Maulana Azad Medical College Old Students’ celebration in December 2015.
- Awarded, ‘Men’s Health Award’ for outstanding achievements in the field of Urology & Men’s Health, November 2015.
- Robotic surgical video ‘Robotic assisted anti-reflux procedure for bilateral Vesico Ureteric Reflux’ awarded best video during North Zone Urological Society of India, held at Srinagar, September 2015.
- Treasurer, Andrology India
- Received felicitation for special achievement award by the health minister of the Government of NCT Delhi at the annual conference of IMA held on 6th January 2008.
- Invited to deliver Mithilesh Memorial Oration at International Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology held in New Delhi (November 2002)
- Best House Surgeon Award, LNJP and GP Pant Hospital, New Delhi (1987)
- Second prize in Anatomy, Delhi University (1982)
- National Talent Search Scholarship (1981)
Publications of Dr. Rajesh Taneja
- Anterior Urethral Valves without Diverticula: A Report of Two Cases and A Review of the Literature- Rajesh Taneja, Digvijay Singh (Congenital Anomalies; October 2013)
- Giant Renal Angiomyolipoma: Unusual Cause of Huge Abdominal Mass- Digvijay Singh, Rajesh Taneja (2013 Journal of Clinical Imaging Science, 3: 1, p 56)