Urethral stricture and reconstruction
Surgery to repair a narrowed urethra so urine flows freely again, including urethroplasty. This is the work he is best known for among fellow urologists.
Urologist in Kengeri, Bengaluru
Dr. Chandrashekar S. Ratkal
MBBS, MS, MCh (Urology)
CMD and Chief Urologist, ReSCUE Urology Hospital. Former Director and Head, Institute of Nephro-Urology, Government of Karnataka.
OPD hours todayReSCUE Urology Hospital, Kengeri
- Since 1978In medical practice
- 40,000+Surgeries performed
- Former DirectorINU, Govt. of Karnataka
Trained and served at
- Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli
- JSS Medical College, Mysore
- Bangalore Medical College
- Bowring Hospital, Bengaluru
- Institute of Nephro-Urology, Govt. of Karnataka
- Association of Southern Urologists
About Dr. Ratkal
Close to five decades in medicine, most of them in urology
Dr. Chandrashekar S. Ratkal qualified in medicine at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, in 1978. He completed his MS in General Surgery at JSS Medical College, Mysore, in 1982, and his MCh in Urology at Bangalore Medical College in 1989.
In government service he taught as Professor and Head of Urology at Bowring Hospital, Bengaluru, and served as Director and Head of the Institute of Nephro-Urology, Government of Karnataka, until his retirement. He has also served as President of the Association of Southern Urologists.
Today he is CMD and Chief Urologist at ReSCUE Urology Hospital in Kengeri Satellite Town, which has offered urology and andrology care since 2003. Among fellow urologists he is best known for reconstructive surgery of the urethra, especially the repair of urethral strictures.
- 1978Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council
- 40,000+Surgeries performed across his career
- 1,86,000Patients treated at ReSCUE since 2003
- 24×7Urology care, emergencies and dialysis
Surgery and patient figures as published by ReSCUE Urology Hospital.
Expertise
What he treats
Adult and children's urology, with the surgical experience of four decades. Every plan starts with an examination and a conversation in English, Hindi or Kannada.
Kidney and ureteric stones
Laser treatment through ureteroscopy (URS) and RIRS, reaching the stone through natural passages instead of an open cut.
Prostate enlargement
Assessment of urinary symptoms in men, with treatment from medicines to TURP and laser surgery when needed.
Male fertility and sexual health
Andrology care for male infertility, erectile difficulties and vasectomy reversal, discussed privately.
Female urology
Urinary incontinence, repeated urinary infections and pelvic floor problems in women.
Children's urology
Urinary tract and genital conditions in children, assessed with the parents in the room.
Kidney disease and dialysis
Care with ReSCUE's nephrology team and its 24×7 dialysis unit.
Urological emergencies
Urine retention, severe stone pain and bleeding are seen round the clock at the hospital.
Procedures include cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, RIRS, TURP, urethroplasty and vasectomy reversal.
Qualifications
Training and public service
Three medical colleges, two government institutions, and a hospital of his own.
- 1978
MBBS
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli
- 1982
MS, General Surgery
JSS Medical College, Mysore
- 1989
MCh, Urology
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
- Government service
Professor and Head of Urology, Bowring Hospital
Then Director and Head, Institute of Nephro-Urology, Government of Karnataka, until retirement
- 2003
ReSCUE Urology Hospital, Kengeri
Urology and andrology care in Kengeri Satellite Town
- Today
CMD and Chief Urologist, ReSCUE
Past President, Association of Southern Urologists. Member, American Urological Association and Indian Medical Association.
Where he consults
ReSCUE Urology Hospital, Kengeri
A 20-bed hospital built around urology, with laser surgery equipment, plasma sterilisation for every instrument, and doctors on duty through the night.
- Since 2003
- Urology and andrology care
- 20 beds
- Wards, emergency and ICU
- 24×7
- Resident doctors and dialysis
- In-house lab
- With tie-ups for advanced tests
- Pharmacy
- Open 24/7 for in-patients and emergencies
- Insurance desk
- Help with settlements at the front office
ReSCUE Urology Hospital, 6th Main Road, Kengeri Satellite Town 
Sample photoWaiting area 
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Patients
What patients say
Dr. Chandrashekar is very polite and has a strong medical background. Highly experienced, with the ability to quickly diagnose the problem. I am extremely satisfied with the medical service.
Laxmikanth H MVerified Practo patient, visited for a testicular conditionDoctor is very friendly and is an expert. He has very good experience in urology. I would recommend him to anybody.
Verified Practo patientLaser treatment for prostate and kidney stones
Consult
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OPD hours below
| Monday to Saturday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Emergencies | 24×7 at the hospital |
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Before you visit
Questions patients ask
At ReSCUE Urology Hospital, 458, 6th Main Road, Kengeri Satellite Town, Bengaluru. OPD runs Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Yes. ReSCUE runs round-the-clock urology care with resident medical officers, an emergency and ICU set-up, a 24/7 pharmacy for in-patients and emergencies, and a 24×7 dialysis unit.
English, Hindi and Kannada.
Previous prescriptions, scan and lab reports, discharge summaries, and a list of the medicines you take.
Yes. The front office liaises with insurers for settlements. Ask at the front office which insurers and schemes are currently empanelled.