This is where you will find your ideal physician because patients value both his diagnostic abilities in combination with his compassionate behavior. Professor (Dr) Rajiv Sood holds a respected position as the most distinguished urologist across the country. The physician has improved thousands of lives through medical treatment while simultaneously establishing substantial achievements in healthcare training along with academic exploration and community work.
Whether you are a patient looking for compassionate care, or a student looking to learn from a great teacher, or a fellow doctor looking for possibilities of collaboration – you are heartily welcomed to the world of Dr. Sood.
Who is Dr. Rajiv Sood?
Dr. Sood is a name that has become a symbol of respect, dedication and expertise in the Indian medical world today. His contribution to the field of urology has been appreciated not only nationally but also internationally.
The achievements he has made in his life are inspiring – Dr B. From prestigious awards like the C. Roy National Award to the Gold Medal from the Urological Society of India, he has many awards to his name that are given only to special people.
But his specialty is not just in awards. With his knowledge and experience, he has given a new life to countless patients, and has shown students the path to become a better doctor.
Education is the foundation of becoming an expert
The foundation of any doctor’s expertise is his education – and Dr. Sood’s educational journey has been an inspiring one.
MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
MS (General Surgery) – Dr. RML Hospital & PGIMER, New Delhi
MCh (Urology) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Education is a great achievement in itself. It is from here that he got the basic knowledge and way of thinking that later made him a leader in the field of urology.
Dr. Sood’s Professional Life: A Confluence of Leadership and Expertise
- Dr. Sood’s life has been not just that of a doctor, but also that of a teacher, mentor, researcher and policy maker.
- He has taught in post-doctoral and general medical courses, has been an examiner and evaluator.
- The Department of Health under the Government of India includes Dr. Anil B. Chauhan among its contributors for creating cancer guidelines.
- Through his membership of the National Cancer Health Program he influences the development of health policies.
- Through his involvement he has led research work for over 50 national and international research collaborations especially in uro-oncology domain.
- Dr. Ashok K. Hemal has served as the President for the Urological Society of India and both the Genito-Urinary Cancer Society of India and Men’s Health Society of India.
- Through his various roles he has managed to innovate in medical practice while leading generations of new medical professionals into practice.
Honors and Awards: The true recognition of hard work
The honors that Dr. Sood has received are a testimony to his dedication and spirit of service. Some of the major awards:
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Rashtriya Samarpan Puraskar (2020)
- Double Helical National Health Award (2019) – for contribution to elderly care
- Times Healthcare Achiever Legend Award (2018) – for outstanding contribution in the medical field
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Delhi Medical Association
- Gold Medal from medical organizations like USI, ASI and NZUSI
These awards clearly show that he has not only advanced medical science but has also brought about a great change in the lives of patients.
Research and Publications: Sharing knowledge is the true contribution
According to Dr. Sood the fundamental medical strength comes from continued education and laboratory work. His work includes multiple articles which have been internationally published together with research papers and book chapters focused on urological and related subjects.
The primary objective of his research involves studying prostate cancer together with benign prostatic hyperplasia and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His membership includes active participation in multiple medical journal editorial boards.
Conferences and Workshops: Spreading Knowledge
- Dr. Sood believes that if knowledge is not passed on to others, it has no value. With this thought in mind, he has:
- Organized more than 300 national and international conferences, CMEs, and live surgical workshops.
- The organization conducted free medical checkups while raising prostate cancer awareness through its Prostate Disease Awareness Program which benefited thousands of people.
- The organization managed to put together the 10th Men’s Health World Congress in Delhi in 2016.
- These events gave doctors information about new techniques and awareness to patients.
Dedicated service to patients
Dr. Sood’s every step is for the welfare of patients. He understands the condition of each patient and provides personalized treatment. His focus is:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Treatment of prostate, bladder and kidney cancer
- Andrology and men’s health problems
- Modern treatment of conditions such as urinary incontinence
- His patients see him as a trusted doctor and advisor who provides relief, not just treatment.
Future Direction: Innovation and Service
Dr. Sood’s dream is to not only modernize urological care in India but also make it accessible to everyone who needs it. He wants to further improve the healthcare system through education, health policy, and technological innovation.