About Doctor
Dr. Ashwin Shekar is a highly accomplished Consultant in Pediatric and Transitional Urology at AINU, Banjara Hills, with over 15 years of clinical expertise in managing urological conditions affecting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults transitioning to adult care. He is recognized for delivering specialized, patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on clinical precision and compassionate treatment.
Dr. Ashwin completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College, MS in General Surgery from Stanley Medical College, and MCh in Urology from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh. He has worked with renowned institutions such as MIOT Hospitals, SGPGIMS Lucknow, and Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, gaining extensive experience in advanced pediatric urological care.
His areas of expertise include congenital urological anomalies, reconstructive urology, continence surgery, and transitional urology, ensuring seamless care during critical stages of growth and development. Dr. Ashwin is widely respected for his empathetic approach and commitment to improving young patients’ quality of life.
Education Qualifications
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Urology)
- Invited Observership in Pediatric Urology - Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (2023)
- Post Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Urology - SGPGI, Lucknow (2017-2018)
- M.Ch (Urology) - PGIMER, Chandigarh (Jan 2011–Dec 2013)
- MS (Gen. Surgery) - Stanley Medical College (2006-2009)
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship - Madras Medical College (2005–2006)
- MBBS - Madras Medical College (2000-2005)
Current Position
Consultant – Pediatric & Transitional Urology, AINU Banjara Hills
Expertise
- Pediatric and Transitional Urology
- Reconstructive Urology in children and adolescents
- Continence surgery for exstrophy and epispadias
- Hypospadias repair and redo surgeries
- Congenital urological disorders
- Vascular access procedures (Permcath insertions, interventions)
- Hypospadias Treatment - including complex, recurrent and failed hypospadias in both children and adult
- Circumcision
- Congenital hernia , Hydrocele surgery
- Laparoscopic and Robotic pyeloplasty
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Ureteric Reimplantation
- Stone surgery including URSL, RIRS AND PCNL
- Complex Lower tract reconstructions including exstrophy / epispadias repairs, augmentation cystoplasty, bladder neck reconstruction
- Neurovesical dysfunction management
- Pediatric oncology including Wilms tumor
Research Publications
- Shekar P A, Yadav A, Visvaroop B, Gopalakrishnan G. Continence outcomes following reconstructive lower urinary tract surgery in incontinent adults and adolescents previously operated in childhood for exstrophy/epispadias complex. J Pediatr Urol. 2025.
- Ashwin Shekar P, Sharma G, Yadav A. Parameatal-based flip flap urethroplasty as a salvage procedure for graft fibrosis after staged hypospadias repair. J Pediatr Urol. 2025.
- Sharma GP, Shekar AP, Moirangthem T. Isolated congenital anterior urethrocutaneous fistula misinterpreted as urethral duplication – A rare case report. Int J Reconstr Urol, 2024.
- Sharma GP, Shekar PA, Patel H. Primary bladder neck obstruction causing renal failure in young adult males – A rare case study. Int J Reconstr Urol, 2024.
Professional Memberships
- Life Member – Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Life Member – Urological Society of India (USI)
- Life Member – Association of Southern Urologists (ASU)
- Member – American Urological Association (AUA)
- Member – Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS)
- Member of International Continence Society (ICS)
- Member of European Society of Pediatric Urologists (ESPU)
- Member – Urological Association of Asia (UAA)