Dr. Antony Robert C

About Dr. Antony Robert C

• Dr. Antony Robert Charles is a leading Pediatric Urologist in Bengaluru, renowned for his expertise in child healthcare.
• He has an extensive career spanning 31 years.
• Specializing in laparoscopy and urological science, he focuses on treating pediatric kidney and urological issues.
• His expertise includes laparoscopy, urological reconstructive surgeries, neonatal surgery, and pediatric emergencies.
• Dr. Charles specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures in children, ureteroscopy (URS), lithotripsy, and CSF rhinorrhoea repair surgery.
• He is an expert in treating urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, appendicitis, and blood in urine (hematuria).
• Dr. Charles completed his MBBS from St John's Medical College, Bangalore, in 1993 and his MS in General Surgery from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, in 1997.
• Later, he specialized in surgical interventions for children by pursuing an MCh in Pediatric Surgery from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 2001.
• He gained further experience in Australia as a Fellow at the Children's Hospital in Westmead, Sydney.
• He has inspired many new doctors and received the Lorimer Dodd Excellence Award in Surgical Teaching from the University of Sydney for two consecutive years.
• Dr. Charles advocates for ethical practices in pediatric care, particularly in prenatal and long-term treatment.
• He actively participated in relief efforts in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands post-tsunami, earning widespread respect and admiration.
• Dr. Charles is a staunch supporter of child rights and has contributed to various pediatric surgery journals and textbooks. He co-authored a chapter on Pediatric Nephrology.
• He is a Fellow of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons and an active member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
• Dr. Charles is recognized as one of the top pediatric surgeons in Hebbal, Bangalore.
• He is multilingual and fluent in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, English, Hindi, and Marathi, enhancing his ability to connect with and treat patients from diverse backgrounds.

Education

• MBBS, St John's Medical College, Bangalore, 1993
• MS (General Surgery), Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 1997
• MCh (Pediatric Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2001

Past Experience

• Consultant (Pediatric Urology & Pediatric Surgery), Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore, 2015
• Consultant (Pediatric Urology & Pediatric Surgery), CSI Hospital, Bangalore, 2015
• Fellow & Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney, Westmead Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia

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