OP Consultations · Chennai & Tiruvallur

Dr. Kuppan C T
Consultant Urologist
& Andrologist

MS · MCh (Urology)

Expert urological and andrological care across 6 hospitals in Chennai and Tiruvallur. OP consultations by appointment — emergencies attended every day.

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About the Doctor
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Dr. Kuppan C T
MCh Urology · Assistant Professor, Dept. of Urology, Saveetha Medical College · Consultant Urologist & Andrologist

Medicine, at its heart, is about people — not just diseases. Dr. Kuppan C T believes that every patient walking through the door deserves not only the best available treatment, but also the time, clarity, and honesty to truly understand what is happening with their body. Trained at some of Tamil Nadu's finest institutions — Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute, and Saveetha Medical College — he combines rigorous academic training with a deeply personal approach to care. As both a practising clinician and an Assistant Professor actively involved in research and teaching, he holds himself to a simple standard: “Do right by the patient. Always.”

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Qualification
MCh Urology
MS General Surgery
MBBS
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Academic Role
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Urology
Saveetha Medical College
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Publications
7 Peer-reviewed Papers
Scopus Indexed Research
23+ Conference Presentations
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Memberships
Urology Society of India
Madras Urology Society
TN & Pondicherry Urology Society
South Zone Urology Society of India

Awards & Recognition

Best Intern Award 2017 — Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
1st Prize, Paper Presentation — Saveetha Medicon 2023
Winner, Thanikachalam Uroradiology Quiz 2025
Winner, EmpWouher Quiz 2025
1st Prize in 2 Paper Presentation Categories — MedStar Summit 2025
Dr. Kuppan C T in the operating theatre
What I Offer

Urology & Andrology Services

Comprehensive care covering the full spectrum of urological and andrological conditions, using the latest minimally invasive techniques.

UTI
General

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Diagnosis and management of simple and complex UTIs including pyelonephritis. Culture-guided antibiotic therapy, structural investigation in recurrent cases, and long-term prevention strategies.

Kidney Stones
General

Kidney & Ureteral Stones

Complete evaluation of urinary stone disease including metabolic work-up, medical expulsive therapy, dietary advice, and surgical planning covering all sites from kidney to bladder.

Incontinence
General

Urinary Incontinence & OAB

Assessment of stress, urge, and mixed urinary incontinence. Includes pelvic floor rehabilitation, medications, minimally invasive procedures, and bladder retraining protocols.

BPH
General

Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPH)

Medical and surgical management of BPH including alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, uroflowmetry monitoring, and referral for TURP or laser prostatectomy when needed.

Stricture
General

Urethral Stricture

Evaluation and treatment of urethral narrowing causing obstructed flow. Options include optical urethrotomy, dilatation, and urethroplasty referral for complex cases.

Haematuria
General

Haematuria (Blood in Urine)

Systematic investigation of visible and microscopic blood in urine using ultrasound, urine cytology, cystoscopy, and CT urography to identify and treat the underlying cause promptly.

TURP
Uro-Surgery

TURP — Prostate Resection

Gold-standard endoscopic surgery for BPH. A resectoscope removes obstructing prostate tissue via the urethra — no incisions, reliable symptom relief, excellent long-term outcomes.

Nephrectomy
Uro-Surgery

Nephrectomy

Surgical removal of a kidney (partial or radical) for non-functioning kidneys, renal tumours, or severe infections. Performed laparoscopically where possible for faster recovery.

Circumcision
Uro-Surgery

Circumcision

Surgical correction for phimosis, paraphimosis, recurrent balanoposthitis, and lichen sclerosus. Day-care procedure performed at all ages with rapid recovery.

Varicocelectomy
Uro-Surgery

Varicocelectomy

Microsurgical or laparoscopic ligation of enlarged scrotal veins causing testicular pain and male infertility. Improves sperm parameters in the majority of men treated.

Hydrocele
Uro-Surgery

Hydrocele & Orchidopexy

Surgical drainage of fluid collections around the testis (hydrocele) and fixation of undescended or torted testes. Both are safe day-care procedures.

Cystoscopy
Uro-Surgery

Cystoscopy & Bladder Surgery

Diagnostic and therapeutic cystoscopy for bladder tumours (TURBT), bladder stones (cystolithotripsy), and foreign body removal — all endoscopic, no cuts required.

URSL
Endo-Urology

URSL — Ureteroscopic Stone Removal

A rigid ureteroscope is passed through the natural urinary passage to laser-fragment ureteral stones. Same-day discharge in most cases, no incisions, minimal recovery time.

PCNL
Endo-Urology

PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Keyhole surgery for large kidney stones (>2 cm) or staghorn calculi. A small tract through the back allows direct stone fragmentation and extraction under imaging guidance.

RIRS
Endo-Urology

RIRS — Flexible Ureteroscopy

Retrograde intrarenal surgery uses a flexible digital ureteroscope to access and laser-treat kidney stones entirely through the natural passage — no incisions, no radiation.

DJ Stent
Endo-Urology

DJ Stenting & Ureteral Procedures

Insertion and removal of double-J ureteral stents to relieve obstruction from stones, strictures, or post-surgical swelling. Critical in emergencies to protect kidney function.

Uroflowmetry
Diagnostics

Uroflowmetry

A simple non-invasive test measuring the speed and volume of urine flow to assess bladder and urethral function. Essential for evaluating BPH, stricture, and voiding dysfunction.

Urodynamics
Diagnostics

Urodynamic Study

Comprehensive assessment of bladder storage and emptying using pressure-flow measurements. Guides management of incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and voiding disorders.

PSA Biopsy
Diagnostics

PSA & Prostate Biopsy

PSA blood test interpretation, digital rectal examination, and ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy for cancer detection. Early detection significantly improves treatment success rates.

Semen Analysis
Diagnostics

Semen Analysis & Hormone Tests

Detailed semen analysis (count, motility, morphology), hormonal profile (FSH, LH, testosterone), and scrotal Doppler ultrasound for male infertility investigation.

Prostate Cancer
Cancer

Prostate Cancer

PSA-based screening, biopsy, staging, and personalised treatment planning. Management includes active surveillance, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy referral, and surgical co-ordination.

Kidney Cancer
Cancer

Kidney Cancer

Evaluation of renal masses with CT, MRI, and biopsy. Treatment includes partial or radical nephrectomy, ablative therapies, and targeted drug therapy for advanced disease.

Bladder Cancer
Cancer

Bladder Cancer

Cystoscopic diagnosis, TURBT for superficial tumours, surveillance cystoscopy, and intravesical BCG or chemotherapy. Muscle-invasive disease managed with cystectomy planning.

Testicular Cancer
Cancer

Testicular & Penile Cancer

Tumour markers (AFP, HCG, LDH), scrotal ultrasound, and orchidectomy for testicular malignancy. Penile cancer management including biopsy and penile-sparing surgical options.

Male Infertility
Andrology

Male Infertility

Full andrological assessment including semen analysis, hormone profiling, scrotal Doppler, and genetic testing. Treatment includes varicocelectomy, microsurgical sperm retrieval, and hormonal therapy.

Erectile Dysfunction
Andrology

Erectile Dysfunction

Evidence-based evaluation of organic and psychogenic causes. Treatment includes PDE5 inhibitors, penile Doppler, testosterone optimisation, shockwave therapy, and prosthesis guidance.

Low Testosterone
Andrology

Low Testosterone & Male Hypogonadism

Assessment of androgen deficiency symptoms, hormonal testing, and testosterone replacement therapy or clomiphene stimulation under specialist monitoring.

Peyronie
Andrology

Peyronie's Disease

Management of penile curvature from fibrous plaque. Options range from intralesional therapy and penile traction to surgical plaque excision and grafting in severe cases.

Azoospermia
Andrology

Azoospermia & Sperm Retrieval

Evaluation of absent sperm (obstructive vs non-obstructive). Microsurgical sperm retrieval (TESE/micro-TESE) for IVF/ICSI in collaboration with fertility specialists.

Sexual Health
Andrology

Premature Ejaculation & Sexual Health

Structured management using pharmacological (dapoxetine), behavioural, and combination approaches. Confidential consultation for all male sexual health concerns.

Where to Find Me

Hospital Locations

OP consultations at 6 hospitals across Chennai and Tiruvallur. All by prior appointment — emergencies attended every day.

Regular clinic days
By appointment only
Emergency — all days
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Patient Resources

Articles & Health Guides

Evidence-based, patient-friendly articles by Dr. Kuppan C T — drawing on clinical research and real questions from his patients.

General Urology

How Shift Work Silently Damages Your Bladder

Night shifts disrupt hormones controlling urine production, leading to nocturia, urgency, and recurrent UTIs.

Feb 20265 min →
General Urology

Preventing Balanitis in Diabetic Men on SGLT2 Inhibitors

Jardiance & Forxiga cause sweet urine that dramatically raises fungal infection risk. A practical guide.

Jan 20264 min →
Endo-Urology

RIRS vs PCNL vs URSL: Which Stone Surgery Is Right for You?

Three procedures, three different stones, three recoveries. A plain-language breakdown.

Jan 20266 min →
Andrology

Male Infertility After COVID-19: What the Evidence Says

SARS-CoV-2 affects the testes. What men planning a family need to know in 2025.

Dec 20255 min →
General Urology

Blood in Urine: When Is It an Emergency?

A clear decision guide on when to go to A&E vs book an outpatient appointment.

Dec 20254 min →
Andrology

Varicocele and Infertility: Does Every Man Need Surgery?

The WHO criteria, semen thresholds, and realistic outcomes from microsurgical varicocelectomy.

Dec 20255 min →
Research Spotlight

PI-RADS 3 Lesions on Prostate MRI: Should You Be Worried?

Based on Dr. Kuppan's published research (TPM 2025) — what this finding actually means.

Dec 20255 min →
General Urology

Recurrent UTIs: Why Antibiotics Alone Are Not Enough

If you have had 3+ UTIs in a year, you need a structural investigation, not just another antibiotic.

Jan 20264 min →
Andrology

Low Testosterone in Young Men: More Common Than You Think

Fatigue, low libido, brain fog in men 25–40. How to get properly tested and treated.

Jan 20265 min →
Uro-Surgery

Adult Circumcision: What to Expect Before, During and After

A frank clinical walkthrough — anaesthesia, recovery timeline, return to activity.

Feb 20264 min →
Research Spotlight

Laparoscopic Surgery for Complex Kidney Conditions

Drawing on Dr. Kuppan's published case series — how keyhole urology makes complex surgery safe.

Feb 20266 min →
Stone Disease

Indian Foods That Cause Kidney Stones — And What to Eat Instead

Murungakeerai, agathi keerai, spinach, groundnuts, urad dal — what to avoid and why. Salt & red meat too.

Mar 20266 min →
Stone Disease

Should You Avoid Milk If You Have Kidney Stones? The Truth.

The most common myth in urology debunked. The science shows dairy may actually protect against stones.

Mar 20265 min →
Kidney Health

CKD Diet Guide for Indian Patients: What to Eat, What to Avoid

Rice, sambar, rasam, curd, banana — a stage-by-stage South Indian diet guide for kidney disease patients.

Feb 20267 min →
Men’s Health

5 Myths About Prostate Enlargement Stopping Men Getting Help

“Only old men get it”, “surgery ruins sex life” — Dr. Kuppan debunks the five biggest myths.

Feb 20265 min →
General Urology

UTI Home Remedies: Which Actually Work and Which Are Dangerous

Tender coconut, nannari, cranberry, coriander water — evidence reviewed honestly. And why delay is dangerous.

Jan 20265 min →
General Urology

What Your Urine Colour Is Telling You: A Complete Guide

Pale, dark, orange, pink, red, brown, frothy — each colour has a different meaning. Know when to act.

Jan 20264 min →
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