NU Hospitals Launches Advanced Quaternary Nephrology & Urology Centre

Bengaluru, April 23rd, 2026: NU Hospitals has announced the launch of its new quaternary care facility on Mission Road, Bengaluru, strengthening access to advanced nephrology and urology services in the city’s central region.
Built on a 26-year legacy in renal sciences, the new hospital marks a significant expansion for NU Hospitals, bringing together advanced kidney care, urology, and transplant services under one roof. The facility is designed to deliver high-acuity, specialized care through a fully integrated, multidisciplinary model.
Leadership Perspectives : Dr. Venkatesh Krishnamoorthy, Chairman: “This launch is a step forward in making advanced kidney and urological care more accessible. Our focus remains on patient-first, evidencebased care while continuing to invest in infrastructure and clinical excellence”.
Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh, Managing Director: “A key highlight of this facility is its status as a fully paperless hospital both in the Inpatient and Outpatient areas. By adopting a zero-paper ecosystem, we ensure the entire patient journey—from consultation to discharge—is managed through real-time electronic medical records, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy. The hospital is also completely filmless for the Imaging services with real time PACS.”
Dr. Dilip Rangarajan, Group Medical Director: “Our strength lies in clinical outcomes driven by strong protocols and multidisciplinary collaboration. This facility enhances our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality care at scale”.
Mr. Ramesh Kannan , Senior Partner , Somerset Indus healthcare fund : “It is a privilege and honour to partner with NU in the pursuit of NU 2.0 growth plan to reach out to a larger audience. Unfortunately India is the chronic disease capital of the world and it is imperative that highly ethical and honest providers like NU manage your health and prolong quality of life offering Dialysis, Transplant, robotics, male infertility, pediatric, oncology, sub specialties excellence will meet this objective. NU-Mission Road is the beginning of this journey to bring care that matters to safeguard the health of the count” Specialized Care & Advanced Technology The Mission Road centre integrates multiple super-specialties to ensure coordinated care for complex conditions:
Urological Specialties: Uro-oncology, paediatric nephro-urology, uro-gynaecology, neurourology, and andrology.
Transplant Services: A comprehensive kidney transplant program. Digital Diagnostics: A filmless radiology department powered by cloud-based imaging enables faster diagnostics and clinical decision-making.
Clinical Innovation: The hospital offers high-volume hemodiafiltration (HDF) and single-use dialyzers to enhance safety and treatment efficiency. Infection Control & Recovery: Infection control is reinforced through bio-secure infrastructure – Kleedklad across all critical care areas.
“We are focused on delivering faster recovery and better outcomes through technology-led care,” noted Dr. Maneesh Sinha, Lead of Urology at NU-Mission Road.
Dr. Ravi Prakash Deshpande, Lead of Nephrology, added, “With the rising burden of kidney disease, timely access to specialized care is critical”.
Patient Experience & Accessibility
The hospital has introduced an integrated patient app, allowing individuals to access medical records, reports, and appointments, or request home-based services. Designed with patient comfort in mind, the facility incorporates healing-focused interiors and sustainable practices aligned with green hospital initiatives.
About NU Hospitals
NU Hospitals is a leading multi-location super-specialty institution focused on nephrology and urology. With over 26 years of experience, it is recognized for its expertise in kidney care, transplant services, and advanced urological treatment. The group operates across Bengaluru and Shivamogga in Karnataka, Ambur in Tamil Nadu, and internationally in Malé and Hulhumalé in the Maldives, extending its reach across India and beyond. Guided by a patientfirst philosophy and evidence-based clinical protocols, NU Hospitals combines experienced specialists, advanced infrastructure, and integrated digital systems to deliver consistent, highquality clinical outcomes.