Dr. Avinash Odugoudar
Senior Consultant Uro-Oncologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon in Gadag, Belgaum & Hubli Region
With over 20 years of surgical expertise, Dr. Avinash Odugoudar specializes in advanced urology, uro-oncology, and kidney transplants delivering world-class care to patients from Vijayapura, Shivamogga, Hubli, and Belgaum.
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About Dr. Avinash Odugoudar
Dr. Avinash Odugoudar is a Senior Consultant Uro-Oncologist and Renal Transplant Surgeon with over 20 years of clinical and surgical experience. He is currently practising at Sankalpa Superspeciality and Maternity Hospital, Gadag, where he provides advanced urology and kidney transplant care.
He has completed his MBBS, MS, and MCh, and has dedicated his career to managing complex urological conditions, kidney failure, and uro-oncological disorders. His clinical interests include renal transplantation, laser urology procedures, laparoscopic urological surgeries, and prostate disorders.
Dr. Avinash is widely recognised for establishing India’s first rural kidney transplant centre near Gadag, making life-saving transplant care accessible to patients who previously had to travel long distances to metro cities. This initiative has significantly benefited patients from Gadag, Hubli, Belgaum, Vijayapura, Shivamogga, and surrounding regions.
Known for his patient-centric approach, Dr. Avinash focuses on clear guidance, ethical decision-making, and long-term outcomes. He believes in adopting modern technology while ensuring treatments remain practical, safe, and affordable for patients and their families.
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20+ Years of Experience
250+ Kidney Transplants Performed
Two decades of surgical expertise in urology, uro-oncology, and renal transplantation, serving patients across
North Karnataka.
Extensive experience in living donor kidney transplants with comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care.
2200+ Stone Patients Treated with Laser Surgery
Advanced laser procedures for kidney stones ensuring minimal pain, faster recovery, and high success rates.
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Dedicated Kidney Transplant Section
Comprehensive Kidney Transplant Care in Gadag
A kidney transplant is not just a surgery — it is a carefully planned process that requires experience, coordination, and long-term care. Dr. Avinash Odugoudar offers end-to-end kidney transplant services at Sankalpa Superspeciality and Maternity Hospital, Gadag, ensuring safety and continuity at every stage.
The transplant program includes:
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Detailed evaluation of the patient and donor
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Pre-transplant counselling and preparation
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Living donor kidney transplant surgery
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Post-transplant monitoring and long-term follow-up
With 250+ successful kidney transplants, patients from Gadag, Hubli, Belgaum, Vijayapura, Shivamogga, and surrounding regions trust Dr. Avinash for ethical guidance and dependable outcomes.
The focus remains on:
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Patient safety and donor protection
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Clear explanation of risks and expectations
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Long-term graft survival and quality of life
Rural Kidney Transplant Centre Near Gadag
Making Life-Saving Transplants Accessible Beyond Metro Cities
Dr. Avinash Odugoudar has played a key role in setting up India’s first rural kidney transplant centre near Gadag, a landmark initiative aimed at bridging the gap between rural patients and advanced transplant care.
This centre has benefited patients from:
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Gadag and surrounding districts
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Hubli–Dharwad region
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Belgaum and Vijayapura
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Parts of Shivamogga and North Karnataka
The initiative reflects a strong commitment to:
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Affordable and ethical transplant care
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Reducing treatment delays
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Improving survival and post-transplant outcomes
Expert Urology and Kidney Care, Closer to Home
Dr. Avinash Odugoudar combines advanced surgical expertise with a patient-first approach, offering modern urology and kidney transplant care in a safe and accessible setting.
At Sankalpa Superspeciality and Maternity Hospital, Gadag, patients receive:
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Advanced laser and laparoscopic urology procedures
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Comprehensive kidney transplant care
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24×7 emergency and inpatient support
For patients across Gadag, Hubli, Belgaum, Vijayapura, and Shivamogga, expert care is now available without the need to travel far.