Mahendra Bhandari, MD

Titles: Director of Robotic Surgery Research & Education, Vattikuti Urology Institute

Biographical Statement:

I am a Bioscientist mainly responsible for coordinating Basis research, robosurg and VCQI databases. I am also the CEO of the Vattikuti Foundation. I am involved in coordinating new procedure development and mentoring of fellows.

Research Interests:

• Outcomes research
• Robotic Kidney transplant

Awards & Honors:

• Padma Shri, Government of India 2000
• Dr. B.C Roy Award for the development of specialties 1996
• President’s Gold Medal. Urology Society of India
• President’s Award (presented 5-2014) American Indian Urological Association
• Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History: display of Professional Visa.