Urologist Serving
Balaghat Patients
Dr. Amit Ilamkar · DrNB Urosurgery · Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
Patients from Balaghat regularly travel to Urocare Hospital in Gondia (65 km, 1 hr 10 min) for kidney stone laser surgery, prostate treatment, and advanced urology care that is not available locally in Balaghat. No Nagpur, no Mumbai needed.
OPD: 11 AM – 2 PM · 4 PM – 7 PM · Emergency 24×7
Advanced Urology. 65 km from Balaghat.
Balaghat has no dedicated urologist with advanced laser surgery capabilities. Patients who need kidney stone RIRS, prostate ThuLEP, or complex urology care typically travel to Nagpur (180 km) or Jabalpur. Urocare Hospital Gondia is a much closer alternative - and offers equivalent city-level expertise.
Dr. Amit Ilamkar (DrNB Urosurgery, trained at Lilavati Hospital Mumbai) routinely sees patients from Balaghat, Katangi, Waraseoni, Lanji, and surrounding areas. WhatsApp your reports before traveling and we'll confirm if the procedure can be done the same day.
- DrNB Urosurgery - highest urology qualification in India
- Laser kidney stone procedures: RIRS (day care - home same day), PCNL
- Prostate: ThuLEP laser surgery, TURP
- All procedures done at Gondia - no Nagpur referral needed
- Send WhatsApp reports → same-day consultation opinion for Balaghat patients
- Emergency urology 24×7
How to Reach Urocare from Balaghat
- Start from Balaghat bus stand or city centre
- Take NH547B / Balaghat-Gondia Road toward Gondia
- Distance: approximately 65 km, travel time 1 hour 10 minutes
- Enter Gondia city on Ring Road
- Urocare Hospital: Ring Road, Opposite Dwarka Lawns, Gondia
- Free patient parking available at hospital
WhatsApp First, Then Travel
Send your reports and test results on WhatsApp before the visit. Dr. Amit will review and schedule so you are not waiting when you arrive from Balaghat.
What Balaghat Patients Come to Urocare For
These are the most common conditions Balaghat patients travel to Gondia to treat at Urocare.
Kidney Stones
RIRS laser procedure - morning admission, evening discharge. Many Balaghat patients complete treatment in a single day trip.
Enlarged Prostate
ThuLEP laser prostate surgery available in Gondia. No open surgery, no long hospital stay, no Nagpur needed.
Blood in Urine
Cystoscopy and full haematuria workup at Urocare. Painless blood in urine is always investigated - rule out bladder cancer.
Urinary Tract Infection
Recurrent or complex UTI not responding to local treatment - culture-guided urology assessment at Urocare.
Male Infertility
Semen analysis, varicocele assessment, azoospermia evaluation - complete male infertility workup.
Female Urology
Urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, recurrent UTI in women - expert female urology care.
What Balaghat-Area Patients Say
"We came from Balaghat for kidney stone treatment. Dr. Amit explained everything clearly. RIRS was done in the morning and we were back home by evening. No need to go to Nagpur at all."
"My father has prostate problem. We were told to go to Nagpur. Then someone told us about Dr. Amit in Gondia. ThuLEP done successfully. Much closer than Nagpur and much better doctor."
"Blood in urine and I was very scared. Dr. Amit did cystoscopy quickly and it was not cancer - just a stone. Very reassuring and professional. Gondia hospital was much better than I expected."
Urocare Hospital, Gondia
Address
Opp. Dwarka Lawns, beside Ganesh Furniture, Ring Road, Gondia - 441601, Maharashtra
Nearest bus stop: Dwarka Lawns, Ring Road
Open in Google Maps →Before You Travel from Balaghat
WhatsApp your reports or test results to +91 93092 74072 before traveling. Dr. Amit reviews reports and schedules your appointment so you arrive at a fixed time and are seen promptly without a long wait.
OPD Hours
Monday - Sunday: 11 AM – 2 PM · 4 PM – 7 PM
Emergency: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Balaghat Patients Ask
Is there a urologist in Balaghat?
Balaghat does not have a dedicated urologist offering advanced laser surgery. The nearest qualified urologist for patients in Balaghat is Dr. Amit Ilamkar at Urocare Hospital, Gondia - approximately 65 km away. Dr. Amit is a DrNB Urosurgery specialist offering kidney stone laser surgery (RIRS, PCNL), prostate laser surgery (ThuLEP, TURP), and complete urology care without transfer to Nagpur or Jabalpur.
How far is Urocare Hospital from Balaghat?
Urocare Hospital is on Ring Road, Gondia - approximately 65 km from Balaghat city centre via NH547B. The drive takes around 1 hour 10 minutes. Most kidney stone procedures (RIRS) can be completed same-day, meaning a Balaghat patient can travel to Gondia in the morning, have the procedure, and return to Balaghat by evening.
Can I get kidney stone treatment near Balaghat?
Urocare Gondia is the closest facility offering laser kidney stone treatment (RIRS, PCNL) to Balaghat. RIRS - the preferred procedure for most kidney stones - is a day-care procedure with no open surgery, no stitches, and same-day discharge. WhatsApp your ultrasound or CT report to Dr. Amit at +91 93092 74072 for a same-day opinion on whether RIRS is suitable.
What is the best way to travel from Balaghat to Urocare Gondia?
The most common route is via NH547B (Balaghat-Gondia Road), approximately 65 km. By personal vehicle this takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. MSRTC and private buses also run between Balaghat and Gondia. If traveling for a procedure, it is best to come by private vehicle so you can return comfortably after surgery. WhatsApp us in advance and we will plan your appointment time to minimize waiting.
Do I need to stay overnight in Gondia for treatment?
For most kidney stone procedures (RIRS), no - same-day discharge is standard. You arrive, have the procedure done under general anaesthesia, rest for a few hours, and return home. For larger stones requiring PCNL, or for more complex surgeries, one night's stay may be advised. We can suggest affordable lodging near the hospital if needed. WhatsApp your reports first and we'll advise on the likely stay requirement.
Can I send my reports to Dr. Amit before visiting from Balaghat?
Yes, absolutely. WhatsApp your reports (ultrasound, CT scan, urine tests, blood tests) to +91 93092 74072. Dr. Amit will review them and either schedule a procedure date directly or ask you to come for a consultation first. This saves unnecessary travel and ensures you know what to expect before you leave Balaghat.
Calling from Balaghat?
WhatsApp your reports to Dr. Amit for a same-day review. We'll tell you exactly what treatment is needed and schedule your Gondia appointment so you arrive prepared.
65 km from Balaghat · OPD: 11 AM – 2 PM · 4 PM – 7 PM · Emergency 24×7