Bhubaneswar:3 Nov 2026( Pratyusha Bureau ) The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), one of India’sleading super-speciality hospital networks dedicated to kidney and urological care,has expanded its pan-India presence with the launch of its state-of-the-art hospital inBhubaneswar. This is AINU’s eighth hospital in the country and marks anothermilestone in its 13-year journey of delivering advanced, patient-centric healthcare.Ollywood actor Sabyasachi Mishra graced the occasion as the chief guest andinaugurated the center.The launch comes amid growing concerns over kidney diseases in Odisha. AnICMR-NIHR study published in October 2026 found that 24.8% of 19,703 adultssurveyed across 53 tribal communities in 14 tribal-dominated districts had impairedkidney function. AINU’s new hospital will offer services across Nephrology, Urology,Uro-Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Kidney Transplantation, Dialysis, Pediatric Urology,Andrology and Reconstructive Urology. Its infrastructure includes a 12-stationdialysis unit, three operation theatres, advanced laser technologies, 3D laparoscopy,RIRS, PCNL, a 32-slice CT scanner and video urodynamics. A dedicated robotic-assisted urological surgery platform will also be introduced soon.Dr. Mallikarjuna C, Managing Director, Chief Consultant Urologist & RoboticSurgeon, AINU, said, “With over 13 years of experience and 6 lakh patients treated,AINU is committed to delivering specialised care through clinical excellence andadvanced technology. Our Bhubaneswar expansion will strengthen access to qualitykidney and urological care for people across Odisha.”Dr. Purna Chandra Reddy, Executive Director & Chief Consultant Urologist and Uro-Oncologist, AINU, said, “Our expansion into Odisha reflects our commitment tomaking specialised uro-nephrology services more accessible. We aim to bringadvanced technology, experienced clinicians and comprehensive treatment closer topatients and their families.”Senior Consultant Dr. Prasant Nayak emphasized, “Our focus will be on evidence-based treatment, personalised care and advanced medical technology to serve thepeople of Odisha.” Furthermore, Asia Healthcare Holdings Chairman Mr. Vishal Balinoted that the centre addresses Odisha’s growing need for specialised care underone roof, while CEO Mr. Sandeep Guduru affirmed that the hospital strengthensAINU’s presence in Eastern India.With its Bhubaneswar launch, AINU aims to strengthen specialised kidney andurological care in Odisha through advanced treatment facilities, experiencedclinicians and a patient-centric approch.
