Nandita P. Palshetkar is an Indian Gynecologist who specializes in in vitro fertilisation and infertility.[1][2][3] She is the elected president of Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India, in 2019.[4][5] She is also the first vice president of Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India.[6][7][8]
Nandita P. Palshetkar | |
|---|---|
 Award Winning Gynecologist in Mumbai | |
| Born | 30 October 1963 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MBBS, MD, FCPS, FICOG |
| Occupation | Medical Director, |
| Known for | IVF & Infertility, President FOGSI, Award Winning Gynecologist in Mumbai |
| Medical career | |
| Sub-specialties | IVF & Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Techniques |
| Website | https://www.nanditapalshetkar.com/ |
Career
editPalshetkar is the in vitro fertilisation and infertility director at eleven Bloom IVF centers in India, including Fortis Bloom IVF Centers (New Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, and Mumbai), Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre Mumbai,[9][10] PalshetkarPatil Nursing Home Mumbai, D.Y. Patil Medical College, and Sakra World Hospital Bangalore.[11][12] Palshetkar is also the President of the Indian Society For Assisted Reproduction, and the medical director of Lilavati Hospital Bloom IVF Centre, Mumbai.[13][14]
Palshetkar is an invited speaker and faculty since 1994 on various events, hospitals and medical institutions in India.[15][16][17][18]
Palshetkar supported the She’s Ambassador programme 2017, a PVR Nest initiative which was designed to develop leadership skills and increase health awareness among girls.[19][20] The program has inspired over 50,000 girls from 50 schools across Mumbai to bring change within themselves and their communities and act as "Health Ambassadors" for others.[21][22]
Palshetkar won the "Bharat Gaurav Award" in 2014, at the House of Commons,[23] the Times Network National Award for Outstanding Contribution to Healthcare in 2017, and the Golden Globe Tigers Award, Malaysia, also in 2017.[24]
In 2021, Fellowship honoris causa was awarded to Palshetkar for her achievement and support in the development of women's healthcare services at the United Kingdom's Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.[25]
Palshetkar has contributed in the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan' launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India to provide fixed day assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care to pregnant women on 9th of every month.[26]
Books and publications
edit- Textbook of Hysteroscopy By Nandita Palshetkar, Publisher: JP Medical Ltd, 2013
- "FOGSI Focus: Use of Adjuvants in Infertility", series editor: Nandita Palshetkar, JP Medical, 2021, ISBN 978-93-89587-97-5
- "Oocyte Cryopreservation - Current Scenario and Future Perspectives: A Narrative Review", 2021, Hrishikesh D Pai,1 Rashmi Baid,1 Nandita P Palshetkar,1 Arnav Pai,2 Rishma D Pai[27]
- "Hysteroscopic metroplasty in women with primary infertility and septate uterus: reproductive performance after surgery", Dalal RJ1, Pai HD, Palshetkar NP, Takhtani M, Pai RD, Saxena N, 2012[28]
Awards
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- Best woman achiever in gynecology held by MAYOR OF Mumbai Shraddha Jadhav in 2010
- Gr8 Women's Achievers Award in Medical & Health Care 2011[29]
- Bharat Gaurav Award 2014 at House of Commons, London[30]
- The Golden Globe Tigers Award 2017 for Outstanding Contribution in Healthcare - Fertility & IVF in Malaysia, 2017[31]
- Received CSR Award for contribution in Women and Child Health initiative 2019.
- CME Excellence Educator Award and Summit Awards for Medical Education 2019
References
edit- ^ "For the first time ever, Centre sounds out states on inspecting fertility clinics and banks". Moneycontrol.
- ^ P., Anuradha. "Dr. Nandita Palshetkar's Remarkable Journey: A Leading Light in Indian Fertility Care". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Why twins are becoming more common in India - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "IVF stalwarts to deliberate future, current scenario of fertility treatment - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com.
- ^ Pal, Rishma (25 May 2015). "Current Therapies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology". The Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India.
- ^ Reporter, India-West Staff. "Amruta Fadnavis at AAPI GHS Women's Forum: 'A Strong Woman Cannot Be Stopped'". India West.
- ^ "Redraft surrogacy bill, say senior gynaecologists". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Smile Train India and FOGSI launch protocol for diagnosis and treatment of cleft lip and palate". ANI News.
- ^ "Specialised Talent". Forbes India.
- ^ Butt, Nahid (28 January 2016). "Has freezing eggs become a lifestyle choice for the modern Indian woman?". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Nandita Palshetkar | Fortis Memorial Research Institute". www.fmri.in.
- ^ Mittal, Suneeta (2013). Threatened Miscarriage - ECAB. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9788131232330.
- ^ Bureau, EH News (1 August 2022). "BSV in collaboration with IHW Council organises 3rd India IVF Summit". Express Healthcare.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "IVF stalwarts to deliberate future, current scenario of fertility treatment - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com.
- ^ bureau, Odisha Diary (19 February 2019). "Akshay Kumar Calls On All The Pad Heroes Of India To Tackle Taboos Around Menstruation By Joining Run4niine". OdishaDiary.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "ETHealthworld Fertility Conclave: Investments crucial for the growth of fertility business - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com.
- ^ "Secondary infertility, losing weight could help improve your chances of getting pregnant". hindustantimes.com/. 20 August 2018.
- ^ "Health minister announces free infertility treatment for Goans at GMC - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ M, Csr. "PVR Nest and Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society Successfully Completes 'She's Ambassador' Programme | CSR Mandate".
- ^ "MOGS, PVR Nest reach out to 50 BMC schools to train girl students on menstrual health". www.pharmabiz.com.
- ^ Journal, The CSR (20 April 2017). "Empower Children To Be Change Ambassadors". The CSR Journal.
- ^ "Bring back the smile: Tackling cleft in India, one doctor at a time". Financialexpress.
- ^ "Bharat Gaurav Award !! Bharat Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award !! Award Ceremony of Bharat Gaurav !! Bharat Gaurav Award Photos !! Bharat Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award Photos !! Award Ceremony of Bharat Gaurav Video !!!". LearnDash.
- ^ "Dr. Nandita Palshetkar, was one of the early visionaries who bought the now famous IVF, Infertility treatments within reach of common man and has tiredlessly worked for its awareness in India". photogallery.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists first in-person ceremony". Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
- ^ "FOGSI shifting focus from academics to social outreach - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Pai, H. D.; Baid, R.; Palshetkar, N. P.; Pai, A.; Pai, R. D.; Palshetkar, R. (2021). "Oocyte Cryopreservation". Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences. 14 (4): 340–349. doi:10.4103/jhrs.jhrs_173_21. PMC 8812387. PMID 35197678.
- ^ Dalal, Rutvij J; Pai, Hrishikesh D; Palshetkar, Nandita P; Takhtani, Manisha; Pai, Rishma D; Saxena, Nidhi (1 January 2012). "Hysteroscopic metroplasty in women with primary infertility and septate uterus: reproductive performance after surgery". The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 57 (1–2): 13–16. PMID 22324262.
- ^ "GR8! TV Magazine - GR8! Women Awards, 2011". www.gr8mag.com.
- ^ "Bharat Gaurav Award !! Bharat Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award !! Award Ceremony of Bharat Gaurav !! Bharat Gaurav Award Photos !! Bharat Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award Photos !! Award Ceremony of Bharat Gaurav Video !!!". LearnDash.
- ^ Bhatia, Dr R. L. "The Golden Globe Tigers Awards".