Nandita Palshetkar

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Nandita Palshetkar
Nandita Palshetkar (cropped).jpg
Born (1963-10-30) 30 October 1963 (age 58)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
EducationMBBS, MD, FCPS, FICOG
OccupationMedical Director,
Known forIVF & Infertility, President FOGSI
Medical career
Sub-specialtiesIVF & Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Websitehttp://www.nanditapalshetkar.com/

Nandita Palshetkar (born 30 October 1963) is a medical director and IVF & Infertility specialist in India.[1] She is the president of Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) elected in 2019.[2] She is also the first vice president of FOGSI.[3][4]

Indian television producer, film producer and director Ekta Kapoor successfully get a baby through egg freezing under the consultation of Dr. Nandita Palshetkar.[5][6]

Former Miss world Diana Hayden gave birth to a baby through egg freezing under the consultation of Dr. Nandita Palshetkar.[7][8][9]

She is the IVF and Infertility director at Eight Bloom IVF centers in India including Fortis Bloom IVF Centers (New Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Mumbai), Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre Mumbai,[10] PalshetkarPatil Nursing Home Mumbai, D.Y. Patil Medical College and Sakra World Hospital Bangalore.[11][12]

Dr Nandita is also an invited speaker and faculty since 1994 on various events, hospitals and medical institutions in India.[13][14][15][16]

Fellowship honoris causa was awarded to Dr Nandita Palshetkar who has demonstrated the highest levels of dedication, achievement and support in the development or delivery of women's healthcare services on 16th Sept 2021 at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom.[17]

Background[]

Nandita was born to Patil family in 1963. Her father D.Y. Patil was the governor of Bihar and west Bengal from Nationalist Congress Party. She did her schooling from Hill Grange High School, Mumbai. She was A grade student and her keen interest in athletics and won the best athlete award at the school. She did her MBBS and MD from Grant Medical College, Mumbai.

After her post graduation she further specialized in IVF & Micro-manipulation and PGD from the University of Ghent, Belgium, Alpha School of Embryology Naples, OVERIAN TISSUE FREEZING Copenhagen, Denmark. She researched on various topics of IVF & Infertility during her specialization.[18] Her research also includes Embryo transfer.[19][20]

Palshetkar has also been actively involved in the 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.[21]

Palshetkar supported ‘She’s Ambassador’ Programme 2017 a PVR Nest initiative which was designed to develop leadership skills and increase health awareness among the girls. 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.[22][23][24][25]

Awards and honors[]

Nandita Palshetkar has been honored nationally and internationally, with numerous awards and recognitions, including the "Bharat Gaurav Award" in 2014 at the House of Commons,[26] the Times Network National Award for Outstanding Contribution to Healthcare in 2017; and the Golden Globe Tigers Award, Malaysia, also in 2017; to name a few.[27]

Bibliography[]

  • Textbook of Hysteroscopy By Nandita Palshetkar, Publisher: JP Medical Ltd, 2013

References[]

  1. ^ "Why twins are becoming more common in India - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ Pal, Rishma (25 May 2015). "Current Therapies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology". The Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India.
  3. ^ Reporter, India-West Staff. "Amruta Fadnavis at AAPI GHS Women's Forum: 'A Strong Woman Cannot Be Stopped'". India West.
  4. ^ "Redraft surrogacy bill, say senior gynaecologists". www.telegraphindia.com.
  5. ^ DelhiFebruary 4, India Today Web Desk New; February 4, India Today Web Desk New; Ist, India Today Web Desk New. "TV newsmakers: Ekta Kapoor welcomes first child, Kapil sings romantic song for Ginni at Delhi reception". India Today.
  6. ^ Ghoroi, Trisha (2 February 2019). "Family ties that bind". Deccan Chronicle.
  7. ^ "It's commendable that Diana Hayden has come forward to talk about egg freezing: Dr. Nandita Palshetkar". The Indian Express. 13 January 2016.
  8. ^ Sharma, Swati (26 May 2018). "Wait for Mr Right, freeze your eggs". The Asian Age.
  9. ^ Bagchi, Shrabonti (20 October 2018). "Two's Company: Single women in search of motherhood". www.livemint.com.
  10. ^ butt, nahid (28 January 2016). "Has freezing eggs become a lifestyle choice for the modern Indian woman?". Deccan Chronicle.
  11. ^ "Nandita Palshetkar | Fortis Memorial Research Institute". www.fmri.in.
  12. ^ Mittal, Suneeta (2013). Threatened Miscarriage - ECAB. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 9788131232330.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "ETHealthworld Fertility Conclave: Investments crucial for the growth of fertility business - ET HealthWorld". ETHealthworld.com.
  15. ^ "Secondary infertility, losing weight could help improve your chances of getting pregnant". hindustantimes.com/. 20 August 2018.
  16. ^ "Health minister announces free infertility treatment for Goans at GMC - Times of India". The Times of India.
  17. ^ "Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists first in-person ceremony". Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
  18. ^ "Nandita Palshetkar | Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai | IVF". ResearchGate.
  19. ^ Talwar, Pankaj (2012). Manual of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Clinical Embryology. JP Medical Ltd. ISBN 9789350255063.
  20. ^ Parihar, Mandakini; Allahabadia, Gautam (2003). Infertility : Principles and Practice. BI Publications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9788172252045.
  21. ^ "FOGSI shifting focus from academics to social outreach - Times of India". The Times of India.
  22. ^ "Default". www.pvrnest.org.
  23. ^ M, Csr. "PVR Nest and Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society Successfully Completes 'She's Ambassador' Programme | CSR Mandate".
  24. ^ "MOGS, PVR Nest reach out to 50 BMC schools to train girl students on menstrual health". www.pharmabiz.com.
  25. ^ Journal, The CSR (20 April 2017). "Empower Children To Be Change Ambassadors". The CSR Journal.
  26. ^ "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.
  27. ^ "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.

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