Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Sadhana Desai

Dr. Sadhana Desai

Consultant
Department
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Qualification

M.B.B.S., M.D. (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), D.G.O., FRCOG

Fellowship

Fellowship of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FICOG)

Experience

30+ years

Bio:

Dr. Sadhna Desai is a Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre. Dr. Desai is one of the pioneers of Modern Infertility Treatment in India. Dr. Desai also works as an Emeritus Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Medical Science and has been a Faculty for the last 20 years. 

An Honorary Physician to the Governor of Maharashtra, Dr. Desai has received many honours and recognitions and is a member of numerous societies. Dr. Desai has written many articles, contributed to 40 chapters, edited 7 books, and delivered more than 100 guest lectures on various national and international platforms. She has been a Peer-Reviewer for the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India since 2000 and has conducted ten training workshops on infertility and assisted reproduction for Indian Gynaecologists.

Awards:

  • Life Time Achievement Award (Academy of Clinical Embryologists; 2016)
  • Life Time Achievement Award (International Conference on Reproduction, Fertility & Surrogacy; 2014)
  • Life Time Achievement Award for Pioneering Work and Continuing Contribution to Reproductive Medicine (Indian Fertility Society; 2010)
  • International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Award in Recognition of Being an Outstanding Woman Obstetrician & Gynaecologist from a Developing Country (2009)
  • “Outstanding Achievement in Assisted Reproductive Technology” Award (Manipal Association of Clinical Embryologists (MACE))
  • “Dr. B. N. Purandare Outstanding Service Award” (The Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society (MOGS); 2009)
  • “Special Achievers Award” (Giants International Federation; 2008)
  • “Excellence Award” for Lifetime Contribution to Science and Advancement of Infertility Management in India (Organon India Ltd.; 2006)
  • “Outstanding Contribution Award” (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR); 2003)
  • “Outstanding Contribution Award” (The Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society (MOGS); 2002)
  • “Outstanding Woman of Mumbai City” Award for Contribution in the Field of Medicine (Members of Junior Chambers; 1994)

Memberships:

  • Founder Fellow; Indian Academy of Juvenile and Adolescent Gynaecology and Obstetrics
  • Founder Fellow; Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
  • Member; Advisory Panel in Reproductive Medicine, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) (2001–2006)
  • President; Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI; 2003)
  • Vice President; Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI; 1997)
  • President; Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR; 2008–2009)
  • Convener of RCH Programme; Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI; 2004–2008)
  • Chairman; Infertility Committee, FOGSI (1998–2002)
  • Member; Advisory Panel in Reproductive Medicine, Federation of International Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (2001–2006)
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