Dr Manish Banker

Medical Director – Nova IVF Fertility

MBBS, MD

Dr Banker has successfully treated over 15,000 cases of infertility across India. He was the President of the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction and is currently a member of the draft committee for the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bill of India. He has also been the Chairman of the Infertility Committee of the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) from 2008. 

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Dr Banker is a regional representative to the International Committee for Monitoring ART, is a WHO affiliate, and sits on the surveillance board of the International Federation of Fertility Societies, and the International Affairs Committee of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Dr Sandeep Shah

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN)

Dr Shah has over 20 years of experience in the field of Reproductive Medicine.

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He completed his training in Reproductive Medicine at Tufts University, Boston, the USA in 1994.

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He has been a key figure in establishing and sustaining infertility treatments and IVF clinics across India, Ghana, Kenya, and Bangladesh.

Dr Mahesh Koregol

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN)

Dr Koregol obtained his MBBS from Karnataka University and his MS (OB-GYN) from Manipal University.

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He completed a fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bengaluru, India.

Dr Santosh Gupta

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN)

Dr Gupta completed her MS (OB-GYN) from the SMS Medical College in Jaipur, India. She has over 15 years of experience in dealing with fertility treatments such as IUI, IVF, Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy.

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She completed a post-doctorate fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science in Bangalore, and took up teaching and training for Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and fellowship students.

She is the elected member of the executive committee of the Indian Society For Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) and is a lifetime member. She won the Dr Asha Rao award at ISAR 2013.

Dr Apurva Satish Amarnath

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN), DNB (OB-GYN), Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine, PGDMLE

Dr Amarnath completed her MBBS from MS Ramiah Medical College in Bengaluru, and her MS (OB-GYN) from SDM Medical College in Dharwad with a university rank. She completed her DNB (OB-GYN) in Delhi and completed a fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. She then worked as a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine in Bengaluru. 

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Her interest lies in the multi-pronged approach in the management of PCOS, recurrent implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, and poor responders. She also has a special interest in fertility preservation in women with cancer, and also in women seeking to delay pregnancy due to a variety of reasons.

Dr Aviva Pinto Rodrigues

MBBS, MD (OB-GYN), Diploma in Reproductive Medicine (Germany)

Dr Rodrigues is a consultant in Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. She completed her MBBS and her MD (OB-GYN) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. She also has a Diploma in Reproductive Medicine from the University of Kiel, Germany.

She did a Preceptorship Advanced Reproductive Care Certificate Course in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Assuta Hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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With over 20 years of experience dealing with infertility, her special interest lies in mild stimulation protocols, especially in patients with a diminished ovarian reserve, and in genetic tuberculosis.

Dr Pallavi Prasad

MBBS, MD (OB-GYN), FNB

After completing her MBBS and MD (OB-GYN), Dr Prasad undertook a 3-year residency at JIMPER, Pondicherry. She then completed her FNB training program at the Madras Medical Mission in Chennai.

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She has 8 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Infertility, and has worked with many reputed organisations in Bengaluru as a gynaecologist.

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Dr Prasad has also presented at various national conferences across India such as the All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG) and the Indian Society For Assisted Reproduction (ISAR).

Dr J Krithika Devi

MBBS, MD (OB-GYN), Fellow in Andrology and Reproductive Medicine

Dr Devi has over 18 years of clinical experience after obtaining her MD (OB-GYN) from JIMPER, Pondicherry. She also completed a fellowship in Reproductive Medicine from Chettinad Medical College and Research Institute.

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She has trained in Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, supported by observership programs at Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore.

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She has publications in national and international journals and has been an examiner in training programs for fellowship students in Reproductive Medicine and Embryology. Her interest lies in male infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART).

Dr Madhupriya

MBBS, DNB (OB-GYN), DAL (Germany), FRM

Dr Madhupriya is an infertility specialist with over 6 years of experience in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). She has presented various OB-GYN, infertility and advanced laparoscopy papers at the Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Southern India (OGSSI), Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG), and The Indian Obstetrics & Gynaecology (IOG) Journal.

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She received the Dr Jagadeeswari Mishra award for the best paper presentation at the OGSSI in 2007. She is the co-author of infertility manual ‘Insights into Infertility Management’.

Dr Erika Patel

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN), M.Ch. Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Ph.D. Reproductive Medicine (ongoing)

Dr Patel passed her MBBS from DY Patil Medical College, Mumbai, with 8 distinctions. She then topped her MS (OB-GYN), receiving a gold medal. She is among the first few in India to have completed an M.Ch. in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, once again receiving a gold medal.

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She has completed observerships from Boston IVF, Harvard University, and Michigan IVF, and has trained in andrology and male infertility from the University of Miami. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine.

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Dr Patel is a speaker and has presented research papers at the European and American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Dr Parul Katiyar

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN)

Dr Katiyar is a dedicated infertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist with more than a decade of experience. She has been a key part of more than 3,000 assisted conception cycles for patients from around the world.

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After completing her MS (OB-GYN) at Jawaharlal Medical College, she received higher training in the management of infertility and laparoscopic surgery at Lilawati Hospital, Mumbai, and Yale Medical School, USA.

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Dr Katiyar has spoken and written extensively about reproductive endocrine disorders, endometriosis, PCOS, fertility preservation and male infertility, which are her key areas of interest.

Dr Aswati Nair

MBBS, MD (OB-GYN), FNB Reproductive Medicine

Dr Nair completed her MBBS in 2005 and received the JRD Tata merit scholarship. She then completed her MD (OB-GYN) in 2009.

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She is experienced in obstetrics, gynaecology, infertility and is proficient in techniques of surgical sperm retrieval. She is also trained in Laparoscopic surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi.

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She has a special interest and expertise in treating women with endometriosis, recurrent IVF failures and recurrent pregnancy losses, and also male infertility.

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She is a lifetime member of Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) and the Indian Fertility Society (IFS).

Dr Reena Gupta

MBBS, MD (OB-GYN), FNB Reproductive Medicine

Dr Gupta completed her MBBS in 2000 from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi and her MS (OB-GYN) from VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. She then completed a two-year-long post-doctoral fellowship. She has also done additional training in Ultrasonography, FOGSI Advanced Infertility training at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and Operative Laparoscopy course at AIIMS, New Delhi. 

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Her interest areas include PCOS, recurrent implantation failure and male infertility treatment. She is a life member of the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), Indian Fertility Society (IFS) and Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecologic Societies of India (FOGSI).

Dr Chandana Lakkireddi

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN), MRCOG

Dr Lakkireddi has over 15 years of experience working in hospitals around the UK, namely, Barnet and Chasefarm, Lewisham, St Georges and Croydon University Hospital. She has trained under specialists at the Assisted Conception Unit of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. She was also awarded the Certificate in Advanced Reproductive Medicine, Pelvic Ultrasound and Quality Management by the British Fertility Society.

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She has expertise in handling cases of recurrent IVF failures, endometriosis, premature ovarian failure, low ovarian reserve, resistant PCO, male infertility and genetic issues in reproduction. She has achieved several pregnancies in women in their 40s, the oldest being a 49-year-old woman.

Dr Hima Deepthi V

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN), FMAS Advanced Fertility Training (USA)

After obtaining her MBBS and MS (OB-GYN) in India, Dr Deepthi trained in infertility and IVF (reproductive endocrinology) in the USA. She also trained in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) at Embryology Academy for Research & Training (EART) in Mumbai, which is accredited by the Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland, USA.

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She has completed a fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery at the World Laparoscopy Hospital in Gurgaon, certified by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS). Dr Deepthi is also trained in robotic, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries in the USA.

Dr Lakshmi Chirumamilla

MBBS, MD, MRCOG

Dr Chirumamilla completed her fellowship in Infertility and Assisted Reproduction from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and St. George’s Hospital, UK.

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She has been practicing for over 10 years and specialises in assisted reproduction, low ovarian reserve, implantation failure, polycystic ovarian syndrome, recurrent miscarriage, and male infertility.

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Dr Chirumamilla has helped many women with a low ovarian reserve and advanced maternal age achieve pregnancy with their own eggs. Her special interests include reproductive endocrinology, natural, minimal stimulation, and low-cost IVF.

Dr Saroja Koppala

MBBS, DFFP, MRCOG (UK)

After completing her MBBS and postgraduation, Dr Koppala attained her DFFP (UK) and her MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK. She also has a British Fertility Society accreditation in the management of infertile couples, embryo transfer, and IVF.

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She has worked in the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, Princess of Wales Hospital, Dundee University Hospitals, Queen Mother Hospital and Southern Hospital in Glasgow.

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She is an expert in the management of women with recurrent implantation failures, low ovarian reserves, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and recurrent miscarriages.

Dr Sulbha Arora

MBBS, MD, DNB (OB-GYN), Fellowship in Basic & Advanced Assisted Reproductive Techniques (Israel)

Dr Arora is a gynaecologist and fertility specialist with over 13 years of experience in the field of IVF and Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART).

She was awarded the MOGS Dr Shantabai Gulabchand Travelling Fellowship and completed her Fellowship in Basic & Advanced Reproductive Techniques form the Chaim Sheba Medical Centre, Israel.

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Her focus has been on ultrasound, fertility medicine, third party reproduction, and fertility preservation.

Dr Ritu Hinduja

MBBS, MD, MRM (UK), DRM (Germany), Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (India, Spain, Israel)

Dr Hinduja completed her Masters in Reproductive Medicine from Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust in London and received a diploma in Reproductive Medicine from Keil University in Germany. She has trained in Reproductive Medicine in Barcelona and Tel Aviv.

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She has an interest in fertility preservation for cancer patients and for women planning to delay childbearing. She believes in helping women with poor ovarian reserves to conceive using their own eggs whenever possible.

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She was awarded the Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society Travelling Fellowship Award in 2015-16 and 2016-17.

Dr Richa Jagtap

MBBS, MD (OB-GYN), DGO, Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine & Endocrinology (Singapore)

After graduating with distinction and topping her post-graduate degree, Dr Jagtap worked in Nepean Hospital in Sydney. She then completed a fellowship in Reproductive Medicine and Endocrinology at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore

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She was awarded the certificate in Advanced Reproductive Endocrinology, Andrology and Quality Management in Germany.

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Her focus has been on ultrasound, fertility medicine and genetic studies in infertile couples. She is a lifetime member of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India and the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction and is a founding member of the Fertility Preservation Society of India.

Dr Sneha Sathe

MBBS, MS (OB-GYN), NUH (Singapore), Advanced Certificate in Reproductive Medicine and IVF

Dr Sathe worked at Hinduja Hospital, Sion Hospital and Wadia Hospital in Mumbai after completing her MS (OB-GYN). She has had several successful IUI, IVF/ICSI and donor egg cycles to her credit. She also has extensive experience in handling difficult cases of PCOS, endometriosis and recurrent implantation failure and has a special interest in Mild IVF.

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She has completed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) course for clinicians from NUHS Singapore and the Advanced Certificate in Reproductive Medicine and IVF from Homerton University Hospital, London. She is also a member of the European Society for Human Reproduction (ESHRE).