Dr. Ashwini Neelakanthi

Dr Ashwini Neelakanthi is an experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist in Whitefield, Bangalore, with 16 years of clinical expertise, holding an MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK and a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), with training at Fernandez Hospital, one of India's leading maternity institutions.

Patients searching for a gynaecologist in Varthur Road Bangalore, specialist in high-risk pregnancy and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery, or expert in VBAC and menopause management will find in Dr Neelakanthi a clinician with published research in peer-reviewed journals and active contributions to postgraduate medical education.

She currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road and Manipal Clinic, Brookefield.

Area of Expertise

Dr Ashwini provides comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care with particular depth in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, infertility evaluation, and women's health across all life stages.

High-Risk Obstetrics

• High-risk pregnancy evaluation and management
• Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension
• Pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Postpartum haemorrhage management
• Placenta accreta spectrum
• Assisted vaginal delivery
• Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
• Gestational trophoblastic disease
• Postpartum depression screening and management

Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery

• Laparoscopic management of fibroids, ovarian cysts, and endometriosis
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
• Abdominal and Vaginal Hysterectomy
• Emergency obstetric hysterectomy for postpartum haemorrhage
• Minimally invasive surgical procedures

Menstrual and Hormonal Disorders

• Menstrual irregularities and abnormal uterine bleeding
• PCOS evaluation and management
• Contraception counselling and management
• Fibroids and endometriosis

Menopause and Midlife Women's Health

• Menopause management and counselling
• Hormonal health in midlife
• Osteoporosis and bone health in menopause

Infertility Evaluation

• Female infertility workup and evaluation
• Hysteroscopy for infertility assessment
• Tubal factor infertility evaluation

Preventive and General Gynaecology

• Cervical cancer screening
• Sexually transmitted infection management
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Routine gynaecological check-ups

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore – Senior Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Current)
• Manipal Clinic, Brookefield – Consultant (Current)
• Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad – Registrar
• Mysore Medical College and Research Institute – Registrar

Credentials and Education

• MBBS, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli (2010)
• MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mysore Medical College (2014)
• DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National Board of Examinations (2018)
• MRCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK (2023)
• FMAS, Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (2024)

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London (MRCOG)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BSOG)

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 87330 (registered 2010)

Languages Spoken

• English
• Kannada
• Hindi
• Telugu

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Neelakanthi has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and has presented research at national and international conferences.

Publications

• Sheela HS, Neelakanthi A. "Menopause: Physiology and Adaptation" in FOGSI's Postgraduate Gynecology: A Textbook (Volume 2), Jaypee Brothers and FOGSI (March 2022)
• Swathi A, Sheela HS, Neelakanthi A, et al. "A Retrospective Study to See the Correlation Between Platelet Count and Coagulation Profile in Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension." The New Indian Journal of OBGYN (2023)
• Neelakanthi A, Venkatesh S, Babu D, et al. "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depressive Symptoms in the Postpartum Period: A Cross-Sectional Study." Perinatology (2021)
• Neelakanthi A, Lokeshchandra HC. "Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: A Hospital-Based Prospective Study." Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology (2020)
• Sheela HS, Neelakanthi A, Nikitha CP. "Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate Ferric Carboxymaltose and Iron Sucrose for Treatment of Postpartum Anaemia." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2018)
• Lakshmikantha G, Lokeshchandra HC, Neelakanthi A. "Relaparotomy After Emergency Hysterectomy for Postpartum Haemorrhage." Int J Med Appl Sci (2013)

Conference Presentations

• "Conservative Management of a Huge Benign Ovarian Cyst in the Third Trimester by Ultrasound-Guided Aspiration" – All India Conference of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014, Patna
• "Embracing Possibilities: Navigating Pregnancy with Turner Syndrome" – YUVA FOGSI, Mysore (August 2024)
• "Case Series on Placenta Accreta Spectrum" – KSOGA Conference, Hassan (November 2024)

Academic Contributions

• University examiner, postgraduate medical examinations
• Guest faculty at national and international conferences and CMEs
• Health talks on FM radio and other media
• Mentor and educator to postgraduate students and junior doctors

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