Dr. Chitra Ramamurthy

Dr Chitra Ramamurthy is a highly distinguished and veteran Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Infertility Specialist in Bangalore, boasting an extraordinary 46 years of clinical experience.

As the Head of the Department (HOD) of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Apollo Hospital and a Retired Professor from Bangalore Medical College, she represents the absolute highest tier of clinical and academic medical authority in the city.

Dr Chitra currently provides premium maternity, fertility, and women's wellness care across Apollo's premier centers in Bannerghatta, JP Nagar, and Jayanagar. Fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, she offers a highly comfortable, judgment-free environment for women across South India.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Chitra Ramamurthy’s clinical practice offers end-to-end healthcare for women, gracefully managing everything from routine maternity to complex infertility and gynaecological oncology:

Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Infertility (IVF)

World-class, personalized fertility treatments informed by decades of clinical success:

• Comprehensive Evaluation of Male and Female Infertility Factors
• In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and Ovulation Induction
• Management of Premature Ovarian Failure and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery

Precision surgical interventions ensuring faster recovery and minimal scarring, backed by award-winning surgical expertise:

• Diagnostic and Operative Vaginal Hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Myomectomy (Uterine Fibroid Removal)
• Microwave Endometrial Ablation for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
• Laparoscopic Management of Severe Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

High-Risk Obstetrics and Maternity Care

Meticulous clinical guidance ensuring the safety of both mother and baby, backed by over four decades of crisis management experience:

• Management of Pregnancy Complications (Heart Disease in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia)
• Care for Twin and Multiple Gestation Pregnancies
• Safe Normal Vaginal Deliveries and Precision Caesarean Sections (LSCS)

Preventive Gynaecology and Oncology

Proactive women's wellness interventions and cancer management:

• Screening and Management of Cervical, Uterine, and Ovarian Cancers
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS/PCOD) Management
• Menopause Transition Care and Hormone Therapy

Conditions Treated

• Primary and Secondary Infertility
• Uterine Fibroids, Polyps, and Complex Ovarian Tumors
• Pelvic Endometriosis and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
• High-Risk and Complicated Pregnancies
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) and Dysmenorrhea
• Gynaecological Cancers

Awards and Academic Recognitions

Dr Chitra’s exceptional diagnostic skills and surgical brilliance have been recognized globally:

• Gold Medalist Young Surgeon Award (1998): Honored for her outstanding precision and innovation in gynaecological surgeries.
• Rotary Youngest Surgeon Award (1992): Recognized for her early, profound contributions to surgical gynaecology.

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant and Head of Department (HOD) - OBG, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹950)
• Senior Consultant Infertility Specialist, Apollo Fertility Centre, JP Nagar, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Senior Consultant, Apollo Cradle and Childrens Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹1000)
• Retired Professor, Bangalore Medical College (BMC)
• Former Senior Consultant, Sagar Apollo Hospital

Credentials and Qualifications

Qualifications

• MBBS – Karnataka University (1980)
• MD Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (1983)

Registration Number

• Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 19264 (Year: 1980)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of India
• Gynaec Oncology Society of India
• Infertility Society of India
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
• Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
• Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)

Why Patients Choose Dr Chitra Ramamurthy

There is absolutely no substitute for 46 years of hands-on clinical and surgical experience. Dr Chitra Ramamurthy is not just a doctor; as a retired professor and HOD at Apollo, she is the expert who trains other experts. Patients facing multiple failed IVF cycles, recurrent miscarriages, or severe endometriosis seek her out for her deep, seasoned perspective. She remains incredibly calm during high-stress obstetric emergencies, ensuring that expectant mothers feel completely safe and reassured.

Beyond traditional obstetrics, her expertise in surgical gynaecology (having won multiple gold medals for surgery) makes her one of the most reliable surgeons for complex fibroid removals and hysterectomies in South India.

Patients also highly value her linguistic versatility, speaking fluent Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and English, allowing families from all over the region to communicate their health concerns without any barriers.

By booking a consultation with Dr Chitra via HexaHealth, patients secure priority access to one of Bangalore's most senior, legendary gynaecologists at the world-class Apollo facilities.

Book an Appointment with Dr Chitra Ramamurthy

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