Dr. Poornima Ramakrishna

Dr Poornima Ramakrishna is a highly distinguished Senior Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Infertility Specialist in Bangalore with an impressive 26 years of clinical experience.

She is widely revered for her unique clinical philosophy: blending world-class, advanced medical interventions with a deeply holistic, patience-driven approach to women's healthcare and maternity.

Dr Poornima currently provides premium expert care at Apollo Cradle and Children’s Hospital in both Koramangala and Jayanagar. As a fierce advocate for natural birthing and a trained instructor for prenatal yoga, she fluently conducts consultations in English, Hindi, and Kannada, offering an empowering and deeply comforting environment for expectant mothers and women seeking complex gynaecological care.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Poornima Ramakrishna’s clinical practice offers end-to-end healthcare for women, seamlessly transitioning from routine wellness to highly specialized surgical interventions:

High-Risk Pregnancy and Natural Birth Advocacy

A staunch proponent of patience-driven labor management, she specializes in encouraging safe vaginal births even in complex, high-risk scenarios:

• Patience-Driven Normal Vaginal Delivery and Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
• High-Risk Pregnancy Management (Gestational Diabetes, Hypertension, Advanced Maternal Age)
• Prenatal Yoga, Fear-of-Labour Counseling, and Childbirth Education
• Management of Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Infertility and Reproductive Medicine

Comprehensive, empathetic evaluation and treatment for couples facing primary or secondary infertility:

• Evaluation of Male and Female Infertility Factors
• Ovulation Induction and Follicular Monitoring
• Medical and Surgical Approaches to Conception

Advanced Laparoscopic & Gynaecological Surgery

Precision minimally invasive procedures ensuring faster recovery and minimal scarring:

• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal)
• Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic Management of Severe Endometriosis and Ovarian Cysts

Cosmetic and General Gynaecology

Highly discrete aesthetic procedures and comprehensive hormonal management:

• Cosmetic Gynaecology: Hymenoplasty and Vaginal Tightening
• Sacrocolpopexy (Pelvic Floor Repair) for Prolapse
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS/PCOD) and Endometrial Hyperplasia Management
• Adolescent Health, Menopause Management, and Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smears)

Conditions Treated

• High-Risk and Complicated Pregnancies
• Primary and Secondary Infertility
• Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence
• Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhoea) and Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
• Vaginal Laxity and Aesthetic Intimate Concerns

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant, Apollo Cradle and Children's Hospital, Koramangala, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹850)
• Senior Consultant, Apollo Cradle and Children's Hospital, Jayanagar 5th Block, Bangalore (Consultation Fee: ₹900)
• Visiting Consultant, Motherhood Hospital, Banashankari, Bangalore

Her established presence across Apollo Cradle’s premier Bangalore centers ensures that her patients have immediate access to cutting-edge fetal medicine departments, luxury birthing suites, and advanced minimally invasive operation theatres.

Credentials and Qualifications

Qualifications

• MBBS – Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore (2000)
• MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology – Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (Sion Hospital), Mumbai (2006)
• MRCOG – Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK
• Trained Instructor for Prenatal Yoga and Labour Preparation

Registration Number

• Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 57516 (Year: 2000)

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), UK
• Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BSOG)
• Medical Council of India (MCI)

Why Patients Choose Dr Poornima Ramakrishna

In a modern healthcare system where Caesarean sections are increasingly common, Dr Poornima Ramakrishna is a breath of fresh air. She is widely revered across Bangalore for her relentless advocacy of natural birthing. Women seeking to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions specifically consult her for her "patience-driven" labor management.

By uniquely combining her elite medical background (Sion Hospital, Mumbai and MRCOG, UK) with holistic practices like prenatal yoga and fear-of-labour counseling, she physically and mentally prepares mothers for a beautiful, positive birthing experience.

Beyond maternity, she is a highly sought-after expert in infertility and complex laparoscopic surgeries. Patients facing endometriosis, severe PCOS, or recurrent miscarriages trust her deep diagnostic acumen and completely transparent communication style.

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, she creates a warm, judgment-free space for women addressing sensitive issues ranging from painful intercourse to cosmetic gynaecology. Booking a consultation with Dr Poornima ensures you are partnering with a 26-year veteran who truly puts her patients' well-being first.

Book an Appointment with Dr Poornima Ramakrishna

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