Dr. Shafalika S B

Dr Shafalika S B is an experienced Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Robotic Surgeon in Bangalore. With 27 years of experience, she is currently associated as a Consultant at:

• Manipal Hospital, Hebbal
• Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur

She has performed over 10,000 laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries and is also a certified robotic surgeon.

Her speciality interests are:

1. Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
2. Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
3.  Hysteroscopic Surgery
4. Robotic Gynaecologic Surgery

She completed her MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore in 1998, followed by:

• Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary in 2002
• DNB in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the National Board of Examinations in 2006
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology

Her involvement in organising endoscopy workshops across Karnataka and training gynaecologists at the Bangalore Endoscopic Surgery Training Institute.

She excels in managing complex cases such as large uteri, fibroids, ovarian cysts, complicated endometriosis, and other advanced laparoscopic procedures.

She has authored a book chapter on “Cardiac Complications Following Laparoscopy” in Complications of Laparoscopic Surgeries.

Dr Shafalika has won many awards including:

• Rank holder in SSLC Exam
• University topper in Postgraduate Exam
• Best Paper Presentation – BSOG CME (2002)
• Best Speaker Award – Safe Motherhood Workshop, Bellary (2002)
• Best Paper Presentation – Endoscopy Workshop, Coimbatore (2003)
• First Place – South Zone Quiz on Gynaecology & Contraception
• Best Paper – Gnanvarsha, Bangalore (2011)
• Speaker – International Congress on Endoscopy, Bangalore (2012)
• Chairperson – Just Updates Endoscopy Workshop, Mumbai (2012)
• Best Video Award – Endometriosis Workshop, Bangalore
• Faculty – Endoscopy Workshops (2012, 2013, 2014), Bangalore
• Shining Star in Healthcare Award – Deccan Herald Group

She has also shared expert insights in leading media outlets, including:

• India Times
• News9
• The Indian Express
• BW Healthcare World

She has shared her insights on topics such as cervical cancer, HPV vaccination, ovarian cancer, and women’s health awareness.

She has actively contributiond to paper presentations and scientific publications. It includes:

• Pregnancy Outcome in Post Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients – Endoscopy Workshop, Bangalore
• Safety of Operative Laparoscopy in Pregnancy – Our Experience – IAGE 2013
• Rare Presentations of Endometriosis – Endometriosis Workshop, Bangalore (First Prize)
• Endometriosis in Adolescents & Young Women – Challenges in Treatment – Gyan Varsha 2014 (Second Prize)
• Atypical Presentations in Endometriosis – ISGE 2014, Cochin
• Challenges in Difficult Laparoscopic Hysterectomies – Cochin (First Prize, 2015)
• Delivered multiple women's health awareness talks across radio, TV, schools, colleges, corporates, and factories

Her notable research paper is "Mullerian Tissue (Endomyometriosis) and Intratumoral Bone Marrow Emboli From Long Bone in a Mature Ovarian Teratoma—A Keatsian Reminiscence".

Dr Shafalika is an active member of:

• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
• Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
• Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BSOG)
• Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI)

She is fluent in Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, enabling effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.

For information regarding Dr Shafalika S B’s OPD timings, contact number and consultation fees, call us at 8069923891. To book priority appointments and enjoy a hassle-free experience, connect with the HexaHealth medical team.