Dr. N. Shailaja is a highly experienced and respected Obstetrician & Gynaecologist practicing at both Rainbow Children’s Hospital & BirthRight and Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru. With over two decades of experience, she is known for her expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies, complex obstetric cases, and advanced gynaecological surgeries. She combines evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centric care to support women through all stages of life.
Educational Qualification:
- MBBS
- DGO (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bengaluru
- MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Belgaum
- DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- MRCOG – Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London, UK (2015)
- FICOG – Indian College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- FMAS – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
- FCLS – Fellowship in Laparoscopic Surgery
- PGDMLE (Medical Law & Ethics) – National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
Professional Experience:
- Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Rainbow Children’s Hospital & BirthRight, Bengaluru
- Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
- Extensive experience in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies
- Expertise in minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic gynaecological surgeries
- Proficient in emergency obstetric procedures and complex maternal care
Awards & Achievements:
- Rashtriya Chikitsak Ratan Award – 2022
- Golden AIM Leadership in Healthcare Award – 2023
- Gold Medalist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology during postgraduate training
- Recipient of multiple clinical excellence and leadership awards
- Recognized for contributions to women’s health and academic excellence
- Executive Member – BSOG (2013–2014, 2015–2016)
- Joint Treasurer – BSOG (2017–2018)
- Secretary – BRCOG (2017–2020)
- Professor, PES Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru
- Teaching experience: 10 years
- Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) teaching in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Felicitated as a Frontline Warrior during the COVID-19 pandemic by:
- Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka
Professional Membership:
- Permanent Member – Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (BSOG)
- Member – Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
- Permanent Member – Indian Gynaecologic Oncology Society (IGOS)
- Permanent Member – Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE)
- Permanent Member – DIPSI (Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India)
- Member – Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of India (SELSI)
- Member – Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
- Member – PCOS Society of India
Specialist Training & Fellowships:
Urogynecology
- Advanced training – Dr. Lo, Taiwan
- Advanced training – Dr. Raja Maheswari, Chennai
Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Training under Dr. B. Ramesh, Bengaluru
- Training under Dr. Paul, Kochi
- Training under Dr. Rakesh Sinha, Mumbai
- FCLS – Fellowship, International Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons
- FMAS – Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery
Ultrasonography (OBG)
- Training – Dr. Ramamurthy, Srinivasa Ultrasound, Bengaluru
Preventive Oncology
- Training – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru