Dr. Prathima Reddy Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Bangalore

Dr. Prathima Reddy

Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Bangalore

MBBS, MRCOG (UK), FRCOG (UK), FACOG (USA)

  • 34 Years Experience
  • 1 Hospital

About

Dr. Prathima Reddy is the Director of Fortis La Femme Hospital on Richmond Road, Bangalore.  This is a state of the art multi specialty hospital dedicated to women and children
Dr Reddy trained in the United Kingdom and worked in some of the busiest hospitals the UK, before returning to India. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  She was the first Gynaecologist in Bangalore to introduce the concept of evidence based protocols, thus leading to the reduction in Caesarean Section Rates. Dr. Reddy is skilled in performing complicated Vaginal surgeries, Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgeries and managing Complicated Pregnancies. She is regularly invited to deliver lectures at various national conferences and women’s organizations. 
She is passionate about teaching and training the next generation of doctors and is a much sought after teacher for Post Graduate Students, Nurses and Doctors.  She is a firmly believes that medicine is an art first and only then a science.  To this end she leads by example,has excellent bedside manners, communication skills and treats her patients with kindness and courtesy.  Her patients appreciate her total attention when listening to their problems and feel reassured and safe.
She was a National and International Basketball player and has won many prizes for javelin throw, shot putt throw and throwball. She is a keen trekker and nature enthusiast and has trekked both in the Himalayas and the Dolomites. 
She has received several awards including the Karnataka Women  Achievers Lifetime Award and was nominated as one of the Legends of Bangalore in the Times Healthcare Awards 2018.
  • Languages : Hindi, English, Kannada, Telugu

Experience

Director and Senior Consultant, Fortis La Femme, Bangalore October, 2015 -  Present

Senior Consultant, Mallya Hospital, Bangalore January, 2004 -  October, 2015

Senior Consultant, Cloud Nine Hospital, Bangalore January, 2011 -  October, 2015

Consultant, St. Martha's Hospital, Bangalore January, 2000 -  December, 2003

Consultant, United Kingdom, United Kingdom January, 1999 -  December, 1999

Senior Registrar/Registrar, United Kingdom, United Kingdom August, 1992 -  December, 1998

Specialities

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Gynecology

Procedures

  • Abdominal Hysterectomy

  • Abortion

  • Breast Exam

  • Cervical Cerclage

  • Cesarean Hysterectomy

Conditions

  • Abnormal Female Sexual Function

  • Abnormal Menstruation

  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

  • Amenorrhea

  • Anemia of Pregnancy

Expertise

Vast experience in Complicated Vaginal Surgeries,Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgeries, High Risk and Complicated Pregnancies, Low Caesarean Section Rates. Expertise in Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Sections.

Education

MRCOG, 1996, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, United Kingdom

FRCOG, 2006, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, United Kingdom

FACOG, American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, USA

Practice Information

Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road

Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road

62 Richmond Road, Behind Sacred Heart Church, Entry from Mother Teresa Road, Richmond Town, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560025

Achievements & Contributions

  • Articles published in the British Medical Journal
  • Chapter on Thromboprohylaxis
  • Labour Ward Practice Manual
  • She was the Head Girl at Baldwin Girl's High School, Bangalore and was awarded the Best Out Going Student
  • She has won several prizes at interschool and inter college levels for debates, dramas and essay writing
  • Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - The Newspapers Association of Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 2017
  • Lifetime Achievement Award - Karnataka Women Achievers Award 2018
  • Legend in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Nomination - Times HealthCare Awards - 2018
  • Presented several papers at National and International Conferences
  • Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), London
  • Member of FOGSI, India
  • Member of BSOG, Bangalore
  • Member of BRCOG, Bangalore
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