Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao Gandhi
Section Head – Department of Gynecology
Consultant Gynecologist
MD, DGO, DFP, FCPS, DNB, FICOG
Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao Gandhi is one of the senior-most Hospital Based Consultant Gynecologists at P. D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai. With more than 36 years of clinical experience, she is renowned for her exceptional diagnostic skills, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate patient care.
She has been associated with P. D. Hinduja National Hospital for over 25 years and is also attached to P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Khar, Mumbai. During her illustrious career, she has successfully treated thousands of women with various gynecological disorders while actively contributing to medical education, women's health awareness, research, and national healthcare initiatives.
Earlier, she served as Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at T. N. Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai, where she was actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and examinations.
Areas of Expertise
- Gynec Endocrinology
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Menstrual Disorders
- Menopause & Hormonal Disorders
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Colposcopy
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Cervical Precancerous Lesions
- Vulvar Disorders
- Contraception & Family Planning
- Leucorrhoea
- Gynecological Health Screening
- Women's Preventive Healthcare
- Health Education & Lifestyle Counselling
- Reproductive Health
About the Doctor
Dr. Ashwini has devoted her professional life to comprehensive women's healthcare. Apart from clinical practice, she has played a pioneering role in adolescent reproductive health, menopause management, cervical cancer screening, contraception, and women's preventive healthcare.
She has authored numerous scientific publications, edited medical books, trained healthcare professionals across India, and has been invited as faculty, keynote speaker, and resource person at several National and International conferences.
Her contributions extend beyond hospitals into community health programmes, government initiatives, WHO-supported projects, UNICEF workshops, and professional organizations such as FOGSI, MOGS, Indian Menopause Society, and AOFOG.
Professional Experience
Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao Gandhi has over 36 years of experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology and has dedicated her career to clinical excellence, medical education, research, women's healthcare, and community health initiatives.
- 1985–1986 – House Surgeon, N. Wadia Maternity Hospital, Mumbai.
- 1986–1987 – Family Planning Officer, N. Wadia Maternity Hospital.
- 1988 – House Surgeon, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
- 1988–1989 – Registrar / Lecturer, N. Wadia Maternity Hospital.
- 1989–1994 – Lecturer, B. Y. L. Nair Hospital & T. N. Medical College, Mumbai.
- 1994–1995 – Senior Lecturer, B. Y. L. Nair Hospital & T. N. Medical College.
- 1995–2001 – Associate Professor & Unit Head, B. Y. L. Nair Hospital & T. N. Medical College.
- 2001 – Present – Consultant Gynecologist, P. D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai.
- Present – Consultant Gynecologist, P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Khar, Mumbai.
Throughout her career she has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, clinical research, examiner duties, scientific publications, and mentoring young gynecologists.
Professional Affiliations
- Consultant Gynecologist, P. D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai.
- Consultant Gynecologist, P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Khar, Mumbai.
- Consultant Gynecologist, India's First Vulva Clinic, P. D. Hinduja Hospital.
- Assistant Editor – Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology of India (JOGI).
- Chairperson – CIMP Examination Committee, Indian Menopause Society (2024–2025).
- National Joint Treasurer – Indian Menopause Society (2022–2023).
- President – Mumbai Menopause Society (2019–2021).
- President – Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society (2012–2013).
- Vice President – Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
- National Chairperson – Adolescent Health Committee, FOGSI (2004–2008).
- Vice Chairman – 56th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AICOG), Mumbai.
- Former Associate Professor – T. N. Medical College & B. Y. L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai.
Leadership Roles
Over the years, Dr. Ashwini has held several prestigious leadership positions in national and international professional organizations dedicated to women's health. Her leadership has significantly contributed to advancing education, clinical standards, adolescent health, menopause management, and public awareness.
- President – Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society.
- President – Mumbai Menopause Society.
- Vice President – Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
- National Chairperson – Adolescent Health Committee.
- Chairperson – CIMP Examination Committee, Indian Menopause Society.
- National Joint Treasurer – Indian Menopause Society.
- Vice Chairman – AICOG 2013, Mumbai.
Academic Contributions
Dr. Ashwini has contributed immensely towards academic medicine through teaching, research, examiner responsibilities, faculty development programmes, scientific meetings and mentoring of postgraduate students.
- Former Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Examiner for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Medical Courses.
- Faculty at National & International Conferences.
- Speaker at Scientific Workshops & Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs.
- Resource Person for Medical Education Programmes across India.
Community Service & Women's Health Initiatives
Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao Gandhi has dedicated a significant part of her career to improving women's health through community outreach, preventive healthcare, training programmes, and public awareness initiatives. She has worked closely with Government organizations, WHO, UNICEF, FOGSI, MOGS and several healthcare institutions to promote women's health across India.
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Human Lactation Management & Breast Feeding
Resource Person for workshops organized by MOGS, FOGSI, UNICEF, MBPI and BPNI. Served as Assessor for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. -
Safe Motherhood & Child Survival Programme
Regional Trainer for workshops organized by the Public Health Department, Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation. -
Reproductive Health
National Trainer for workshops organized by FOGSI, UNICEF and the Asia-Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Invited participant at the AOFOG Educational Workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. -
HIV & AIDS Awareness
Core Trainer for educational programmes organized by the Department of Preventive & Social Medicine and MDACS. -
Adolescent Reproductive Health
Key National Trainer for workshops organized by UNICEF, Public Health Department, KEM Hospital and Family Planning Association of India. - Designed and conducted educational audiovisual programmes including "Growing Up", "Smart Diet for Teens" and "It's Time We Talk" for adolescents.
- Organized WHO-supported Orientation Programmes on Adolescent Friendly Health Services for Gynecologists across India.
- Conducted numerous Practical Courses on Gynec Endocrinology for practicing Gynecologists across India.
- Actively involved in promoting Mother & Child Friendly Hospital Initiatives.
Health Education Activities
Recognized as one of India's leading women's health educators, Dr. Ashwini has been actively involved in educating women and families through television, radio, newspapers, seminars, schools, colleges and community programmes for more than four decades.
- More than 120 Television Programmes.
- More than 90 All India Radio Programmes.
- Delivered over 300 Health Talks at schools, colleges, Mahila Mandals, factories, corporate organizations, community groups, SNDT University and the University of Mumbai.
- Developed and participated in educational slide shows for adolescent girls and boys in collaboration with Marathi Vidnyan Parishad.
- Published over 150 newspaper articles on women's health.
- Published over 115 magazine articles in English and Marathi.
- Regularly conducts awareness programmes on cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination, menopause, adolescent health, reproductive health, breastfeeding and preventive gynecology.
National & International Training
Dr. Ashwini has been invited throughout India and abroad as a faculty member, resource person, trainer and keynote speaker for several prestigious medical organizations.
- National Trainer in Human Lactation Management.
- National Trainer in Safe Motherhood Programme.
- National Trainer in Reproductive Health.
- National Trainer in Adolescent Friendly Health Services.
- Faculty for workshops organized by WHO.
- Faculty for UNICEF educational programmes.
- Faculty for Government of India training initiatives.
- Faculty for FOGSI, MOGS and Indian Menopause Society educational activities.
- Invited speaker at National and International Conferences across Asia and Europe.
- More than 300 Scientific Lectures delivered nationally and internationally.
Scientific Contributions
Apart from her extensive clinical practice, Dr. Ashwini has played a pivotal role in advancing gynecology through research, medical education and scientific communication.
- Invited Faculty at National Conferences.
- Invited Faculty at International Conferences.
- Resource Person for Scientific Workshops.
- Chairperson at numerous scientific sessions.
- Organizer of National Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes.
- Organizer of National Workshops on Women's Health.
- Mentor to young Gynecologists and Postgraduate students.
Honours & Awards
- First Gynecologist in India to become the National Facilitator for Adolescent Friendly Health Services.
- Organized the first WHO-supported Orientation Programme on Youth Friendly Health Services for Gynecologists across India.
- Maharashtra State Award for Maximum IUCD Insertions (1986–87).
- FOGSI Ethicon Fellowship (1990).
- M. Shah Fellowship awarded by Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaecological Society (1992).
- MOGS Young Scientist Award (1997–98).
- FOGSI Dr. Prabhavati Dixit Scholarship for Overseas Study.
- Dr. Ganatra Trust Award for Community Services to Adolescent Girls & Women.
- Recipient of Dr. Suresh Nadkarni Memorial Award for Health Education by the Indian Medical Association, Maharashtra State.
- Diamond Jubilee Award by the Association of Medical Women in India for outstanding work in Adolescent Health.
- Delivered the prestigious Dr. Leela Dube Oration on Cervical Cancer & HPV Vaccination.
- Third Prize (Corion Award – Senior Category) by FOGSI for research on Bone Mineral Density in Indian Women.
- Selected by the U.S. Department of State under the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Women Medical Practitioners.
- FOGSI Dr. D. C. Dutta Prize for the book "Contraception – Past, Present & Future" (Best Publication of the Year).
- MOGS Dr. Sarojben Desai Excellence Award.
- Invited Speaker at the 25th Asian & Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hong Kong.
- Delivered the prestigious Dr. S. S. Thakur Oration on Vulvar Disorders.
- Invited Faculty at FIGO World Congress on Vulvar Disorders.
- Recipient of the Best Committee Award as Chairperson of the CIMP Examination Committee, Indian Menopause Society (2024–25).
Conferences & Scientific Meetings
Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao Gandhi is regularly invited as a keynote speaker, faculty member and resource person at National and International scientific meetings.
- More than 300 Scientific Lectures delivered nationally and internationally.
- Faculty at National Conferences.
- Faculty at International Conferences.
- Organizer of National Workshops.
- Chairperson at Scientific Sessions.
- Invited Speaker at WHO, UNICEF and Government of India programmes.
- Trainer for Gynecologists across India.
Books Authored
- The Science of Female Body
- चाहूल मातृत्वाची
- स्त्रीत्व आणि आरोग्य
Books Edited & Publications
- Editor – News & Views (MOGS).
- Co-editor – FOGSI Focus Series on Placental Insufficiency & Anaemia.
- Co-author – Practical Gynec Endocrinology Course.
- Co-editor – Contraception: Past, Present & Future.
- Co-editor – Handbook of Adolescent Gynecology & ARSH.
- Editor – Gynec Manual on Adolescent Girls & Young Women.
- Drafted FOGSI Guidelines on Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
- More than 75 Scientific Publications in National & International Journals.
- Four International Publications.
Chapters Written
- Non-Immune Hydrops Foetalis
- Communication Skills in Clinical Practice
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy with Sterilization
- Reproductive Health of the Adolescent Girl
- HIV Infection in Women
- Cord Complications
- Hindu Mythology & Multiple Gestation
- More than 30 Chapters contributed to FOGSI and other Medical Books.
Professional Commitment
With over three decades of dedicated service, Dr. Ashwini Bhalerao Gandhi continues to provide compassionate, evidence-based and comprehensive gynecological care. Her commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, community health and women's empowerment has earned her national recognition and the trust of thousands of patients.
