Dr Kamini Arvind Rao

Gynecology

MBBS, DGO, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MRCOG(UK), FRCOG (UK)

42 yrs experience Bengaluru

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About Dr Kamini Arvind Rao

Dr. Kamini A. Rao, the founder and Medical Director of Milan is a pioneer in the field of Assisted Reproduction in India. Across her distinguished Clinical and Research Career in Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Kamini Rao Specialized in Reproductive Endocrinology, Ovarian Physiology and Assisted Reproductive Technology. Among her early contributions to the field is the establishment of South India‘s first semen bank, India's First Sift Baby and South India’s First Babies born through ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) as well as through laser-assisted hatching. Across a clinical and research career spanning three decades, Dr. Kamini Rao has taught and trained hundreds of Fertility Specialists and has served as a beacon of hope to thousands of infertile couples. Dr. Kamini Rao received her training in Fertility and Assisted Reproduction in the United Kingdom and returned to India to set up the Bangalore assisted conception center, now known as Milan, the Fertility Centre in 1989. Dr. Kamini Rao is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine, is a member of the National Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology of the MOH & FW and the ICMR, as well as a member of the National Apex Committee for Stem Cell Research and Therapy Instituted by ICMR and DBT. Dr. Kamini Rao is also the chairperson of the International Institute for Training and Research in Reproductive Health. Dr. Kamini Rao was awarded the Padma Shri award by the President of India in 2014. Other Recognitions of her contributions in the field of Medicine include – the Karnataka State Award (Rajyotsava Award), the Vidya Ratan Award, lifetime achievement honours Tribute Award from the Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Hyderabad, the Aryabhatta Award from the Aryabhatta Cultural Organisation, the B.C. Roy District Award from the Shimoga District Unit of the Indian Medical Association and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the KSOGA and the Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Expertise

Specializations

Infertility Specialist Reproductive Endocrinologist (Infertility) Gynecologist

Services offered

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) (Test tube baby treatment) Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) (uterus cleaning procedure) Normal Vaginal Delivery (Natural childbirth delivery) Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) (Single sperm IVF injection) Labiaplasty (Labia reshaping surgery) Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Pregnancy termination procedure) Cordocentesis (fetal blood sampling test) Mirena Hormonal IUD Insertion (hormonal birth control device) Quadruple Marker Test (pregnancy genetic screening test) Essure Permanent Birth Control System (permanent tube blocking device) Artificial Insemination (Assisted pregnancy sperm insertion procedure) Hysterectomy (Abdominal or Vaginal) (uterus removal surgery) Oophorectomy / Ovariectomy / Ovarian Ablation (Ovary removal surgery) Tubal Ligation (Tubectomy) (Permanent tube blocking surgery) Pap Smear Test (cervical cancer screening test) Infertility Evaluation and Treatment (Diagnosis and treatment for infertility) Prenatal Exercise Program (exercise program during pregnancy) Childbirth Education Classes (labour preparation classes) Postnatal Classes (after delivery guidance) PCOD/PCOS Treatment (polycystic ovary disorder treatment) Pre and Postnatal Care (care during and after pregnancy) Female Sexual Disorders (Treatment for female sexual health issues) Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (embryo genetic testing) Embryo Donation Program (donated embryo fertility program) Clinical Embryology Services (IVF embryo lab services) Gynecological Problems (Women reproductive health issues) Obstetric Problems (pregnancy related medical issues) Adolescent Menstrual Disorders (teen menstrual problems) Maternal Care and Checkup (Mother pregnancy health check) Breast Examination (breast health check) High-Risk Pregnancy (pregnancy requiring special monitoring) Contraception Counselling (birth control guidance) Breast Cancer Screening (breast cancer early detection test) Epidural Anesthesia (spinal pain block anesthesia) Vulvoscopy (vulva detailed examination) Family Planning Services (birth control guidance) Allopathic Medicine Treatment (modern medicine treatment) Donor Insemination and Surrogacy (donor sperm pregnancy program) Endometrial Receptivity Assay (ERA) (implantation timing test) Chromosomal Abnormality Screening (baby genetic disorder test) Family Planning and Contraceptive Services (Birth control guidance services) Menopause Counselling (guidance for menopause changes) Vaginal Infection Treatment (vaginal infection treatment care) Hysteroscopic Myomectomy (Fibroid removal with hysteroscope) Copper T Insertion and Removal (IUCD birth control procedure) Cesarean Section (Baby delivery by surgery) Pregnancy Care (maternal health care) Counselling and Castration Services (Animal birth control procedure) Colposcopy Examination (Cervix microscope examination) Pregnancy-Related Diseases (diseases during pregnancy) Egg Donation Program (donor egg fertility program) Pelvic Ultrasonography (pelvic organ scan) Hormonal Therapy for Fertility (hormone treatment for conception) Reproductive Health Services (Fertility and sexual health care) Infertility (difficulty conceiving pregnancy) Intrauterine Procedures (Procedures inside uterus) Intrauterine Insemination (sperm placed in uterus) IUD Insertion (Copper T placement) IVF with Embryo Transfer (test tube baby treatment) Maternal-Fetal Medicine (High-risk pregnancy care) Pregnancy Nutrition Counseling (diet guidance during pregnancy) Pre-Pregnancy Counselling (planning pregnancy health guidance) Adenomyosis Treatment (uterine muscle lining disorder treatment) Laparoscopic Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery (Keyhole women surgery) Laparoscopic Sterilization (Permanent female birth control) Endometriosis Treatment (uterine lining growth disorder treatment) Dysmenorrhea Treatment (painful menstruation treatment) Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (Minimally invasive uterus removal) Uterine Fibroid Treatment (Uterus fibroid treatment) Prenatal Checkup (routine pregnancy visit) Amenorrhea Treatment (absence of menstrual periods treatment) Uterine Prolapse Treatment (uterus descent treatment) Pregnancy Hypertension (Preeclampsia/ Eclampsia) Lactation Counseling (Breastfeeding guidance session) Adiana Permanent Birth Control System (Permanent pregnancy prevention) Female Infertility Treatment (Treatment for female infertility) Fibroid Removal Surgery (Uterine fibroid removal) Fibroidectomy (Fibroid removal procedure) Abdominal Hysterectomy (Open uterus removal surgery) Vaginal Hysterectomy (Uterus removal through vagina) Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) (Normal delivery after C-section) Abdominal Myomectomy (open fibroid removal surgery) Pregnancy with PCOD Management (PCOD pregnancy care) Vaginal Rejuvenation (vaginal tightening cosmetic treatment) Vaginal (Pelvic Organ) Prolapse (pelvic organ downward displacement) G-Spot Amplification (g spot enhancement injection) Labiaplasty (Cosmetic) (Cosmetic labia reshaping) Clitoral Hood Reduction (Excess tissue reduction surgery)

Procedures

Salpingectomy (fallopian tube removal) Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) (Sperm placement procedure) Hysterectomy (uterus removal surgery) Tubectomy (female sterilization surgery) Episiotomy (childbirth vaginal cut) Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA) (sperm retrieval surgery) Amniocentesis (pregnancy genetic test) Sperm Extraction (Sperm retrieval procedure) Adhesiolysis (Removal of internal scar tissue) Endometrial Biopsy (uterus lining sample test) Fertility Treatment (Infertility treatment care) Cervical Cerclage (cervix stitch in pregnancy) Hysteroscopy (camera examination of uterus) Cervical Dilatation (cervix widening procedure) Laparoscopic Myomectomy (keyhole fibroid removal) Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (PCOS ovary procedure) Myomectomy (uterine fibroid removal) Ovarian Cyst Removal (ovarian cyst surgery) Cervical Cancer Treatment (Cervix cancer treatment) Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery) Salpingo Oophorectomy (ovary and tube removal) Blastocyst Transfer (Day-5 embryo transfer) Egg Donation (Donor egg fertility treatment) Embryo Vitrification (Rapid embryo freezing) Laser Assisted Hatching (Embryo shell opening technique) Ovarian Drilling (PCOS ovulation surgery) Surrogacy (Surrogate pregnancy treatment) Polypectomy (polyp removal procedure) Fimbrioplasty (fallopian tube repair) Colposcopy (cervix microscope examination)

Credentials & experience

Education

MBBSBangalore University, none

DGOBangalore University, none

Diploma in ObstetricsRoyal Colleges Of Physicians & Surgeons In Ireland, none

Diploma in Child Health (DCH)Royal Colleges Of Physicians & Surgeons In Ireland, none

MRCOG(UK)Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, none

Master of Obstetrics & GynaecologyUniversity of Liverpool, UK, none

FRCOG (UK)Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, none

Fellowship of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FICOG)Indian College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, none

FNAMSNational Academy of Medical Sciences, none

Work & experience

Medical Director — Milann - The Fertility CenterThanesar Haryana
1984 – 2017

Registrations & certifications

Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)

Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)

Awards & recognitions

Padma Shri Award by Govt. of IndiaAward

Vidya Ratan National AwardAward

Karnataka State Award (Rajyotsava Award)Award

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