Dr. Richika Sahay Shukla

Medical Degrees

• MBBS
• DNB — Obstetrics & Gynaecology — National Board of Examinations

Fellowships & Special Training

• Advanced training in IVF / ICSI and ART
• Fellowship training in Reproductive Medicine

Certifications & Accreditations

• ISAR — Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction — Member
• FOGSI — Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India — Member
• Delhi Medical Council Registration
• Indian Fertility Society (IFS) — Member

Major Conditions Treated

• IVF / ICSI
• Poor Ovarian Reserve
• Recurrent Implantation Failure
• Male Factor Infertility (Azoospermia, Oligospermia)
• PCOS-related Infertility
• Unexplained Infertility
• Fertility Preservation (Egg & Embryo Freezing)
• Donor Egg IVF
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
• Endometriosis-related Infertility

Sub-specialties

• IVF & ICSI: Specialist in IVF and ICSI for complex cases including poor ovarian reserve and severe male factor infertility — among the best IVF specialists in New Delhi for difficult and repeated failure cases.
• Fertility Preservation: Expert in egg and embryo freezing for medical indications (cancer, autoimmune disease) and elective fertility preservation.
• Male Factor Infertility: Experienced in TESA/PESA sperm retrieval combined with ICSI for azoospermia — a specialist area for couples seeking male infertility treatment in India.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)
• ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
• IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
• Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
• Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
• Embryo Freezing & Vitrification
• Donor Egg IVF
• TESA / PESA (Sperm Retrieval)
• PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing)
• Hysteroscopy
• Ovulation Induction

Current Affiliation

• Senior Consultant IVF Specialist & Gynaecologist — Care IVF, New Delhi (Present)

Past Affiliations

• Multiple senior IVF and reproductive medicine roles in Delhi NCR across 18-year career (details on request)

Academic & Research Roles

• Faculty — National IVF and infertility training programmes (ISAR, IFS, FOGSI)
• Invited speaker — National reproductive medicine conferences

Key Achievements

• 18+ years of IVF and reproductive medicine practice
• 5,000+ IVF-ICSI cycles with consistently high success rates
• Expert in poor ovarian reserve and recurrent implantation failure
• High patient recommendation rate from national and international patients

National & International Awards

• Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

• ISAR — Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction
• FOGSI — Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India
• Indian Fertility Society (IFS)
• IMA — Indian Medical Association

Published Papers (Selected)

• Information not publicly available.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• IVF outcomes in poor ovarian reserve
• ICSI for severe male factor infertility — outcomes
• Fertility preservation in young cancer patients
• PGT-A effectiveness in recurrent implantation failure

A patient with very low AMH (0.3 ng/mL) and two failed IVF cycles at other centres achieved a successful clinical pregnancy under Dr. Shukla's modified minimal stimulation protocol, carefully tailored to her diminished ovarian reserve.

A couple where the male partner had non-obstructive azoospermia achieved successful fertilisation through TESA-ICSI under Dr. Shukla's supervision, with the TESA procedure yielding viable sperm and resulting in a healthy singleton birth.

• Success in Difficult Cases: Patients who had experienced repeated IVF failures at other clinics describe Dr. Shukla as the specialist who finally found the right protocol for them.
• Patient Education: Reviewers praise her thorough explanations of every step in the IVF process — including realistic expectations about success rates — which builds genuine trust.
• Compassionate Support: Described as warm, patient, and consistently available throughout the emotionally demanding fertility treatment journey.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Shukla takes a scientific, individualised approach to IVF — recognising that each couple's case requires distinct investigation and a customised protocol. She invests in comprehensive pre-treatment workup including hormonal profiling, genetic testing where indicated, and uterine cavity assessment before designing treatment. She maintains open, honest communication about prognosis throughout.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Shukla employs advanced IVF techniques including modified minimal stimulation for poor responders, precision ICSI, blastocyst culture and vitrification, PGT-A, and TESA/PESA sperm retrieval. She uses time-lapse embryo imaging to optimise embryo selection and transfer timing for maximum implantation potential.

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

English and Hindi are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Richika Sahay Shukla.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records and discuss treatment plans with Dr. Richika Sahay Shukla before travelling to India.