Dr. Manish Banker

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Gujarat University (V.S. Medical College and Hospital, Ahmedabad) · 1984 (with Honours)
• MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) — Gujarat University (K.M.S. of P.G. Medicine & Research) · 1987 (with Honours)

Fellowships & Special Training

• Diploma in Endoscopy — University of Kiel, Germany
• Advanced Training in IVF — Australia
• Advanced Training in Endoscopy — Germany

Certifications & Accreditations

• Past President — Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)
• Past Chairman — Infertility Committee, Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) · 2008–2011
• Board Member — Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproductive Endocrinology
• Regional Representative — International Committee for Monitoring ART (ICMART)
• Member — Draft Committee for ART Bill of India, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• Member — International Affairs Committee, American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
• Board of Directors — Pacific Rim Society of Reproductive Medicine

Major Conditions Treated

• Female Infertility — PCOS, endometriosis, tubal factor, ovarian reserve issues, unexplained infertility
• Male Infertility — Azoospermia, severe oligospermia, PESA/TESA candidates
• Recurrent IVF Failure — Evaluation and advanced protocol optimisation
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss — Evaluation and targeted management
• Poor Ovarian Response — Specialised stimulation protocols
• High-Risk Pregnancy — Management of IVF pregnancies and multiple gestations
• Uterine Factor Infertility — Fibroids, polyps, septum, Asherman's syndrome

Sub-Specialties

• IVF with 30,000+ Successful Pregnancies: Dr. Banker has performed over 30,000 successful IVF procedures — placing him among the highest-volume IVF specialists globally. Banker IVF Hospital reports an IVF success rate of 87–95% over three attempts.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): Pioneer of PGT in India — over 700 advanced PGT cases and 15+ Saviour Sibling cases performed at Banker IVF.
• Gynaecological Endoscopy: Diploma in Endoscopy from Kiel University, Germany — expert in diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy for fertility-related conditions.
• IVF Quality Management Systems: Pioneer in introducing quality management systems to IVF laboratory practice in India — published research on QMS for IVF clinics.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) — all protocols including natural cycle IVF
• ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)
• IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
• PESA/TESA (Percutaneous Epididymal and Testicular Sperm Aspiration)
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
• Saviour Sibling Programme (HLA matching with PGT)
• Blastocyst culture and vitrification (embryo and oocyte freezing)
• Fertility preservation (oncofertility)
• Endoscopy — diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy
• Ovulation induction and monitoring
• Donor egg and embryo donor programmes

Current Affiliation

Director & Consultant | Banker IVF & Women's Hospital, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 1989 – Present

Past Experience

• Executive Director | Nova IVI Fertility (India's largest IVF group — 20 clinics in 15 cities) | 2011 – Past
• Director | Pulse Women's Hospital, Ahmedabad | 1996 – 2012

Academic & Research Roles

• Past President — Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) · 2012
• Past Chairman — Infertility Committee, FOGSI · 2008–2011
• Member — Draft Committee for ART Bill of India (ICMR)
• Board Member — Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproductive Endocrinology
• Regional Representative — ICMART (International Committee for Monitoring ART)
• Member — International Affairs Committee, ASRM
• Board of Directors — Pacific Rim Society of Reproductive Medicine
• Member — Managing Committee, Ahmedabad Obstetric and Gynec Society · 2007–2008

Key Achievements

• Over 30,000 successful IVF pregnancies — among the highest volumes by a single specialist globally
• Pioneer of IVF in India — began IVF practice in 1989; founded Banker IVF Hospital
• 700+ advanced PGT cases performed at Banker IVF
• 15+ Saviour Sibling cases — among the rarest and most complex IVF procedures
• Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (2017) — Medical Council of India, for contributions to medical specialties
• IVF success rate of 87–95% over three treatment cycles

National & International Awards

• Dr. B.C. Roy National Award — Medical Council of India · 2017 — Outstanding contribution to medical specialties

Professional Memberships

• Past President — Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)
• International Affairs Committee — American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
• Board of Directors — Pacific Rim Society of Reproductive Medicine
• Board Member — Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproductive Endocrinology
• Regional Representative — ICMART, International Committee for Monitoring ART
• Member — Draft Committee, ART Bill of India (ICMR)
• FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India)

Published Papers (Selected)

• Banker M. "Quality Management Systems for your in vitro fertilization clinic's laboratory: Why bother?" Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences. (Specific year/volume not publicly listed.)
• Multiple presentations at ISAR, ASRM, ASPIRE, AOGS, and other national and international reproductive medicine conferences on ovarian stimulation, recurrent IVF failure, PCOS management, and quality management systems.
• Full publication list available through ResearchGate or on request through Cancer Rounds.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• IVF success rate optimisation in poor ovarian responders
• Preimplantation genetic testing — expanding indications and outcomes
• Saviour Sibling programmes — HLA-matched donor embryo selection
• Quality management systems for IVF laboratories in developing countries
• ART regulatory frameworks — contribution to India's ART Act and legislation

Case 01 — Saviour Sibling Programme (HLA-Matched IVF with PGT): A family whose child required a bone marrow transplant for a genetic blood disorder underwent IVF with preimplantation genetic testing at Banker IVF to select an HLA-matched unaffected embryo. The resulting child, born healthy and genetically matched, provided stem cells for a sibling transplant — one of the 15+ such cases performed at Banker IVF, representing the most ethically complex and technically demanding form of IVF available.

Case 02 — IVF After Multiple Failed Cycles Elsewhere: A couple with five failed IVF cycles at multiple centres across India consulted Dr. Banker at Banker IVF. After thorough evaluation — including advanced endometrial receptivity testing, ERA (Endometrial Receptivity Array), and embryo genetic screening — a modified protocol achieved a successful pregnancy and live birth. The case illustrates the value of Dr. Banker's specialised expertise in recurrent implantation failure.

• Pioneer's Trust: Patients worldwide choose Dr. Banker because of his unmatched 30,000+ IVF pregnancy record and status as a true pioneer who began India's IVF journey in 1989.
• Respectful & Empathetic: Consistently described as respectful, responsive, and supportive — "he is responsible and empathetic in this emotional journey of his patients through every step."
• High Success Rates: The 87–95% success rate over three IVF attempts at Banker IVF is cited by patients as the key reason for choosing the centre after failures at other clinics.
• Complete Under One Roof: Patients appreciate the fully equipped Banker IVF laboratory — embryology lab, andrology lab, cryopreservation unit, and air handling unit — and the comprehensive team including embryologists, andrologists, and counsellors.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Banker's approach is built on the understanding that every infertile couple has a unique biological, emotional, and social context. He provides personalised IVF treatment plans — no two protocols are the same — and ensures that patients are informed of each decision, the rationale behind every intervention, and realistic expectations for each cycle. Dedicated fertility counselling is provided to all patients at Banker IVF to support psychological wellbeing throughout the treatment journey. He maintains complete discretion and respects the deeply personal nature of fertility treatment.

Technology & Innovation

Banker IVF is equipped with a state-of-the-art reproductive facility — including a dedicated air handling unit, embryology laboratory, andrology laboratory, cryopreservation unit, and an advanced double and electronic witnessing protocol to ensure specimen integrity. Dr. Banker uses advanced PGT techniques for chromosomal and single gene disorder screening, blastocyst culture for improved implantation rates, and vitrification for superior embryo cryopreservation. His Diploma in Endoscopy from Kiel University, Germany, enables him to perform diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy for fertility-related conditions — integrating surgical and laboratory expertise within a single practice.

* Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to individual treatment protocol. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

Dr. Banker is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Cancer Rounds provides professional medical interpretation in Arabic, French, Russian, and other 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. Manish Banker at Banker IVF & Women's Hospital, Ahmedabad.

Virtual Consultations

Virtual pre-travel consultations are available through Cancer Rounds for international couples to review fertility workup results, prior IVF records, and proposed protocols before arriving in Ahmedabad for treatment at Banker IVF.

1. Q: What advanced technologies does Dr. Manish Banker use in IVF treatment?

   A: Dr. Banker uses advanced PGT (preimplantation genetic testing for chromosomal abnormalities, single gene disorders, and HLA matching), blastocyst culture with extended culture to Day 5/6, vitrification for superior embryo and oocyte freezing, ICSI with PESA/TESA for male factor infertility, and operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy for fertility-related conditions. Banker IVF's laboratory includes a dedicated air handling unit and electronic witnessing protocol for specimen safety.

2. Q: What conditions does Dr. Manish Banker specialise in treating?

   A: Dr. Banker specialises in the full spectrum of infertility — female factor (PCOS, endometriosis, tubal factor, poor ovarian reserve), male factor (azoospermia, severe oligospermia), recurrent IVF failure, recurrent pregnancy loss, uterine factor infertility, and genetic causes of infertility. He is internationally known for Saviour Sibling programmes and PGT for rare genetic conditions.

3. Q: How do I book an appointment with Dr. Manish Banker?

   A: Appointments can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Q: Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Manish Banker?

   A: Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Manish Banker, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Ahmedabad.

5. Q: What support is available for international patients?

   A: International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Q: Does Dr. Manish Banker offer second opinions for infertility and IVF cases?

   A: Yes. Virtual second opinion consultations on IVF protocols and infertility evaluations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds — particularly valuable for couples with recurrent IVF failures seeking expert review of their treatment approach.