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About Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai
Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai is Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist at Lilavati Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, Hinduja Healthcare Hospital, and Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai — the only Indian to have served as President of FOGSI, ISAR, and IAGE (all three leading organisations), President-Elect of IFFS (68 countries), recipient of the FRCOG Honoris Causa (2017/18), FOGSI Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, IOG Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, and FOGSI-UNICEF Cervical Cancer Advocacy Award 2024.
- MBBS — KEM Hospital Mumbai (1989); DGO — G.S. Medical College Mumbai (1990); MD (Gynaecology) — G.S. Medical College Mumbai (1991); FCPS (Gynaecology) — CPS Bombay (1991); DNB — CPS Bombay (1991); FRCOG Honoris Causa — RCOG London, UK (2017/18); FICOG; MRCOG; Trained at Schoysman IVF Centre, Antwerp, Belgium; Egg/embryo freezing training, Japan
- 37+ years; only Indian to serve as President of FOGSI, ISAR, and IAGE; President-Elect — IFFS (68 countries); Limca Book of Records (anaemia tests); 65+ book chapters; 40+ journal articles; 25,000+ women through NARI health camps (100+ cities); YES Youth Education program (25,000+ school children); Director — Pai's Family Welfare Hospital
- FOGSI Lifetime Achievement Award 2026; IOG Dr. Stya Paul Lifetime Achievement Award 2025; FOGSI-UNICEF Cervical Cancer Advocacy Award 2024; FRCOG Honoris Causa 2017/18; Times of India "Inspiring Gynaecologist of Western India" 2019; Women's Achievers Award (IMA); 17th Lions Gold Awards; Navshakti Sanman Sandhya Award 2009; Newsmakers Achievers Award
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Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital & Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1989
- DGO (Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics) — G.S. Medical College (Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital), Mumbai, 1990
- MD (Gynaecology) — G.S. Medical College, Mumbai, 1991
- FCPS (Gynaecology) — College of Physicians & Surgeons (CPS) of Bombay, 1991
- DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) — College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay / National Board, 1991
Fellowships & Special Training
- FRCOG (Honorary, Honoris Causa) — Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), London, United Kingdom, 2017/18
- FICOG — Fellow, Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- MRCOG — Member, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK
- Endoscopy, IVF & ICSI Training — Schoysman IVF Centre, Antwerp, Belgium
- Egg & Embryo Freezing Training — World's biggest IVF Centre, Japan
- Adjunct Visiting Professor — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- DNB Post-Graduate Teacher — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
Certifications & Accreditations
- Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
- FOGSI — Past President 2017–18; Senior Vice President (Past)
- ISAR (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction) — Past President 2018
- IAGE (Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists) — Past President 2018
- MOGS (Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaecological Society) — Past President
- IFFS (International Federation of Fertility Societies) — President-Elect; Past Treasurer
- FIGO — Member, Menstrual Disorders Committee
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Uterine Fibroids (MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound & Surgery)
- Endometriosis
- Infertility (IVF, ICSI, IUI)
- Recurrent IVF Failure
- Recurrent Miscarriage
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Menopause Management
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Thermal Balloon Ablation)
- PCOS
- Gynaecological Cancers (HPV, Cervical Cancer — Prevention & Screening)
Sub-specialties
- Advanced IVF, ICSI & Oocyte Freezing: Belgium- and Japan-trained IVF specialist; pioneered oocyte freezing in India; Past President ISAR (2,000 members) — the only Indian to lead all three major organisations (FOGSI, ISAR, IAGE) — a nationally distinguished IVF and fertility specialist Mumbai India.
- MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound (Non-Surgical Fibroid Treatment): Pioneer of MRI-guided focused ultrasound for uterine fibroids in India — a unique non-surgical fibroid treatment specialist Mumbai offering an alternative to hysterectomy for suitable patients.
- Gynaecological Endoscopy (Thermal Balloon Ablation & Hysteroscopy): Pioneered thermal balloon ablation for heavy uterine bleeding in India; Past President IAGE (2,500 members) — a leading endoscopic gynaecologist Mumbai India for minimally invasive solutions to gynaecological problems.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- IVF / ICSI / IUI
- Oocyte (Egg) Freezing
- Embryo Freezing
- MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound (Fibroid Treatment)
- Thermal Balloon Ablation (Heavy Bleeding)
- Hysteroscopy (Diagnostic & Operative)
- Laparoscopy
- Hysterectomy
- Surrogacy Coordination
- Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccination Advocacy
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai — Honorary Visiting Consultant Gynaecologist, IVF Specialist (since January 2004, Present)
- Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai — Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist (Present)
- Hinduja Healthcare Hospital, Mumbai — Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist (Present)
- Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai — Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist (Present)
- Director — Pai's Family Welfare Hospital, Bandra West, Mumbai (Present)
- Clinic: 203, Sagar Fortune, Waterfield Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Key Leadership Roles
- President — FOGSI 2017–18 (Federation of 47,000 gynaecologists in India)
- President — ISAR 2018 (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction, 2,000 members)
- President — IAGE 2018 (Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists, 2,500 members)
- President-Elect — IFFS (International Federation of Fertility Societies, 68 countries)
- Treasurer — IFFS (Past)
- Member — FIGO Menstrual Disorders Committee
- Adjunct Visiting Professor — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- DNB Post-Graduate Teacher — National Board of Examinations
Key Achievements
- Only Indian to serve as President of FOGSI, ISAR, and IAGE simultaneously
- President-Elect, IFFS (68 countries)
- Pioneer — oocyte freezing in India; thermal balloon ablation for heavy bleeding; MRI-guided focused ultrasound for fibroids in India
- 65+ book chapters; 40+ journal articles; authored books on IUI, hysteroscopy, and infertility
- NARI health camps — 100+ cities, 25,000+ women; YES Youth Program — 25,000+ school children
- Limca Book of Records — maximum anaemia tests in a day
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- FOGSI Lifetime Achievement Award — 2026
- IOG Dr. Stya Paul Lifetime Achievement Award — 2025
- FOGSI-UNICEF Cervical Cancer Advocacy Award — 2024
- FRCOG (Honoris Causa / Ad Eundem) — Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London, UK — 2017/18
- Times of India "Inspiring Gynaecologist of Western India" — 2019
- Midday Health Wellness Award — Icon in Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Infertility — 2018
- Women Empowerment Award — Indian Medical Association
- Navshakti Sanman Sandhya Award — 2009
- Distinguished Alumni Award — Jaihind College, Mumbai
- 17th Lions Gold Awards
- Newsmakers Achievers Award
- National IMA Award — 2017
- Best Paper — MTP at All India Conference (2003); Best Paper — Breech Presentation (MOGS, 1989)
Professional Memberships
- FOGSI — Past President (2017–18)
- ISAR — Past President (2018)
- IAGE — Past President (2018)
- IFFS — President-Elect
- MOGS (Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaecological Society) — Past President
- FIGO — Member, Menstrual Disorders Committee
- FRCOG (Honoris Causa) — RCOG UK
Research & Publications
Publications & Academic Contributions
- 65+ book chapters in major obstetrics and gynaecology textbooks.
- 40+ articles published in leading national and international journals.
- Authored books on IUI, Hysteroscopy, and Infertility.
- Contributed to Progress in Reproductive Endocrinology and other major FOGSI publications.
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology Consultation | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 | $18 – $30 |
| IVF / ICSI Cycle | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,50,000 | $1,800 – $3,000 |
| MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound (Fibroids) | ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,600 – $7,200 |
| Laparoscopy / Hysteroscopy | ₹60,000 – ₹1,50,000 | $720 – $1,800 |
| Hysterectomy | ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $960 – $2,400 |
*Indicative estimates only. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai known for?
Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai is the only Indian to have served as President of FOGSI, ISAR, and IAGE — all three of India's premier gynaecology, fertility, and endoscopy organisations — and is President-Elect of IFFS (68 countries). She holds the FRCOG Honoris Causa (RCOG UK, 2017/18), FOGSI Lifetime Achievement Award 2026, and pioneered oocyte freezing, thermal balloon ablation, and MRI-guided fibroid treatment in India. She practices at Lilavati, Jaslok, Hinduja, and Reliance Foundation Hospitals, Mumbai.
2. What conditions does Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai specialise in treating?
She specialises in uterine fibroids, endometriosis, IVF/ICSI, recurrent IVF failure, recurrent miscarriage, high-risk pregnancy, menopause, thermal balloon ablation for heavy bleeding, cervical cancer screening, and HPV vaccination advocacy. International patients seeking a renowned gynaecologist in Mumbai, India frequently consult her.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai?
Appointments can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations.
6. Does Dr. Rishma Dhillon Pai offer second opinions for gynaecology cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients wishing to review their gynaecology, IVF, or fibroid treatment plan with one of India's most distinguished gynaecologists in Mumbai.
