Apollo Specialty Hospital, OMR – India
About Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan
Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Apollo Cradle & Children's Hospital, Karapakam, Chennai, and at London Harley Street Women and Fertility Centre, Perungudi, Chennai — with 30+ years of experience, FRCOG, and 16 years in the UK including 5 years as Consultant IVF & Reproductive Medicine at Barts and The London NHS Trust.
- 30+ years of clinical experience (16 years in UK including Barts and The London NHS Trust)
- MBBS — Kilpauk Medical College (1994); MD — OBG with Distinction, Stanley Medical College (1998); DNB — OBG (1998); MRCOG — RCOG UK (2000); CCT — OBG, GMC UK (2011); FRCOG — RCOG UK (2017); FMAS
- Trainer: MRCOG Part 2 OSCE Course; Basic Surgical Skills Course, Royal London Hospital
- Awards: National Scholarship (TN Government, State Level Rank, 10th Grade, 1988); John H Isaac's First Prize (Society of Medical Learning); Menopause Travel Award — RCOG London (2004); Distinctions in MD (Stanley Medical College, 1998)
- Member: ASRM, ISUOG, WALS, British Menopause Society UK, British Fertility Society, FOGSI, GMC UK, RCOG
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Kilpauk Medical College, TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, 1994
- MD — Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Distinction), Stanley Medical College, Chennai / TN Dr MGR Medical University, 1998
- DNB — Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National Board of Examination, India, 1998
- MRCOG — Member, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK, 2000
- CCT — Certificate of Completion of Training, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Medical Council, UK, 2011
- FRCOG — Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK, 2017
- FMAS — Fellow, Minimal Access Surgery
Fellowships & Special Training
- 16 years in the United Kingdom — trained at major NHS hospitals (North Middlesex Hospital, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, Royal London and Barts NHS Trust)
- 5 years as Consultant IVF & Reproductive Medicine — Barts and The London NHS Trust, London
- Trainer — MRCOG Part 2 OSCE Course, UK
- Trainer — Basic Surgical Skills Course, Royal London Hospital, London
Certifications & Accreditations
- General Medical Council (GMC), UK — Registered
- Member — American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- Member — International Society of Ultrasound in OBG (ISUOG)
- Member — World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)
- Member — British Menopause Society, UK
- Member — British Fertility Society, UK
- Member — FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- High-Risk Obstetrics (Multi-ethnic, Complex Pregnancies)
- Infertility (IVF, IUI)
- Early Pregnancy Problems (Miscarriage, Ectopic)
- Menopause & Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Minimal Access Surgery
- Adenomyosis & Endometriosis
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Adolescent to Menopause Care
Sub-specialties
- High-Risk Obstetrics & IVF (UK-Trained): 16 years of NHS training across major London hospitals, including 5 years as Consultant IVF & Reproductive Medicine at Barts and The London NHS Trust — one of the UK's busiest teaching hospitals. Trained in managing high-risk pregnancies in highly diverse multi-ethnic populations. FRCOG-qualified and CCT-certified by the GMC, UK — among the most internationally qualified gynaecologists and obstetricians in Chennai.
- Menopause & HRT: Member of the British Menopause Society with specialist expertise in menopause management and HRT — recipient of the RCOG London Menopause Travel Award (2004) to Sydney Menopause Centre, Australia.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- IVF / IUI
- Minimal Access Surgery (Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy)
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Menopause Management & HRT
- Mirena (Hormonal IUD) Insertion
- Cervical Cerclage
- Caesarean Section
- Early Pregnancy Assessment (Miscarriage, Ectopic)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Apollo Cradle & Children's Hospital, Karapakam, Chennai — Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (Present)
- London Harley Street Women and Fertility Centre, Perungudi, Chennai — Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Barts and The London NHS Trust, London, UK — Consultant IVF & Reproductive Medicine (5 years)
- Royal London Hospital, London, UK — Surgical Skills Trainer; major NHS obstetric training hospitals
- North Middlesex Hospital, Liverpool Women's Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, UK — NHS Registrar/Consultant
Academic & Research Roles
- Trainer — MRCOG Part 2 OSCE Course, UK
- Trainer — Basic Surgical Skills Course, Royal London Hospital
- Publications in national and international obstetrics and gynaecology journals
Key Achievements
- 30+ years of clinical practice (16 years UK)
- FRCOG — Royal College of OBG, London (2017)
- CCT in OBG — General Medical Council, UK (2011)
- 5 years as NHS Consultant IVF & Reproductive Medicine — Barts and The London NHS Trust
- MRCOG Part 2 OSCE Course Trainer (UK)
- Menopause Travel Award — RCOG London (2004)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- National Scholarship: Government of Tamil Nadu — State Level Rank, 10th Grade Examinations, 1988
- John H Isaac's First Prize: Society of Medical Learning & Research, E.V. Kalyani Hospital, Chennai
- Menopause Travel Award: Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, London, UK, 2004 (Visit to Sydney Menopause Centre, Australia)
- Distinctions in Biochemistry, Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Social Medicine — MBBS, 1993
- Distinction in MD: Stanley Medical College, Chennai, 1998
Professional Memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC), UK
- Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), London — FRCOG
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- International Society of Ultrasound in OBG (ISUOG)
- World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS)
- British Menopause Society, UK
- British Fertility Society, UK
- FOGSI (Federation of OBG Societies of India)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Published papers in national and international obstetrics and gynaecology journals (full list available via Apollo Cradle & London Harley Street Women and Fertility Centre, Chennai).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- High-risk obstetrics management in diverse patient populations
- Menopause and HRT outcomes
- Minimal access surgical gynaecology
- IVF and reproductive medicine outcomes
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Gynaecology / Obstetrics Consultation | ₹800 – ₹1,500 | $10 – $18 |
| IVF / IUI Cycle | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,20,000 | $1,200 – $2,640 |
| Laparoscopic Hysterectomy | ₹80,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $960 – $2,400 |
| High-Risk Obstetrics (In-patient) | ₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000 | $720 – $2,400 |
| Menopause Management (HRT) | ₹800 – ₹2,000 | $10 – $24 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan use in Gynaecology treatment?
Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan employs IVF, IUI, laparoscopic minimal access surgery, hysteroscopy, menopause and HRT management, cervical cerclage, and advanced high-risk obstetrics protocols developed during 16 years of NHS training in the UK, including 5 years as Consultant IVF at Barts and The London NHS Trust. Her FRCOG and GMC UK CCT certifications make her among the most internationally credentialed gynaecologists in Chennai.
2. What conditions does Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan specialize in treating?
Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan specialises in high-risk obstetrics, IVF, early pregnancy problems, menopause, HRT, adenomyosis, PCOS, and minimal access surgery. International patients seeking an FRCOG-qualified, UK NHS-trained gynaecologist in Chennai consult her at Apollo Cradle, Karapakam and London Harley Street Women and Fertility Centre, Perungudi.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan?
Appointments with Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan 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. Parimalam Ramanathan?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan, 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 to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Parimalam Ramanathan offer second opinions for Gynaecology cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their gynaecological or obstetric diagnosis with a FRCOG-qualified, UK CCT-certified specialist and former NHS Consultant IVF at Apollo Cradle, Chennai.
