Dr. Abha Bhat

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai University, 1997
• DGO — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, 2000

Fellowships & Special Training

• MRCOG — Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), United Kingdom, 2004
• Clinical Fellowship — Assisted Conception Unit, King's College Hospital, London, UK, 2008–2009
• NHS Obstetrics & Gynaecology Training — Various NHS Hospitals, United Kingdom, 2001–2008
• PG Diploma in Clinical Embryology (Gold Medal) — Chettinad Medical College & Research Centre, 2010

Certifications & Accreditations

• Member — Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), London
• Life Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Life Member — Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)
• Life Member — Association of Fellow Gynaecologists (AFG)
• Member — Maharashtra Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (MOGS)
• Life Member — FOGSI

Major Conditions Treated

• Female Infertility (All Causes)
• PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
• Low Ovarian Reserve
• Recurrent Implantation Failure
• Male Factor Infertility
• Unexplained Infertility
• Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
• Endometriosis
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
• Uterine Structural Abnormalities

Sub-specialties

• IVF / ICSI & Donor Egg IVF: Expert in individualised stimulation protocols including natural cycle and mild stimulation IVF for poor responders — making Dr. Bhat a preferred IVF Specialist in Mumbai for patients with low ovarian reserve seeking best fertility treatment in India.
• PCOS Management: Recognised expert in PCOS — her stated primary area of clinical interest — providing comprehensive hormonal, medical, and procedural management for PCOS-related infertility and metabolic complications.
• Clinical Embryology: Gold Medal-certified in Clinical Embryology — providing unique insight into embryo quality, culture conditions, and laboratory standards that influence IVF success rates.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• IVF — In Vitro Fertilisation (standard, natural cycle, mild stimulation)
• ICSI — Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
• Donor Egg IVF
• Embryo Adoption
• IUI — Intrauterine Insemination
• Ovulation Induction
• Egg Freezing / Oocyte Cryopreservation
• Sperm Freezing / Embryo Freezing
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A, PGT-M)
• Male Infertility Management
• Laparoscopic Surgery (Obs & Gyn)

Current Affiliation

• ART Fertility Clinics, Mumbai — Consultant IVF Specialist, Present

Past Affiliations

• Milann Fertility Centre, Mumbai — Clinical Director (Past)
• Rotunda Fertility Clinic & Keyhole Surgery Centre, Mumbai — Director & IVF Specialist, 2009–2014
• Sujay Hospital, Mumbai — Infertility Specialist & Reproductive Endocrinologist, 2014–Present (concurrent)
• Various NHS Hospitals, United Kingdom — Obstetrics & Gynaecology Training, 2001–2008
• King's College Hospital, London — Clinical Fellow, Assisted Conception Unit, 2008–2009

Academic & Research Roles

• Regular presenter at national and international fertility conferences
• Author — multiple articles on infertility and IVF published on drabhabhat.com
• Best Paper Presentation — MOGS (Maharashtra Obstetric and Gynaecological Society) conference (specific year not publicly available)

Key Achievements

• 26+ years of medical experience; 14+ years exclusive fertility practice
• Gold Medal — PG Diploma in Clinical Embryology, 2010
• Second Rank — University DGO examination, Mumbai
• Best Paper Presentation — MOGS conference
• Clinical Fellowship — King's College Hospital Assisted Conception Unit, London (2008–2009)

National & International Awards

• Gold Medal — PG Diploma in Clinical Embryology, Chettinad Medical College & Research Centre, 2010
• Second Rank — University DGO Examination, Mumbai University
• Best Paper Presentation — Maharashtra Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (MOGS) Conference

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), UK — MRCOG
• Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Maharashtra Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (MOGS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)
• Association of Fellow Gynaecologists (AFG)

Published Papers (Selected)

• Multiple publications and articles on infertility, PCOS, and IVF — published on personal website (drabhabhat.com) and presented at national conferences. Specific indexed journal titles not publicly available.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Natural cycle and mild stimulation IVF for low ovarian reserve patients
• PCOS — hormonal and metabolic management optimisation
• Third party reproduction — donor egg IVF and embryo adoption outcomes

A couple from abroad who had undergone multiple failed IVF cycles at overseas centres presented to Dr. Bhat for a natural cycle IVF consultation; following a comprehensive evaluation identifying a previously undiagnosed endometrial receptivity issue, a personalised approach led to a successful pregnancy — reflecting Dr. Bhat's expertise in complex recurrent failure cases.

A patient with very poor ovarian reserve (AMH <0.3) previously advised to proceed directly to donor egg IVF was offered a trial of mild stimulation IVF by Dr. Bhat; against low odds, the cycle yielded two embryos and resulted in a successful pregnancy — demonstrating her willingness to explore all options before donor gametes.

• Maternal Care Beyond Clinical Duty: Multiple patients describe Dr. Bhat as a doctor who treats them like a mother treats a child — providing emotional support and confidence through the most difficult moments of fertility treatment.
• Hope After Failure: Reviewers who came to Dr. Bhat after failed cycles at other clinics consistently describe her as restoring hope and achieving outcomes where others had not.
• Thorough and Transparent: Patients highlight her detailed, honest communication about treatment options — presenting fair assessments of prognosis and never over-promising outcomes.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Bhat is known for her understanding of the emotional fragility accompanying fertility treatment — particularly for couples who have experienced repeated failures. She describes herself as practicing evidence-based treatment with personalised patient management, beginning each consultation with a comprehensive questionnaire and thorough investigation to understand the couple's complete picture before proposing any protocol. Her UK training and London fellowship have instilled a patient-empowerment ethos that underpins her practice.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Bhat employs the full spectrum of assisted reproductive technologies including standard IVF/ICSI, natural cycle and mild stimulation IVF (particularly for poor responders), donor egg IVF, embryo adoption, PGT-A and PGT-M for genetic testing of embryos, egg and sperm cryopreservation, and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. Her Gold Medal in Clinical Embryology provides unique insight into laboratory-side factors influencing IVF outcomes — a perspective she integrates into her clinical protocols at ART Fertility Clinics Mumbai.

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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. Abha Bhat.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records with Dr. Abha Bhat before travelling to India.