Dr. Alpa Khakhar

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar (Gujarat University), 1997
• MD — Obstetrics & Gynaecology, M.P. Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, 2001

Fellowships & Special Training

• Fellowship in Urogynaecology & Pelvic Floor Surgery — St. Joseph Hospital, University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Canada, 2001–2004
• Experience — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, USA, 2005–2006
• Externship in Obstetrics & Gynaecology — Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA, 2005
• Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Surgery — FOGSI Recognised Radhe Endoscopy Training Centre, Gujarat, 2012

Certifications & Accreditations

• Life Member — International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)
• Life Member — Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Life Member — Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Southern India (OGSSI)
• Life Member — International Continence Society (ICS)
• Life Member — Urogynaecological Research and Practice Society of South India (URPSSI)
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration

Major Conditions Treated

• Urinary Incontinence (Stress, Urge, Mixed)
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Uterine, Vault, Rectocele, Cystocoele)
• Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome
• Overactive Bladder (OAB)
• Voiding Dysfunction
• Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) & Urethro-Uterine Fistula
• Faecal Incontinence & Defecatory Dysfunction
• High-Risk Pregnancy
• Dysmenorrhoea & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Bladder Cancer (Urogynaecological aspects)

Sub-specialties

• Urogynaecology & Pelvic Floor Surgery (Canadian Fellowship): One of Chennai's few doctors with a dedicated Fellowship in Urogynaecology from the University of Western Ontario — making Dr. Khakhar the leading Urogynaecologist in Chennai for incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic floor surgery.
• Sling Surgery for Urinary Incontinence (500+ cases): Expert in all types of sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence — TVT, TOT, single-incision slings — with over 500 procedures, reflecting exceptional subspeciality surgical volume in India.
• Fistula Repair & Reconstructive Urogynaecology: Skilled in complex vesico-vaginal and urethro-uterine fistula repair — including a presentation on a rare urethro-uterine fistula at AICOG 2015 — a testament to her expertise in rare and complex urogynaecological reconstructive surgery.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Sling Surgery (TVT, TOT, Single-Incision) for Urinary Incontinence
• Vault Suspension & Sacrocolpopexy for Prolapse
• Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Repair
• Augmentation Cystoplasty
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (500+)
• Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery
• Cystoscopy & Urodynamic Studies
• Normal Delivery & Caesarean Section (1,000+)
• Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Guidance

Current Affiliation

• Apollo Women's Hospital, Thousand Lights, Chennai — Consultant Urogynaecologist, Laparoscopic Gynaecologist & Obstetrician, 2007–Present
• Chandrika's Urogynec & Cosmetic Centre, Nungambakkam, Chennai — Consulting Urogynaecologist

Past Affiliations

• Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, USA — Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 2005–2006
• Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA — Externship, 2005
• Gosai Private Hospital, Gujarat — Consultant OBG, 2001–2002
• M.P. Shah Medical College (MPSMC), Jamnagar — Registrar, OBG, 1998–2001

Academic & Research Roles

• Faculty — 4th International Conference in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, 2013
• Publications in Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada (Vol. 25, No. 6, 2003 — Urethral Parameters in SUI)
• Presented: A Rare Case of Urethro–Uterine Fistula & Review — AICOG, 2015
• Presented: Slings in SUI — 4th International Conference in Urogynaecology, 2013

Key Achievements

• 27+ years of clinical experience; Canadian Fellowship in Urogynaecology
• 93% patient recommendation rate on Apollo 247 (59 reviewed patients)
• 500+ sling surgeries; 100+ vault suspension procedures; 30+ fistula repairs
• 1,000+ caesarean sections; 500+ hysterectomies (laparoscopic and abdominal)
• ECFMG Certification with 90th Percentile score (USA)

National & International Awards

• Gujarat State Board Scholarship for Medical Education
• Best Student Award in Higher Secondary Board — Raghuvanshi Samaj
• Best Paper Prize — 3rd Annual Meeting of BOGS (Baroda Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society), Baroda, 2000: 'Study on Hospitalized Adolescent Girls'
• Faculty — 4th International Conference in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, 2013

Professional Memberships

• International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) — Life Member
• International Continence Society (ICS) — Life Member
• FOGSI — Life Member
• OGSSI — Life Member
• URPSSI — Life Member

Published Papers (Selected)

• Khakhar A, Chou Q, Penava D. 'Urethral Parameters in Primary and Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).' Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada. 2003;25(6):S35.
• Kotak AC, Madhani AJ. 'Anemia among Teenaged Semi-Urban Girls: Predicting the Future.' FOGSI Journal. December 2000. (Abstract, FOGSI 44th All India Congress)
• Kotak AC, Patel HR. 'Study on Hospitalized Adolescent Girls in Jamnagar (Adolescent Gynaecology).' Baroda Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society, 3rd Annual Meeting, 2000 (Best Paper Prize)
• Kotak AC, Patel HR. 'Gynaecological Problems in Adolescent Girls.' Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Gujarat, 24th Annual Meeting, 1999.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Outcomes of sling surgery in Indian populations — long-term continence rates
• Fistula repair in resource-limited settings — technique and outcomes
• Urogynaecological assessment tools for Indian women

A patient with a rare and complex urethro-uterine fistula — a condition with very few reported cases in the literature — was successfully managed by Dr. Khakhar using reconstructive urogynaecological techniques; the case was later presented as a landmark presentation at the All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AICOG) 2015.

A patient with recurrent stress urinary incontinence following a previous failed midurethral sling was re-evaluated with urodynamic studies by Dr. Khakhar and successfully managed with a repeat sling procedure using a modified surgical approach — achieving complete continence on follow-up and reflecting her expertise in managing complex and recurrent pelvic floor surgery cases.

• Honesty and Clinical Integrity: Patients describe Dr. Khakhar as one of the most honest doctors they have encountered — specifically praising her for directing patients away from unnecessary tests and investigations in favour of targeted, evidence-based management.
• Rare Urogynaecology Subspecialty Expertise: Patients and referring doctors seek Dr. Khakhar for her status as one of Chennai's very few dedicated Urogynaecologists — making her the go-to specialist for urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic floor disorders in South India.
• Compassionate Post-Operative Care: Patients undergoing complex urogynaecological surgery describe her post-operative guidance and follow-up as exceptional — with clear instructions and genuine concern for recovery.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Khakhar brings the rigour of a Canadian Urogynaecology Fellowship from the University of Western Ontario to every complex pelvic floor case she manages at Apollo Women's Hospital, Chennai. As one of the few dedicated Urogynaecologists in the city, she provides a subspecialty service that most women in South India cannot easily access. Her clinical philosophy is grounded in evidence-based, patient-specific management — avoiding unnecessary interventions and ensuring that every patient fully understands their condition and the rationale for proposed treatment.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Khakhar employs urodynamic studies and cystoscopy for precise diagnosis of incontinence and voiding dysfunction, all types of sling surgery (TVT, TOT, single-incision) for stress urinary incontinence, vault suspension and sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse, augmentation cystoplasty for bladder capacity disorders, fistula repair including vesico-vaginal and urethro-uterine fistulas, laparoscopic hysterectomy and comprehensive obstetric care. Her combined Urogynaecology and General OBG expertise allows her to manage the full spectrum of women's pelvic health.

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

Language Support

English, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, and Tamil 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. Alpa Khakhar.

Virtual Consultations

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