Apollo Cradle Maternity & Children's Hospital, Moti Nagar, New Delhi – India
About Dr Anita Kaul
Dr. Anita Kaul is one of India's pioneering Fetal Medicine specialists and Gynaecologist-Obstetricians in New Delhi, India, with 30+ years of experience. She established the first specialist Fetal Medicine Unit in North India at Apollo Hospital (2006) and is MRCOG/FRCOG London credentialed. Dr. Kaul is now Director of Fetal Medicine at Apollo Cradle.
- 30+ years of experience in obstetrics, gynaecology and fetal medicine
- MBBS (Bangalore 1986), MS OBGYN (Kanpur 1991), MRCOG (1996) and FRCOG (2010) — Royal College London
- FICOG — Fellow of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (January 2016)
- Trained under Prof. Kypros Nicolaides at Kings College London (2004–2006)
- Established first specialist Fetal Medicine Unit in North India at Apollo (August 2006)
- Started North India's Fetoscopic Fetal Surgical Programme (August 2011)
- Delhi Medical Council Reg No. 14187
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Apollo Cradle & Children's Hospital, Moti Nagar
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Bangalore University, 1986
- MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) — GSVM Medical College, Kanpur University, India (1989–1991)
Fellowships & Special Training
- MRCOG — Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, November 1996
- FRCOG — Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, June 2010
- FICOG — Fellow of the Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, January 2016
- Diploma in Advanced Obstetric Scanning — RCR/RCOG London
- Diploma in Fetal Medicine — Fetal Medicine Foundation, UK, 2013
- Research Fellow — Kings College Hospital, London, under Prof. Kypros Nicolaides (2004–2006)
- Certificates of Competence — 11–14 weeks scan, 18–23 weeks scan, Cervix, Doppler, Cardiology, Invasive Procedures (Fetal Medicine Foundation London, 2004–2006)
- 3-month Fetal Therapy Fellowship — Prof. Jan Deprest, Gasthuisberg Hospital, University of Leuven, Belgium (May 2011)
- Advanced training — Department of Fetal Medicine, Necker-Enfants-Malades Hospital, Paris Descartes University, Paris
Certifications & Accreditations
- Delhi Medical Council — Registration No. 14187
- General Medical Council (GMC), UK — Registered Member
- Medical Council of India Registration
- Fetal Medicine Foundation, UK — National Examiner in India
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi — Delhi Local Co-Coordinator for MRCOG Final Exams for Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Complicated Pregnancy
- Twin and Multiple Pregnancy (including Monochorionic / Monoamniotic Twins)
- Fetal Anomalies (Structural and Chromosomal)
- Down Syndrome Screening (First Trimester Combined Test)
- Neural Tube Defects
- Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
- Conjoined Twins
- Holoprosencephaly (First Trimester Diagnosis)
- Preeclampsia and First Trimester Screening
- Cord Entanglement in Monoamniotic Twins
- Periviable Birth
- Female Infertility
- Fertility Conserving Procedures
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Genetic Disorders in Pregnancy
Sub-specialties
- Fetal Medicine: Pioneer of specialist fetal medicine in North India — a leading gynaecologist and obstetrician in New Delhi, India.
- Fetal Therapy and Fetoscopic Surgery: Started North India's Fetoscopic Fetal Surgical Programme (August 2011).
- Prenatal Invasive Procedures: Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, fetal blood sampling.
- Genetic Medicine & Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): Accredited by Fetal Medicine Foundation UK for Nuchal scanning.
- Laparoscopic Gynaecology: Gynaec laparoscopy and endoscopy.
- Genomic Medicine: Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)-based Noninvasive Prenatal Testing.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- First Trimester Combined Test for Down Syndrome
- 11–14 Week Nuchal Translucency Scan
- Anomaly Scan (18–23 Weeks)
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Doppler Ultrasound in Pregnancy
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
- Amniocentesis
- Fetal Blood Sampling
- Fetoscopic Laser Surgery for TTTS
- Selective Fetal Reduction (Dichorionic Diamniotic Twin)
- In-Utero Fetal Therapy
- Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)
- Cervical Cerclage
- Laparoscopic Gynaecology
- Hysteroscopy and Gynaecological Endoscopy
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
- Lactation Counselling
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Apollo Cradle & Children's Hospital, Moti Nagar and Chirag Enclave, New Delhi — Director of Fetal Medicine and Senior Consultant (Present, from October 2020)
- Apollo Centre for Fetal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi — Clinical Coordinator and Senior Consultant (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi — Head of Fetal Medicine (from August 2006; established first specialist Fetal Medicine Unit in North India)
- Kings College Hospital, London — Research Fellow under Prof. Kypros Nicolaides (2004–2006)
- Gasthuisberg Hospital, University of Leuven, Belgium — Fetal Therapy Fellow (May 2011)
- Necker-Enfants-Malades Hospital, Paris Descartes University — Fetal Medicine Training
- GSVM Medical College, Kanpur University — MS OBGYN Training (1989–1991)
Academic & Research Roles
- President — Fetal Medicine Foundation India
- Vice President — North Zone, Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Executive Committee Member — Fetal Medicine and Genetics Committee, FOGSI
- Executive Committee Member — Imaging, FOGSI
- Ex-Chairperson — Fetal Medicine and Genetics Committee, Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Delhi
- National Examiner in India for the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK
- Delhi Local Co-Coordinator — MRCOG Final Exams at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
- Fellow Representative 2012–2015 from North Zone to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK
- Programme Coordinator — FMF-Apollo Foetal Medicine Fellowship Programme (established 2008)
- Co-Guide — DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology Thesis programme at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
- Running ultrasound training programmes for FOGSI since 2008
- Founding Member — Indian Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (INSUOG)
- Peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals
Key Achievements
- 30+ years of experience in obstetrics, gynaecology and fetal medicine
- Established the first specialist Fetal Medicine Unit in North India at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital (August 2006)
- Started North India's Fetoscopic Fetal Surgical Programme (August 2011)
- Awarded Fellow of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FICOG, January 2016)
- MRCOG (1996) and FRCOG (2010) — Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London
- President — Fetal Medicine Foundation India
- Vice President — North Zone, RCOG
- One of India's few qualified Fetal Surgeons
- Established the only Fetal Medicine Foundation UK-accredited unit in North India for Nuchal scanning and combined test
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Fellow of the Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FICOG), January 2016
- FRCOG — Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London (June 2010)
- President — Fetal Medicine Foundation India
- Vice President — North Zone, Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- National Examiner in India for the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK
- Fellow Representative 2012–2015 from North Zone to RCOG UK
Professional Memberships
- Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
- Fetal Medicine Foundation India — President
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London — Fellow (FRCOG)
- Fetal Medicine and Genetics Committee — FOGSI
- Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Delhi (AOGD) — Life Member
- Indian Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (INSUOG) — Founding Member
- Delhi Medical Council
- General Medical Council, UK
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Prasad S, Sahota DS, Vanamail P, Sharma A, Arora S, Kaul A. "Performance of fetal medicine foundation algorithm for first trimester preeclampsia screening in an indigenous south Asian population." BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2021;21:805.
- Kaul A, Prasad S, Anand K, Arora S, Sharma A. "Elective fetal reduction in dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies on parental request: a single centre experience."
- Kaul A, Singh C. "Fetal reduction in Multiple Pregnancy." In: Kore S, ed. Multiple Gestations: Basics and Beyond. 1st ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers; 2016.
- Gholkar N, Singh C, Paliwal S, Kaul A. "Conjoined twins: A First Trimester Diagnosis." Journal of Fetal Medicine. October 2016.
- Singh C, Agarwal G, Gupta N, Kaul A. "A retrospective review of the incidence and outcome of neural tube defects diagnosed during pregnancy at a tertiary care center in India." Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Singh C, Dagar M, Kaul A. "Cord entanglement in Monoamniotic twin pregnancy." JOGI cover image, 2015.
- Verma IC, Puri R, Venkataswamy E, …, Kaul A, et al. "Single Nucleotide Polymorphism-Based Noninvasive Prenatal Testing: Experience in India."
- Paliwal S, Singh C, Gholkar N, Kaul A. "Diagnosis of holoprosencephaly in the first trimester." Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2013;2(4):735–736.
- Singh C, Kaul A. "Current status of Fetal Surgery." Current Medicine Research and Practice, 2015.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- First trimester screening for preeclampsia
- Fetal reduction in multiple pregnancy
- Fetal therapy and fetoscopic surgery
- Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in Indian populations
- Early diagnosis of fetal anomalies
- Twin pregnancy outcomes and TTTS management
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fetal Medicine / Gynaecology Consultation | ₹2,000 – ₹4,500 | $24 – $54 |
| First Trimester Combined Test | ₹5,500 – ₹12,000 | $66 – $144 |
| Fetal Anomaly Scan | ₹4,000 – ₹9,000 | $48 – $108 |
| Fetal Echocardiography | ₹3,500 – ₹8,000 | $42 – $96 |
| Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) | ₹18,000 – ₹40,000 | $216 – $480 |
| Amniocentesis | ₹15,000 – ₹35,000 | $180 – $420 |
| Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) | ₹22,000 – ₹45,000 | $264 – $540 |
| Fetoscopic Laser Surgery for TTTS | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $4,200 – $8,400 |
*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 Anita Kaul use in Gynaecologist and Obstetrician treatment?
Dr Anita Kaul uses cutting-edge techniques including first trimester combined test for Down syndrome, 11–14 week Nuchal Translucency and 18–23 week anomaly scan, fetal echocardiography, chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, fetal blood sampling, fetoscopic laser surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), selective fetal reduction, in-utero fetal therapy and SNP-based NIPT — delivering the highest standard of fetal medicine and gynaecology care in New Delhi, India. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr Anita Kaul specialize in treating?
Dr Anita Kaul specialises in high-risk and complicated pregnancies, twin and multiple pregnancies, fetal anomalies, Down syndrome screening, neural tube defects, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, conjoined twins, holoprosencephaly, preeclampsia screening, cord entanglement in monoamniotic twins, periviable birth, infertility, fertility conservation, recurrent pregnancy loss and genetic disorders in pregnancy — making her one of India's pioneering gynaecologists, obstetricians and fetal medicine specialists in New Delhi.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr Anita Kaul?
Appointments with Dr Anita Kaul 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 Anita Kaul?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr Anita Kaul, 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 Anita Kaul offer second opinions for Gynaecologist and Obstetrician cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert gynaecologist, obstetrician and fetal medicine specialist in New Delhi, India.
