Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. Meera Raghavan
Dr. Meera Raghavan is a distinguished Senior Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Urogynaecology with over two decades of clinical experience in India and the United Kingdom. She is widely recognized for her expertise in managing complex pelvic floor disorders and high-risk obstetrics, having completed advanced sub-specialty training in urogynaecology and minimal access surgery. A dedicated clinician and academic, she actively contributes to medical education and has received numerous accolades for her academic excellence, including multiple gold medals during her medical training.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (2000)
- DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1999)
- MBBS – Madras Medical College, Chennai (1996)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) – UK
- Urogynaecology Travelling Fellowship – University Hospital, Slovenia
- Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Professionals (PGCTLP) – Lancaster University, UK
- Diploma in Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare (DFFP) – UK
- Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
- Certified in Robotic and Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urinary Incontinence (Stress and Urge)
- Overactive Bladder
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
- Endometriosis and Fibroids
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Menstrual Disorders
- Post-Menopausal Health Issues
- Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT) and TVT-O Procedures
- Robotic and Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy
- Pelvic Floor Reconstruction and Repair
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy
- Endometrial Ablation (Novasure)
- Urodynamic Testing
- Botox Therapy for Bladder Disorders
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationSenior Consultant Urogynaecologist and Obstetrician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiPast Experience
- Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, South Manchester University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
- Specialist Registrar (Urogynaecology & High Risk Obstetrics), University Hospitals of South Manchester, UK (2008–2009)
- Specialist Registrar, Royal Bolton Hospital, UK (2007–2008)
- Specialist Registrar (Maternal Medicine), Hope Hospital, UK (2005–2006)
- Specialist Registrar, Fairfield General Hospital, UK (2004–2005)
- Senior Resident, JIPMER, Pondicherry
- Junior & Senior Resident, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Academic & Research Contributions
- Ragavan, M., et al. (2005). Prenatal diagnosis of Noonan's syndrome: a case report. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 25(3), 305-306.
- Ragavan, M., et al. (2003). Evaluation of new consent forms for Laparoscopic sterilization. Reviews in Gynaecological Practice, 3(1), 17.
- Ragavan, M., et al. (2009). Northwest experience of Methotrexate in ectopic pregnancy. International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) World Congress.
- Ragavan, M., et al. (2008). Acute Pulmonary edema with Nifedipine: A case report and review. European Congress of Perinatal Medicine.
Awards & Recognitions
- Johnstone Gold Medal for Best Outgoing Student, Madras Medical College (1994)
- Best Resident in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, PGIMER Chandigarh (1999)
- Prof. S. Balakrishnan Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1994)
- Dr. Venu Gopal Gold Medal in Basic Urology (1994)
- The Branfoot Prize in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (1994)
- First Prize, Geriatric Gynaecology Quiz, FOGSI (1998)
- Dr. Balfour Gold Medal for Proficiency in Medicine (1994)
