About Dr. Nandita P. Palshetkar
Dr. Nandita P. Palshetkar is a distinguished IVF Specialist and Reproductive Medicine expert with over three decades of clinical experience. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in India, she is credited with introducing advanced fertility treatments such as laser-assisted hatching and ovarian tissue freezing to the region. She has held prestigious leadership positions, including President of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR), actively contributing to policy formulation and academic advancement in women’s health.
Qualifications & Credentials
- MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - University of Mumbai (1993)
- MBBS - Grant Medical College, Mumbai (1985)
- Fellowship in IVF & Micromanipulation - University of Ghent, Belgium
- Training in Embryology - Alpha School of Embryology, Naples, Italy
- Advanced Training in IVF & ICSI - Melbourne IVF Centre, Australia
- Fellow of Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FICOG)
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG), UK
- FCPS (Midwifery & Gynaecology) - College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai
Honours & Awards
- Recognized as “Maharashtrian Woman Achiever” at the Mumbai Festival at Gateway of India, 26th January 2006.
- “Bharat Excellence Award” & Gold Medal, Certificate of Excellence & Certificate of Felicitation for the year 2009, at the Conference on “Economic Growth & National Unity” organized by the Friendship Forum of India on February 25, 2009.
- Received an Award for “Best Woman Achiever” in gynaecological field from Giants Group of Byculla in 2009.
- Received an Award for “Best Woman Achiever” in gynaecological field from the Mayor of Mumbai (Shraddha Jadhav) in 2010.
- Received an Award from Hex World Newsmakers Achievers Awards for Best Doctor in Gynaecologist field on 1st May 2010.
- Received an Award from Great Women’s Achievers Award in Medical & Health Care 2011.
- Felicitated by Rotary Club of Mumbai South for outstanding contribution in the field of Gynaecology & IVF treatment 2011.
- Recevied Dignitories of Maharashtra award in Mumbai on 30th April 2013.
Areas of Expertise
- Infertility (Male and Female)
- Recurrent Implantation Failure
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Poor Ovarian Reserve
- Azoospermia (Male Infertility)
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection (IMSI)
- Laser Assisted Hatching
- Oocyte and Ovarian Tissue Freezing
- Embryoscope Technology
- Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT)
- Micro-TESE
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
Founder & Medical Director, Bloom IVF, Mumbai
Past Experience
- Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai
- Consultant IVF Specialist, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai
- Professor, Reproductive Medicine, D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai
- Consultant, Fortis La Femme Hospital, New Delhi
- Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Mohali
- Consultant, Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore
- President, Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) (2019)
- President, Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) (2022–2024)
Academic & Research Contributions
- Palshetkar, N., Pai, H., Patel, M., et al. (2024). Optimizing obesity management for women in an Indian obstetrics and gynecology setting: A consensus approach by the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR). Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research, 11(3), 330-344.
- Talreja, D., Palshetkar, N., & Pai, H. (2018). Social Oocyte Freezing: A Boon for Aging Females. International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine, 9(3).
- Palshetkar, N., Pai, H., Palshetkar, R., et al. (2018). Blastocyst Culture and Embryo Transfer on Day 5 following Fertilization is a Viable Strategy for Acceptable Results in in vitro Fertilization: Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Program. International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine, 10(2).
- Palshetkar, N., Pai, H., & Pisat, S. (2009). Role of hysteroscopy prior to assisted reproductive techniques. Journal of Gynecological Endoscopy and Surgery, 1(1), 27–30.
Awards & Recognitions
- Fellowship honoris causa, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), UK (2021)
- Femina IMA Empowered Women Award (2019)
- Economic Times Award for 'Inspiring Gynaecologists of India' (2018)
- Bharat Gaurav Award, House of Commons, London (2014)
- Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Best IVF Service Provider
- Best Woman Achiever Award, Giants Group of Byculla (2009)









