Dr. Uday Thanawala

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Seth GS Medical College (KEM Hospital), Mumbai University, 1982
• MD — Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, 1984
• DGO — College of Physicians & Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai
• FCPS (Gold Medal) — College of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai, 1986
• DNB — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 1987

Fellowships & Special Training

• Training under Dr. Indira Hinduja (pioneer of India's first IVF baby) during residency at KEM Hospital and Wadia Maternity, Mumbai
• FICOG — Fellow of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Certifications & Accreditations

• Life Member — Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Member — New European Surgical Association (NESA)
• Member — Navi Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (Founder Secretary and Past President)
• Medical Council of India (MCI) Registration

Major Conditions Treated

• Female Infertility (All Causes)
• IVF / ICSI (In Vitro Fertilisation)
• High-Risk Pregnancy
• Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• Uterine Fibroids (Myomectomy)
• Ovarian Tumours & Cysts
• Endometriosis
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
• Menstrual Disorders
• Menopausal Health

Sub-specialties

• IVF & Infertility Management: Comprehensive IVF and ICSI services with an in-house laboratory (operational since 2015), IUI, and personalised fertility counselling — making Dr. Thanawala a leading IVF Specialist in Mumbai for couples seeking the best fertility treatment in India.
• Medical Disorders in Pregnancy: National-level expert in gestational diabetes and other medical comorbidities in pregnancy — having chaired FOGSI's Medical Disorders in Pregnancy Committee (2006–2009) and co-authored the Indian Guidelines on Diabetes in Pregnancy (2015).
• Operative Laparoscopic Surgery: Expert in laparoscopic myomectomy, hysterectomy, cystectomy, and endometriosis surgery — with a team offering minimally invasive gynaecological procedures for rapid recovery.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• IVF — In Vitro Fertilisation & ICSI
• IUI — Intrauterine Insemination
• Operative Laparoscopic Surgery (Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Cystectomy)
• High-Risk Pregnancy Management
• Gestational Diabetes Management
• Caesarean Section & Normal Vaginal Delivery
• Teen Clinic & Adolescent Gynaecology
• Menopause Clinic
• Antenatal Ultrasonography (4D USG in-clinic)

Current Affiliation

• Thanawala's Maternity Home & IVF Clinic, Vashi, Navi Mumbai — Senior Consultant & Director, 1993–Present

Past Affiliations

• Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai — Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 1995–2019
• Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai — Lecturer (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), post-MD (3 years)

Academic & Research Roles

• Chairperson — Medical Disorders in Pregnancy Committee, FOGSI (2006–2009)
• Vice President — FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India)
• Founder Secretary and Past President — Navi Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society
• National Faculty — CME workshops on labour management and Caesarean Section techniques (Pan-India, 2013–2014)
• Co-Author and Editor — Multiple books and articles in national and international journals

Key Achievements

• 40+ years of clinical experience; 30+ years in dedicated private practice at Thanawala's Maternity Home
• FCPS Gold Medal — awarded for outstanding performance
• Former Vice President — FOGSI, reflecting national leadership in obstetrics and gynaecology
• Co-authored Indian Guidelines on Diabetes in Pregnancy (2015) — published in Journal of Indian Medical Association

National & International Awards

• FCPS Gold Medal — College of Physicians & Surgeons, Mumbai, 1986
• Sir G.M. Masani Prize for Best Research Paper, Wadia Hospital — 1981 and 1982 (consecutive years)
• Dr. DK Dutta Award — Best Journal Publication, FOGSI, 2005

Professional Memberships

• Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) — Life Member, Former Vice President
• Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FICOG)
• New European Surgical Association (NESA)
• Navi Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society — Founder Secretary & Past President

Published Papers (Selected)

• Seshiah V, Sahay BK, Das AK, Thanawala U, et al. "Gestational diabetes mellitus — Indian guidelines." Journal of Indian Medical Association. 2009;107(11):799–806. (Co-author)
• Thanawala U (Co-author). "Indian Guidelines on Diabetes In Pregnancy." 2015 edition.
• Additional book chapters and journal articles — specific titles not publicly listed individually.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• IVF and ICSI outcomes optimisation in poor-responder patients
• Medical disorders in pregnancy — gestational diabetes and thyroid disease
• Minimally invasive gynaecological surgery techniques

A patient with longstanding infertility and failed IUI cycles was counselled towards IVF with ICSI at Dr. Thanawala's in-house IVF laboratory; following personalised stimulation protocol and blastocyst-stage transfer, a successful pregnancy was achieved on the first IVF cycle.

A high-risk obstetric patient with gestational diabetes requiring insulin therapy was closely managed throughout her pregnancy under Dr. Thanawala's protocol — achieving normoglycaemia, a healthy full-term delivery, and no neonatal complications, consistent with evidence-based Indian guidelines on diabetes in pregnancy.

• Personalised, Individualised Care: Patients consistently describe Dr. Thanawala's approach as genuinely personalised — tailoring obstetric and fertility management to each couple's unique circumstances rather than applying generic protocols.
• Comprehensive In-Clinic Services: Reviewers appreciate the convenience of having 4D ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, and the IVF laboratory all within Thanawala's Maternity Home, minimising the need for multiple-site visits.
• Long-Standing Trust: Many patients have been under Dr. Thanawala's care for multiple pregnancies across years, reflecting strong doctor-patient relationships built on consistent quality outcomes.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Thanawala founded Thanawala's Maternity Home with the philosophy of personalised, quality care as the foremost priority — a principle that has guided his practice for over 30 years. He believes strongly in individualising both fertility and obstetric management to optimise outcomes for each patient, rather than following one-size-fits-all protocols. His calm, evidence-based counselling style — informed by training under India's IVF pioneers — has made him a trusted advisor for couples navigating both routine and complex reproductive health journeys.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Thanawala's clinic is equipped with an in-house IVF and ICSI laboratory (since 2015), a 4D ultrasound machine in the consulting room for real-time obstetric scanning during consultations, and a full SRL Diagnostic laboratory on-site. He performs operative laparoscopic surgery for a wide range of gynaecological conditions and stays current with evolving national and international evidence-based protocols in obstetrics and reproductive medicine.

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Language Support

English, Hindi, and Marathi 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. Uday Thanawala.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing international patients to share fertility or obstetric records with Dr. Uday Thanawala before travelling to Mumbai.