Dr. Duru Shah

Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Jaslok Hospital

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Area of expertise

  • Involved in Clinical Research focusing on Infertility, PCOS and Public Health
  • Post Graduate Teacher for MD and guide for DNB
  • Retired Prof. of ObsGyn, Mumbai University, Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital
  • Reproductive Endocrinology, including Infertility, Assisted Reproduction, PCOS, and Menopause
  • She has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally and created excellent academic programs for postgraduate students and clinicians in the field of PCOS, Assisted Reproduction and Menopause
  • Member on the Editorial Board of various International and National Journals

 

Introduction:

 

Dr. Duru Shah is the Director, Gynaecworld, “The Center for Women’s Health & Fertility” where she runs her private practice in Mumbai. She is currently the Founder President of the “The PCOS Society” (India), and a Board Member of the Executive Committee of Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE), the Chair of CAMS, International Menopause Society (IMS) and the Chair of “Metropolis Foundation”. Trustee of the Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynecology Society (MOGS)

Dr. Shah has occupied the highest position in the field of Obst. Gyn. in India as the President of Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India, (FOGSI) and various other National Professional Organizations, including the “Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)” and   the Chair of the Indian College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ICOG). She has contributed immensely to the field of academics through various organizations. On the International front she has served as a Member of the Ethics Committee of International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and has also been the “Director of Digital Education”, “Chair of the IMPART Program” and on the Board of The International Menopause Society” and has been the International Advisor of ESHRE’s Special Interest Group “Safety & Quality in ART” (SQART).

  • Androgen Excess & PCOS Society (AE-PCOS)
  • Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE)
  • International Menopause Society (IMS)
  • Asia Pacific Menopause Federation (APMF)
  • European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE)
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
  • International Society of Gynaecological Endocrinology (ISGE)
  • Indian Menopause Society (IMS, India)
  • The PCOS Society, India
  • Indian College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ICOG)
  • Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)
  • The Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaecological Society (MOGS)

Many Awards and Orations received, the most prominent being: 

  • Lifetime Achievement Award for Valuable Services rendered to FOGSI and lifelong Commitment to our Speciality”, by “The Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India on January 10th, 2022
  • “Dr. B. N. Purandare Outstanding Service Award” for Lifelong Commitment and Yeoman Services rendered to the Cause of Women’s Health & Rights, by the Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society, 19th March, 2022
  • Conferred the Award as the “Iconic Gynecologist & Fertility Expert” March 7th, 2022, by the Governor of Maharashtra at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai
  • “The Life Time Achievement Award” for excellence in the field of Infertility by the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction. March 4th, 2022, New Delhi
  • The Black Swan Award for Women Empowerment, 2021, Mumbai
  • Received the “Mahatma Award 2021” for Social Responsibilities and Gender Equality, New Delhi by the Ex-Governor Ms. Kiran Bedi
  • The first and only Indian to receive the prestigious “FIGO-Distinguished Merit Award for service towards women’s health”, from FIGO, Rome, Italy- October 2012
  • “Power of One” – FOGSI Oration, awarded by the 51st All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, (AICOG),  January 2008,  New Delhi
  • “Overcoming Cultural and Religious Discrimination- the ascent of the woman” “Henry Burger Oration” awarded by the Asia Menopause Federation (AMF), September 2010, Sydney Australia
  • “The Priceless Revolution” Oration – RCOG World Congress 2019, June, 2019, London
  • “The End of Sex and the future of Human Reproduction”, ISAR oration, awarded by22nd Annual Congress of ISAR 2017, April 2017, Gurugram, Delhi
  • “A fascinating story with no end…….”Dr. Nandita Palshetkar Oration, awarded by the23rdAnnual Congress of ISAR 2018, April, 2018, Kolkata

 

Honours Received:

  • MOGS- Dr Ganatra Charitable Medical Centre Award for Contribution to Women’s Health by The Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society (MOGS), 2003
  • Awarded the “Honorary Fellowship” of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (RCOG), London, UK, November 2008
  • Awarded the prestigious “MOGS- Dr. Saroj Desai Excellence Award” for the year 2007-8 by the Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynecological Society. (MOGS) – 2008
  • Awarded the “Indian Medical Association” (IMA) Award for the valuable contribution to Medical Fraternity, Mumbai, July 2009
  • “Presidential Recognition Award” from the International Menopause Society (IMS) for her outstanding service to the Society, presented at the 16th World Congress on Menopause, Vancouver, Canada, 2018
  • “OPPI Recognition Award” by Hon. Minister of State, Smt. Anupriya Patel, for outstanding contribution in the field of women’s health, Delhi, India, July 2018
  • ICOG Vidya  Bhushan Award for her distinguished work in medical education by the Indian College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists Mumbai 2021

 

Recognition:

  • Awarded the “Top 20 women achievers” of the Indian healthcare award, India, March 2008
  • One of the 25 power women on the Marie Claire Influencers List 2013 who have inspired change and are advocates of change, India, 2013
  • Featured in India Today Magazine for Accomplishment and Commitment to Medicine- “Top Docs – Mumbai 2020” September 2020
  • Recognized as one of the “Top Docs Mumbai 2022” in Mumbai, January 2022, by Outlook Magazine
  • The India’s 10 Super Moms for their role in society-building by Baby Chakra
  • Awarded the “ICON of the Year 2022 during the National Fertility Awards by  Economic Times, Healthworld, 25th February 2022

 

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