Dr. Shalini Chawla Khanna

Dr. Shalini Chawla Khanna is a renowned, dedicated IVF and Laparoscopy specialist. She has an experience of 22 years in Assisted Reproductive Technology and IVF.

• She has received her training from prestigious institutes of India. She is abreast with recent advancements and follows evidence-based medicine to make dream of Parenthood come true for every couple.
• Academically, she has received many awards and recognitions in the field of ART, has presented large number of papers, published many manuscripts in National and International Journals.
• She is the General Secretary of Delhi Gynae Forum South (Aug 2022- 2024)
• She is Executive member of Indian Fertility Society (since April 2020 )

Work Experience

• Associated with Max Hospitals since Dec 2015.
• Consultant at Eterna IVF Centre (Sama Hospital), New Delhi (Jan 2014-Dec.2015)
• Consultant at Neelkanth IVF Hospital (Oct. 2012-Dec.2014)
• Worked at IVF Centre , Maulana Azad Medical College , New Delhi (Aug2007-Sept 2011)
• Worked at IVF Centre, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (Feb 2003-Aug 2007)
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (April 2000- Feb 2003)

Education & Training

• DNB – Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
• DGO – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• MBBS – Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

Memberships

• Indian Fertility Society (IFS)
• Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)
• The Association of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Delhi  (AOGD)
• Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Membership of National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Awards

• Received 3rd prize for the poster ‘Thyroid dysfunction - Maternal and perinatal outcome’ at the 15th annual conference of NARCHI (Delhi Chapter) (2006)
• Won 2nd prize in the quiz competition at the 15th annual conference of NARCHI (2006)
•  ‘Is routine screening of thyroid function in pregnancy justified?’, a paper, published in The Ganga Ram Journal, has been awarded the Best Article (2011)
• Best Oral Presentation Award at 16th National Congress of Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction, Agra (March 2011)
• Dr. Bhagwanti Kotwani Award for Best Student in obstetrics and gynaecology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Speciality Interest

• Repeated IVF Failures
• PCOS/PCOD
• Low AMH / Poor Responders
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing
• Oocyte /Egg Freezing
• Advanced Laparoscopy /Hysteroscopy
• Male Infertility

Research Papers & Publications

• Is letrozole superior to clomiphene for ovarian stimulation prior to intrauterine insemination? Arch Gynecol Obstet ISSN 0932-0067, DOI 10.1007/s00404-012-2579-9
• Rare case of multi-drug resistant endometrial tuberculosis unveiled by DNA signature studies of the rpoB, katG and inhA genes. Eur J of Obstet & Gynecol and Repro Biol. (2012), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2012.05.009
• Is routine screening of thyroid function inpregnancy justified in an Indian scenario? The Ganga Ram Journal 2011;1:300–305
• Impact of literacy on contraceptive practice in Indian perimenopausal women: The J of Obstet and Gynecol of Ind 2010; 60:521-526.
• Approaches to Improve the Diagnosis and Management of Infertility. Case Discussions in Obstetrics and Gynecology 291-230,2010.
• Vaginal Birth after cesarean section, Current evidence and recommendations for management. Advances in obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol 2, 163-179.
• Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy. Common Medical Disorders in Obstetrics, 296-305.
• Out come of breech presentation: An analysis of 227 breech deliveries
• International Journal Gynecology and obstetrics India; Mar-Apr, 2004, (7), No 2.
• Tubal Sterilization –Not a cause of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding &Subsequent Hysterectomy. Obs. and Gynae Today 2003;204-6.
• A rare cause of bilateral tubal ectopic pregnancy. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics India, 2003; 6:50-51.
• A rare Case of Endometriosis of Rectovaginal Septum. AOGD Bulletin August 2003:13-14.