MBBS, MS, MRCOG(UK), FROG (UK), MFFP (UK), FICOG, PG Cert in Med Edu
Work Experience
36 yrs+
Registration No
DMC 9323; GMC reg. (UK) 3652606
Language
English, हिंदी, اردو
Location
Apollo Hospitals Delhi
A renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, Dr. Ranjana Sharma has over 35 years of experience in the specialty. She has vast experience in the specialisation and her experience is split between India, UK and Saudi Arabia.
The best thing about Dr Sharma’s is that she puts special emphasis on patient counseling, patient education and discussion regarding management .
Speciality And Areas Of Interest
Minimally-invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) surgery
Surgical management of intersex disorders
Pediatric stone disease
Vesicoureteral reflux
Work Experience
Dr Ranjana Sharma is a skilled surgeon with more than 35 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology during which she has worked with both teaching and non-teaching hospitals in India,
the UK and Saudi Arabia, having spent a decade or more in each country. In India, foreign nationals from a number of embassies consult with her. Her strength lies in vast professional experience and knowledge, proficiency in surgical skill, unmatched counselling skills involving patients in decision making, and empathy for patients. Obstetrics Expertise
Care of pregnancies including high risk pregnancies
Vast experience in normal and operative vaginal deliveries
modern methods of fetal monitoring, painless labour, water-birth and VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section)
Modern methods of antenatal screening including screening for Down Syndrome, Fetal anomalies, fetal echo, Gestational Diabetes mellitus
Caesarean sections with minimal blood loss and morbidity Gynaecology
Medical (non-operative) management of gynae disorders including ectopic pregnancy
Urinary leakage and related problems
Infertility, IUI, IVF
Menopause and adolescent medicine
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), fibroids, prolapse, bleeding problems, period problems, ovarian cysts and tumours, endometriosis, cancers and pre cancers of the uterus, cervix, ovaries and other genital organs, problems of vaginal discharge
Abdominal surgery including hysterectomy, myomectomy (removal of fibroids),
Fertility preservation surgery
Tubal surgery
Family Planning
Cancer surgery
Pre marriage counselling
Pre conception counseling Minimally invasive surgery
Almost all gynae surgeries mentioned above
Laparoscopy/ Robotic surgery: Ovarian cystectomy, Myomectomy, Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), Adhesiolysis, Treatment of ectopic pregnancy and endometriosis, Treatment of prolapsed uterus or vagina, Fertility preservation surgeries, Tubal surgery
Colposcopy and directed punch or loop biopsies for Cervical cancer screening Urogynaecology Incontinence (leakage) and other urinary problems in women. Medical and surgical management including minimal access surgery (Tape) for Stress Urinary Incontinence.
Senior Consultant Obs & Gyn at Fortis La Femme-2005 - 2009
1998 - 2009 -Senior Consultant Obs & Gyn at Max Balaji, Shanti Mukand Hospital, Pushpanjali
Awards and Achievements
Developed expertise in managing pregnancies and deliveries, gynae problems and gynae surgeries. Delivering treatment that is based on evidence, recognized and recommended internationally and agreed mutually with patients.
Special emphasis on patient counseling, discussion regarding management and patient education
Positions:
Chairperson: Urogynae committee of Association of Obs and Gynae of Delhi (AOGD) 2015-17
Chairperson: Urogynae committee of Association of Obs and Gynae of Delhi (AOGD) 2015-17
Secretary, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ International Representative Committee, North Zone, India
Faculty for the Extended Revision Program (ERP) of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London , UK for MRCOG examination
Member of the Executive Council of Forum of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, South Delhi
Research and Publications
Researsh and Publications:Guided theses:
A study of the histopathological findings of endometrial samples in post menopausal women without vaginal bleeding with thickened endometrium (ET > 5 mm) on ultrasound.
To study dietary habits and weight changes in women in post partum period.
Publications:
A case of postmenopausal pyometra caused by endometrial tuberculosis, IOSR J of Dental and Medical sciences vol. 14, Issue 11, November 2015.
Cardiac Disease and Menopause: ‘Menopause’ Jaypee Brothers Med Publishers (P) Ltd, 2014; 198-203.
Why and when Robotic surgery in Gynaecology. Apollo Life: The Robotics Issue 2013-2014; 84-86. www.apollolife.com.
What are endometrial polyps? Should they be removed? Can they be malignant? 000 JULY 2013 • PREVENTION.
HPV vaccine: A breakthrough in prevention of cervical cancer, Apollo Medicine 2012 June Volume 9, Number 2; pp. 87-90.
Article in ‘The Working Woman’s pregnancy book” by Marjorie Greenfield, Times Group Books 2009.
National Consensus and Policy Development Document ‘Menopause and the role of HRT in Indian women’ 2007.Member of Consensus Expert committee and Working Group.
‘Sarcopenia after Menopause’ Obs & Gynae Today Vol IX No 11 Nov 2004.
National Consensus and Policy Development Document ‘Menopause and the role of HRT in Indian women’ 2002.Member of Consensus Expert committee and Working Group.
A number of articles on various issues related to women’s health in ‘India Today’, National and local news papers and magazines
Professional Memberships and Certifications
Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London , UK
Elected Representative of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ Co-ordinating Committee for North Zone, India 2003-2006 and 2007-2010
Secretary of the Delhi Chapter of Indian Menopause Society 2009 • Elected member of the Governing Council, Indian Menopause Society 2002-05
Delhi City Coordinator for ‘Growing up progrmamme’ of Adolescent Health Committee of Federation of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ Societies of India (FOGSI) – 2009
Member of the ‘Core Committee for Prevention of Cervical Cancer’ of FOGSI (Federation of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ Societies of India) – 2009
Member of the Executive Council of Delhi Gynaecologists’ Forum (East).
Life Member of Delhi Gynaecologists’ Forum (East).
Life Member of Federation of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists’ Societies of India
Life Member of All India Gynae Endoscopists’ Society