Dr. Alka Kriplani
About the Doctor
Dr. Alka Kriplani has spent more than 40 years caring for women, teaching and doing research. She is Chairperson – Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Paras Health in Gurugram, India. She received the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in 2015. At AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi, she was Professor & Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
She cares for pregnant women and treats problems of the womb and ovaries. Much of her surgery is keyhole (laparoscopic) or robotic. She treats infertility and hormone problems such as PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). She also cares for high-risk pregnancies and unborn babies (fetal medicine). Other areas include assisted conception such as IVF, fibroids, endometriosis, menopause and teenage girls' health. Paras Health says she has done over 42,000 complex procedures.
Her degrees are MBBS and MD. The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London, made her an honorary FRCOG. She also holds the FAMS and FICOG fellowships. In 2007 she won the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award as an Eminent Medical Teacher. She has served as President of FOGSI, India's national body for women's health doctors.
She has written more than 380 research papers and 4 books. She has been invited to speak over 770 times. Medwell can book a consultation with her for you.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Minimally Invasive & Robotic Gynaecology
Laparoscopic, endoscopic and robotic gynaecological surgery. - Infertility & ART
Infertility management and assisted reproductive technology. - High-Risk Pregnancy & Fetal Medicine
Care for complicated pregnancies and the developing baby. - Fibroids & Endometriosis
Medical and surgical treatment of fibroids and endometriosis. - Reproductive Endocrinology & PCOS
Treatment of hormonal and menstrual disorders. - Menopause & Adolescent Gynaecology
Women's health care across life stages.
Qualifications
- MD
- MBBS
- FRCOG (Honorary)
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London - FAMS
- FICOG
- FICMCH
- FIMSA
- FCLS
Work Experience
- Chairperson – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Paras Health, Gurugram - Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
AIIMS, New Delhi - Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor
AIIMS, New Delhi - Director-in-Charge, WHO Collaborating Centre (HRRC) & Family Planning Programme
AIIMS, New Delhi - Pool Officer (CSIR)
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and JLN Medical College, Ajmer - Senior Resident
Lady Hardinge Medical College & Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi
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Who is Dr. Alka Kriplani?
Dr. Alka Kriplani is Chairperson of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Paras Health, Gurugram, India, and a Padma Shri awardee. She has more than 40 years of experience and was formerly Professor and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS, New Delhi. She is also a former President of FOGSI.
What does Dr. Alka Kriplani specialise in?
Dr. Alka Kriplani specialises in minimally invasive, laparoscopic and robotic gynaecological surgery and gynaecological endoscopy, infertility and assisted reproduction, reproductive endocrinology, fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancy. She also treats fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, menstrual disorders, menopause-related problems and adolescent gynaecology concerns at Paras Health, Gurugram, India, offering comprehensive women's healthcare.
What awards has Dr. Alka Kriplani received?
Dr. Alka Kriplani received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2015 for her contribution to medicine. She was given the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award as an Eminent Medical Teacher in 2007 and the DMA Chikitsa Ratan Award in 2014, and was conferred the honorary FRCOG by the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, London.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Alka Kriplani?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr. Alka Kriplani at Paras Health, Gurugram through Medwell. Send us your latest medical reports and we reply within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote. Medwell then books the hospital appointment, helps with the visa invitation letter, and coordinates flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Dr. Alka Kriplani reviews your reports and confirms whether the proposed treatment is suitable for you.
What languages does Dr. Alka Kriplani speak?
Dr. Alka Kriplani consults in English and Hindi at Paras Health, Gurugram. Patients who are more comfortable in another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that the diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up instructions are clearly understood.