Dr. Manjula S Patil

Dr Manjula S. Patil is a well-known obstetrician and gynaecologist with over 22 years in the field. She began her career as an Assistant Professor at one of Karnataka’s esteemed universities, SDM Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad. Dr Manjula has worked in seven different districts across Karnataka, both as faculty and a private practitioner, gaining a wealth of experience in addressing women’s health needs and expectations. Having delivered over 6,000 babies, Dr Manjula is recognised for her expertise in high vaginal and instrumental deliveries. She is also known for performing rare obstetric surgeries, such as caesarean myomectomy (fibroid removal during caesarean section) and emergency cerclage (stitching an open cervix). Her dedication provides hope to couples experiencing repeated miscarriages, and her risk-taking nature has helped many mothers prolong their pregnancies to full term. Dr Manjula is passionate about women’s healthcare and preventive care, frequently giving health talks and participating in health camps through webinars, Facebook Live sessions, newspaper articles, and school and community programmes. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, she was associated with 'STEP ONE', a non-profit startup of healthcare professionals, where she provided teleconsultation to 1,800 COVID-19 patients. She began her gynaecological laparoscopy training by assisting expert surgeons and later completed her Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.MAS) from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi, under Dr R.K. Mishra. Dr Manjula now offers a full range of minor and major laparoscopic surgeries, providing care in a relaxed and supportive environment. Dr Manjula is also an expert in high-risk obstetrics and scarless natural orifice Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy (NDVH). Field of Expertise: Normal delivery High-risk obstetrics Gynaecological and laparoscopic surgeries Academic Interests: Author of 'Liver Diseases in Pregnancy' in FOGSI's Textbook of Postgraduate Obstetrics, Vol 1 Author of 'Cervical Insufficiency' in High-Risk Pregnancy & Delivery, 2nd Edition by Dr Hemanth Deshpande Participant in the KASOGA State Meet 2019 in Ballari, in a debate on umbilical cord blood banking Organising secretary for CME on ‘Adolescent Health’ at AJ Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore Former Secretary of CSOG - Chikmagalur Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2015-2016) Presenter at OBG CMEs, including talks on adolescent PCOS, dermatological diseases in pregnancy, non-descent vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopy in infertility, and emergency contraceptives Panellist at NEOCON 2018, representing obstetricians on preventing perinatal infections Contributor to public health awareness through guest lectures, newspaper articles, radio talks, and webinars for IT companies Associated with the Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), an NGO providing family planning services and working closely with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Training and Certification: Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.MAS) from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi Education Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology Program, in affiliation with AAGL AND IAGE. Completed hands-on training in total laparoscopic hysterectomy at the Centre for Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Sunrise Hospital, Kochi, under Dr Hafiz Rehman (2014) Certified in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound Advanced laparoscopic gynaecology training at Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Mumbai Certified Indian Menopause Society Practitioner (CIMP) Memberships: Life Member of the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE) Certified Indian Menopause Society Member (CIMP) Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BSOG) Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)