Geetha V. Balan
Senior Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Obstetrician & Gynaecologist seeking position at health facilities. Dedicated to providing high-quality care to women with obstetric and gynaecologic health issues. Passionate about improving women's health and committed to patient well-being. Strong clinical knowledge, compassionate approach, and effective communication skills to make a positive impact in women's lives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1982
1982
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Specialist Obsterician and Gynaecologist
Medcare Women and Children Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2019 - Current
- Conducting deliveries and Caesarean sections both in high risk and low risk group patients, managing pregnancy and post-partum complications.High risk pregnancy care and management
- Encouraging Vaginal deliveries and VBAC for optimal cases under epidural analgesia
- Doing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Ovariotomy/Ovarian cystectomy, Myomectomy and Ectopic pregnancies.Assisted gynacologic oncology surgeries and extensive complicated endometriotic cysts with bowel and bladder involvement
- Hysteroscopy Polypectomy and removal of small myomas through hysteroscopy
- Colposcopy and directed biopsy, LLTEZ, Cryosurgery of Cervix
- Cosmetic gynaecology procedures for regeneration and well being
- Conducting breast cancer awareness campaign, early detection of female genetic cancers
- Giving awareness on lifestyle diseases, counselling for metabolic syndrome, pre and post menopausal problems and treatment.Certified Indian menopause practitioner, conducting menopause clinic and addressing of peri and post menopausal health and mental problems
- Basic infertility evaluation and treatment
- Adolescent gynaecological problems and giving orientation on adolescent body and hormonal changes to mothers and young girls.
- Giving awareness programmes through media and health magazines.
- Presenting papers and posters in National & regional Gynaecological conferences
- Collaborated with teams management to achieve optimal care
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Attended new training programs for updation in the field of obstertics , gynaecology , ultrasonography, cosmetic gynaecology to better overall performance.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Medeor 24/7 Hospital
Dubai
12.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: A reputed Multi Specialist Hospital in Dubai, mainly providing inpatient and outpatient services like
- Conducting deliveries and Caesarean sections both in high risk and low risk group patients, managing pregnancy and post-partum complications
- Encouraging Vaginal deliveries and VBAC for optimal cases under epidural analgesia
- Doing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Ovariotomy/Ovarian cystectomy, Myomectomy and Ectopic pregnancies
- Hysteroscopy Polypectomy and removal of small myomas through hysteroscopy
- Colposcopy and directed biopsy, LLTEZ, Cryosurgery of Cervix
- Conducting breast cancer awareness campaign, early detection of female genetic cancers
- Giving awareness on lifestyle diseases, counselling for metabolic syndrome, pre and post menopausal problems and treatment
- Basic infertility evaluation and treatment
- Adolescent gynaecological problems and giving orientation on adolescent body and hormonal changes to mothers and young girls.
- Giving awareness programmes through media and health magazines.
- Presenting papers and posters in National & regional Gynaecological conferences
- A reputed Multi Specialist Hospital in Dubai, mainly providing inpatient and outpatient services like
Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre
02.2011 - 12.2015
- Mainly provided outpatient services, obstetrics and gynaecology ultra sound studies.
- Colposcopic evaluation of cervix and directed biopsy and treatment of early lesions
- Conducted yearly breast cancer awareness and screening programme along with UAE Breast Cancer Awareness month programme in October.
- On October 18th, the world Menopause day gave awareness, free consultation and treatment for pre, peri and post menopausal health issues.
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences
Kozhikode, Kerala
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: MIMS is a first NABH accredited ISO 201 Certified 400 bedded multispecialty tertiary care Hospital
- Was doing a wide range of procedures, both major and minor surgeries, running high risk pregnancy clinic and menopausal clinic.
- Doing all obstetrics procedures like Perineal tear repairs, Episiotomy, Caesarean sections, dealing with PPH, uterine artery ligation, B-Lynch sutures and Hysterectomies
- Done laparoscopies, LAVH, colposcopy and treatment.
- MIMS is a first NABH accredited ISO 201 Certified 400 bedded multispecialty tertiary care Hospital
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
C.H. Memorial Hospital
Valancherry, Malappuram
10.2003 - 11.2006
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Carmel Hospital
Cochin, Kerala
05.2000 - 09.2003
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Mercy Nursing Home
Karukachal, Kerala
01.1997 - 12.1999
Education
MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Kottayam Medical College
Kottayam, KeralaDGO - undefined
Calicut Medical College
Calicut, KeralaMBBS -
Kottayam Medical College
Kottayam, Kerala 04.2001 - 01.1987
Skills
- Fellowship in Laparoscopic surgery
- Fellowship in Cosmetic Gynaecology
- Fellow of Indian Menopause Socitety and Registered Menopause Practitioner
- Fellowship in Operative Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy and directed surgeries
- BLS and ACLS
Additional Qualifications
- MRCOG-Associate Member, 2016 onwards
- MRCOG Part-1, 2017
- Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, France, 05/2018
- Diploma in Laparoscopic, Indian Institute of Laparoscopy Training Centre, V.G. Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 2008
- Laparoscopic training, Gynaecological Endoscopic training centre, Cochin, Kerala, 2000
- Fellowship in minimal access Surgery, 2015
- Laparoscopic training, WEBSURGE, IRCAD, France, 2016
- Hands on training for Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy/Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Galaxy Care Hospital, Pune, India, 2017
- Registered Menopause Practitioner, Indian Menopausal Society, 2009
- BLS & ACLS Training, MIMS School of Resuscitation, Calicut, India, 2008
- BLS CPR Verify Certificate, American Heart Association, 2015
Professional Affiliation
- Dubai Health Authority, Specialist Gynaecologist, 249676
- Indian Medical Council, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, 16531
- Federation of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist India, 1993
- Indian Menopausal Society, L-1442
- RCOG, Associate member, 2024
- Indian Medical Association, 1992
- Minimal Invasive Surgery member 2018
Training
- CICE Gynaecological Endoscopy surgery course, 03/2018
- Endodubai-Endoscopy conference & workshop, 02/2018
- Pune Galaxy hospital Laparoscopy training course, 2016
- Pelvic surgery - conference & workshop, IRCAD, France, 2016
- Live laparoscopy workshop, Calicut, Kerala, 07/2013
- Ian Donald Obstetrics & Gynaecology ultrasound & Doppler workshop, Dubai, 2012
- Arab Health obstetrics & Gynaecology conference, Dubai, 2012, 2013
- FOGSI National Conference, high risk pregnancy & labour, Kerala, India, 2010
- Ethicon Laparoscopy course & workshop, Kerala, India, 11/2010
- Mediscan South Asian Regional Conference on obstetrics ultrasound, Chennai, India, 2004, 2006
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare, that the above mentioned details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Activities
- Dissertation on Ovarian Tumors-clinical, ultrasonographic and histopathological correlation, in detecting benign versus malignant nature., 1993
- Article on MIMS journal on management of a rare case of Bernad-Soulier Syndrome., 2010
- Poster presentation on virtual pelvic spaces in Laparoscopic surgery., Dubai, 2016
- Papers presented, Gestational Diabetes, All Kerala Obstetrics and Gynaecology conference, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 1993, Desogestrel & its beneficial effects, National Obstetrics & Gynaecology conference, 1996, Colour Doppler in Gynaecology, National Congress, Cochin, Kerala, India, 1996, Malignancy prediction of ovarian masses with clinical, ultrasonographic, surgical and histopathological correlation, FOGSI conference, Cochin, 1994, Calcium metabolism in pregnancy & Menopause, Gynaecology Conference, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 1996, Ectopic pregnancy, conference, Dubai, 2016, Atypical polypid adenomatous Hyperplasia-New entity, presents at Dubai, 2016
Timeline
Specialist Obsterician and Gynaecologist
Medcare Women and Children Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Medeor 24/7 Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre
02.2011 - 12.2015
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences
01.2006 - 12.2010
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
C.H. Memorial Hospital
10.2003 - 11.2006
MBBS -
Kottayam Medical College
04.2001 - 01.1987
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Carmel Hospital
05.2000 - 09.2003
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Mercy Nursing Home
01.1997 - 12.1999
DGO - undefined
Calicut Medical College
MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Kottayam Medical College