Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Comprehensive women's health — antenatal care, high-risk pregnancy, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, urogynecology and gynaecologic oncology.
Overview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at SMIMS traces its origins to Velayudhan Pillai Memorial Hospital, where it was first established by Dr. Rema V. Nair, Director of SMIMS. With the institution's conversion to a medical college in 2006, the department expanded to provide comprehensive clinical services, academic training and research in women's health.
Care spans antenatal services, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility, menopause, urogynecology and gynaecological cancer management — supported by expertise in minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. SMIMS is the only private hospital in Kanyakumari District approved under the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Financial Assistance Program.
Specialty clinics in urogynecology, high-risk obstetrics, gynaecologic oncology and obstetric ultrasound ensure focused, protocol-based care. The department leads the URV-SHE initiative for women's pelvic floor health, and pursues research in molecular and genomic sciences across infertility, preeclampsia, gynaecological cancers and pelvic floor disorders.
Dr. Deeksha Pandey
MBBS, MS
Professor & HODMission
To provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for women across all life stages using advanced clinical and minimally invasive techniques, while committed to academic excellence, training future specialists and advancing research and innovation in women's health.
Department Infrastructure
90
Total Beds
3
Clinical Units
3
OBG OTs
6 (4 Clean / 2 Septic)
Delivery Tables
10 beds
OBG ICU
2 beds
Eclampsia Room
All critical care areas are supported with central oxygen, suction systems, crash carts, multipara monitors, CTG machines, fetal monitors, ventilator support and infusion pumps — ensuring safe management of obstetric emergencies and high-risk pregnancies.
Operation Theatre & Clinical Care
Specialty Clinics
Clinical Services
- Ultrasonography & obstetric imaging
- Prenatal diagnosis & fetal monitoring
- High-risk pregnancy management
- Infertility evaluation & treatment
- Colposcopy & cervical cancer screening
- Cryocautery and LEEP procedures
- Gynecologic oncology services
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Assisted reproduction (ICSI via IVF centre)
- Urogynecology & pelvic floor care
- Urodynamic studies & cystoscopy
Advanced Equipment
- Advanced 3D laparoscopy system
- HD laparoscopic camera & visualization
- Ultrasonic dissector & coagulation
- Advanced vessel sealing devices
- Diagnostic & operative hysteroscopy
- Electrosurgical units
- Laparoscopic instrument sets
- Tissue sealing & stapling devices
- Cryotherapy & LEEP equipment
- Video colposcopy system
Surgical Procedures
Obstetric
- ▸Caesarean section
- ▸Post-partum sterilization / Minilap
- ▸Medical termination of pregnancy
- ▸Cervical cerclage
- ▸Management of obstetric complications
Gynecological
- ▸D&C
- ▸Endometrial & cervical biopsy
- ▸Ovarian cyst surgeries
- ▸Surgery for ectopic pregnancy
- ▸Vaginal / Abdominal / Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- ▸Myomectomy
- ▸Hysteroscopic surgeries
Urogynecology
- ▸Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
- ▸TVT for urinary incontinence
- ▸Sacrocolpopexy / Sacrohysteropexy
- ▸Sacrospinous ligament fixation
- ▸Burch colposuspension
- ▸VVF / UVF fistula repair
- ▸Cystoscopy
Gynecologic Oncology
- ▸Radical hysterectomy
- ▸Surgical staging & debulking
- ▸Lymph node dissections
- ▸Omentectomy & oncologic procedures
Faculty
| S.No | Name | Designation | Date of Joining |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Deeksha Pandey | Professor & HOD | 15-9-2023 |
| 2 | Dr. P. M. Seetha | Professor | 1-6-2017 |
| 3 | Dr. Rema. V. Nair | Professor | 23-6-2006 |
| 4 | Dr. M. Jesu Thangam | Professor | 1-3-2016 |
| 5 | Dr. Nirmala. C | Professor | 1-7-2020 |
| 6 | Dr. K.P. Vasantha Kumari | Professor | 11-9-2023 |
| 7 | Dr. Pranadeep Reddy Inukollu | Associate Professor | 5-7-2024 |
| 8 | Dr. Vishnu Priya. R.S | Assistant Professor | 2-12-2019 |
| 9 | Dr. R. Abinaya | Assistant Professor | 1-6-2021 |
| 10 | Dr. Rakhi Chandran | Assistant Professor | 2-2-2026 |
Teaching & Academic Activities
5
MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) postgraduate seats
Fellowship in Urogynecology
Specialized training in pelvic floor disorders and reconstructive surgeries.
APSARA
Annual 2-day hands-on gynaecological laparoscopy course — Advance Pelvic Surgery And Research Associates.
SMRITI-On
Annual gynaecologic oncology conference — Sree Mookambika Reproductive Tract Oncology.
URV-SHE Conference
Conference on urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders — advances, awareness and reconstruction.
HUGS
A comprehensive hybrid learning programme in Urogynecology for practicing gynaecologists.
Community Health Initiatives
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Assistance
Only private hospital in Kanyakumari District approved under this Govt of Tamil Nadu scheme — ₹18,000 financial assistance with free delivery for eligible mothers.
URV-SHE Initiative
Flagship women's pelvic health program: screening, urodynamic studies, reconstruction & community awareness.
Free Immunization Program
Routine childhood vaccination per the National Immunization Schedule, growth monitoring & parent counseling.
Free Pap Smear Screening
Free cervical screening, early lesion detection, HPV awareness and referral for affected women.