Broad experience, since 1980, treating women with gynaecological problems using clinical best practices and protocols.Vast surgical expertise.Equally adept at performing advanced challenging gynaecological surgeries using laparoscopy, hysteroscopy; vaginal and traditional open surgery approach.with excellent results and great safety.
Recognized nationally by peers for special interest in complex infertility surgery, gynae cancer surgery, endometriosis surgery, operating on fibroids, ovarian cysts and tumors, genital birth defects via laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, vaginal route as well as open surgery, menopausal and adolescent medicine and gynaecological hormonal disorders including polycystic ovarian disease and fertility control issues.
Significant ongoing contribution towards setting standards and clinical protocols and strategies in gynaecology, medico-legal issues, patient education, counseling, and teaching post graduates and colleagues
Dr Urvashi Prasad Jha is well known for her individualised, personal, updated attention given to her patients at the highest level of clinical efficiency and surgical skills.involving her patients completely in the decision making process in a fully informed manner.
Areas of Treatment : A) Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery
Hysteroscopy
1) Polyps treated by hysteroscopic polypectomy
2) Fibroids treated by hysteroscopic myomectomy
3) Uterine septum resected by hysteroscopy
4) Uterine adhesions and synechiae treated by hysteroscopic synaechiectomy
5) T shaped uterus enlarged by hysteroscopic lateral septoplasty
6) Tubal cannulation for blocked tubes opened by hysteroscopic tubal cannulation
7) Directed biopsy of abnormal endometium under hysteroscopic guidance
8) Retained products of conception removed by hysteroscopy
9) Abnormal bleeding with tamoxifen therapy assessed by hysteroscopy
10) Post-menopausal bleeding evaluated by hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
1) Endometriosis treated by laparoscopy by ablating all areas of endometriosis and excising the visible endometriomatic diseases ( cyst)
2) Uterine (endometrial) Cancer completely teated and removed by laparoscopic surgery
3) Fibroids removed by laparoscopic myomectomy
4) Ovarian cysts and tumours (small and large) removed by laparoscopy
5) Ovarian dermoid cysts removed laparoscopically
6) Infertility treated surgically for correction of tubal defects and division of adhesions with restoration of pelvic anatomy to as near normal as possible to enhance chances of conception and continuation of pregnancy to term
7) Congenital malformations of the female genital tract like rudimentary uterine horn, absent vagina, non-canalisation like double uterus, double uterine horns,absent vagina, absent cervix treated laparoscopically, non-canalisation of cervix or vagina
8) Hysterectomy (removal of small and large uterus) with or without removal of ovaries) for various indications performed laparoscopically
9) Vault prolapse and pelvic floor defects corrected laparoscopically
10) Ectopic pregnancy treated laparoscopically
11) Adenomyosis and adenomyoma treated laparoscopically when indicated
12)Uterine and cervical cancers treated laparoscopically for optimum results and early recovery
Transvaginal Hydrolaparoscopy
1) Adnexal masses assessed for malignancy chances prior to deciding route of surgical removal of the ovarian mass by vaginal , laparoscopic or the open abdominal route
2) Infertility assessed in cases where no abnormal pathology is suspected but laparoscopy is indicated to confirm the tubal patency and pathology and relationship to the ovary
Vaginal scarless natural access surgery
1) Ovarian cysts including ovarian dermoid cysts may be removed totally vaginally
2) Ectopic pregnancy may be dealt with vaginally in many instances
3) Hydrosalpinx can be excised vaginally
4) Fibroids in certain situations (posteriorwall) may be approached and removed vaginally
5) Hysterectomy can be done totally vaginally even in large uterii ( upto equivalent of 26 weeks or six months pregnancy size ), women without a lax vagina or uterine descent (prolapse) or with previous caesareans or abdomino-pelvic surgeries
6) Repair of pelvic floor, vault prolapse may be done vaginally with or without doing a concurrent hysterectomy
B) Gynae Oncology
1) PAP SMEAR using thin prep cylology for better accuracy for screening for and early detection of cancer of the cervix
2) Colposcopy and hysteroscopic assessment of the squamo-columnar juntion and the endocervical canal in precancerous and cancerous diseases of the cervix
3) Leep cone and cone biopsy of the cervix in early precancerous lesions of the cervix
4)Cervical cancer assessed and treated surgically by the traditional open surgery or laparoscopy
5) Endometrial Cancers (Uterine Cancer) treated surgically by a modern total laparoscopic approach as per the latest guidelines
6) Menstrual Disorders during the pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal and post menopausal bleeding assessed,diagnosed and treated with minimal by hysteroscopy and laparoscopy as appropriate
7) Ovarian Cancer assessed diagnosed and treated by complete surgical excision as per the latest guidelines
D) Menopausal and Osteoporosis Management as individually relevant treated by lifestyle changes and HRT where necessary
E) Pubertal and adolescent gynecological and hormonal problems like polycystic ovarian disease treated
F) Urogynecological problem like recurrent urine infections, urinary stress and urge incontinence managed as relevant
G) Miscellaneous issues including pelvic pain, vaginal discharges and infections, urinary and period problems treated amongst other gynecological problems and diseases
H) Fertility control issues of pregnancy termination,contraception and sterilization,counseled and managed
I) Continous audit,and update undertaken as relevant to the practice of gynecology and individual patient problem
Location & Visiting Hours
Primary address
Max Balaji Hospital, 108 A, IP Extn, Opp Sanchar Appts, Patparganj , New Delhi, 110092
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From:
Educational Qualification
Qualification
College
Year
MBBS
Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi, India
1975
MD
Lady Hardinge Medical College, University of Delhi, India
1980
MRCOG (UK)
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, U K
1987
F.I.C.S.
International College of Surgeons Indian Chapter, U K
1994
FRCOG (UK)
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, U K
2004
Association Membership
Chairperson AICC RCOG-North Zone India 2007 to date
Past Chairperson for the North Zone Managing Committee of the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists—IAGE ‘2005
Past President Indian Menopause Society from February 2002 to February 2005
Member and Fellow of the Geriatric Society of India from November ‘2004
Committee member of Oncology Committee of Association of Obstetrics & Gynaecologists of Delhi ‘2004
Committee member of Endoscopy Committee of Association of Obstetrics & Gynaecologists of Delhi ‘2004
Inducted Fellow representative of the Indian North Zone Representative Committee of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2000 to 2002
Committee member of Asia Pacific Continence Advisory Board (APCAB) (Singapore) 1997 to 2000
Committee member of Asian Pacific Menopause Federation (APMF) 1999 to 2002
Member executive committee of the All India Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists, 1993 to 2000.
Committee member of HRT scientific advisory board for the Asian region (Singapore) 1997
Member of the Indian West Zone Representative Committee of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 1987-91 and 1994 to 1996.
Member Executive committee of the Endoscopic Committee of the Federation of Obstetricians & Gynaecology Societies of India, 1992-93
Secretary General Indian Menopause Society from 1995 to 2002
Indian Menopause Society (Founder life member and secretary general)
Life member of All India Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists
Life member of Delhi Gynaecological & Endoscopic Society
Life member of Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of India
Life member of Bombay Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society
Life member of Association of Obstetrics & Gynaecologists of Delhi (LM-177)
Life member of Infection Control Society of India
Life member of Fellow of International College of Surgeons
Life member of Member of Indian Society of Minimal Access & Gynaecological Endoscopic Urogynaecological Surgery
Life member of Member of Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India
Life member of ELSEVIER Clinical Advisory Board Member
Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy
Life member of fertility society of India
Awards & Achievements
Was awarded a "Visiting Lectureship" for Sir Ernest Finch Visiting Lectureship by the Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine at University of Sheffield Hospitals, UK May ‘2005
Was awarded a "Fellowship"by the Geriatric Society of India, New Delhi 2004
The Eileen Dickens fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, U K 1992 for advanced training in Minimally Invasive Surgery.
"President of India—Gold Medal" for the best intern 1976, University of Delhi.
The "Lady Wellington Medal" for Social and Preventive Medicine 1975, Lady Hardinge Medical College.
The "Haksar Award" for the student who has shown the most sympathy to her patients 1975, Lady Hardinge Medical College.
Certificate of "Merit in General Medicine" 1975, University of Delhi.
Certificate of "Merit in Social & Preventive Medicine" 1975, University of Delhi.
Certificate of "Merit in Forensic Medicine" 1974, University of Delhi
"Second position in the University of Delhi" 1970—Premedical examination.
Indumati Jhaveri Prize for paper "Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in peri-menopausal and postmenopausal Indian women: Clinical co-rrelation of ultrasonography, hysteroscopy and histopathology", Athar S, Swasti, Jha UP; 51st All India Congress of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (AICOG), organized by Federation of Obstetritcians & Gynaecologists; Hotel Ashok Samrat, New Delhi, India from 1st to 5th February 2008
Merit holder, West Bengal State"1969, Indian School Certificate Exam, University Cambridge local exam Syndicate Council of ISC.
1st prize for paper "Hysteroscopic Inspection of Cervix- a surrogate for the colposcope" Parul, Swasti, U.P. Jha; 28th Annual Conference of AOGD; Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, India from 18th-19th November, 2006
Set up a department of gynaecology at PDH developing protocols, strategies & workplans 1987 for best clinical practices
One of the first few in the country to introduce minimally invasive gynaecology hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and vaginal surgery in the country since1992 a. Setting up the service of endoscopy in the departments & training doctors and colleagues b. Running workshops on advanced hysteroscopy and laparoscopy c. Invited national faculty in view of special experience of treating endometriosis, fibroids and surgical correction of infertility issues and vaginal surgeries d. Vast hysteroscopic experience in correction of congenital uterine defects e. Advanced skills in vaginal surgeries with a personal record of performing vaginal hysterectomy for uterus up to 1.6 kg and women with previous multiple surgeries
Introduced gasless laparoscopy in the country 1995
Initiated multidisciplinary menopause clinics in the country (Limca book of records- 1988-89)
Launched the Indian Menopause Society-1st founder secretary 1995, 2nd President 2002-2005
Organized, co-ordinated and edited the first 3 National Consensus Meetings and prepared the Consensus documents on Menopause & HRT 2002, 2005, 2008
Active participation in RCOG activities since return to India- as member & fellow representative in West Zone whilst in Bombay and North Zone whilst in Delhi
. Current chairperson Representative Committee RCOG North Zone India
Initiated a library and resource centre for MRCOG at Amity University
Active participation & organization of academic activities to date at PD Hinduja Hospital and Apollo Hospitals a. Workshops b. CMEs c. Lectures d. Courses
Training postgraduates and organizing and running the Part I MRCOG courses for 8 years at PD Hinduja Hospital
Training postgraduates and organizing Part II MRCOG courses at Apollo Hospital
Helping set standards & clinical protocols in gynae
Significant contribution in recognition for Apollo that was voted as the best Obs & Gynae dept in the private sector in India – India Today and No 2 only to AIIMS
Working towards patient education, counseling and prevention of medicolegal problems continuously
Past Experience
POSITIONS HELD
Senior Consultant Gynecologist –Advance Gynae Endoscopy, Gynae Cancer Surgery and Gynae vaginal surgery
Director institute of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Max Hospitals
Dept of Obs & Gynae-Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
since July 1996
Academic Co-ordinator of the department
Obs & Gynae - Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
since 16th January 2006 onwards
Co-ordinator
Unit of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology (MIG) , PD Hinduja Hospital & Research Centre, Bombay
1999-2000
Setting up and Co-ordinator
Department of Gynaecology & Minimally Invasive Gynaecology (MIG) , PD Hinduja Hospital & Research Centre, Bombay
1987-96
Senior visiting consultant and unit II Incharge
Department of Gynaeoncology Dharamshila Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, New Delhi
1997-2000
Patient Testimonials
I was the third generation in a family of women, to undergo hysterectomy .So in a sense I was prepared for the worst.
I was told my Dr. Urvashi Prasad Jha is the best in this field but even the knowledge that I was in the safest hands possible that my doctor was brilliant and extremely compassionate with an amazingly capable team did quite prepare me for the miracle of operation and the post operation phase.
Pain was completely absent, and was discharged on day 2. I began a recovery very remarkable in its very ordinariness. I still find it hard to believe that a major organ of my body has been removed and I do not have a mark or scar to prove it.
Dr. Urvashi had performed a 21st century operation and everything said about her stood validated. God bless you Dr. Urvashi
- Punam Khosla
I have been under Dr.Urvashi Prasad Jha's care for almost four years. I use the word 'care' instead of treatment because that's what she gives, care with the treatment which incidentally is the best a woman can get. I am a happier and healthier woman thanks to Dr. Jha.
The
expertise, the warmth and the integrity she brings to the profession is a matter of pride for doctors and for women. I also gratefully acknowledge the care and attention I get from the bright young Dr. Swash, whom I keep troubling at all hours, and the ever smiling and extremely efficient Magi. The three of them have a lifelong friend in me.
- atiya zaidi
I had been suffering from irregular periods, back-ache and nausea especially early morning since 2002. I was diagnosed far Fibroid uterus and leep excision of cervix vas performed by Dr. U.P.Jha In January 0% This procedure could not finally relieved me of above problems and I have to approach Dr. Jha again in November 05 with complain of excessive bleeding and pain, as medicines could not cure. Finally, I under-went Laparoscopla vaginal hysterectomy for removal of uterus and ovaries on 5*12.05. The operation was successfully performing ad without any external cut and blood transfusion as loss of blood during surgery vas minimal and I was discharged from Apollo Hospital on 7.12.05 (46 hours after surgery). How, after about 3 months rest and medication all ay clinical tests are normal and I on feeling better and have neither any pain nor bleeding. As per Doctor's advice, I am taking vitamins, calcium and iron tablets and am on low-calories diet. However, I have been advised for brisk walk of 20 minutes morning and evening from first week of March 06 i.e. after 3 months of operation.
- LAKSHMI VERMA
Dr. Urvashi Jha
Sometime back in august 2006I went to Dr.sameer Kaur and said Sam I need you to refer me a good gyne and not just someone who deliver babies
“Urvashi Jha” came the prompt reply!
My friend and I hold Sameer in very high esteem, both professionally and personally .So any one recommended by him could only presumably be the best choice I certainly in my case too!
And so I hugged along after making a appointment to Dr.Jha’s Clinic at her residence.
I came to the waiting area and as I sat waiting for her I need desperately took for walls behind the sea of credentials and commendations that adorned mod of the four walls!
Very impressive I muttered to myself, but she is late!!
Not having a choice I decided to wait – a wise ore as I grew to acknowledge later.
Anyway only some 45 minutes later Dr.Jha made her entry to apologize profusely to my delight saying
” Sorry to keep you waiting”.
Hamm at least here a doctor who says sorry and does value the fact that whilst most of us mere mortals
Don’t live such noble live. Such noble lives of saving others perhaps we are not all that useless and that our live is precious too:-My second good impression of Dr.jha.
After I rattled off my gynac history which by this stage was no less than a short story I was asked to undergo tests that were double the length of my saga. Now this was both impressive and suspect! Do I really need all these tests or am I being made to go round the bush?? Thankfully better serve prevailed and I decided to go with the former.
Few days later I returned with all my reports. The prognosis was clear. I was post menopausal now. Having undergone inner stress owing to my mothers.
In February of this year I had another routine stenography to find that the lining of my eternals was usually thick, unusual because in my specific care it should have thinned out because I was post menopausal.
Dr.jha was Quick to pick on this and without any speculation or hesitation told me that she wanted to do a thystteropy directed biopsy DNC to investigate why the lining was thick in any case.
The procedure was done on 15th Feb under ER and on 22nd Feb. the biopsy report confirmed mild hyperplasia
While there was a possibility of this being treated with 9 months of projection treatment and another hysteroscopy to ascertain any improvement. The other option given was a complete hysteroscopy.
Considering I was postmenopausal the uterus was really of no use and my continuous and relative history of ovarian did not help either. But most importantly the history of cancer in my models family had crept me angry open and vanunerable to a possibility of a similar situation.
Of course I could have opted for 9 months of oral treatment with ultrasounds every 1 and half months and a hysteroscopy after 3 months; this is not how I choose to go about it.
So these memory options! My final deciding factor was a simple Question put for Dr Jha….What would you don’t if you were us??
Dr.Jha prompt reply was” I would have a complete hysteroscopy and not take that I in a 100 chance”.This for me was enough validation to make my decision ever without consulting with my family or then If I can pay without hesitation my implicit faith in Dr. Jha and her credibility.
On 6th March I was admitted at the Apollo hospital and 7th March was my surgery.Post operative recovery was uneventful and for smoother than that imagined heard some pretty nasty stories from friends who had undergone similar.
Apart from being doctors of great repute I find Dr.Jha have a fantastically comforting and reassuring demeanor which is he is equally important for anyone who is put under theknife.Not to forget her team of doctors: Dr.Monika and even her secretary Maggie who very kindly honored answered her phone calls. Each one has been accessible and approachable at all times and have huge contributions towards my recovery and well being.
Thank you Dr.Jha and your well being.
- Gitanjali Anand
Referred by Pak docs, Afghan woman cured of cancer in Delhi
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A 4'>- YEAR-OLD woman from Alghamstuncame to the Capital lor better management of menopause. Only.wb-H she had assumed tolv past-menopausal ailment, turned out he cancL • ol tiie uterus.
I nevei suspected i! would he can¬cer. f could not be treated in Afgh;ini_stan and 1 w ent to Pakistan * ill i my nephew. Despite being on treatment lor months, the peri- ruem >; siusal bleeding was not stop¬ping Hie di v'ors there referred to me
Delhi after seeing that the medicines were giving me no relief." said Khadija, a resident of Kabul.
Uterine cancer refers to a malig- nsmcy arising from the lining of the uterus. Cancers of the uterus are the most common gynaecological cancers, typically occurring within a few years of menopause. The malignancy is as¬sociated with excessive oestrogen ex¬posure, which often develops in the setting of the lining of the uterus and is associated with excessive or irregular vaginal bleeding.
The patient was diagnosed with Stage-1 of uterus eanecr. "The patient was operated last week and discharged in three days. What is special in this case is that most cancer centres do not operate uterine cancer through mini-mal invasive surgery. The patient re-covered in three davs find will now be consulting doctors for managing her cancer periodically," Dr Urvashi Prasad Jha. Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Max Healthcare. Ilie patient was operated on January 7 and discharged on January 11).
"The doctors had told us that if they operate using conventional methods, the patient would have to stay for three months. We decided toopt for the minimal invasive surgery. She could walk on the third day and we arc now- waiting to go back." said Ahmed Sivar, the patient's nephew, who accompa¬nied her to India for the surgery.
According to doctors, most women attribute irregular or exces¬sive bleeding after the age of 4t I to menopause. "It could be cancer and a majority of women delay treatment because they assume it is menopausal," added Dr Jha.
I never suspected it would be cancer. I could not be treated in Afghanistan and went to Pakistan with my nephew. Despite being on treatment for months, the peri-menopausal bleeding was not stopping. The doctors there referred to me Delhi after seeing that the medicines were giving me no relief ^ |
- KHADUA, Kabul resident
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News Articles
Chapter in print: “Clinical Pathway for Personalizing Hormone Therapy” in a book on Menopause and hormone therapy published by a division of Reed Elsevier India Private Limited, 2008
Chapter in print : “Post menopausal bleeding” in the “Differential Diagnosis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology : an A-Z” Edited by Tony Hollingworth, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust, London, UK, published by Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd 2008
Chapter in print : “Post-operative fever” in the “Differential Diagnosis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology : an A-Z” Edited by Tony Hollingworth, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust, London, UK, published by Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd 2008
Chapter in print : “Hot Flushes” in the “Differential Diagnosis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology : an A-Z” Edited by Tony Hollingworth, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust, London, UK, published by Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd 2008
Chief Editor, Co-ordinator and Moderator of “Clinical Practice of Menopausal Medicine: How & Why? Menopause & the Role of Hormone Therapy in Indian Women” “The Third National Revised Consensus Meeting Guidelines on 4-5th August 2007 of Indian Menopause Society” published by a division of Reed Elsevier India Private Limited, 2008
Article “The Law, Science and Art of Consent- A Gynaecologist’s Approach” on “Anaesthesiology- Current Management ” for the Apollo Medicine- Volume 5, No. 1, pg 48-60, March ‘2008
Chapter “Controversies and Consensus in Hormone therapy”, authors - Urvashi P. Jha, Swasti in“Update on Menopause” – A FOGSI Publication – Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, Edited by Dr HP Pattanaik, Dr P C Mahapatra, chapter 12 – pg 129-137, First edition, 2008
Chapter “Hormone Therapy (HT) -Current Concepts” in Principles & Practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Postgraduates-Third edition, published by Jaypee Brothers. Edited by Pankaj Desai, Narendra Malhotra, Duru Shah, authors – Urvashi Prasad Jha, Ruchira Menka Jha, Swasti pg 655-669, 2008
Letter to Editor “Atypical AFB in laparoscopic wound infection” in “Hospital infection & Epidemiology” Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2007
Chapter on “Hysterectomy” in “Manual of Gynaecology” Edited by Dr Saritha Shyamsunder, published by CBS first Edition 2007
