Dr Anjali Kumar is a renowned obstetrician & gynecologist as well as a trained advanced robotic surgeon with over 33 years of experience in her field. She is counted amongst some of the most experienced obstetricians, gynaecologists, and robotic surgeons in Delhi NCR.
She even has the unique distinction of having a technique named after her (the ‘Kumar’s Technique’ – ‘Reverse Uterine Closure Technique’). It is used for suturing the very thin lower uterine segment in previous LSCS patients. This technique was presented, published and accepted at the apex national and international conferences – AICOG 2015 and FIGO -Vancouver 2015.
She specialises in performing advanced gynaecological endoscopic and robotic procedures including operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy and is known for her successful treatments of patients, both in the country as well as abroad.
Dr Kumar also initiated the concept of “Natural Childbirth Oriented Pregnancy Care” in and around NCR. She was the first one to start patient educational programs and labour preparation antenatal classes for expectant couples in Gurgaon. She has developed patient strategies and labour protocols to increase normal delivery rates and decrease caesarean/ instrumental deliveries. She routinely encourages and focuses on VBACs (vaginal births after caesarean) cases.
She is also seen on various television talk shows. She also features numerous columns on gynaecology related issues in leading newspapers, magazines and web portals. Her book “I am Blessed” has touched countless expectant couples all around. She is also the founder of an educative digital platform on woman’s health called “ MAITRI “
MAITRI is also part of prestigious WHO FIDES group, a group of verified healthcare information provider.
Areas of interest
- Robotic Surgery- Hysterectomies, Myomectomies, ovarian cystectomies, surgeries for advanced endometriosis , colpo-sacrosuspensions
- High-risk pregnancies and deliveries
- Vaginal births after caesarean
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy (removal of uterus)
- Laparoscopic myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
- Laparoscopic management of ectopic pregnancies and ovarian cysts
- Laparoscopic fertility enhancing surgeries
- Laparoscopic endometriosis surgeries
- Operative hysteroscopic surgeries - septal resections, myomectomies, polypectomies, synechiolysis
- Vaginal and abdominal surgeries
- Minimal Access Surgery
- High Risk Obstetrics
- Advanced Gynecology
- Trained in Robotic Technology of Da Vinci System for Performing Robotic Surgeries including advanced training- TR300
- Certificate course in Ultrasound - FOGSI certified Institute of Ultrasound Training, New Delhi affiliated to Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia USA
- Fetal Medicine Foundation UK - Certificate of Competence in Ultrasound (18-23 weeks)
Conditions Treated
- Endometriosis
- PCOD
- Menstrual disorders
- Gynaecological cancer
- Pregnancy complications
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Uterine fibroids
- Ovarian cysts
Education & Training
- MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
- MD in Obstetrics & Gynecology from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
- FMAS- Fellow Minimal Access Surgery
- FICMCH- Fellow Indian College of Maternal and Child Health
- Certificate course in Endoscopy - Ethicon Endo-Surgery Institute and World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons
- Certificate course in Endoscopy - Indian Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists
- Certificate course in Ultrasound - FOGSI certified Institute of Ultrasound Training, New Delhi affiliated to Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia USA
- Fetal Medicine Foundation UK - Certificate of Competence in Ultrasound (18-23 weeks)
- Trained in Robotic Technology of Da Vinci System for Performing Robotic Surgeries
Work experience
An alumnus of the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, Dr Kumar is an ex-army officer with over 33 years of clinical experience. Prior to joining the CK Birla Hospital, she was the Chairperson & Head - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, at Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon. In the past, she has led the departments at Paras Hospital, Gurgaon as well as various Army Hospitals during her stint with the Army Medical Corps (AMC). She has been recognized as a graded specialist in Gynaecology for her exemplary work.
Awards and Accolades
- She was awarded in 2019 by ‘The Economic Times’ as “Inspiring Gynaecologist of North India”
- Awardee Shethepeople- forty over forty Awards 2024
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