Dr. Kamini Arvind Rao

Director

47 Years of Experience

Gynecologist and Obstetrician, IVF Specialist

MBBS, DGO, Diploma, DCH, MRCOG, FRCOG, Fellowship, PGDMLS, FNAMS, FICOG

Reg. No.:16231, Karnataka Medical Council

Milann Fertility Centre, J P Nagar, Bangalore

English, Hindi, Kannada

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About Dr. Kamini Arvind Rao

Dr. Kamini A. Rao is one of India's best Gynecologists and IVF Specialists.
She has over 47 years of experience in treating various gynecological disorders and assisted reproductive technology.
Her areas of expertise include infertility, assisted reproduction techniques, andrology, uterine abnormalities and their management, reproductive and child health, genetics and fetal medicine, prenatal diagnosis, fetal surgery, and molecular biology.
Throughout her outstanding career in reproductive medicine, Dr. Kamini Rao has specialized in reproductive endocrinology, ovarian physiology, and assisted reproductive technology.
Dr. Rao was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 2014 and has received numerous other honors, including the Karnataka State Award, Vidya Ratan Award, and lifetime achievement honors from various medical associations.
Her early achievements include:
- Pioneering India's first SIFT (Semen Intra Fallopian Transfer) baby.
- Overseeing the birth of South India's first baby through ICSI with micromanipulation technique.
- South India's' first baby through laser-assisted hatching.
- South India's third Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT) baby.
- Establishing the first-of-its-kind Semen and Cryo Bank in South India.
- Setting up the first Infertility Clinic in India to be awarded the NABL certification.
Dr. Kamini Rao completed her MBBS and DGO (Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics) at Bangalore University in 1977 and 1979.
Later, she moved to the United Kingdom and completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from the Royal Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons In Ireland.
She did MRCOG and FRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London.
She also holds a Master of Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the University of Liverpool, UK, in 1986.
She has served as a teaching faculty at the King's College School of Medicine, London.
Dr. Rao returned to India and established Bangalore's first assisted reproductive center, now Milann, in 1989.
She is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine and serves on the editorial board of various national and international journals and magazines.
Dr. Rao has served as the President of various prestigious gynecology and assisted reproductive technology societies, such as the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR).
Over 80 students have completed their post-doctoral Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine under the expert guidance of Dr. Kamini Rao.
Over 200 students have undergone short-term training in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and Embryology under her.
She has trained 12500+ doctors from all over the country in the safe abortion practice through 52 hands-on Workshops.
With nearly five decades of practice, Dr. Kamini Rao has mentored numerous Fertility Specialists and offered hope to countless infertile couples.

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Education

MBBS - Bangalore University, 1977
DGO - Bangalore University, 1979
Diploma in Obstetrics - Royal Colleges Of Physicians & Surgeons In Ireland, 1983
Diploma in Child Health (DCH) - Royal Colleges Of Physicians & Surgeons In Ireland, 1985
MRCOG (UK) - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, 1985
Master of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - University of Liverpool, UK, 1986
FRCOG (UK) - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, 1998
F.LC.O.G, 1998
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law & Ethics (PGDMLE), 2000
Fellowship National Academy of Medical Sciences (FNAMS), National Academy of Medical Sciences, 2005
Fellowship in the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FICOG), 2009
Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine by the Karnataka State Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association, 2021
Fellowship of the International Academy of Human Reproduction based on contributions to the science of human reproduction and on recognized international prominence, 2021
Doctorate for Director of Science (D.Sc.) at the 54th Annual Convocation of Bangalore University, 2022

Training & Certificates

Fetal Invasive Therapy under Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine, King’s College School of Medicine, London, U.K.
Laser Surgery training is held at South Cleaveland Hospital, Middlesborough, U.K., under Prof. Ray Garry.

Past Experience

Chairperson, Women’s Sexual & Reproductive Rights Committee, International ObGyn Federation (FIGO), 2009
Chairperson of the International Institute for Training & Research in Reproductive Health (IIRRH )
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Mallya Hospital, Bangalore

Awards

The Padma Shri Award was given by the government of India in recognition of distinguished service in reproductive medicine on 26th April 2014. Award presented by Hon. President Sri. Pranab Mukherjee.
Honorary Doctorate for ‘Director of Science’ (D.Sc.) at the 54th Annual Convocation of Bangalore University in 2022.
Honorary Fellowship of the International Academy of Human Reproduction based on contributions to the science of human reproduction and recognized international prominence in 2021.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Academics in INFECTION 2022.
CME Excellence Dronacharya Award 2021 for exceptional CME efforts in Gynec/ IVF.
Honored with the Karnataka Vaidya Ratna Award in 2021.
Honored with Vidya Vibhushan Award in 2021 by The Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Lifetime Achievement Award by Karnataka State Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association in 2021.
Honorary Founder Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine by the Karnataka State Obstetrics and Gynaecology Association in 2021.
Distinguished NBE Teacher award by Association of National Board Accredited Institutions on 5th September 2021.
Honored with Star Connect Award 2021 by Pune Obstetrics and Gynecology Society for service towards women's health.
Karnataka State Award (Rajyotsava Award) for invaluable service in the field of medicine in 1997
Global Asian of the Year 2016 by United Research Services & AsiaOne Magazine on 24th January 2017 in Singapore.
Stardust Global Indian Icon Awards 2017 will be held on 13th July 2017 in New York.
Listed in the Top Ten Doctors of India by Google in 2010.
Vidya Ratan Award for invaluable service in medicine Subharam Trust in 1998.
Lifetime Achievement Honours Tribute Award for dedicated service to the Nation & Profession from the Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Hyderabad, in 2000
Arya Bhatta Award from the Arya Bhatta Cultural Organization for excellence in medicine in 2005.
B.C. Roy District Award from the Shimoga district unit of the Indian Medical Association. In the year 2005
Lifetime Achievement Award at the 3rd National Symposium on Fertility & High-Risk Pregnancy, Chennai 2011.
FOGSI, DC Dutta prize for best publication for the year 2008.
India International Friendship Society Rashtriya Gaurav Award for Outstanding Services, Achievements, and Contributions.
Sarvodaya International Trust Lifetime Achievement Honours tribute and Award in the year 2001.
FIGO - International Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology Award in Recognition of Women Obstetricians/Gynaecologists, Rome on 09th October 2012.
Named in Marquis Who’s Who for the year 2012, it features biographies of around 55,000 accomplished men & women worldwide for outstanding achievement in their field.
Lifetime Achievement Awards & Honour for dedicated service, Contributions, and Achievements in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, from Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bangalore on 15th April 2012.
Swasth Bharat Samman Award for achieving excellence in the field of medicine services and for contribution to the public healthcare systems of India on 9th March 2013 by Honourable Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad
Medscape India National Award of Excellence in Gynecology by Medscape India for her persistent involvement and improvement in the health scenario at the National level on 20th April 2013 in Mumbai.
Mentioned as one of the top 4 women doctors in the country who have helped in changing the face of Indian Medicine in a Blog on the Internet: https://yourstory.com/2016/11/women-of-indian-medicine/
Late Dr. Prabha Malhotra Memorial Life Time Achievement Award - 23rd Annual Conference of Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) for Academician, A true visionary, Champion of Junior Colleagues, Great Orator on 20th April 2014 at Kolkata.
Milann was ranked as India’s best IVF Centre in 2016 by Praxis Media.
Milann ranked as India’s #One Fertility Centre by the Times of India Health Survey for three years consecutively in 2016, 2017 & 2018
Frost and Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Award for emerging IVF Service Provider of the Year 2015 on 8th October 2015 in Mumbai.
National ICON award by APS Research & Media for India’s Most Trusted IVF Treatment Centre of the year 2018-2019
Served as President of the Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR).
Contributed to developing national guidelines for accrediting, supervising, and regulating ART clinics in India as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee.

Associations/Membership

Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)
International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO)
Asia Oceania Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecology (AOFOG)

Paper Published

Dr Kamini Rao has published over 45 medical publications and textbooks. Some of these are:
Dr. Kamini A. Rao – Chorion Biopsy a study of 1,168 cases: Indian Journal Obs. & Gyn’88
Dr. Kamini A. Rao – “Male and Female Infertility,” a series of articles in Physicians Update published in October-November 1991.
Dr. Kamini A. Rao – A Report in JAMA, Vol. 11 (2) May '92 - IVF Report - Assisted Conception Centre at Bangalore.
Editor of “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss” ECAB Clinical Update: Obstetrics and Gynecology published by Elsevier, Nov - Dec 2008 Vol 1, Issue 6
“Right to protection from unsafe abortion and post abortion care” Kamini A. Rao; International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics World Report on Women’s Health 2009
Editor of “Managing Infertility” ECAB Clinical Update: Obstetrics and Gynecology published by Elsevier, 2011
SR Raghuwanshi, ST Shashikala, KA Rao. Repeat Transabdominal Laparoscopic Encerclage. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2011; 2(2):81-84
Kamini A. Rao, Muthugadhalli S Srinivas, Anu Kottur, Partha P Majumdar, Pushpa M Bhargava. Social Isolation Following Embryo Transfer Increases Success Rates in IVF and ICSI Cycles. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2012; 3(1):8-14
Sharma R, Rao K, Srinivas MS, Jones T. Is Endometrial Thickness on the Day of ET Predictive of IVF Outcome? Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2012; 3(2):40-47
Vickram Sundaram, M. S. Srinivas, Kamini A. Rao, M Ramesh Pathy, T B Sridharan (2013) A Comparative Study of Distribution of Protein and Cholesterol in Various Fractions of Human Semen from Infertile and Fertile Subjects. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2012; 3 (3): 78 -82. (PubMed Citation)
Kaur M, Pranesh G, Mittal M, Gahlan A, Deepika K, Shashikala T, Rao KA. Outcome of Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Clomiphene Resistant Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients in a Tertiary Care Center. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2013; 4(2):39-44
Kaur M, Mittal M, Kamath A, Deepika K, Kottur A, Rao KA. Live Birth following Single Embryo Transfer derived from Vitrified Oocyte and Surgically Retrieved Frozen Sperm in a Poor Responder Patient. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2013; 4(2):62-65
Vickram Sundaram, Muthugadhalli Srinivas, Jayaraman Gurunathan, Kamini Rao, Ramesh Pathy Maniyan, Sridharan Balasundaram, (2013) Influence of Trace Elements and Their Correlation with Semen Quality in Fertile and Infertile Subjects. Turk J Med Sci Vol 43, No 6. pp 1000-1007.
Vickram A. S, Raja Das, Srinivas M. S, Kamini Rao, Jayaraman G, and T. B. Sridaran (2013). Prediction of Zn concentration in human seminal plasma of Normospermia samples by Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). J Assist Reprod Genet Vol. 30, pp. 453 - 459
A. S. Vickram, V. Devi Rajeswari, M. Srinivas, G. Jayaraman, R. A. Kamini, M. Ramesh Pathy, S. Venkat Kumar and T. B. Sridharan, 2014. Correlation Studies on Human Seminal Plasma Proteins and Their Relation with Semen Freezability. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Vol 9, pp 41-48.
Vohra A, Rao KA. Luteinizing Hormone in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation. Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2014; 5(3):75-86
Vikram A S, Kamini A Rao, Archana K, Jayaraman G, Venkat Kumar S and Sridharan T.B* Effects Of Various Semen Extenders On Semen Parameters For The Purpose Of Human Male Fertility Preservation CryoLetters 36 (3), 182-186 (2015)
Narvekar S A, Vijaykumar P K, Shetty N, Gupta N, Ashwini G B, Rao Kamini A, Unruptured ovarian pregnancy following in-vitro fertilization: Missed diagnosis followed by successful laparoscopic management, Journal Human Reproduction Sci, Issue 1, Volume 1, Jan - June 2008
Snehal Dhobale, Revathi S Rajan, Kamini A Rao, Hemoperitoneum in Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Unusual Cause-Spontaneous Rupture of Uterine Varices, 10.5005/jp-journals-10016-1084
Divya Sardana, Amit Jitendra Upadhyay, K Deepika, Gautham T. Pranesh, Kamini A Rao, Correlation of sub endometrial-endometrial blood flow assessment by two-dimensional power Doppler with pregnancy outcome in frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 2, Apr-June 2014
Harpreet Kaur, Deepika Krishna, Nivedita Shetty, Sandhya Krishnan, M S Srinivas, Kamini Arvind Rao, A Prospective study of GnRH long agonist versus flexible GnRH antagonist protocol in PCOS: Indian experience. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences. Volume 5. Issue 2. May - Aug 2012.
Harpreet Kaur, T. Shashikala, Meenakshi Bharath, Nivedita Shetty, Kamini A. Rao, Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy Following Assisted Reproductive Techniques: A Rare Entity. International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine, Vol.2, No. 1
Sandhya Krishnan, Harpreet Kaur, Jyoti Bali, Kamini Rao, Ovarian torsion in infertility management - Missing the diagnosis means losing the ovary: A high price. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences. Volume 4. Issue 1. Jan - Apr 2011.
An S. Vickram, G. Jayaraman, M. Srinivas, T. B, Sridharan, Rao Kamini, Biochemical and Correlation studies of Fructose and a-Glucosidase in Human Seminal Plasma with allusion to Semen Quality; Submitted to Turkish Journal of Biochemistry
An S. Vickram, K. Archana, Rao Kamini, M. Ramesh Pathy, T. B Sridharan, Analysis of fructose and a-glucosidase from various human seminal plasma and their correlation with semen quality and human health; Submitted to African Health Sciences, in Galley Proof.
Vikram A S, Kamini Rao, Ramesh Pathy M, Chanchal Thomas, Parameswari R and Sridharan T B*, Effect of semen extender on protein concentration in each fraction of human semen after frozen and thaw, Accepted for Publication in Cryoletters. Impact factor (1.8)
Vickram A S, Kamini A Rao, Raja Das, Ramesh Pathy M Parameswari R, Archana K, Sridharan T. B, Diagnosis of Human Male Infertility by Predicting Biochemical Markers Present in Human Seminal Plasma Using Artificial Neural Network Models (ANN), Submitted to Journal of Computer Science and Technology
Parmaeswari R, Kamini A Rao, Vickram AS, Sridharan T B. Smoking influence Influence of Trace Elements on semen parameters and sperm DNA integrity in Human Male Infertile and Infertile Smokers. International Journal of Impotence Research (Nature.com) (In revision).
Revathi S Rajan, Pratibha Malik, Nupur Garg, Smitha Avula, Kamini A Rao Outcomes of Pregnancy in Women with TPO Positive Status after Appropriate Dose Adjustments of Thyroxin: A Prospective Cohort Study. International Journal of Medical Health, Biomedical, Bioengineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering Vol: 10, No: 3, 2016 Pages No: 114-117
Asifa Majeed, PS Divyashree, Kamini A Rao Clinical Outcomes of Tamoxifen and Clomiphene Citrate in Intrauterine Insemination Cycles. International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine September - December 2015 Issue 3, Pages No: 118-121
Nupur Garg, Deepika Krishna, Suvarna Rathor, Kamini A Rao Ovarian Torsion: A Gynecological Emergency in Insemination Cycles. International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine September - December 2015 Issue 3, Pages No: 136-140
Kamini A Rao, P Dahm-Kähler, Mats Brännström Uterus Transplantation: An Update and Preparations for Introduction in India. International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine May - August 2016 Issue 3, Pages No: 61-67
Parameswari R, Kamini A Rao, Manigandan P, Vickram AS, Archana K, and Sridharan TB: Tea Polyphenol-T. Arjuna Bark as Sperm Antioxidant Extender in Infertile Smokers Pages No: 95-99
Parameswari R, Kamini A. Rao, K. Mano, M. Aruna, AS Vickram, M. Rameshpathy & TB Sridharan Human sperm DNA damage inhibition and antioxidant activity of T. arjuna bark: an in vitro study 3 Biotech ISSN 2190-572X Volume 7, Number 3, Biotech (2017) 7:1-9 DOI 10.1007/s13205-017-0853 – 29th June 2017 Page 2 -9
Mir Jaffar, Mohammed Ashraf, Kamini Rao Does Weight Loss Improve Fertility concerning Semen Parameters- Results from a Large Cohort Study. International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine January - April 2017 Issue 1, Pages No: 12-17
Khushboo Priya, P S Divyashree, Kamini Rao Restoring Fertility in Cancer Survivors: Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation or Assisted Reproduction Technique. International Journal of Infertility and Fetal Medicine January - April 2017 Issue 1, Pages No: 24-31
Sridharan Balasundaram1, Parameswari Ranganathan, Kamini A. Rao, Tea Poly Phenol - Zinc Oxide nano Particle effects on Infertile Smoker’s Spermatozoa- A Short Report. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology (RJPT) ISSN - 0974-3618 (Print) 0974-360X (Online) – February 2018 Page 1-4
Sridharan T B, Viswapriya V S, Moumita Basak, Parameswari R, Kamini A Rao, A Survey of Biochemical Parameters in Fertile Smokers- A Clinical Study. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology (RJPT) ISSN 0974-3618 (Print) 0974-360X (Online) – February 2018 Page 1 - 5
Vikram A Sundaram, Kamini A Rao, Archana K, Ramesh Pathy M and Sridharan T B, A Correlative Study of Antioxidants Present in Human Seminal Plasma with Sperm Count. JSM Invitro Fertilization 3(1): 1024 (2018)–February 2018 Page 1 - 6
A.S. Vickram, T. B. Sridharan, Kamini A. Rao, Evaluation of fructose and ?-glucosidase activity in human seminal plasma of various infertile and fertile categories for proper diagnosis - Case reports. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports (2018) Page 1 – 4
A.S. Vickram, K. Anbarasu, Kamini A. Rao, S. Jayanthi, and T.B. Sridharan Identification and in silico Characterization of Semenogelin II Protein in Semen- A Marker for Diagnosis of Male Infertility Bentham Science Publishers Current Proteomics, 2018, Vol. 15, No. 4 Page 1-7
“The Infertility Manual - 4th Edition” authored by Dr. Kamini A Rao and published by J P Brothers
Editor of “An Introduction to Genetics and Fetal Medicine," foreword by Dr. Donald Gibb, U.K. Under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India.
Editor of “Chorionic Villus Sampling,” co-edited by Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, Kings College Hospital, U.K.
Editor of “Amniotic Fluid," co-edited by Dr. Micheal G. Ross, Harbor-UCLA, U.S.A. This book features contributions from over 20 international authors.
Editor of “A Handbook of Prenatal Diagnosis & Reproductive Genetics” under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India.
Editor of “The Infertility Manual 1st Edition”, co-edited by Dr. Peter Brinsden, UK. Under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India.
Editor of “Current Concepts in Perinatology,” under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India.
Editor of “FOGSI-RCH,” co-edited by Dr. D. K. Tank, under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India, to highlight India’s RCH program and to ensure sound reproduction and child health status.
Editor of “Principles & Practice of Obstetrics & Gynecology for Post Graduates,” co-edited by Dr. Alokendu Chatterjee and Dr. Usha Saraiya, a FOGSI Publication.
Editor of “The Infertility Manual 2nd Edition”, co-edited by Dr. Peter Brinsden, UK. & Prof. Henry Sathananthan under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India.
Editor of “The Infertility Manual 3rd Edition”, co-edited by Prof. Howard Carp
Editor of “Laboratory Manual in Assisted Reproductive Technology,” co-edited by MS Srinivas.
Editor of “The Andrology Manual,” co-edited by MS Srinivas.
Author of “Injectable Contraception,” co-authored by Dr. Rustom Soonawala.
Author of “A Hand book of Obstetric Emergencies”, a ready reckoner for the practicing obstetrician.
Author of “Maternal Nutrition –A Quintessential Guide” on the appropriate nutrition management during pregnancy, published under the aegis of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India.
Author of “Dr. Kamini Rao’s Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy”
Author of the book “Dr. Kamini Rao’s Guide to the Science and Practice of Women’s Health.”
Author of “Diagnosis and Management of Infertility” in the Kannada language.
Author of a compilation of short stories in Kannada - “Stories of the Umbilical Cord.”
Author of “Before She Conceives”
Author of “Text Book of Gynaecology” published by Elsevier Publications.
Author of the book “Maternal Nutrition to help shape the Baby’s Tomorrow”
Author of the book “Postpartum Weight Loss”
Author of the book “Handbook of Obstetric Emergencies” 2nd Edition published by Jaypee Brothers.
Author of the book “Textbook of Midwifery & Obstetrics for Nurses” published by Elsevier Publications
Author of the three-volume book Vol I - “Textbook of Infertility,” Vol II - “Laboratory Andrology Manual & Vol III - “Atlas of Embryology” published by Jaypee Bros. 1st Edition published in 2015
“A Handbook of Gynecological Emergencies” published by Jaypee Brothers
Author of the three-volume book Vol I - “Textbook of Infertility,” Vol II - “Laboratory Andrology Manual & Vol III - “Atlas of Embryology” published by Jaypee Bros. 2nd Edition published in 2018
Author of the book “Obstetric Emergencies” to be published shortly by Jaypee Bros.
Author of the book “Gynecological Emergencies” to be published shortly by Jaypee Bros.