Most Credible and Trusted IVF Doctor In Mumbai

Dr Hrishikesh Pai

Dr. Hrishikesh Pai
MD FRCOG (UK-HON) FCPS FICOG MSc (USA)

Founder & Medical Director at Bloom IVF, the best IVF hospital in Mumbai

President – FOGSI (October 2022 – December 2023)

Regional Trustee Asia Oceania, FIGO

Leading IVF Doctor in Mumbai with 4 Decades of Excellence in IVF

Dr. Hrishikesh Pai is the best IVF doctor in India, spreading the joy of parenthood since 40 glorious years of his practice. His exemplary medical expertise serves as the guiding light of Bloom Clinic, the best IVF centre in Mumbai.

He has been one of the flagbearers of IVF in India, responsible for the many ‘firsts’ in fertility treatments, such as including assisted laser hatching, spindle view, ovarian tissue freezing, oocyte freezing, and IMSI. Being the best fertility doctor in Mumbai, he particularly specializes in reproductive endocrinology, assisted reproduction, and endoscopic surgery.

Apart from being the most successful and best IVF doctor in Mumbai, Dr. Pai is also an illustrious academician. He has served as an assistant professor at the D Y Patil Medical College, an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and the postgraduate teacher at the MD and DNB examinations, National Board New Delhi.

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Positions Held By Dr. Hrishikesh Pai, Top IVF Doctor in Mumbai

Dr. Pai has the rare distinction of being the president of many organizations in India such as IVF Society of India (ISAR), Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE), Mumbai OBGYN Society (MOGS) and Maharashtra Chapter of ISAR. Apart from that, he has also held the following prestigious positions in India and abroad:

  • President of FOGSI, Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India (October 2022 – December 2023)
  • Professor of Reproductive Medicine at D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai
  • Regional Trustee of Asia Oceania, International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics FIGO
  • He was the Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Embryology and Andrology at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, USA. (April 2023)
  • Steering Committee Member of WHO Global Summit on PPH
  • Member of FIGO Leadership Development Initiative Group and Sub-Committee
  • Co-Lead of Innovation Equity Forum, Gates Foundation and National Institute of Health, USA.
  • Organizing Secretary of the World Conference of International Federation of Fertility Societies 2016.
  • Organising Secretary of the Best of ESHRE – ISAR IFS 2024
  • Scientific Chair of All India Conference of FOGSI 2025 in Mumbai

Accolades and Accreditations

As the best IVF expert in Mumbai, Dr. Pai has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions. He has received more than 60 awards, including:

  • Honorary FRCOG Fellowship ad eundem of the RCOG, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK in 2019
  • Eminent Physician Award National Indian Medical Association (IMA) 2022
  • Kanak Goel Community Service Award National IMA 2017
  • Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility (ISSRF) Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
  • Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) Lifetime Achievement Award 2020

Medical Conferences & Contributions

Dr. Pai has conducted numerous conferences, workshops and TOTs in the field of gynaecology and assisted reproduction. Throughout his medical career, he has-

  • Delivered 40+ orations
  • 800+ lectures
  • Been the editor of 18+ books
  • Contributed 65+ book chapters
  • Published 42+ research papers
  • Been the Series Editor of 20 GCPRs (Good clinical practice guidelines) of FOGSI 2023.

Contribution to Healthcare by Dr. Pai, The Best IVF Specialist in Mumbai

  • The internationally famous Manyata program for upgrading, skilling, and certifying hospital facilities to provide high quality care was launched in 2017 by FOGSI, MSD for Mothers, McArthur Foundation and JHPIEGO and has certified more than 2000 hospitals in India to date. Being the top gynaecologist in Mumbai, Dr. Pai has been appointed the Chief Administrator of this program since its inception till today. Presently there are plans afoot to expand this international acclaimed successful program (published in Global Health: Science and Practice, December 2022) to maternity homes in other countries.
  • As FOGSI President, Dr. Pai has launched the Freedom from Anemia – Na Na Anemia Campaign and Roadshow. Dr. Pai personally travelled and the campaign has covered more than 5000 miles by road, covered 28+ cities, educated more than 60 million people, tested and treated 2,00,000 women for iron deficiency anemia in India. Although he is an established IVF doctor in Mumbai, Dr. Pai plans to expand this project in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and some parts of Europe, with the help of FIGO. This roadshow is being conducted with the aid of a large red-colored bus and a big van on which a LED has been mounted to give out women’s health related messages. Numerous public forums and continuing medical education workshops are also being conducted during this roadshow.
  • During his tenure as Secretary General of FOGSI in 2016, Dr. Pai has launched PMSMA (Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan) scheme in association with Indian Medical Association and the Government of India. This scheme is mainly meant for offering free antenatal check-ups for pregnant women on the 9th of each month by private practitioners on a voluntary basis. About 40 million pregnant women have been examined under PMSMA till now.
  • Dr. Pai has recently launched the Cervical Cancer Project in association with American Cancer Society in India—an evidence-based Program to Increase HPV Vaccine Recommendation and Delivery Among Member Practices. This 2-step project involves the education about HPV vaccination and subsequent implementation of the HPV vaccination program at the ground level involving 10,000 gynaecologists.
  • Dr. Pai has been a pioneer in Hysteroscopy in India since 1984 and introduced Office Hysteroscopy in 1998. He has been President, Secretary General and Treasurer of Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists (IAGE), which is the largest endoscopic organization in the country. He is Founder Editor of IAGE Journal of Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery. During his tenure as IAGE President, he has conducted numerous conferences, workshops, and TOTs for promoting safe endoscopic surgery including laparoscopic female sterilization.
  • Dr. Pai was always determined to be a fertility specialist in Mumbai. Dr. Pai is an MD Gold Medalist in OBGYN from the University of Mumbai, India (1985). Dr. Pai did his Research Fellowship in Reproductive Biology from Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, in 1989-1990 and earned a master’s in Clinical Embryology from the Jones Institute, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, USA, in 2006.
  • Before being the founder of Bloom IVF, the best IVF Clinic in Mumbai, he also served as the President of the IVF Society of India, Founder Chair of Indian SIG at American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and Board Member of International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) for 9-years (Assistant Treasurer, Director of Corporate Affairs and Director of External Affairs).

Honors & Achievements of the Best IVF Doctor in Mumbai, Dr. Pai

Received
64 awards including
Honorary FRCOG
Fellowship Eundem 2019
from RCOG UK

Delivered
800 lectures +
40 plus orations

Chapter
contribution
to 65 books

Series Editor of
20 Good Clinical
Practice Guidelines

Editor of 18 books and
author of 42 National and International publications

EXPLORE BOOKS AUTHORED BY DR. PAI
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The Remarkable Work of Dr. Pai, an esteemed IVF Doctor in Mumbai

Specialized in gynaecology, Infertility, Endoscopy, IVF, Fertility Preservation & Genetics

Honorable Roles Held by Dr. Pai, The Top Gynaecologist in Mumbai

In this pursuit of service to the society, Dr. Pai is holding various respectable posts to carry on his noble work at his best.

Assistant Honorary Consuliant
K. Bhabha Municipal General Hospital

Assistant Honorary Professor
Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Mumbai (Bombay) University teaching experience of 13 years at undergraduate & postgraduate level

Consultant Gynaecologist
Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

Scientific Director
Babies & Us Fertility, IVF & ICSI Centre, Lilavati Hospital

Scientific Director
Babies & Us Fertility, IVF & ICS! Centre, Opera House. An ART unit being run for the past 10 years

Medical Director
Pearl Family Welfare Hospital, Mumbai

Chairman
Genetics & Fetal Medicine Committee FOGS! (2002-06)

Secretary
Indian association of Gynecological Endoscopists

Librarian
Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynecological Society

Member
Governing Council Indian College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists


Member of Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society (MOGS)

  • Life Member since 1984
  • Patron since 1998
  • Member of Managing Committee since 1991
  • Member of Executive Committee since 2000
  • President — MOGS — 2008

Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)

  • Life Member since 1984
  • Member of FOGSI Food & Drugs & Medicosurgical Equipment Committee 1995-1999
  • Member of the Genetics & fetal Medicine committee 1997-2001
  • Member of Imaging science committee, FOGSI
  • Senior Vice President FOGSI for the year 2005 — 2006
  • Representative of MOGS to FOGSI, 2000-2002
  • Chairman Genetics & Fetal Medicine Committee FOGSI (2002-06)

MEMBER OF

Indian Federation of Ultrasound,
Medicine & Biology (IFUMB)

member

European Society of
Human Reproduction (ESHRE)

member

Middle East Fertility Society
(MEFS)

member

National Association
of Voluntary Sterilisation

member

Indian Society of Human
Reproduction (IAHR)

member

American Society of
Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

member

Indian Society of
Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)

member
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Awards & Achievements

Dr. Pai is the most decorated IVF Doctor in Mumbai. His career is enriched by several prestigious awards and accolades.

  • ETHealthworld Most Inspiring Gynaecologists of West India at ETHealthworld Fertility Conclave 2019
  • Dr Ameet Patki Be Global… Touch Local Award by MOGS (The Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaecological Society) 2019
  • R K Medical Excellence Award – Pioneer in IVF in India 2019
  • Times Healthcare Achievers Award, Mumbai as “Legend – IVF & Fertility” 2018
  • Chikitsa Ratan Award by Indian Medical Association South Delhi 2018

Times Healthcare Achievers Award, Mumbai as “Legend – IVF & Fertility” 2018

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Chikitsa Ratan Award by Indian Medical Association South Delhi 2018

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Healthcare Leader of the Year 2017 at Pharmaleaders Business Leadership Awards, Mumbai

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Medscape India Unite for care National award for excellence in gynaecology at hands of Cricketer Mohamad azzaruddin 2015

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21st Lions Gold Award for excellence in Gynecology 2014 – 2015.

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Sarojben Desai Excellence Award by MOGS (The Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaecological Society) in 2010-2011

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Recipient of the RK Excellence Awards for ‘Excellent IVF Doctor in India’ at hands of Union Cabinet minister for Coal Mr Jaiswal 2010

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Jai Hind College Alumni Association prize for excellence in Medicine presented at the hands of Finance Minister of Maharashtra Shri Jayant Patil 2008

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Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Award , (Presented at Teen MurtiBhavan, at the hands of union cabinet minister Shree Buta Singh). 2002.

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Best Doctor’s Award, Indian Medical association (Mumbai west).2008

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FOGSI Best paper prize at the All India conference 2001.

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MD Gold Medallist, University of Mumbai, 1985

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