Dr Alpa Khakhar

Dr. Alpa Khakhar with an experience of more than 25 years in this field. One of the few urogynecologist in the city. Have performed & assisted more than 1000 cesarean sections, 500 hysterectomies (laparoscopic/ abdominal), 500 sling( different types) surgeries, 100 vault suspension and other anti-incontinence & prolapse surgeries, 30 fistulas. Also having a Fellowship in Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor Surgery from University of Western Ontario.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS​(MPSMC Jamnagar, INDIA) -1997
• MD (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)​-(MPSMC Jamnagar, INDIA) - 2001

Professional Experience:

• Consultant Urogynaecologist at Apollo Women's Hospital, Chennai​
• Fellowship in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery at St. Joseph Hospital, University of Western Ontario, Canada (2002-2004)​
• Experience at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, USA (2005-2006)​

Professional Memberships:

• Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India
• Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Southern India
• International Urogynecological Association
• Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Society of India
• International Continence Society

Fellowships:

• Fellowship in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery at St. Joseph Hospital, University of Western Ontario, Canada

Research Projects:

• Etiology, clinical and urodynamics study (UDS) parameters of primary & recurrent stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It was a study of 400 patients.
• Prospective randomized clinical trial of 30 pts looking at the role of Kegel exercises and biofeedback in patients with
• Importance of Urodynamics in the diagnosis of latent urinary incontinence (UI) in pts with uterine We reviewed 100 pts.

Ongoing research projects:

• Prospective randomized clinical trial of 100 patients looking at the role of single dose antibiotic Monusol for urinary tract
• Looking at serum vitamin B12 and vitamin 03 level in women with "LUTS" (Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) and vaginal discomfort sensations.

Publications

• Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Canada, Urethral Parameters in Primary and Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) (Publication), A Khakhar, Q Chou, D Penava, Publication Date: 06 / 2003 , Volume: 25, Number 6, Pages: S35
• FOGSI 44th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Anemia among teenaged semi urban girls: Predicting the future. (Abstract publication, FOGSI Journal 12 / 2000), Alpa C Kotak, A J Madhani.
• Baroda Obstetrics & Gynecological Society, Third Annual Meeting held at Baroda, India. Adolescent Gynecology (Study on hospitalized Adolescent girls in Jamnagar) (Podium Presentation 10 / 2000), Alpa C Kotak, HR Patel.
• Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Gujarat, 24th Annual Meeting held at Ahemdabad, India. Gynecological problems in Adolescent girls. (Podium Presentation 1O / 1999), Alpa C Kotak, HR
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Chronic Pelvic Pain. Dissertation prepared during residency in OB/GYN and accepted by Saurastra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India.

Awards And Achievements

• Gujarat state board scholarship for medical education Best student award in higher secondary board from  Raghuvanshi samaj  Best paper prize at 3rd Annual meeting of “BOGS” at Baroda, Gujarat 2000:”Study on hospitalized adolescent girls” ECFMG certification with 90th percentile Research Projects: Etiology, clinical and urodynamic study (UDS) parameters of primary & recurrent stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It was a study of 400 patients.
• Prospective randomized clinical trial of 30 pts looking at the role of Kegel exercises and biofeedback in pts with SUI.
• Importance of Urodynamics in the diagnosis of latent urinary incontinence (UI) in pts with uterine prolapse. We reviewed 100 pts. Ongoing research projects: Prospective randomized clinical trial of 100 patients looking at the role of single dose antibiotic MonoSol for urinary tract infection.
• Looking at serum vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 level in women with “LUTS” and vaginal discomfort sensations.
• Academic Participations: Presented and participated at 24th Annual Conference of SOGOG Bhavcon, 1999
• Presented and participated at Baroda Obstetrics and Gynecological society, 2000
• Presented at FOGSI 44th All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2000
• NALS Course – Jamnagar, 2000 Gynec-Urology Update: Symposia & Live operative workshop- Ahmadabad, 2001
• Presented at PEI (Prince Edwards Island, Nova-Scotia, Canada) – 2003
• 15th Annual Comprehensive Workshop on Gynecologic Endoscopy for Residents & Fellows – Chicago, USA, 2006
• PIE (Perineal Injuries and Episiotomy repair & Reconstruction) –Workshop, 2007
• Workshop in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic surgery – Chennai,2007, 2008, 2009
• Training in Basic Life Support (BLS), 2008 Workshop on Hysteroscopy by Obstetric and Gynaecological society of Southern India, 2008
• Live workshop on basic laparoscopic surgery , general surgery and gynecology, 2008 Workshop on Hysteroscopy – Chennai, 2008 Basic Life Support training course – Chennai, 2008
• Workshop in Intrauterine insemination – Chennai, 2009
• International Conference on “Current trends in the management of Clinical Dilemmas in Sub-Fertility – The Infertility Update”’, 2009 SUI (Female) – 2010,
• Summit on Urinary Incontinence (Female) Live Operative Workshop URPS – 2010 Gynec endoscopy today – 2011
• Advance course in laparoscopic surgery attended at Fogsi Recongnized Radhe Endoscopy Training Center, Gujarat in 2012.
• Faculty at 4th International Conference in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery in 2012, 2013.