Dr. Pratima Raj is an Associate Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru. Her expertise includes preventive oncology, molecular oncology, and advanced surgical procedures for gynecologic cancers. She has contributed to academic research through multiple publications and scientific presentations. She is also actively involved in community outreach programs focused on raising awareness and promoting early detection of gynecologic malignancies.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS
- MD (OBGY)
- DrNB (Gynecological Oncology)
- FDMAS (Advanced Minimally Access Surgery)
Professional Experience
- Associate Consultant – Gynaecological Oncology, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru
Awards & Achievements
- Certificate of Commendation – DrNB thesis (Endometrial cancer prognostic markers)
- 1st Prize – Paper Presentation, AOGIN Conference 2021
- 1st Prize – Quiz Competition, Gynaec Oncopath 2022
- 1st Prize – SAFOG Oncology Quiz
- 2nd Prize – Quiz Competition, AOGIN 2019
- Runner-Up – Quiz Competition, IFCPC 2021
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inspiration Awards 2023
Professional Memberships
- AGOI – Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India
- ESGO – European Society of Gynaecologic Oncology
- IGCS – International Gynaecological Cancer Society
- ASCO – American Society of Clinical Oncology
- IFCPC – International Federation for Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy
- IPSM – Indian Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
Certifications
- Diploma in Minimally Access Surgery
- Fellowship in Minimally Access Surgery
Publications
- Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of vulva
- Robotic Radical Hysterectomy vs. Open Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer
- Experience in Gynaecologic Cancers During COVID-19 Pandemic
- A clinical study and management of hypocalcemia following thyroid surgery
- Inverted bladder diverticulum and sigmoid herniation presenting as obstruction
- Ca Clitoris – A Rare Variant (AGOICON 2019)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Clitoris (AOGIN 2019)
- Port site metastasis – Recurrent Ca Cervix (IFCPC 2021)
- Radical Vulvectomy – Surgical Video (IGCS 2021)
- Outcomes of Ca Vulva (NATCON 2021)
- Prognostic Factors – Recurrent Ca Vulva (AOGIN 2021)
- Primary RCC mimicking Primary Ca Ovary (AGOICON 2021)
- Biomarkers in preoperative biopsy for risk stratification of endometrial cancers (IGCS 2022)
- Evaluation of vascular endothelial function in early pregnancy and correlation with preeclampsia (AICOG 2018)