Dr. Nirmala C – Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Gynaecologic Oncology Specialist in Bengaluru

Dr. Nirmala C, also documented as Dr. Nirmala Chandrashekar, is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist serving as Senior Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru. Fortis Healthcare currently lists her with 18 years of experience in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynaecologic Oncology.

She completed her MBBS in 2004 and MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2008. She subsequently completed Fellowship training in Gynaecologic Oncology at the Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, followed by advanced training in laparoscopy and a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery.

Dr. Nirmala C has extensive experience in managing high-risk pregnancies, complex obstetric cases and a broad range of gynaecological conditions. Her surgical expertise includes advanced laparoscopic gynaecologic procedures, hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cyst surgery and diagnostic hysteroscopy.

Her additional training in Gynaecologic Oncology enables her to evaluate and surgically manage selected cancers and tumours involving the female reproductive system, including ovarian and other gynaecological malignancies.

Dr. Nirmala C has also contributed to academic medicine as an Associate Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and has participated in postgraduate teaching, research, scientific presentations and publications related to obstetrics, ovarian tumours and women's health.

Areas of Expertise and Treatments

High-Risk Pregnancy Management

Dr. Nirmala C manages high-risk pregnancies requiring closer maternal and fetal monitoring because of underlying medical or obstetric complications.

Normal Delivery

She provides comprehensive antenatal care and delivery management for women with uncomplicated pregnancies where vaginal delivery is clinically appropriate.

Caesarean Section

Dr. Nirmala C performs Caesarean delivery when maternal or fetal indications make surgical delivery necessary.

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

She performs laparoscopic hysterectomy for selected uterine conditions requiring removal of the uterus using minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Laparoscopic Myomectomy

Dr. Nirmala C performs minimally invasive removal of selected uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus where clinically appropriate.

Fibroid Surgery

She provides surgical treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids using open or minimally invasive techniques depending on fibroid size, location and reproductive considerations.

Ovarian Cyst Surgery

Dr. Nirmala C evaluates and surgically treats selected ovarian cysts and masses requiring operative management.

Diagnostic Hysteroscopy

She performs hysteroscopy to evaluate selected abnormalities within the uterine cavity, including abnormal bleeding and structural uterine conditions.

Gynaecologic Cancer Surgery

Dr. Nirmala C has Fellowship training in Gynaecologic Oncology and provides surgical evaluation and management for selected cancers affecting the female reproductive organs.

Ovarian Tumour Management

She evaluates ovarian tumours and provides surgical management according to tumour characteristics, malignancy risk and the patient's overall clinical condition.

Minimal Access Gynaecologic Surgery

Dr. Nirmala C has advanced training in laparoscopy and minimal access surgery and performs selected gynaecological operations using minimally invasive techniques.