About Dr. Rekha Ambegaokar

Dr. Rekha Ambegaokar is a popular and renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist with 40+ years of experience. Dr Ambegaokar is devoted to ‘Safe Motherhood’ practices, having contributed significantly to women’s health and wellbeing.

• Established private nursing homes in Santacruz West, conducting more than 12,000 deliveries in the past 27 years.
• Advocates for the art and skill of vaginal surgery while welcoming advances in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.
• Emphasizes compassionate and ethical patient care, and quality healthcare for all sections of society.

Education & Training

• M.B.B.S. : T.N. Medical College, Mumbai (1983)
• M.D. (Obstetrics & Gynaecology): B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (1988)

Memberships

• Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• The Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society (MOGS)
• Association of Fellow Gynaecologists (AFG): Managing Committee Member (2014-2022)
• Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)
• Santacruz Medical Social Association: (Past President 2007-2008), (Trustee 2021-2024)

Awards

1. Gold Medal, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, M.B.B.S., Mumbai University, Maharashtra:
   • Dr. (Mrs.) Sharad Nanavati Memorial Prize.
   • Dr. D.D. Pandya’s Prize.
   • Dr. A.L. Nair & M. Venkatrao’s Prize.
   • Smt. Gopikabai Narayan Karande’s Prize.
   • Smt. Snehalrani Ranade Paritoshika Prize.
2. Examiner for Fellowship in High-Risk Obstetrics, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
3. Editor of AFG Times, an official publication of the Association of Fellow Gynaecologists (2014-2022).

Speciality Interest

• High Risk Obstetrics
• Vaginal Surgeries
• Infertility
• Adolescent Gynaecology
• Menopause Management & Sexual Dysfunction