Dr. Karthiga Prabhu J is a highly accomplished Consultant of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with over 22 years of clinical and academic experience. She completed her MBBS at Madras Medical College (1997) and her MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at JIPMER, Pondicherry University (2004).
She has undergone specialized training in basic and advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, Basic ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology), and the ISUOG BT online training course. Additionally, she has completed the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) and has formal training in Medical Education Technology (MCI/NMC recognized).
A clinician, academician, and researcher, Dr. Karthiga Prabhu has made significant contributions in the fields of high-risk pregnancy, midlife women’s health, and gynaecological endoscopy. She is also a committed mentor and guide for postgraduate training and research in obstetrics and gynaecology.
- FICOG – Fellowship in Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- CIMP – Credentialed Indian Menopause Practitioner.
- AV Umachigui Memorial Gold Medal (MD OBG), 2007.
- Asha Baxi Award, 30th Annual Conference AICC RCOG, 2016.
- Gold Medal in Research Day 2020 (SRMIST).
- A.L. Mudaliar Travelling Fellowship, 2011.
- Second Prize, Paper Presentation, YUVA FOGSI South Zone, 2011.
- Best Paper Award – JIPMER Scientific Society, 2009.
- Poster Prize – DIPSI, Ahmedabad, 2013.
Research & Publications
Dr. Karthiga Prabhu has an extensive research portfolio with multiple
Scopus and PubMed indexed publications, covering high-risk pregnancy, gynaecological tumors, minimally invasive surgery, endometriosis, and reproductive health. Select works include:
- Comparison of Metformin and Myoinositol in PCOS Patients – J Clin Diagn Res, 2024.
- Ovarian Torsion in Postmenopausal Women – A Case Series – JIMA, 2023.
- Endometrial Stromal Tumor Mimicking Fibroid Uterus – Case Report – IJOG, 2023.
- Detection of Endometrial Nerve Fibres in Endometriosis – J Clin Diagn Res, 2021.
- Adnexal Torsion Across Different Phases of Women’s Life – IJRC, 2020.
- Over 20+ national and international research papers and case reports.
