Biography
Dr. Sushmitha Shree P is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with an MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has trained in both routine and high-risk pregnancy care, and has experience managing labour, delivery and obstetric emergencies. She also performs a broad range of gynaecological procedures.
She completed her MBBS at Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She then earned her MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra. She went on to serve there as a Senior Resident, managing patients in the outpatient clinic, emergency and inpatient wards of a busy tertiary-care teaching hospital.
Her dissertation compared maternal outcomes of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) with repeat caesarean section in women who had a previous caesarean delivery. She has a special interest in high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
Dr. Sushmitha speaks Tamil, English, Hindi and Marathi, which helps her explain care options clearly and put patients and families at ease.
Experience
Experience
- Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra (March 2025 to August 2026)
- Managed routine and high-risk obstetric and gynaecological patients in the outpatient clinic, emergency and inpatient wards
- Managed the labour ward, including normal deliveries, instrumental deliveries and caesarean sections
- Handled obstetric emergencies such as postpartum haemorrhage, high blood pressure in pregnancy, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, placenta previa and placental abruption
- Performed and assisted in surgery, including abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, tubal ligation, and salpingectomy for ruptured ectopic pregnancy
- Repaired severe perineal tears, including Grade IV tears
- Taught undergraduate and postgraduate students through seminars, journal clubs, case presentations and clinical demonstrations
- Compulsory Rotating Internship: Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences (2016 to 2017)
Education
- MS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology): Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra (2025)
- MBBS: Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2016)
Registrations
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Reg. No. 124862
- Maharashtra Medical Council, Reg. No. 2023/01/0101
Area Of Expertise
Obstetrics
- Antenatal and Postnatal Care: Care for the mother through pregnancy and after childbirth
- High-Risk Pregnancy: Care for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, preterm labour, PROM and PPROM (early breaking of waters), fetal growth restriction, multiple pregnancy and placenta previa
- Labour and Delivery: Normal delivery, instrumental delivery, caesarean section, and induction or augmentation of labour
- VBAC Counselling and Care: Helping women with a previous caesarean section choose between vaginal birth and a repeat caesarean
- Obstetric Emergencies: Postpartum haemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, placental abruption and ectopic pregnancy
- Cervical Cerclage: A stitch in the cervix to help prevent preterm birth
- Perineal Repair: Repair of perineal tears, including severe Grade IV tears
Gynaecology
- Hysterectomy: Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
- Ovarian and Tubal Surgery: Ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, salpingectomy and tubal ligation
- Minor Gynaecological Procedures: D&C and suction evacuation, MTP procedures, and Bartholin cyst or abscess treatment
- Contraception: IUCD (Copper-T) insertion and removal
- Cervical Cancer Screening: Pap smear, and cervical and endometrial biopsy
- Infertility Evaluation: Assessment and management of common fertility concerns
- General Gynaecology: Diagnosis and treatment of common gynaecological disorders
Achievements and Awards
Conference Presentations
- Clinical paper presented at SOGS DIMENSIONS 2024, Satara (May 2024): “Comparison of Efficacy of Valethamate Bromide and Drotaverine Hydrochloride on Dilatation of Cervix During Active Labour”
Dissertation
- “A Prospective Observational Study of the Maternal Outcome of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) Versus C-Section in Patients with Previous Lower-Segment Caesarean Section” (2024)
Conferences Attended
- 33rd KSOGA Conference 2023, Vijayapura (December 2023)
- SOGS Annual Conference, DIMENSIONS 2024: Fetofocus, Satara (May 2024)
Certifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Teaching
- Teaches MBBS students, interns and postgraduate residents through seminars, journal clubs, case presentations and clinical demonstrations
