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Dr. Shetal Desai

MBBS, M.D. (Obst & Gynaec) (Fetal Medicine Consultant)

Managing Director and Head of Fetal Neuroimaging Department, Infocus Diagnostics.
Practising exclusively as a Fetal Medicine Consultant for more than 15 yrs with a specialization in Fetal Neuroimaging (Fetal MRI/Ultrasound), she is the pioneer of Fetal Brain MRI in Gujarat and has experience of more than 10 years in Fetal MRI. Her areas of interest are Fetal Neuroimaging, Prenatal NeuroGenetics, Fetal Echo, and Fetal Interventions. Her clinical researches are published in national and international journals.

Education and Training

  • M.D, Obstetrics, and Gynecology (Baroda Medical College, M.S. University)
  • Trained in Fetal MRI by Dr. Tushar Desai, Infocus Diagnostics, Ahmedabad.
  • Trained in Advanced fetal neurosonography by Dr. Karina Haratz, Israel.
  • ISUOG education course on Advanced fetal Neurosonography and Fetal brain MRI by Dr. G. Malinger and Dr. Daniela Prayer.
  • Certified by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Prenatal diagnosis of posterior fossa anomalies.
  • Certified by European Accreditation Council in Fetal Neurosonography: Tips and Tricks.
  • Certified and license holder from Fetal Medicine Foundation (UK) for competency in First Trim Obstetric Ultrasound and Second Trim Obstetric Ultrasound with Antenatal Surveillance and Obstetric Doppler.
  • Certified by International Academy of Medical Ultrasound, Asia for competency in Basic and Advanced Fetal Echo and STIC by Prof.Dario Paladini.
  • Trained in Prenatal diagnostic procedures & Fetal Echocardiography and Obstetric Doppler by Dr. S. Suresh at Mediscan System, Chennai.
  • Trained in fetoscopy procedures at CEMAST centre for minimal access surgery, Mumbai organized by ISPAT.
  • Trained in Endoscopic Surgery and IUI at Melbourne IVF Gujarat, 2000-2001.
  • Participated in 3D/4D Hands-on Simulator workshop in Fetal Neurosonography at 11th ISUOG Symposium.

Experience

  • More than 15 years of experience in Fetal Medicine with more than 10 years in Fetal Neuroimaging and Fetal MRI at Infocus Diagnostics, Ahmedabad.
  • Ex. Honorary Faculty of Fetal Medicine at Dept of Obst & Gynaec, Sheth V. S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad (2008-2011).
  • Ex. Asst Prof, Obst & Gynaec, Sheth V.S.General Hospital, Ahmedabad (2001-2008).
  • Ex. Fellow and Jr. Lecturer in Gynaec Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad (1997-2000).
  • Resident Doctor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Shree Sayajirao Gaekwad hospital, M.S University, Vadodara (1994-1997).

Academic achievements

  • Has been a Guest Speaker and Chairperson at several District, State, National, and International conferences and has several publications in National and International journals.
  • Speaker & Course coordinator at Society of Fetal Medicine on Fetal MRI Series 2022.                                  TOPIC : Fetal MRI as a problem solving tool. Third Monday every Month.
  • Faculty speaker at Fetal Neuro Masterclass II, 2nd July 2021; on the topic : MRI in Neuroimaging- Expand the horizon.
  • Panelist and case presenter in the SFM executive committee webinar Episode 4 on 24th Nov 2021, on Insights into abnormalities of the Corpus Callosum.
  • Faculty Speaker at U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Fetal Cardiology Symposium, 2018.
  • Faculty speaker at Society of Fetal Medicine, Gujarat Chapter & AOGS,2017 on “Early fetal Neurosonogram”.
  • Faculty Speaker at 11th International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology Symposium, topic: First trimester NT Scan,2015.
  • Chairperson for Scientific session on the role of food, nutrition and exercise in Adolescence at All India Women Doctors Conference, 2012.
  • Faculty Speaker at FOGSI Imaging Science Committee Conference on Colour Doppler in Ob-Gyn, Vadodara on Fetal Anemia-hydrops and Panel discussion on Colour Doppler in 2009.
  • Faculty speaker at ‘Imaging fetus…Vision Ahead’, 2009 by AOGS, APSARA, Imaging science committee and Genetics and Fetal Medicine Committee-FOGSI.
  • Faculty Speaker at AOGS Symposium on Micronutrients: The Modern Management, 2008, topic: Role of Micronutrients in Malformations.
  • Faculty Speaker at “Growing Up” program by Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Society of India, 2006-2008.
  • Faculty Speaker at SOGOG 2006, GNFC Bharuch on “Thyroid Dysfunction in pregnancy”
  • Faculty Speaker at Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology Society of India -MTP Committee workshop in 2005 on Post Abortion Care.
  • Faculty panelist on Ultrasound in pregnancy at Bharuch Obstetrics & Gynaec society, 1997.
  • First reported publication on “Prenatal diagnosis of Pontocerebellar hypoplasia associated with rare syndromes: Expanding the genetic and phenotypic spectrum” in the international journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020.
  • Virtual Poster presentation and first to report a prenatal diagnosis of a unique feature of PHASES Syndrome at 30th ISUOG World Congress 2020.
  • Winner of Quiz on Prenatal imaging at National Conference of Indian Society of Prenatal diagnosis & Therapy,2007.
  • Poster presentation on ‘Early Stage Cervical Cancer: The GCRI Experience when pelvic nodes are involved’ at FOGSI 44th All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2000.
    Publication on ‘Mixed Germ Cell Tumour of Ovary (Dysgerminoma + Choriocarcinoma) in the journal of Obs. & Gynae. Today, 1998.
  • Oral paper presentation on Perinatal Outcome in thick meconium-stained liquor, at SOGOG State Conference, 1995.
  • Chairperson for the scientific session on Clinical Genetics by AOGS, 2012.
  • Chairperson for a scientific session in Fetal Echocardiography and Colour Doppler workshop, AOGS, 2008.
  • Chairperson for a scientific session on ‘Cardiac connections’ and Master of ceremony at YUVA FOGSI West Zone Conference, 2007.
  • Master of ceremony at 30th Annual State conference SOGOG 2006 at GNFC Bharuch.
  • Chairperson for a scientific session at ISOPARB, 2006.
  • Chairperson for Scientific session at IUI Workshop by AOGS, 2006.
  • Program Coordinator and Venue/Stage committee member in Satellite Workshop on rare and interesting Ob & Gyn Surgical procedures, hosted by Dr. R.M.Nadkarni Medical Education and Research Trust, 2004.

Other courses

  • Access to Capital for Women, an online course organized by Babson College, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Trained in Self Hypnosis and Meditation by Dr B.N.Palan, Samatvam Institute.

Awards and Honours

Daughter of Gujarat 2016 award for Social Entrepreneurship.

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