Mala Raj Explained
| Mala Raj |
| Birth Date: | 19 December 1968 |
| Education: | MBBS, DGO, FICOG, Dip In Reprod Med (Germany), Dip In Advanced EndoSurg (Germany) |
| Occupation: | Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Endoscopic Surgeon, Infertility Specialist, Aesthetic Gynaecologist |
| Spouse: | C. Kasturi Raj |
| Children: | Aarathy Kasturi Raj (Daughter)
Aaradhana Kasturiraj (Daughter) |
| Relatives: | Sandeep Warrier (Son-in-law) |
Mala Raj is an Indian obstetrician, gynaecologist[1], and laparoscopic surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[2] With over 20 years of experience, she is known for her work in laparoscopic procedures, including hysterectomies, myomectomies, and infertility management[3] .Her involvement includes complex and rare case studies, such as an unusual case of a neuroendocrine tumor.[4]
Early life and education
Mala Raj's spouse C. Kasturi Raj is a businessman and her daughter, Aarathy Kasturi Raj is an Indian speed skating track athlete. She did her MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. She did her post-graduation in obstetrics and gynaecology at Ramachandra Medical College in 1997. She obtained a Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Kiel, Germany, in 2004. She completed a Diploma in Reproductive Medicine from the same university in 2014 and received training in advanced endoscopy in Strasborg and Taiwan.
Awards and recognition
- Listed as Best Doctors in South India by Nebkar Media and Research in the Final Health Booklet published in August 2024 by Outlook India.[5]
- Dr. Siuli Rudra Sinha Award for the Best Paper in Endoscopy (2006, AICOG, Cochin) BEST DOCTORS SOUTH
- Rashtra Ratna Award for Individual Contribution and Distinguished Services (2014)
- TANCARE Award for Commitment to Healthcare in Tamil Nadu (2014)
- Jewel of India Award, Indian Solidarity Council (2015)
- Best Doctor Award, University of Madras
- Dr. Stya Paul Award, Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
- Rising Star Award, Best Single Specialty Hospital in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Times of India
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. MGR University
References
- Web site: Vijaykumar . Vaishali . 2022-04-26 . Journalling the pregnancy journey . 2024-11-30 . The New Indian Express . en.
- Web site: Asian Games: How roller skater Aarathy rose from a ‘fall’ to win historic medal . 2024-12-04 . The Week . en.
- Raj . Mala . Harleen . Tejaswini . Padala Sri . 2022-07-04 . Retrospective Analysis of Tissue Retrieval by In-Bag Morcellation . Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology . en . 12 . 2 . 2455-6017.
- Raj . Mala . Dalal . Sharayu Parth . Palaniappan . Rajashree . June 2024 . An unusual case of neuroendocrine tumor . Indian Journal of Gynecological Endoscopy . en-US . 1 . 1 . 68 . 10.4103/IJGE.IJGE_7_24 . 3050-6387 . free.
- Web site: Best Doctors South 2024 . images.assettype.
