Dr. Aruna Ashok Details

Qualification

1. M.B.B.S – Kilpauk Medical College, 1998.

2. MS OG – JIPMER, Pondicherry, 2008.

3. Infertility Training done in Reproductive Medicine division of Sri Ramachandra Medical Institute, 2009.

4. Diploma in Reproductive Medicine ( DRM )from Keil University, Germany.

Awards and Recognitions

• 1. Got best poster award in Fertivision 2021, Management of thin endometrium by hysteroscopic instillation of g-csf mobilized progenitor cells combined with platelet derived growth factor concentrate into the sub-endometrial region-a case report.
• 2. Gold Medal in M.B.B.S in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• 3. JIPMER Institute Gold Medal in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2008)
• 4. Pondicherry University Gold Medal in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2008) First in Fogsi quiz – 2007

Presentations

1. The Risk of preeclampsia in frozen thawed embryo transfers among Asian population : Analysis of1862 cases conceived with ICSI in ASRM 2018. – Author Dr Aruna Ashok, Co-Authors Dr. Manish Banker, Dr. Azade Patel, Dr. Priyasakthi C, Dr. Krithika Devi, Dr. Madhupriya.

2. Duration of estradiol administration and embryo transfer outcomes in donor-recipient cycle. A Pilot study YUVA ISAR, 2018. – Dr Priyasakthi C, Dr Aruna Ashok.

3. Clinical presentation of FSHR 2039A>G Ser680 Asn Polymorphisms in unexpected poor responders of POSEIDON group Ia & IIa, A case series. TAPISAR 2018 – Best paper award Dr. Priyasakthi C, Dr. Aruna Ashok.

Experience

• 1. With 10 years of experience in the field of Infertility, 12 years in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Aruna Ashok has also worked in Apollo First Med Hospitals for a year in 2008 and in SRMC, Porur for a year and a half (2009 – 2010). She has been the IVF Consultant in NOVA IVI Fertility Centre, Chennai for 5 years (2014 – 2019).
• 2. She has delivered more than 3000 babies in 13 years. The way she prioritizes normal delivery consistently, is highly appreciated by many of our patients. Many ICSI conceived patients and twins have been delivered normally.
• 3. Having dealt with more than 4000 IVF/ICSI cycles as a fertility consultant, building a competent team with SOP and achieving higher success rate has always been and will always be the priorities.
• 4. A Speaker in International Conferences – One day fertility workshop in Sri Lankan Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (SLCOG).

Special areas of interest

• 1. Fertility enhancing endoscopic surgeries – Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy
• 2. Dealing with patients with ICSI failures
• 3. Using latest ART methods, PGS, ERA to improve success rates among ICSI patients
• 4. All the while being energetic, approachable and passionate is what makes her the most loved gynecologist at A4.