Dr Anupama Rohidekar is Aastrika Midwifery Centre’s Senior Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She has over 25 years of experience in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Dr Anupama has conducted births in both low and high resource settings. Most recently, she has worked in Yemen and Iraq with Doctors Without Borders, where she has conducted several births independently.
Dr Anupama has completed her MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and a post graduation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from G S Medical College, Mumbai and Manipal Hospital, Bangalore. She is also a certified water birth practitioner, trained under the international expert Barbara Harper.
Dr Anupama believes in providing women-centric care and is known among her clients to be encouraging and detailed in all her interactions.
Dr. Niranjana S is Aastrika Midwifery Centre’s full-time Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She has extensive experience in pregnancy and childbirth, having worked with several renowned hospitals in Bangalore. Dr. Niranjana completed her MBBS at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and her post-graduation from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. She is a former Senior Resident at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, and a distinguished member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG).
Dr. Niranjana strongly believes that pregnancy and childbirth are momentous experiences in a woman’s life. She believes in supporting mothers-to-be through this journey and providing adequate information to ensure they are an integral part of the decision-making process at every stage of pregnancy, birth, and after their child’s birth.
In addition to her medical profession, Dr. Niranjana is an avid traveller and has undertaken 3 Himalayan treks and hopes to complete many more.
Dr. Rashmi K is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Aastrika Midwifery Centre. She completed her Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from K.V.G. Medical College and Hospital, Sullia, D.K., Karnataka, and her D.N.B. – in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. With an extensive experience of over 7 years in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, she worked with renowned private hospitals in Bangalore. She also completed her MRCOG, Member of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2022. Dr. Rashmi handled plenty of emergency cases like ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, A.P.H., eclampsia, etc.
Dr. Rashmi believes pregnancy can be rewarding when a mother is happy, fulfilled, and joyous. That is why she provides adequate information to women to ensure they can make choices for themselves and their children from the day they decide to bring one into this world.
Dr. Rashmi has a great interest in painting, literature, and cultural activities and won several prizes in painting, essay writing, dance, and other competitions.
Dr. Neha is Aastrika Midwifery Centre’s full-time Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She completed her MBBS from SSIMS & RC Medical College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka in 2015, her DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Kurji Holy Family Hospital, Patna, in 2020, and is currently completing the prestigious MRCOG qualification.
Dr. Neha has over 7 years of comprehensive experience and brings a wealth of expertise to AMC. Her exceptional and diverse contributions to the field of obstetrics include research presented at the World Congress, RCOG, and published in multiple scientific journals.
Dr. Neha’s dedication to the midwifery model is reflected in her patient-centered approach. Her ability to seamlessly blend the principles of midwifery with the advancements of modern obstetrics showcases her expertise in providing a comprehensive and personalized approach to women’s health.
Dr. Neha believes in fostering open communication, shared decision-making, and the importance of emotional support to create a nurturing and empowering environment for her patients.
When she’s not serving her patients, you will find her on the move exploring the great outdoors on adventurous treks, keeping fit on the basketball court, or unwinding with her loving family in Bangalore.
Dr. Jagadisha S is Aastrika Midwifery Centre’s Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist. He has completed his MBBS and MD (Pediatrics) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences, Bangalore and holds a Diplomate of National Board (Pediatrics) from the National Board of Examination, New Delhi, and a Fellowship in Neonatology from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Jagadisha S has a special interest in intensive care, especially the neonatal population, and has been trained in a level 3 NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) during his residency and fellowship. He comes with extensive experience in handling very sick babies and has managed cases of hyperbilirubinemia, extreme prematurity, meconium aspiration syndrome, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress in newborns, sepsis, neonatal seizures, PPHN (Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn), CCHD (Critical congenital heart disease), IEM (Inborn errors of metabolism), and the like.
Dr. Jagadisha has more than seven years of experience and strongly believes in the practice of evidence-based medicine, which is also a core principle of Aastrika Midwifery Centre.
Dr. Varshini P is a full-time Paediatrician at Aastrika Midwifery Centre. With over 7 years of extensive experience, she worked as a senior resident in paediatric intensive care providing curative and restorative treatment to maximize patient outcomes and satisfaction. She managed various critical patients and ventilator cases brilliantly by performing emergency procedures in PICU and NICU, neonatal resuscitation, and counselling.
A distinguished member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Dr. Varshini received her undergraduate degree from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College and her postgraduation degree from the Rajarajeswari Institute of Medical Science.
Dr. Varshini is a brilliant paediatrician and a strong advocate for the child. Her thorough guidance starting from the day a child is born is a blessing for any new parent.
Anjumol Jospeph is Aastrika Midwifery Centre’s Midwife. Anjumol holds a degree in GNM & Certification as a Professional Midwife from Fernandez School of Nursing, Hyderabad. She has a total of 12 years experience as a staff nurse in Women & Child Health Care in Fernandez Hospital and a Registered Nurse and Midwife in King Abdullaziz University Hospital in Saudi Arabia.
Anjumol has managed several births independently and has extensive experience working in labor wards. She has expertise in patient monitoring, vaginal examinations as well as handling latest medical equipments.
Salomi comes with a total of 23 years of experience, she has worked as Lecturer, Assistant & Associate Professor, and staff nurse. Prior to Aastrika, she worked for St.John’s Medical College of Nursing, St.Martha’s College of Nursing, Fernandez Hospital, and other hospitals. Salomi holds Masters in M.Sc(N) OB/Gyn., Bsc Nursing, and Diploma in GNM. She has undergone training as a Clinical Midwifery Trainee at Fernandez and has been working in the labour department.
Salomi hails from Kerala and has moved to Bangalore now to join Aastrika.
Tintu comes with 11 years plus experience working in labour wards & Obstetrics department, she holds a Diploma in Nursing (GNM) and completed a professional Midwifery course at Fernandez Hospital. Prior to Aastrika Tintu worked for Fernandez Hospital and Rainbow Children Hospital, Bangalore.
Tintu hails from Kerala and lives in Bangalore with her family.
Ranjitha comes with a rich professional experience of 14 years as a Chief Nurse. She is specialized in IVF, Obstetrics & Gynecology care, and implementation of RN-specific duties as well as oversight and streamlining of administrative functions.
Her strength is her strong leadership qualities in the field of nursing. She is good at counselling and motivating patients.
Prior to Aastrika, Ranjitha worked with many hospitals like Apollo, Venkateshwara Hospital, Garbhagudi IVF Center to name a few. She hails from Karnataka.
