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. Meghana earned her MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Karnataka, followed by an MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from SDM Dharwad and FMAS from World Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi. She’s bringing a ton of knowledge and expertise to Aastrika Midwifery Centre.
Her skill extends to various aspects of women’s health, including Normal Delivery, Instrumental Delivery, VBAC, C-Section, High-risk Pregnancy, Emergency Obstetrics, Hysterectomies, Laparoscopic and open procedures, as well as Level II infertility workup.
Driven by ethical and evidence-based practice, she is a dedicated gynaecologist who is truly passionate about providing her patients the best care.
Dr. Vinutha completed her MBBS from Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Karnataka in 2015. She went on to complete her MS in OBGYN from JSS Medical College in 2019, and FMAS from the World Laparoscopy Hospital in New Delhi in 2024.
Additionally, she holds a PG diploma in Medical Law & Ethics from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) and a Certificate course in gestational diabetes mellitus from the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in 2020. Currently, she is pursuing MRCOG Part 2, having completed Part 1 in 2022.
Before joining us, Dr. Vinutha worked as an Assistant Professor at the Dept of OBG at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science and as a Senior Resident at Columbia Asia, with a total of 8 years of experience. She resides in Bangalore with her family.
Dr. Ashok’s journey includes an MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Science, MD (Pediatrics) from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, and a Fellowship in Neonatology from Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health. His passion for intensive care, particularly for neonates, is rooted in hands-on experience in a level 3 NICU during his residency and fellowship.
With over thirteen years of expertise, he has adeptly managed cases ranging from 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 more.
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.
Kavita works as a Staff Nurse at Aastrika Midwifery Centre. She has 13 years experience working in Labor Delivery Rooms & Recovery(LDR) and other departments.
Kavita holds a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwife (GNM). Her interests include cooking and reading.
