Fetal-Medicine

Fetal Medicine Unit in Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Sant Parmanand Hospital

Dedicated to meeting the unique needs of expecting mothers, the developing fetus, and their overall well-being, we have developed Fetal Medicine Unit in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sant Parmanand Hospital. Our mission is to provide top-notch specialized care, ensuring the health and happiness of both mothers and their precious little ones.

Cutting-Edge Services: We take pride in offering a range of high-quality ultrasound scans that encompass Level I & Level II scans, Fetal Echocardiography, Fetal Neurosonography,  Fetal Growth scans & Doppler studies. These scans play a crucial role in early detection and monitoring, ensuring the well-being of both mother and baby throughout the pregnancy.

Specialized Procedures for Enhanced Care: Our Fetal Medicine Unit specializes in a variety of advanced procedures, including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, intrauterine blood transfusion, and fetal reduction. These procedures are performed with the utmost precision and care, contributing to the early detection and management of potential concerns.

Meet Our Expert Fetal Medicine Specialist: Leading our exceptional team is Dr. Neha Khopkar, a board-certified Fetal Medicine Specialist. Dr. Khopkar brings a wealth of expertise to the table, having completed her fellowship at the renowned Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre. With a solid background of post graduation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Dr. Khopkar is highly skilled in diagnosing fetal abnormalities, screening for chromosomal defects, and pioneering safer prenatal diagnostic and management techniques. She is FMF (Fetal Medicine Foundation, UK) certified in NT and Anomaly scans.

Services provided under Unit of Fetal Medicine 

  • Level 1 (Nuchal translucency scan) + Doppler study
  • Level II (Anomaly scan) + Doppler study
  • Detailed fetal echocardiography
  • Detailed fetal neurosonogram
  • Growth scans + Doppler study
  • Fetal interventions:            – Chorionic Villous Sampling (CVS)

– Amniocentesis

– Fetal reduction

– Fetal blood transfusion

The Fetal Medicine Unit works in complete coordination with Obstetricians to give best outcome to the patients.

Department of Genetics

Genetic Expertise for Rare Disorders: Our Hospital is privileged to have Dr. Mayank Nilay, a super-specialist in Genetics. Dr. Nilay’s profound knowledge and experience in the realm of Genetics make him an invaluable asset, particularly for individuals facing rare genetic disorders. With his compassionate care, those with unique genetic needs can find the support and guidance they deserve.

Services provided by the Department of Genetics

  1. Genetic counselling
  2. Management of structural anomalies detected in antenatal ultrasound scan
  3. Enzyme replacement therapy
  4. Infusion of medications for hereditary angioedema, osteogenesis imperfecta, lonafarnib therapy for progeria
  5. Special dietary formulations and medications for inborn errors of metabolism.
  6. Aneuploidy screening & management of screen positive patients
  7. Prenatal testing of  high risk patients for aneuploidy  i.e. patients with  previous child having genetic disorders/in carriers of genetic diseases
  8.  Karyotyping
  9. PCR and Sanger sequencing
  10. MLPA/FISH
  11. Newborn screening by TMS/GCMS
  12. Next Generation Sequencing (Whole Exome/Clinical Exome/Mitochondrial genome/Whole Genome)
  13. Screening of patients with family history of cancers for risk assessment.

We look forward to embarking on this journey with you, providing exceptional care at every step of the way.

You may reach out to us:

01123994401-10 Extn-416, 405 for all kind of queries or walk-in to our OPD