Dr. Mona shah

MBBS, MD (Gynecology)

Fellowship Gynecology Oncology (CMC, Vellore)

Gynecology Cancer Surgeon

Dr. Mona Shah is presently working as a full-time consultant in Gynecologic Oncology at the Zydus Cancer Hospital.

Professional Qualifications

• MBBS M.S. University, Baroda
• MD Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji University, Bhavnagar Fellowship Gynecological Oncology CMC, Vellore
• DNB Gynecological Oncology CMC, Vellore

Expertise

• She has over 11 Years of experience
• Her vast experience in open & Radical gynecological cancer surgery, pelvic, para-aortic lymph adenectomy.
• She also has expertise in CRS (Cytoreductive surgery). HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) in ovarian / primary peritoneal malignancy
• Minimal Invasive cancer surgeries laparoscopy& robotic Hysteroscopy, Vulval, Vaginal malignancy management
• Pregnancy with malignancy
• Comprehensive post-operative management.

Accolades

• Lifetime member of Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI)
• Member of Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)
• Ahmedabad Obstetrics and Gynecological Society (AOGS)
• Member of European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO)
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Lifetime member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Clinical Expertise

• Robot-assisted surgical approaches
• CRS, HIPEC, PIPAC
• Recurrent ovarian cancer management
• Fertility-sparing management approaches
• Pregnancy with malignancy
• Colposcopy, Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)
• Hereditary cancer screening
• Advanced complex Gynec / Ovarian / Uterine tumor surgeries
• Ovarian complex cyst, complex / a typical Fibroid Laparoscopic and Robotic surgeries

Past Experience

Consultant Gynec Oncosurgeon CIMS hospital, Ahmedabad From Feb 2020 to May’2023.

Assistant Professor- Department of Gynecological Gynecological Oncology, Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI),- Ahmedabad.(August 2019 till January 2020)

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore (July'17 till 2019)

• 2-year post-doctoral fellowship to develop into a competent specialist who deals with cancers of the female reproductive tract
• Master the knowledge and skills to manage women with genital cancers and aware of contemporary developments in field of gynaecologic oncology including theoretical knowledge in the basic and applied science of gynaecologic oncology, preventive oncology, practical and clinical skills in the management of patients with gynaecologic cancers, research methodology, project work and scientific publication

Senior Registrar, Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore (Jan'17 - Jun'17)

• Special experience in surgical management of gynecological cancer with hands-on experience in various surgeries.

Consultant- Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine at Mothercare Infertility Clinic Mumbai (November'14 - January'17)

• Special experience in management of infertile couple with hands-on experience in various expect of IVF.
• Full-time consulting obstetrician and gynecologist responsible for running morning and evening OPD; conducting obstetric surgeries including minor procedures, cesarean section and vaginal hysterectomy; management of labour room.

Consultant- Obstetrics & Gynecology at Dev Multi-Specialty Hospital (September'13 - October'14)

• Full-time consulting obstetrician and gynecologist responsible for running morning and evening OPD; conducting gynecology and obstetrics surgeries including minor procedures, cesarean section and vaginal hysterectomy; management of labour room.

Resident Doctor (June'10 - August'13)

• 3 years in-hospital training at Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir T. General Hospital, Bhavnagar for fulfilment of Degree of Doctor of Medicine for Obstetrics and Gynecology

Research Experience & Activities

• Poster presentation on PPTCT at FOGSI 2011
• Debate participation on topic of "Continuous intrapartum electronic monitoring" at FOGSI 2012
• Debate participation on topic of "Contraception IUCD vs Sterilization" at FOGS 2013
• Master degree thesis titled "A prospective, double-blind, randomised, controlled trial to compare efficacy and safety of low (25 mcg) vs. high (50 mcg) dose of Misoprostol for induction of labour" at SOGOG-2013 conference.
• 2nd prize for poster presentation on topic "Descriptive analysis of ovarian stromal tumors and outcome at AGOICON 2018
• Post-doctoral fellowship thesis titled "A randomised controlled trial of oral Apixaban compared to parenteral Enoxaparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing gynaecologic cancer surgery"
• Training of "Good clinical practice"
• Attended research methodology workshop.
• Workshop on Introductory and advanced biostatistics - Zotero, SPSS, Epidata management.

Professional Affiliation

• Registered obstetrician-gynecologist under Gujarat Medical Council (GMC),
• Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) & Tamil Nad Medical Council (TNMC)
• Lifetime member of Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI)
• Member of Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)
• Member of European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO)
• Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Lifetime member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Lifetime member of State Organization of Societies of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Gujarat (SOGOG); Federation of Obstetrics & Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI); Ahmedabad Obstetrics & Gynecology Society (AOGS)