Akanksha Maternity and Surgical hospital was founded 28 years ago, in 1980 by the relentless efforts of Dr. Vijay G. Pisat and Dr. (Mrs) Lalita Pisat. Over the years, we have tried our best to keep ourselves updated with state-of-the-art equipment, better facilities and give patients what they need most: The Healing Touch. Aakanksha Centre for Assisted Reproduction was started to help infertile couples in 2006

Dr. Vijay G Pisat

Founder and CEO, Akanksha Hospital & Aakanksha Centre for

Assisted Reproduction.

Name: Dr. Vijaykumar G Pisat.

Qualification: M.D.,D.G.O., D.F.P.,F.I.C.O.G.,F.I.C.S.

Experience:32 Years after post graduation. (M.D. in 1978 fromTNMC/Nair hosp, Mumbai)

Present Posting:

1. Practising as Obsterician.and Gynaecologist & Endoscopist at Akanksha Maternity & Surgical Hospital, Four Bungalows, Andheri (w) for 30years.

2.Practicing Infertologist at Aakanksha Centre for assisted reproduction Anheri(w) Mumbai 53

3. Ex. Hon. and Head of Unit at Dr. R.N.Cooper Hospital, Mumbai

4. Hon. Senior Consultant Gyn & Obst Bharatiya Arogyanidhi Hospital Juhu, Mumbai

5. Hon.Obst. & Gyn., Hon. Gyn. Endoscopist at Mumbadevi Hospital, Irla.

Mumbai

6.Hon.Senior Consultant, BSES MG Global Hospital & Research Centre,

Andheri, Mumbai.

Teaching Positions:

1.Hon. Professor. CMP Medical College, Mumbai

2.Ex. Hon. Asst. Professor. at D.Y.P.Medical College & Hon. Asst. Prof. at G.S.Medical College, Mumbai.

3. Recognised teacher for D.G.O. of College of Physician & Surgeons.

4.Recognised teacher for DNB (Ob Gyn) Delhi

4. Examiner for M.B.B.S. at the University Of Mumbai, South Gujarat University, Gujarat University

5. Examiner for D.G.O. examination at South Gujarat Uni.

6. Examiner for M.D. examination at south Gujarat Uni.

Special Interest:

1. Gynaec Endoscopy : practicing gynaec endoscopy for last 15 years. Having alllatest equipments atthe hospital
2. Obstetric Sonography: practicing obst. Sonography for last10 years.
3. Urogynaecology: done several procedures for correcting stress urinary incontinence including the latest synthetic mesh repairs, TVT and TOT.
4. Infertility & Assisted Reproduction

Papers published and presented:

1. New technique of laparoscopic Cervicopexy devised and published in Indian Journal Of Obst. & Gyn.(Click HERE to read the article) (FOGSI membership required)
2. Papers read in plenary session on laparoscopic Cervicopexy in Indian Association of Gyn. Endoscopist.
3. Video presentation ofabove technique at conferance of IneternationalSociety Of Gynaec Endoscopist.
4. Papers on Angiomyxoma, Holeprosencephaly at Mumbai Obst & Gyn Society.

Dr. (Mrs) Lalita V Pisat

MD, Akanksha Hospital & Aakanksha Centre for Assisted Reproduction

Name: Dr (Mrs) Lalita V Pisat

Qualification: M.B.B.S., D.G.O., D.F.P

M.B.B.S : T.N. Medical College, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai

D.G.O. : University of Mumbai

D.F.P. : College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai

Experience: 30 years after post graduation (D.G.O. from TNMC, Nair Hospital, Mumbai in 1978)

Presently practicing as obstetrician and gynaecologist at Akanksha Hospital since the last 28 years.

Special Interests:

1. High Risk Obstetrics

2. Maternal & Fetal Medicine

3. Family Planning and Contraception

4. Pre-marital, Antenatal and Post natal counselling and workshops

Dr. Sanket Pisat

Obstetrician, Gynaecologist & Endoscopic Surgeon

Consultant, Akanksha Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.

Click HERE for personal website

Name: Dr. Sanket V Pisat

Qualifications:

M.B.B.S(University Of Mumbai)

M.S. (ObGyn), Univ. of Mumbai

D.N.B. (National Board of Examinations,New Delhi)

Special Interests:

1. Gynaec Endoscopic Surgery

2. Urogynaecology

Experience:

1. Completed M.S. in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Grant medical college and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai

2.Completed D.N.B. inObstetrics and Gynaecology from Grant medical college and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai

3. Worked as post- MS registrar in Dr. R.N.Cooper Municipal Genral Hospital, Mumbai

4.Worked as LECTURER in Department of Obstetrics andGynaecology in Sir JJ Group of Government Hospitals, Mumbai

5. Gynaecological Endoscopy training (University accredited) from the Endoscopy Training Centre Antwerp, Belgium and Universita dell'Insurbia, Varese, Italy under the preceptorship of Prof Dr Bruno van Herendael

6. Worked as Clinical Fellow in Endoscopy with Dr Rajendra Sankpal, Gyn Endoscopic Surgeon, Mumbai

Present Position:

1. Asst. Honorary Gynaecologist, V.N. Desai Municipal Genereal Hospital, Santacruz, Mumbai

2. CSR-Consultant Gynaecologist at Seven Hills Hospital, Marol, Andheri (E), Mumbai

3. Consultant Gynaecologist &Endoscopic Surgeonat -

a. Akanksha Maternity and Surgical Hospital, 4 Bungalows, Andheri

b. Akanksha Centre for Assisted reproduction, Lokhandwala, Andheri

c. Sanjeevani General Hospital, Andheri (E), Mumbai

4. Member of Managing Committee, Mumbai Obstetric& Gynaecological Society(MOGS)

Publications:

1."Laparoscopic Strassman's Metroplasty for Bicornuate Uterus"(First Author): Publishedin the Journal ofGynecological Surgery (Official Journal of the European Society of Gynecological Endoscopists)

2. Author of "Post Graduate Medical Entrance Exams: Your Key To Success". A guideline book for the students appearing for entrance exams for various medical courses all over India.

Book accepted for publication byJaypee Publishers, a nationwide publishing firm.

Click HERE for an online preview of the book

3. Author of "Infertility Simplified", a post-graduate refence book on Infertility. Accepted for publication by Jaypee publishers.

Invited As Guest SpeakerAt:

1. The 39th Annual Conference of the Mumbai Obstetric and Gynecological Society (MOGS)- delivered lecture on "Newer Methods of Adhesion Prevention in Gynecological Endoscopy"

2. YUVA FOGSI 2010: Bhubaneshwar, Orissa: Delivered guest lecture on "Nutraceuticals in Pregnancy"

3. Invited Faculty & Trainer for Endoscopic Suturing Workshopat the Regional Conference of the ISGE (International Society for Gynaec Endoscopy) at Chennai, 2011

Presentations:

1. Won FIRST PRIZE (Indumati Zhaveri Prize) for research paper on Placental Abruption: Maternal and Fetal outcome at the All India Conference of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AICOG 2008, New Delhi).

2. Won FIRST PRIZE (Ashok Mehra Prize) for best paper on endoscopy for the paper on Laparoscopic Aided Uteropexy for Prolapse: A Ten year study at the 37^th Annual Conference of Mumbai Obstetric and Gynecological Society (MOGS) 2009.

3. Won All India First Prize for best paper on gynaec endoscopy for the paper Laparoscopic intact removal of dermoid cyst using modified endobag at the annual conference of IAGE (Indian association of gynaecological endoscopists) at Hyderabad in 2009.

4. Awarded the B. Nanavati Scholarship for overseas study for the year 2008- 2009 by the Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society.

5. Awarded the prestigiousPramila Bhatia Young Scientist Award by the Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaec Society for the year 2009-2010

6. Awarded the S.D. Upasani Prize for paper presentation on Adhesion prevention after fertility enhancing endoscopic surgery: A comparative study of new techniques at the MOGS annual conference 2010.

7. Awarded the MOGS Dr Duru Shah Best Committee award for the year 2010-2011 for exceptional contribution toMumbai Obs & Gynaec Society and it's activities.

Dr (Mrs) Suchita Pisat

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

FOGSI Certified Infertility Specialist

Consultant, Akanksha Hospital

Aakanksha Centre for Assisted Reproduction

Name: Dr. Suchita Pisat

Qualifications:

M.B.B.S, M.D.,F.C.P.S, D.G.O., D.F.P.(Gold Medal)

Dr Suchita Pisat completed her post graduation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital, Mumbai. She then worked in the Dept of IVF at Lilavati Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai. She completed a long term training in Infertility and Assisted reproduction at Gujrat, India& is presently practicing in Mumbai as a consultant Infertility specialistand gynaecologist.

Special Interests:

1. Infertility

2. Assisted Reproductive Techniques (IUI, IVF, ICSI)

Present Position:

Consultant Gynaecologist & Infertility Specialist at -

1. Akanksha Centre for Assisted reproduction, Lokhandwala, Andheri

2. Akanksha Maternity and Surgical Hospital, 4 Bungalows, Andheri

3. Sanjeevani General Hospital, Andheri (E), Mumbai

4. M.M.B.Gawde Hospital, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai

Experience in IVF and Assisted Reproduction:

1. Clinical Associate in IVF & ICSI centre at Lilavai Hospital and research centre, Mumbai for 6 months

2. Certified Infertility Specialist (IVF & ICSI) by FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India)

Presentations:

1. Vaginal Birth after caesarean section: A study of 150 cases: Paper presented in All India Conference of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists AICOG 2009

2. Presentation on endometriosis in FOGSI satellite school, Ahmedabad in Jan 2009

3. Awarded FIRST PRIZE for best paper on operative obstetrics for paper "Perinatal Outcome after Multifetal Reduction" at the 37th annual conference of the Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society

Publications:

1. Perinatal outcome after multifeal reduction (following assisted reproduction). Published in the Indian Journal of Obs & Gynaec