Duru Shah

Duru Shah is a Mumbai-based gynaecologist and academic. She is the founder and president of PCOS Society and a promoter of adolescent girls and women's health and infertility in India.[1][2][3] Shah is also the guide for postgraduate students in Obs. Gyn. for Doctorate of Medicine at Mumbai University.[4] She is the scientific director of Gynaecworld and the Gynaecworld Assisted Fertility Center, Mumbai.[5] Dr Duru Shah has authored five books and published various research articles. Shah is also the promoter of Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.[6] She is a member of the editorial board of The Obstetrician & Gynecologist (TOG), Climacteric and the Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences.[7] In 2000, Dr Shah initiated adolescent reproductive and sexual health project called "Growing Up".[8] She is currently the Chair of the Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS) IMS.[9] She is a Member of the Board of Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE),[10] and member of the Women’s Health Vertical of C-20, India. She is also a Consultant ObGyn.: Breach Candy Hospital,[11] Jaslok Hospital, Hinduja Healthcare, Mumbai.[12][13]

Duru Shah
NationalityIndian
OccupationGynecologist
Known forPromoting Women's Health
ChildrenAmeera Shah

Early life and education

Shah did her medical education (MBBS) from Grant College, Mumbai.[14] She also holds a Post Graduate Degree in ObGyn.[14] She was a resident doctor at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital in ObGyn during 1972-75.[14]

Career

Shsh started her career in 1977 at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital in Mumbai. She worked there as a Senior Registrar. She became a teacher at Grant Medical College two years later, where she taught young doctors about pregnancy and women's health. In 1981, Shah became part time Research officer at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital and the Indian Council of Medical Research. At the same time, she also started her own private practice.[15][14] She became an Honorary Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mumbai University's Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital in 1985.

Publications (Books)
  • Practical Infertility Management (2002) ISBN 9788125022060 [16]
  • The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2004) ISBN 9788125026334[17]
  • Fetal Attraction (2005) ISBN 9788179923528 [18]
  • Clinical Progress in Obstetrics & Gynecology (2009) ISBN 9788184482157[19]
  • Pregnancy and You Plan, Prepare Push! (2016) ISBN 9788184958782[20]
  • Text Book on Obstetrics & Gynecology in perceptive, 2 Volume, First Edition Dr. Usha Krishna and Second Edition with Narendra Malhotra ASIN B08QS1RGMW

Editorial responsibilities
  • Editor in chief, of the “Journal of Mid-life Health” of the Indian Menopause Society, 2012-2014[21]
  • “Post Reproductive Health” Journal of the British Menopause Society, London, 2008 -2016[11]
  • “Climacteric” – the Journal of the International Menopause Society, 2010 onwards[21]
  • “The Obstetrician & Gynecologist”, the Journal of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) London, 2006 onwards[22]
  • The Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences (JRHS), the Journal of the Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction 2017 onwards.[21]
  • Editorial Board of "Gynecological and Reproductive Endocrinology and Metabolism", of the International Society of Gynaecological Endocrinology (ISGE)[23]

Positions held
  • Past President of the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) - 2017-2018[24]
  • Past President of the Indian Menopause Society[4]
  • Chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Reproductive Endocrinology at ASPIRE (Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction)
  • Chair of the Indian Special Interest Group (ISIG) at ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine)
  • International Advisor: Special Interest Group (SIG), “Safety & Quality in ART”(SQART)
  • European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE) 2019 -2021
  • Chair of the Indian College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ICOG)
  • Technical expert to the Ministry of Health, Government of India and WHO[7]
  • President of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI),
  • President Mumbai Obstetric and Gynaecological Society (MOGS)[25]

Awards and recognition
  • Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecology– November 2008.[26]
  • First Indian to receive international FIGO Distinguished Merit Award (2012)[27]
  • “OPPI Recognition Award” by Hon. Minister of State, Smt. Anupriya Patel, for outstanding contribution in the field of women’s health, Delhi, India, July 2018.[28]
  • Awarded the “Iconic Gynecologist & Fertility Expert” March 7th, 2022, by the Honorable Bhagat Singh Koshyari (Governor of Maharashtra).[29]
  • “Mahatma Award 2021” for Social Responsibilities and Gender Equality, New Delhi by the Ex-Governor Ms. Kiran Bedi.[30]  

Philanthropy

She initiated project Kishori - a program for urban slum Dharavi. It focussed on community-based adolescent empowerment.[31]

She is the founder of the "Women's Empowerment Foundation," which is now known as the Metropolis Foundation. The Foundation has developed a health education app called "TooShyToAsk" with Metropolis Healthcare Limited.[32]

Dr. Duru Shah also helps the PCOS Society of India. PCOS is a health problem, and she wants to make sure doctors know how to treat it. She does this by organizing online and in-person activities to share knowledge about PCOS with doctors.[33]

Personal life

She is married to Sushil Shah who is the Chairman of Metropolis Healthcare and Chairs the Metropolis Foundation. She has two daughters, Aparna Shah and Ameera Shah.[34]

References
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  6. Ramarathinam, Ashwin (25 June 2020). "Metropolis Healthcare promoter sells 6% stake for ₹422.6 crore". mint. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  7. admin. "Dr. Duru Shah". Aspire 2021 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  8. "Social Commitment - Gynaecologist in Mumbai, India, IVF Clinic & Surrogacy Clinic in Mumbai". drrishmapai.com. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  9. "Council of Affiliated Menopause Societies (CAMS)". International Menopause Society. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  10. Admin. "Executive Board". ASPIRE. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
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  15. "Best IVF Doctor in Mumbai, India, Infertility Specialist Mumbai". www.gynaecworld.com. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  16. Shah, Duru; Allahbadia, Duru And; Gautam (2002). Practical Infertility Management. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 978-81-250-2206-0.
  17. Shah, Duru; Bhathena, R. K.; Shroff, Safala (2004). The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 978-81-250-2633-4.
  18. Vaz, Dr Duru Shah With Dr Safala Shroff & Ivor (1 January 2005). Fetal Attraction. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7992-352-8.
  19. Shah, Duru; Shah; Ray, Sudeshna (30 June 2013). Clinical Progress in Obstetrics & Gynecology. JP Medical Ltd. ISBN 978-93-5090-444-2.
  20. Shah, Dr Duru; Shroff, Dr Safala (23 May 2016). Pregnancy and You: Plan, Prepare Push!. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-8495-878-2.
  21. "Dr. Duru Shah Archives". Society of Meaningful Life Management. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  22. "Top IVF Clinic Mumbai, Infertility Specialist India - Gynaecworld". www.gynaecworld.com. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  23. "The editors". GREM – Gynecological and Reproductive Endocrinology & Metabolism. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  24. "EFSS". www.efss-eg.com. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  25. "Dr Duru Shah is the new President of Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction". IndiaMedToday. 29 April 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  26. "THE EGYPTIAN FERTILITY AND STERILITY SOCIETY" (PDF). REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Update on the Land of Pharaohs: 16.
  27. "Duru Shah: Empowering the women of India". Express Healthcare. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  28. Dr. Duru Shah, featured in ET NOW-Greatest Brands & Leaders 2020-21 Asia, ME & Africa, retrieved 15 September 2023
  29. "Gynaecologist & Fertility Expert Dr Duru Shah Speaks About Assisted Reproduction Techniques". BabyChakra. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  30. "2021 Recipients". Mahatma Award. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  31. "If you educate the girl and the mother, you are educating the family ... and an entire nation". Express Healthcare. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
  32. "Too Shy To Ask - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  33. "One out of every 10 Indian women have polycystic ovary syndrome: Dr Duru Shah, Founder President, PCOS Society". DNA India. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  34. "Ameera Shah | Diagnosis: a risk-taker". Mintlounge. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
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