Dr Hrishikesh D. Pai
Senior IVF Specialist, Reproductive Medicine & Infertility Expert
What does Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai offer to patients from Oman seeking IVF and reproductive medicine care under Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai?
Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai offers patients from Oman access to Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai, a Senior IVF Specialist and Reproductive Endocrinologist with over 38 years of experience in reproductive medicine, infertility treatment, and endoscopic surgery. The hospital is accredited by JCI, NABH, ISO 9001, and NABL, and provides dedicated international patient services for those travelling from Oman.
Note: Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai is a preferred destination for international patients from Oman, Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan seeking specialist medical care in India.
Dr. Pai is the Founder and Medical Director of Bloom IVF Group and currently serves as President of FOGSI. Patients from Oman seeking advanced fertility care at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai benefit from his expertise within a JCI- and NABH-accredited IVF and reproductive medicine programme.
What are Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai's areas of expertise in IVF and reproductive medicine?
Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai has pioneered multiple assisted reproductive technologies in India over his 38+ year career in IVF and reproductive medicine. His clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of infertility management.
- In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) — comprehensive IVF cycles including stimulation, retrieval, and embryo transfer
- Reproductive Endocrinology — hormonal evaluation and management of infertility
- Endoscopic Surgery — minimally invasive gynaecological procedures
- Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection (IMSI) — first introduced in India in 2006
- Laser Assisted Hatching — first introduced in India in 1998
- Vitrification (Embryo & Oocyte Freezing) — first introduced in India in 2007
- Time-Lapse Embryo Imaging — first introduced in India in 2012
- NGS-Based Preimplantation Genetic Testing — first introduced in India in 2019
- AI-Based Embryo Assessment — first introduced in India in 2020
- Office Hysteroscopy — first introduced in India in 1998
Patients from Oman consulting Dr. Pai at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai benefit from access to these IVF and reproductive medicine technologies within a JCI- and NABH-accredited facility. You may also explore Dr. Nandita P. Palshetkar, an IVF and fertility specialist at the hospital.
What are Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai's qualifications and academic training?
| Qualification | Institution / Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MD (Gold Medallist) | University of Mumbai | 1985 |
| FCPS | Fellowship of College of Physicians and Surgeons | — |
| FICOG | Indian College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology | — |
| FRCOG (Honorary) | Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK | 2019 |
| MSc in Clinical Embryology | Jones Institute, Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA | — |
What professional roles has Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai held in reproductive medicine?
- Founder & Medical Director — Bloom IVF Group (11 centres across India)
- President — FOGSI (Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India)
- Regional Trustee – Asia Oceania — FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics)
- Professor of Reproductive Medicine — D Y Patil University
- Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Embryology and Andrology — Eastern Virginia Medical School, USA (until 2023)
- Past President — ISAR (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction)
- Past President — IAGE (Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists)
- Past President — Mumbai OBGYN Society
- Senior FOGSI Roles — Secretary General, Treasurer, Vice President, Chairman (over a decade of leadership)
- Pro Bono Clinical Service — 16 years of free half-day clinical service at Kurla Bhabha Municipal Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
What awards and recognitions has Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai received?
Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai, IVF and reproductive medicine specialist at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, has received 64 awards across his career. Key recognitions include:
- Honorary FRCOG Fellowship — Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, UK (2019)
- Lifetime Achievement Award — ISSRF (Indian Society for the Study of Reproduction and Fertility), 2019
- Lifetime Achievement Award — ISAR (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction), 2020
His academic contributions include over 800 lectures, more than 40 orations, editorship of 18+ books, 65+ book chapters, 42+ published papers, and Series Editorship of 20 clinical practice guidelines.
At a public health level, Dr. Pai architected the FOGSI Manyata programme (2,000+ hospitals upgraded) and the Anemia Mukt Bharat roadshow, which reached over 60 million people and screened or treated more than 200,000 women.
Why do patients from Oman choose Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai for IVF and fertility treatment with Dr. Pai?
Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai is specifically structured to serve international patients from Oman and other countries seeking advanced IVF and reproductive medicine care in India. The hospital holds JCI, NABH, ISO 9001, and NABL accreditations, providing internationally recognised standards of clinical safety and quality.
Patients from Oman consulting Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai gain access to a reproductive medicine programme that has introduced multiple ART innovations in India — from motorised micromanipulators (1995) to AI-based embryo assessment (2020). The hospital's international patient services are designed to support patients travelling from Oman, Mauritius, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan, with dedicated coordination for appointments, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
For patients seeking a second opinion or a specialist consultation in reproductive medicine before travelling, use the booking form on this page to connect with the team. You may also explore other specialists at the hospital, including Dr. Nandita P. Palshetkar (IVF & Fertility Specialist) or, for related surgical needs, Dr. Deepak Parikh (Surgical Oncologist).
Book a consultation at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
Use the booking form on this page to request an appointment with Dr. Hrishikesh D. Pai or to speak with the international patient coordination team.