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32 Dr. Firuza Parikh

Dr. Firuza Parikh

Director – Department of Assisted Reproduction

Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
40 years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • M.D.
  • D.G.O.
  • D.F.P.
  • F.C.P.S.
  • Dip.N.B.E.
  • Ph.D.
Overview:

Dr. Firuza Parikh is a globally renowned expert in IVF and reproductive medicine. After completing her MD and DNB in Mumbai, India, she further honed her skills at Yale University School of Medicine, USA, under the mentorship of Dr. Alan DeCherney. She pioneered the first IVF Centre in India at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, in 1989, making it a globally recognized institution that attracts patients from across the world.

Recognizing the importance of genetic research in fertility treatments, she established the Genetics Laboratory at Jaslok Hospital in 1999, incorporating karyotyping and Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) techniques to enhance embryo selection and fertility success rates.

Dr. Parikh has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing reproductive medicine in India. With her expertise, her team has delivered over 20,000 babies, setting a benchmark in private healthcare. Her contributions to genetics and IVF have earned her numerous accolades, including the ICON in IVF in India award (2019 & 2022) from the Economic Times Healthcare Awards.

She was awarded a Ph.D. for her groundbreaking research on genetic testing of embryos and is a mentor for Ph.D. and M.Sc. researchers at Mumbai University. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Fertility and Sterility Indian Edition and serves on the editorial board of Fertility and Sterility (USA) & Fertility & Sterility Science (USA).

Conditions Treated

  • Infertility (Male & Female)
  • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
  • Hormonal Imbalance affecting Reproduction
  • Genetic Disorders affecting Fertility
  • Unexplained Infertility

Procedures Performed

  • Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART)
  • In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
  • Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection (IMSI)
  • Egg, Sperm & Embryo Freezing
  • Donor Egg Program
  • Surrogacy Assistance
  • Pre-implantation Genetic Screening (PGS)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Jaslok Ratna Award for Excellence in IVF (2022)
  • World Zarathushti Community Award for Medicine & Science (2022)
  • Mid-Day International Health & Wellness Icon – Best IVF Centre in Asia (2022)
  • Economic Times Healthcare Fertility Award – IVF Icon (2022)
  • Indian Fertility Society – Lifetime Achievement Award (2019)
  • Times of India Survey – Best IVF Centre in India (2019 & 2021)
  • Guardian of Health Awards – Integrated Health & Wellbeing Council (2021)
  • The Hello Award for Excellence in Medicine (2019)
  • Times Healthcare Legend Award (2018)

Memberships & Associations

  • President (2003-2006) – Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction
  • Member – American Fertility Society
  • Member – The Indian Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Member – The Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India
  • Member – The Indian Association of Fertility and Sterility
  • Member – Indian Society of Human Genetics
  • Member – Drafting Committee for Assisted Reproduction Guidelines in India

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Dr. Parikh has over 40 years of experience in reproductive medicine, with training from Yale University, USA. She pioneered India’s first IVF centre and has helped deliver over 20,000 babies, making her a highly trusted fertility expert.

The success rates depend on various factors, including age, health condition, and medical history. However, with advanced genetic testing and embryo selection techniques, Jaslok Hospital has one of the highest IVF success rates in India.

Yes, she provides egg, sperm, and embryo freezing services for patients who wish to preserve their fertility for future use.

The centre offers Pre-implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) to detect genetic abnormalities in embryos before implantation.

You can book an appointment directly at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, or contact Hospidio for assistance via Email: [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.