Dr. Poonam Agarwal

Having done her specialised medical education in India and France, Dr Poonam Agarwal is passionately involved in every aspect of healthcare for women. She has conducted more than 4,000 laparoscopic surgeries which have given her rich exposure and experience.  Dr Poonam Aggarwal has a number of publications in national and international journals as well as numerous awards to her credit.

Dr. Poonam Agarwal has received the Best Family Planning Services award from Government of India, S.N Mukherjee Rotating Trophy for best paper presentation, Icon of the Year Endoscopic Surgeon award as well as Abdul Kalam Appreciation Award for her dedication and hard work. She is member of FOGSI, AOGD, DGES and associate member of DGF-West which keeps her updated with the latest developments in her field.

Work Experience: 22+ years

• Dr. Poonam Agarwal is a Unit Head & Sr. Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi and has 22+ years of experience in this field.
• Vast surgical experience of performing more than 1000 laparoscopic surgeries
• Full time Senior Faculty at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Govt of NCT, Delhi from 1993 - 2017
• Guide and DNB Teacher since 1993

Education & Training

• MBBS (LHMC, Delhi University)
• DGO (Safdurjung Hospital, Delhi University)
• DNB - DDU Hospital
• WHO Fellowship in Gynae Laparoscopic Surgery - AIIMS, New Delhi
• Diploma in Advanced Gynae Laparoscopic Surgery - CICE, France

Research & Publication

• Original Article on 'Risks and benefits of two different entry techniques for laparoscopic gynae surgery' published in International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obs and Gynae, Sep 2017
• Original Article titles 'Risks and Benefits of TLH and the effect of learning curve on them' in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India, Sep - Oct 2016
• Case Report on 'Rare case of Cervico-isthmic Pregnancy' published in AOGD Bulletin, March 2015
• Case Report on 'Endometrial stromal sarcoma together with Leiomyosarcoma in a single patient' published in International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obs and Gynae, April 2016

Speciality Interest

• Gynae Laparoscopic Surgery
• Infertility
• High risk pregnancy

Awards Information

• Awarded 'Fellowship of Indian College of Obs and Gynae'
• Awarded 1st Prize for 'Best Family Planning Services' under NRHM, Govt of India
• Awarded 'Dr SN Mukherjee Rotating Trophy' for best clinical presentaions

Memberships

• FOGSI
• AOGD
• DGES
• DGF- West