- Speciality: Fetal Medicine
- Education: MBBS, MS, MRCOG, FRCOG, DIP (Fetal Medicine)
- Experience: 25+ years
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
About: Dr. Anita Kaul
Dr. Anita Kaul, a distinguished Fetal Medicine Specialist at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, has significantly advanced the field of fetal medicine. After completing her two-year Fetal Medicine Fellowship under Professor Kypros Nicolaides at Kings College Hospital, London, she returned to Delhi in 2006 to establish the Apollo Fetal Medicine Unit. Since joining Apollo Hospitals in 1998, Dr. Kaul has developed this unit into a premier referral center for managing complex pregnancies and fetal abnormalities. The unit now excels in various areas, including chromosomal screening and the diagnosis and management of fetal issues. Notably, in 2012, Dr. Kaul initiated the in-utero fetal therapy center, which offers cutting-edge fetal interventions. Furthermore, she launched specialized clinics: the Fetal Twin Pregnancy Clinic in 2018 and the Fetal Brain (neurosonography) Clinic in 2020. Additionally, the unit is accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK for 1st Trimester Down syndrome screening (NT/NB scan).
Experience and Achievements:
- Fellowship: Dr. Anita Kaul completed a two-year Fetal Medicine Fellowship with Professor Kypros Nicolaides at Kings College Hospital, London. This experience greatly enhanced her expertise.
- Establishment: She established the Apollo Fetal Medicine Unit in August 2006. Consequently, the unit has become a leading referral center in North India for fetal medicine.
- Advanced Services: In 2012, Dr. Kaul started the in-utero fetal therapy center. As a result, the unit now offers advanced fetal interventions.
- Specialized Clinics: She launched the Fetal Twin Pregnancy Clinic in 2018 and the Fetal Brain (neurosonography) Clinic in 2020. These specialized clinics address complex problems and enhance patient care.
- Accreditation: The unit is accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK for 1st Trimester Down syndrome screening (NT/NB scan). This accreditation underscores the unit’s commitment to high-quality care.
Professional Memberships:
- President: Dr. Kaul serves as President of the Fetal Medicine Foundation India, where she leads national efforts in fetal medicine.
- Vice President: She is the Vice President for the North Zone of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, contributing to regional medical education.
- Executive Committee Member: Dr. Kaul is on the Fetal Medicine and Genetics Committee and the Imaging Committee of FOGSI. Her role in these committees helps shape guidelines and practices in fetal medicine.
- Life Member: She is a life member of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Delhi, actively participating in the association’s activities.
Teaching and Training:
- National Training Programs: Dr. Kaul regularly organizes national camps to train doctors on managing complicated pregnancies and performing advanced scans. These initiatives ensure continuous professional development in the field.
