Mala Raj

Mala Raj
Born	(1968-12-19) 19 December 1968 (age 56)
Education	MBBS, DGO, FICOG, Dip In Reprod Med (Germany), Dip In Advanced EndoSurg (Germany)
Occupation(s)	Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Endoscopic Surgeon, Infertility Specialist, Aesthetic Gynaecologist
Spouse	C. Kasturi Raj
Children	Aarathy Kasturi Raj (Daughter) Aaradhana Kasturiraj (Daughter)
Relatives	Sandeep Warrier (Son-in-law) Velavan Senthilkumar (Son-in-law)

Mala Raj is an Indian obstetrician, gynaecologist, ^[1] and laparoscopic surgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. ^[2] With over 20 years of experience, she is known for her work in laparoscopic procedures, including hysterectomies, myomectomies, and infertility management ^[3] .Her involvement includes complex and rare case studies, such as an unusual case of a neuroendocrine tumor. ^[4]

Early life and education

Mala Raj's spouse C. Kasturi Raj is a businessman and her daughter, Aarathy Kasturi Raj is an Indian speed skating track athlete. She did her MBBS from Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai. She did her post-graduation in obstetrics and gynaecology at Ramachandra Medical College in 1997. She obtained a Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Kiel, Germany, in 2004. She completed a Diploma in Reproductive Medicine from the same university in 2014 and received training in advanced endoscopy in Strasborg and Taiwan.^{[ citation needed ]}

Awards and recognition

• Listed as Best Doctors in South India by Nebkar Media and Research in the Final Health Booklet published in August 2024 by Outlook India. ^[5]
• Dr. Siuli Rudra Sinha Award for the Best Paper in   Endoscopy (2006, AICOG, Cochin) BEST DOCTORS SOUTH
• Rashtra Ratna Award for Individual Contribution and Distinguished Services (2014)
• TANCARE Award for Commitment to Healthcare in Tamil Nadu (2014)
• Jewel of India Award, Indian Solidarity Council (2015)
• Best Doctor Award, University of Madras
• Dr. Stya Paul Award, Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
• Rising Star Award, Best Single Specialty Hospital in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Times of India
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. MGR University

References

1. Vijaykumar, Vaishali (26 April 2022). "Journalling the pregnancy journey". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
2. "Asian Games: How roller skater Aarathy rose from a 'fall' to win historic medal". The Week. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
3. Raj, Mala; Harleen; Tejaswini, Padala Sri (4 July 2022). "Retrospective Analysis of Tissue Retrieval by In-Bag Morcellation". Indian Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 12 (2). ISSN   2455-6017.
4. Raj, Mala; Dalal, Sharayu Parth; Palaniappan, Rajashree (June 2024). "An unusual case of neuroendocrine tumor". Indian Journal of Gynecological Endoscopy. 1 (1): 68. doi: 10.4103/IJGE.IJGE_7_24 . ISSN   3050-6387.
5. "Best Doctors South 2024" (PDF). images.assettype.