Dr Nirmala Rai is a highly experienced Gynaecological Oncologist in Hennur, with UK-accredited training and extensive expertise in the management of gynaecological cancers.
She trained at leading institutions such as St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, and The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, and has worked as a Consultant in the UK.
She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gynaecological malignancies using a multidisciplinary approach.
Practicing at a leading gynaecological oncology hospital in Bangalore, she combines advanced surgical expertise with research-driven care. With additional palliative care training, she provides holistic support while maintaining clear communication throughout the treatment journey.
- Comprehensive management of all gynaecological cancers
- Diagnosis and treatment of pre-cancerous conditions of the cervix, uterus and vulva
- Surgical management of primary and recurrent cancers of the ovary, cervix, uterus, vulva, and vagina
- Expertise in both open surgeries and minimally invasive procedures
- MBBS – Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli
- DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) – St. Martha’s Hospital, Bengaluru
- MRCOG – Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London,UK
- CCT & Superspecialty Training – London, UK
- FRCOG – Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK
- MD (Research Degree) – University of Birmingham, UK
- Diploma in Palliative Care Medicine – Teesside University, UK
- Cambridge Anastomosis Workshop – Cambridge
- Advanced Communication Skills in Cancer – Oxford
- Advanced Colposcopy – London
- Advanced Ovarian & Peritoneal Cytoreductive Surgery Course – California, USA
- Genetics & Genomics Training – London, UK
- Prevention and treatment of gynaecological cancers
- Patient-centred, holistic, and personalised care
- Medical education and training
- Public awareness and cancer prevention initiatives
Dr. Rai has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented widely at international platforms. Her research interests span cancer biology, diagnosis, prehabilitation, and enhanced recovery after surgery, with particular emphasis on HPV-related disease and ovarian cancer.
Her MD thesis—“Biochemical markers and combination testing for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer in women with suspicious symptoms”—was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine by the University of Birmingham, is widely cited, and has significantly contributed to diagnostic pathways in ovarian cancer.
Selected Publications:
- Outcomes following implementation of symptom-triggered diagnostic testing for ovarian cancer.European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 2015.
- Human papillomavirus infection in Barrett’s esophagus in the UK.Journal of Clinical Virology, 2008.
- Modifying risk factors for gynaecological cancer (Review).Trends in Urology, Gynaecology and Sexual Health, 2007.
- Symptoms, ultrasound imaging and biochemical markers for ovarian cancer diagnosis.Cochrane Database, 2014.
- HPV type distribution in vulval intraepithelial neoplasia.Journal of Medical Virology, 2011.
- Refining Ovarian Cancer Test Accuracy Scores (ROCkeTS).BMJ Open, 2016.
Book Chapters
- Pre-invasive Disease – MRCOG and Beyond, RCOG, 2014
- Future of Cervical Screening, Advances in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2014
- Gynaecologic Cancer and Concurrent Pregnancy, 2015
Research Grants
- Wellbeing of Women Research Grant – 2007
- Small Grant Trust Fund – Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, 2010
- Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
- European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
- British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS)
- International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)
- British Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)
- Bangalore Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (BSOG)
