Dr. P. Padmaja has 30+ years of dedicated experience in obstetrics and gynaecology. Her clinical foundation combines a DGO diploma with MS / DNB specialty qualification - the dual pathway respected among senior OB-GYNs in India.
Full-time Senior Consultant at Vivekananda Hospital, managing thousands of deliveries and gynaecological cases across three decades of practice.
Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Morning OPD suits antenatal visits, gynaecological consultations, and new patient evaluations. Advance appointment is strongly recommended, especially for antenatal visits. Please bring all prior investigation reports, ultrasound scans, previous medical records, and medication details for the most productive consultation. Obstetric emergency care available 24/7 through Vivekananda Hospital's labour room and emergency services.
Senior Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with 30+ years of women's healthcare
Dr. P. Padmaja is a Full-time Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. Her academic pathway combines MBBS + DGO (Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics) + MS / DNB in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - the dual diploma-plus-specialty qualification pathway respected among senior OB-GYNs of her generation. With 30+ years of dedicated OB-GYN practice, her clinical range covers the complete spectrum of women's healthcare from adolescence through menopause.
Her practice anchors at Vivekananda's obstetrics and gynaecology service. Obstetrics covers pre-conception counselling, antenatal care from early pregnancy through delivery, normal vaginal deliveries, caesarean sections, post-natal care for mother and baby, and breastfeeding support. The extensive experience with thousands of deliveries across three decades brings refined clinical judgement - knowing when to intervene, when to wait, and how to manage complications when they arise. Obstetric emergency support is available 24/7 through the hospital's labour room and ICU coordination.
Gynaecological practice covers menstrual disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, pelvic infections, menopause management, and adolescent gynaecology. Surgical gynaecology includes hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy, and other appropriate procedures performed at Vivekananda. For gynaecological cancer cases needing oncological surgery, coordination with Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy (Visiting Surgical Oncologist at Vivekananda) is arranged. Initial infertility workup including hormonal profiles, ultrasound folliculometry, basic semen analysis coordination, and ovulation induction with standard medical management is offered at Vivekananda; for advanced assisted reproductive technology (IVF, ICSI), referral to dedicated fertility centres is coordinated since these require specialised embryology lab infrastructure.
The OB-GYN team at Vivekananda is co-led with Dr. Shalini B (Senior Consultant OB-GYN), giving families two experienced senior consultants for women's healthcare. Cross-specialty coordination is routine: Dr. Shalini Mehrotra (Senior Paediatrician and Neonatologist) provides newborn care with NICU Level 2 support; Dr. Sree Mukesh Dutta (Consultant Diabetologist, TSRSSDI General Secretary) handles gestational diabetes management; for surgical gynaecological cancer cases, Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy (Surgical Oncology) is the referral. This multi-specialty integration converts routine OB-GYN visits into coordinated women's healthcare.
Thirty years of practice has taught me that obstetrics and gynaecology are as much about listening and reassurance as they are about clinical skill. Pregnancy is not a disease. Most of women's healthcare is about education, early detection, and timely action. The complications, when they come, need to be handled calmly with the right team support.
Qualifications and Experience
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- DGO (Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
- MS / DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology (3-year post-graduate specialty)
- 30+ years of dedicated OB-GYN clinical practice
- Full-time Senior Consultant at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet
What Dr. P. Padmaja treats at Vivekananda Hospital
Complete women's healthcare covering obstetrics (pregnancy care, delivery), gynaecology (menstrual and reproductive health), gynaecological surgery, menopause management, and adolescent women's health. Multi-specialty coordination for specialised needs.
Pregnancy Care (Antenatal)
- Pre-conception counselling
- Early pregnancy evaluation and confirmation
- Routine antenatal check-ups
- Ultrasound scan interpretation
- Nutritional and lifestyle counselling
- Vaccination during pregnancy
Delivery Services
- Normal vaginal delivery
- Caesarean section (C-section)
- Labour room monitoring
- Fetal heart rate monitoring (CTG)
- Pain management in labour
- 24/7 obstetric emergency care
High-Risk Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes monitoring
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Previous C-section pregnancy management
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
- Age-related pregnancy risks
- Multi-specialty coordination
Post-Natal & Newborn Support
- Post-delivery maternal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Post-natal contraception counselling
- Post-partum recovery guidance
- Newborn handover to paediatric team
- Six-week post-natal review
General Gynaecology
- Menstrual disorders (irregular, heavy, painful)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts
- Endometriosis evaluation
- Pelvic infections and discharge
- Contraception counselling
Gynaecological Surgery
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
- Myomectomy (fibroid removal)
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Dilation and curettage (D&C)
- Tubal ligation / sterilisation
- Pap smear and cervical screening
Menopause and Midlife Health
- Perimenopausal symptom management
- Menopausal hormone evaluation
- Bone health screening
- Urogenital changes in menopause
- Cardiovascular risk counselling
- Long-term midlife women's health
Adolescent Gynaecology
- First menstrual consultation
- Irregular periods in teenagers
- PCOS in adolescents
- Adolescent hormonal issues
- HPV vaccination guidance
- Reproductive health education
Initial Infertility Evaluation
- Fertility history and evaluation
- Hormonal profile interpretation
- Ultrasound folliculometry
- Ovulation induction (Clomiphene, Letrozole)
- Tubal patency assessment coordination
- Referral to fertility centres for advanced ART
For advanced assisted reproductive technology - IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation), ICSI, egg freezing and related embryology lab procedures - referral to dedicated fertility centres is coordinated, as these require specialised embryology lab infrastructure. For extremely premature babies requiring Level 3 NICU care (beyond Vivekananda's Level 2 NICU scope), tertiary referral is arranged. For gynaecological cancer surgery needing oncological expertise, coordination with Dr. Nossam Ramasubba Reddy (Visiting Surgical Oncologist at Vivekananda) is standard practice.
- Pre-pregnancy planning and consultation
- Positive pregnancy test - book first antenatal visit by 6-8 weeks
- Ongoing antenatal care throughout pregnancy
- Irregular, painful, or heavy menstrual bleeding
- Missed periods with or without other symptoms
- Suspected PCOS, fibroids, ovarian cysts or endometriosis
- Perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms
- Family planning and contraception counselling
- Pap smear and cervical cancer screening
- Couples facing difficulty conceiving (12 months or more of trying)
- Adolescent daughter needing first gynaecology consultation
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an appointment with Dr. P. Padmaja?
How is she different from Dr. Shalini B at Vivekananda?
When should I start antenatal visits?
Does Vivekananda offer normal delivery and C-section?
Can she manage high-risk pregnancies?
Does Vivekananda offer IVF or fertility treatment?
What gynaecological surgeries are done at Vivekananda?
When should I start menopause evaluation?
Should my teenage daughter see a gynaecologist?
Are gynaecology and maternity services covered by insurance?
Consult Dr. P. Padmaja for women's healthcare
Morning OPD Mon-Sat: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Vivekananda Hospital Begumpet.

