Dr. Rekha Ambegaokar

Dr. Rekha Ambegaokar is a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Mumbai with an exceptional career spanning over four decades. She has played a pivotal role in championing women’s health and rights, particularly through her advocacy for "Safe Motherhood" practices. Dr. Ambegaokar has conducted over 12,000 deliveries and has managed her private nursing homes in Santacruz West for more than 27 years. Her work blends traditional expertise with modern techniques, including robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, though she still values and practices vaginal surgery for its skill and efficacy. She is deeply committed to compassionate, ethical patient care, and consistently emphasizes quality healthcare for all sections of society. Her leadership and medical acumen have made her a highly respected figure in the field of obstetrics and gynecology across India.

40+ years in obstetrics and gynaecology

Private practice in Santacruz West for 30 years

Consultant at Surya Hospital for 10 years

• Highest Marks in Final M.B.B.S. – Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Dr. (Mrs.) Sharad Nanavati Memorial Prize

• Dr. D.D. Pandya’s Prize

• Dr. A.L. Nair & M. Venkatrao’s Prize

• Smt. Gopikabai Narayan Karande’s Prize

• Smt. Snehalrani Ranade Pariotshika Prize

• Examiner for Fellowship in High Risk Obstetrics, MUHS

• Editor of AFG Times – 2014–2022