Dr. Shiva Harikrishnan
Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG) – UK Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) – UK Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) – USA Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCPI) – Ireland Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopy – IRCAD, France Diploma in Endoscopy – Kiel School of Gynecology, Germany Diploma in IVF & Reproductive Medicine – Michigan, Germany Diploma in Cosmetic Gynecology Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology (FMAS) – World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) Fellowship in Robotic Surgery – International Society of Robotic Surgeons Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Senior Consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology with 35 years' experience in high-risk pregnancies and minimally invasive surgery
Women's Health & Pregnancy (OB-GYN)Senior ConsultantWomen's Health
Experience
35 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Al Qusais, Dubai
Sees
adults
- ✦Over 35 years of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynaecology
- ✦First female surgeon in the Middle East and globally accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA
- ✦Expert in high-risk pregnancy management and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery
- ✦Holds fellowships from major international surgical and obstetric organizations (FRCOG, FACS, FACOG)
About Dr. Shiva Harikrishnan
Dr. Shiva Harikrishnan is a Senior Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital in Dubai, with over 35 years of clinical experience. She is a trailblazer in her field — the first female surgeon in the Middle East and globally to be accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), USA. Her practice encompasses all aspects of women's health, from routine care to complex cases.
Dr. Harikrishnan specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies and is particularly skilled in minimally invasive techniques, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery. She has formal training in fertility treatment (IVF and reproductive medicine), cosmetic gynaecology, endoscopy, and advanced laparoscopy from leading international institutions in France and Germany. Her expertise allows her to offer patients less invasive options for conditions that might traditionally require open surgery.
She is fluent in English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, and Arabic, enabling her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population. Dr. Harikrishnan is a strong fit for women seeking expert care for pregnancy complications, fertility concerns, or gynaecological conditions where minimally invasive approaches may be beneficial.
Special interests: minimally invasive surgical techniques, high-risk pregnancy management, fertility and IVF, robotic-assisted surgery, endoscopy.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need expert management of a high-risk or complicated pregnancy
- ✓prefer minimally invasive or laparoscopic approaches to gynaecological surgery
- ✓seek fertility or IVF-related care and advice
- require care from a multilingual doctor fluent in Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, or Hindi