
Senior obstetrician and gynaecologist specializing in high-risk pregnancy and endometriosis
Experience
35 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Urdu
Location
Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults
Dr. Anselma Shantha Elizabeth Ferrao is a senior gynaecologist with 35 years of clinical experience in obstetrics and women's health. She trained at Kasturba Medical College in India, obtaining her MBBS and MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG), London. She worked at Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi for 18 years before joining NMC Healthcare, where she now serves as Medical Director of NMC Royal Women's Hospital.
Dr. Anselma specializes in antenatal care, high-risk pregnancies, labour and delivery management, postnatal care, and endometriosis treatment. She offers non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and brings extensive expertise in gynaecological surgery. Her approach combines evidence-based clinical care with a commitment to advancing women's health through research and professional development.
She is an active contributor to medical knowledge, having presented at national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Anselma is a good fit for women seeking comprehensive pregnancy care, especially those with complex or high-risk pregnancies, and for patients requiring specialist management of endometriosis.
Special interests: clinical research, maternal care, women's health advancement.
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MBBS
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India · 1989
MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India · 1990
Senior Gynaecologist, Medical Director
NMC Royal Women's Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Corniche Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 18 years
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Urdu.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Endometriosis, Maternal Health Complications, Postnatal Complications.
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NMC Royal Hospital, Abu Dhabi
Tower B, Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Al Jazira Club, Opposite to Dusit Thani Sultan Bin Zayed the First St - Muroor Rd - Abu Dhabi
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Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
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