About Dr. Priya Deshpande
Dr. Priya Deshpande is a maternal fetal medicine specialist practicing in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Her work focuses on the care of pregnancies that require additional monitoring, detailed fetal assessment, or specialist evaluation. She has more than 12 years of professional experience and currently works as a Consultant in Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Dr. Deshpande completed her MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital in Mumbai before obtaining an MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College in Davangere. She subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in fetal medicine under Dr. Prathima Radhakrishnan at Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre.
Her specialist training is particularly relevant for pregnancies where fetal development, genetic screening, structural abnormalities, or maternal health require closer assessment.
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Focus Areas
- Maternal fetal medicine
- High-risk pregnancy assessment
- Advanced fetal ultrasound
- Prenatal screening
- Chromosomal abnormality screening
- Genetic syndrome screening
- Fetal structural abnormality assessment
- First-trimester screening
- Fetal growth assessment
- Prenatal and postnatal care
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development provides information about high-risk pregnancy, while MedlinePlus offers information about prenatal care. The NHS also provides guidance about pregnancy scans.
Specialties And Maternal Fetal Medicine Approach
Maternal fetal medicine focuses on pregnancies where either the mother or developing baby may need additional specialist assessment. Care can involve detailed ultrasound examinations, screening tests, monitoring of fetal growth, and evaluation of suspected fetal conditions.
Dr. Deshpande’s professional profile identifies advanced fetal ultrasound and screening for chromosomal and genetic disorders among her principal areas of expertise. She also evaluates structural abnormalities and possible genetic syndromes affecting the fetus.
Specialist assessment can be particularly useful when an ultrasound raises a concern, a pregnancy has an increased risk of complications, or previous medical history indicates that closer fetal monitoring may be appropriate.
Fetal Ultrasound And Prenatal Screening
Ultrasound is an important part of pregnancy care and can provide information about fetal growth, development, anatomy, and other features. Some pregnancies require more detailed examinations than routine scans, particularly when there is a suspected abnormality or an increased risk of a particular condition.
Dr. Deshpande has specific training in advanced fetal ultrasound and is certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK for ultrasound in obstetrics. Her practice includes screening for chromosomal and genetic abnormalities as well as structural fetal abnormalities.
When a screening result requires further assessment, patients may be offered additional testing or specialist consultations depending on the findings. Screening does not by itself establish every diagnosis, so results should be interpreted alongside the patient’s clinical history and other investigations.
High-Risk Pregnancy Care
A pregnancy may be considered high risk for many different reasons, including maternal medical conditions, previous pregnancy complications, abnormal screening results, or concerns about fetal development.
Dr. Deshpande provides specialist care for women with complicated or high-risk pregnancies and evaluates fetal health from early pregnancy through delivery. Her training in obstetrics and gynecology alongside dedicated fetal medicine fellowship training supports this combined maternal and fetal perspective.
Her work may involve coordinating fetal assessments with obstetric care and other specialists when a pregnancy requires multidisciplinary management.
Patient Care And Communication
Pregnancy-related investigations can raise difficult questions for families, especially when a scan identifies something that needs further assessment. Clear explanations of what a finding means, what is known, and what additional testing may be useful can help patients understand their options.
Dr. Deshpande’s practice is centered on specialist fetal assessment and prenatal care. Her professional profile describes her as providing care for complicated pregnancies and evaluating fetal structural, chromosomal, and genetic concerns.
For patients attending a fetal medicine consultation, bringing previous ultrasound reports, screening results, medical records, and details of current medications can help the specialist build a complete picture of the pregnancy.
Professional Experience And Memberships
Dr. Deshpande has developed her career specifically around maternal fetal medicine after completing specialist training in obstetrics and gynecology. Her professional experience includes work as a fetal medicine specialist at Shree Sai Siddhi Diagnostic Centre in Nerul and current consultant work in Kharghar.
Her professional memberships include the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fetal Medicine Foundation India, Society of Fetal Medicine, and Navi Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society.
Credentials And Education
Dr. Priya Deshpande completed her MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, in 2007. She completed her MS in Obstetrics and Gynecology from JJMMC Davangere, RGUHS, in 2012, followed by specialist fellowship training in fetal medicine.
Her additional fetal medicine training was completed at Bangalore Fetal Medicine Centre, where she trained under Dr. Prathima Radhakrishnan. She is also certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK for obstetric ultrasound.
Her Maharashtra Medical Council registration is listed as 2007040963.
Clinic And Appointment Information
Dr. Deshpande is listed as a Consultant in Maternal Fetal Medicine at Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Motherhood lists her working hours as Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, although schedules can change.
She is also associated with Jivvam Fetal Medicine Centre in Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, where current listings provide appointment services. Patients should contact the relevant clinic or hospital directly to confirm the latest consultation schedule, fees, availability, and location before visiting.
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