Dr. Sonal Bathla

Profile:

Dr. SonalBathla is Director & HOD – Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Yatharth Hospital, New Delhi, with more than two decades of rich clinical, academic, and administrative experience. She specializes in vaginal surgeries, endoscopic surgery, critical maternal care, uro-gynaecology, reconstructive procedures and high-risk obstetrics. She pioneered the establishment of a High Dependency Unit (HDU) for obstetric patients and has been instrumental in initiating and mentoring the DNB program in Obstetrics &Gynaecology. A prolific academician, Dr. Bathla has delivered numerous lectures, chaired sessions, and organized workshops at state, national, and international levels. She is also deeply engaged in community service, adolescent health programs, and cancer awareness initiatives. Honored with multiple awards including the APJ Abdul Kalam, Pinnacle Award and FOGSI Dr. Duru Shah Community Service Award, Dr. Bathla is admired as a clinician, teacher, and mentor. At Yatharth Hospital, she is committed to advancing women’s health with compassionate, evidence-based care.

Work Experience:

• Director & HOD – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Yatharth Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
• Former HOD – Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Sant Parmanand Hospital (till 2025)
• Initiated High Dependency Unit (HDU) for critical obstetric care & fetal medicine unit
• Faculty & Mentor – DNB Program in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Active participant in hospital committees and academic boards
• Professional Stand -  Vice Precident society of vagainal surgeons of india North Zone

Professional Membership:

• Vice President: Society of Vaginal Surgeons of India: North Zone
• Chairman: Urogynae Committee of AOGD
• Co-Chairman: Medicolegal Committee of Delhi Gynae Forum
• Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI)
• Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ICOG)
• Indian College of Maternal & Child Health (ICMCH)
• International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA

Education & Fellowships:

• MBBS 
• MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
• Fellow – Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FICOG)
• Fellow – Indian College of Maternal & Child Health (FICMCH)
• Fellow – International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA)

Specialty Interest:

• Scarless Hysterectomy
• Non Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy

Awards & Honors:

• APJ Abdul Kalam Pinnacle Award 2025
• FOGSI Dr. Duru Shah Community Service Award 2020
• Woman of the Year Award 2019 by DGF
• South-East Asia BMJ Award for Best Surgical Team 2018
• Compassion Extra Ordinary Award by FOGSI 2018
• Tejaswini Award by Rajasthan Ratnakar Society 2017

Research and Publications:

• Delivered lectures at national & international conferences on endoscopy, uro-gynaecology, and high-risk pregnancy
• Organized multiple CME programs and workshops on infertility, endoscopy, and maternal health
• Published articles and contributed to clinical research in women’s healthcare
• Led community health initiatives focusing on adolescent health, cancer screening, and reproductive health awareness
• Mentor for young gynecologists and postgraduate trainees under the DNB program

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