Dr. Ujwala Prakash wakpaijan
Gynaecological Oncology

Dr. Ujwala Prakash wakpaijan

MBBS, MD (Obstetrics and gynaecology)

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location_onChennai, India

Dr. Ujwala Prakash wakpaijan

Gynaecological Oncology

Clinical Philosophy

A Gynecologic Oncologist with over 15 years of experience in comprehensive women’s cancer care. Her clinical expertise includes advanced cytoreductive surgeries for epithelial ovarian cancer, precision-based surgical staging, and minimally invasive as well as robotic-assisted oncologic procedures. She is actively involved in multidisciplinary management of advanced ovarian malignancies, integrating surgery with systemic and targeted therapies in line with contemporary ESGO and NCCN principles.

Her academic interests focus on optimizing surgical outcomes, enhancing perioperative care, and expanding access to technology-driven cancer treatment. Dr. Prakash regularly contributes to national conferences and training programs in gynecologic oncology.

Areas of Expertise

Precision Focus
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Radical hysterectomy (open, laparoscopic & robotic)

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Robotic hysterectomy for early cervical & endometrial cancer

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Advanced cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer

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Secondary cytoreduction and HIPEC (platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer)

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Fertility-sparing oncologic surgeries (early cervical cancer

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germ cell tumors

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GTN)

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Sentinel lymph node mapping in endometrial cancer

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Management of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (including refractory cases)

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Comprehensive management of preinvasive cervical lesions & colposcopy

Academic Credentials

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Fellowship

Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, 2012

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Post Graduation

MD (Obstetrics and gynaecology)

DABM university, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

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Undergraduate

MBBS

DABM university, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Clinical Experience

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Associate Professor

Gynaecological Oncology , Cancer Institute, Chennai , May 2018 , Present

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Assistant Professor

Gynaecological Oncology , Cancer Institute, Chennai , August 2012 , Apr 2018

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Assistant Professor

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Insitute, Chennai , August 2009, July 2012

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Private Practitioner

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Private Practice, Gurgoan & New Delhi , May 2007 , July 2009

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Senior Resident

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Lady hardinge Medical college &hospital ,

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New Delhi

FEB 2004 , Feb 2007

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Medical Officer

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ESIC hospital Mumbai, August 2000, April 2003

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Senior Resident

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Bhatia Hospital

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Mumbai

August 1999, July 2000

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Senior Resident

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Govt medical college hospital Aurangabad , April 1997, May 1998

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Junior Resident

Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Govt medical college hospital Aurangabad, August 1995, March1997