Kamala Selvaraj
| Dr Kamala Selvaraj | |
|---|---|
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| Residence | Chennai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MD DGO PhD |
| Occupation | Obstetrician and Gynecologist |
| Known for | Commissioned the first test tube baby in South India |
| Relatives |
Gemini Ganesan (father) [ [ Alamelu ] ] (Mother) |
| Awards | Best Lady Doctor award (1993), Mahila Shironmani Award (1995),Rajiv Gandhi Memorial National Integration Award (1995) |
Kamala Selvaraj is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Tamil Nadu, India. Born to Tamil film actor Gemini Ganesan,[1] she commissioned the first test tube baby of South India in August 1990.[2] In 2002 she was awarded PhD for her thesis on "Premature Ovarian Failure and its management". She was also awarded the "Best Lady Doctor Award-1993" and "Rajiv Gandhi Memorial National Integration Award-1995".[3] More than 800 babies have been born as a result of assisted reproduction therapy conducted by her hospital.[4]
References
- ↑ Warrier, Shobha. "Rare sight: Rekha and her five sisters!". Rediff.com. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Dr. Kamala Selvaraj- Pioneer infertility treatement".
- ↑ "Hope in the test tube". The Hindu. Jan 19, 2006. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
- ↑ "Proud mother of 800 babies".
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