Smita M

Physician , Health

Pune, Maharashtra

Gynaecologist (MBBS, DGO) with an MBA and specialised training in psychiatry, bringing a rare blend of clinical rigour and mental health integration to women's healthcare. Rural public health experience with SEARCH, Gadchiroli, spanning mobile medical units across 60 villages. Trilingual (English, Hindi, Marathi), patient-centred, and driven by measurable health outcomes.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition
Professional Experience:

I bring a diverse clinical background spanning sexual health, gynaecology, rural public health, and health communication.

I currently practice as a Sexual Health Physician at Allo Health, Pune, delivering judgment-free clinical care for sexual and reproductive health concerns, supported by my psychiatry training.

Previously, as an OBGY Consultant with the Family Planning Association of India, I provided gynaecological consultations and contraceptive counseling centered on patient autonomy.

I also worked as a Content Writer Intern with Pehchaan The Street School (Trust), developing health and life-skills content for underserved communities.

As a Travel Fellow with the Tribal Health Initiative (Sangwari placement, 2024–25), I worked in tribal and underserved community health settings, gaining firsthand insight into structural barriers to healthcare access.

Earlier, as a Medical Officer with SEARCH, Gadchiroli, I delivered primary and maternal healthcare through mobile medical units across roughly 60 villages, often in resource-limited conditions.

Together, these roles reflect a consistent focus: accessible, non-judgmental, psychologically-informed healthcare for underserved patients.

Education:

I have done MBBS, DGO and MBA. My educational journey has been shaped by a deliberate progression from foundational clinical training toward specialized women's health expertise, broadened further by public health exposure and healthcare leadership education.

I completed my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik, between 2014 and 2020, building a comprehensive foundation across general medicine, surgery, and clinical sciences. This period included rigorous clinical rotations across departments, culminating in a strong grounding in diagnostic reasoning and patient management that continues to inform my practice today.

Following my MBBS, I chose to pursue rural public health work as a Medical Officer with SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health), Gadchiroli — one of India's most respected rural health research institutions. This experience, though not a formal academic credential, was profoundly educational: it exposed me to community-based healthcare delivery through mobile medical units serving roughly 60 villages, and taught me how social determinants of health, geography, and resource constraints shape clinical outcomes in ways no classroom can fully capture.

Driven by a growing interest in specializing in women's health, I pursued my Diploma in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (DGO) through the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) from 2022 to 2024. This residency program sharpened my clinical skills in antenatal and postnatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, family planning, and gynaecological procedures, while also deepening my commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based obstetric care.

Recognizing that women's health cannot be separated from mental health, I also completed a Certification in Psychiatry, reflecting my belief that emotional and psychological wellbeing are inseparable from reproductive and gynaecological care. This training has shaped how I approach patient counseling, particularly around issues like postpartum mental health, PCOS-related psychological distress, and the emotional dimensions of infertility and pregnancy loss.

Most recently, I undertook a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Manipal Institute of Management, MAHE (2024–2026), to build competencies in healthcare leadership, operations, and systems thinking — skills I believe are essential for physicians who want to influence healthcare delivery beyond the individual patient encounter, whether through clinical administration, program design, or health communication.

Together, this educational path — clinical foundation, rural public health immersion, specialist obstetric training, mental health certification, and management education — reflects a consistent throughline: a commitment to healthcare that is clinically rigorous, psychologically informed, and systemically aware. I see each qualification not as a standalone credential but as a building block toward practicing medicine that treats the whole person within the whole system.

Affiliations and Achievements:

Certifications & Training

Certification in Psychiatry
Creative Writing Certification
Google Project Management Certificate
Google Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Certificate
Leading People and Teams (Coursera)

Content & Health Communication

Medical blogger, Medium (medium.com/@drsmitaobgy)
Health content creator, YouTube

Volunteer & NGO Affiliations

Volunteer, Muskurahat Foundation — Project KEYtaab (education & life-skills support for underprivileged children, Mumbai & Ranchi)
Contributor, Ugravadan Foundation's PowerfulGyaan initiative (facilitator content on screen addiction & bullying prevention, delivered to government school students)

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

2-5 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Indian

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