Dr HN Gangalakshamma

Consultant Gynecologist, Private Practice, Kigali (2011–Present)
Responsibilities:

• Provide expert gynecological care to women, including routine gynecological exams, screenings, and treatment of reproductive health conditions.

• Specialize in obstetrics, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and post-partum care.

• Offer advanced laparoscopic surgery for conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts.

• Conduct high-risk obstetrics care for women with complications during pregnancy and provide counseling on family planning, contraception, and reproductive health.

• Provide surgical and non-surgical treatment for conditions such as fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and pelvic organ prolapse.

Senior Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Kigali General Hospital, Kigali (2004–2011)
Responsibilities:

• Managed a variety of cases in obstetrics and gynecology, particularly high-risk pregnancies and complex gynecological surgeries.

• Provided consultations for a wide range of gynecological issues, including menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, and hormonal imbalances.

• Assisted in the development of patient care protocols for obstetrics and gynecology.

• Supervised medical students and junior doctors, teaching them surgical skills, patient management, and obstetric care.

Research Topics:

• "Advancements in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery"

• "High-Risk Obstetrics Care: Managing Complications in Pregnancy"

• "Women's Health in Africa: Addressing Reproductive Health Challenges"

Publications:

• "Endometrial Health and Laparoscopic Approaches to Fibroids" – Published in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018

• "Managing High-Risk Pregnancies in Rwanda: Approaches and Outcomes" – Featured in International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2020

• "Women’s Health in Sub-Saharan Africa: Overcoming Barriers to Care" – Published in African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2019

Best Gynecologist, Private Practice, Kigali (2017)
Awarded for excellence in gynecological care, particularly in high-risk obstetrics and laparoscopic surgeries.

Excellence in Women’s Health, University of Rwanda, 2015
Recognized for contributions to teaching, research, and medical education in women’s health.

Outstanding Contribution to Obstetrics, Rwanda Medical Association, 2018
Acknowledged for exceptional contributions to improving maternal health outcomes in Rwanda.

Minimally Invasive Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynecology – Published in Surgical Journal of Africa, 2019

Prenatal Care and High-Risk Obstetrics in Rwanda – Featured in International Journal of Maternal Health, 2020

Gynecological Surgery for Benign Conditions: Laparoscopy vs. Open Surgery – Published in Journal of Women's Health Surgery, 2018