Meet Hubli's Senior Fertility Specialists

Experience-led care you can trust at every stage.

Ethical Personal Progressive Future Ready

The Srishti SAFE team with Dr. Shankar and Dr. Priya at the clinic in Hubli

What Sets Us Apart

Celebrating life through thoughtful care

For decades, we've cared for women with trust, empathy, and innovation at the heart of everything we do. Offering advanced fertility and gynecological care with gentle, transparent guidance, we empower every woman with clarity and confidence. Our purpose is simple and deeply felt: to celebrate life by supporting each woman toward healthier, happier wellbeing.

Srishti SAFE vision, mission and HAPPIER values displayed at the reception, Hubli

Vision, Mission & Values

The seven principles we practise by

Our vision: empowering people for optimal health and fertility.

Our mission: to be the go-to partner for gynecological needs by latest evidence and technology — empowering one woman at a time, and the community at large.

Posted at our reception desk for every patient and team member to see, our seven values spell out H.A.P.P.I.E.R. — and we hold ourselves to them on every consultation, every cycle, every conversation:

Holistic — care that addresses the whole person, not just the diagnosis
Accountable — we own outcomes, communication and decisions
Personalised — every protocol shaped to your history and your goals
Patient Centric — your priorities anchor every plan we make
Integrity — honest answers, honest pricing, honest expectations
Empathy — we sit with what you're feeling, not just what you're showing
Respect — for your time, your beliefs, your privacy, and your choices

Our Doctors

Experienced. Compassionate. Here for you.

Meet the team that brings knowledge, empathy, and precision to women's healthcare.

Senior Consultant

Dr. Shankar N. Bijapur

Dr. Shankar N. Bijapur is a senior obstetrician, gynecologist and fertility specialist whose career blends deep clinical experience, academic leadership, and healthcare management expertise. With decades of practice in women's healthcare, his work has been shaped by excellence, ethics, and lifelong learning.

His approach is steadfastly patient-first — holistic, ethical, and deeply compassionate care that goes far beyond clinical outcomes. The complete record of his training, fellowships and recognition is summarised below.

Credentials & Highlights

Education

MBBS, Mysore University (6th rank, final year)
MD with distinction

Advanced Training

Diploma in Fertility Planning
Gynecological endoscopy training, Kiel University, Germany
Infertility fellowships across India, Sweden & UK
Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery, World Laparoscopy Hospital

Distinction

Fellow of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FICOG), awarded by FOGSI.

Management

Senior Management Programme, IIM Calcutta
MBA in Hospital Management
MBA in Human Resource Management

Recognition

Award-winning research presented at the World Congress on Contraception
Former Cultural Ambassador to Sweden through Rotary International

Publications

Peer-reviewed papers PG textbook chapters

Presentations at national and international conferences on infertility, laparoscopic surgery and reproductive medicine.

Memberships

Life member — IMA, FOGSI, IFS, ISAR, WALS.

Senior Consultant

Dr. Priya Shankar

Dr. Priya Shankar is a senior obstetrician and gynecologist, fertility specialist, and academician with over two decades of experience in women's healthcare, teaching and research. Her clinical interests include infertility, gynecological endoscopy and high-risk pregnancy care.

Known for her well-informed, non-judgmental approach, Dr. Shankar emphasises detailed history-taking, meaningful patient interaction, and ethical, compassionate care — especially with patients who've previously experienced disappointment elsewhere. The complete record of her education, fellowships and academic work is summarised below.

Credentials & Highlights

Education

MBBS, KMC Mangalore
MD in Obstetrics & Gynecology, KMC Manipal

Fellowships

Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (FRM), WINGS, Ahmedabad
Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS), World Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi

Certification

FOGSI certification in basic and advanced ultrasound for fetal medicine.

Academic Position

Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Karnataka Medical College & Research Institute (KMC & RI), Hubli.

Teaching

20+ years of UG & PG teaching
12+ years as examiner and postgraduate thesis guide

Publications

7 papers 1 textbook chapter

Scientific papers in international OBGYN journals; textbook chapter on menopause.

Memberships

Life member — IMA, FOGSI, IFS, ISAR, WALS, HDOGS.

Our Best Features

The science behind our success

Crafted to protect, support, and empower.

IVF Laboratory

Our IVF laboratory is built around precision and care. We use the Nikon RI Integro 3™ Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) workstation, Thermo Scientific Forma Steri-Cycle i160 CO₂ incubator, and Cooper Surgical Planer Tri-Gas incubator to create stable, closely monitored conditions that support healthy embryo development and consistent outcomes.

Operation Theatre & Andrology Laboratory

Our operation theatre is equipped with a modern anaesthesia workstation and the Hamilton Thorm air purifier with VOC monitoring, ensuring safety and purity. In our andrology lab, the Magnus MLX Plus microscope, along with manual and computerised semen analysis, supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Magnus MLX Plus microscope in Srishti SAFE andrology laboratory, Hubli

Digital Monitoring & Clinical Systems

We use a comprehensive EMR and EHR software system that integrates treatment records and embryo quality monitoring. This allows our team to track progress closely, make informed decisions, and maintain transparency — ensuring continuity, safety, and clarity throughout your fertility and care journey.

GE Healthcare Versana ultrasound system displaying Srishti SAFE patient interface

Memberships & Affiliations

Proud of every milestone

Decades of trusted care backed by measurable outcomes, national recognition, and academic leadership.

Indian Medical Association

Federation of Obstetric & Gynaecological Societies of India

Indian Fertility Society

Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction

World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

Milestones

We are really proud of the stats

Two decades of trusted practice. Numbers that represent real families.

5 Lakh+

patients

More than 5,00,000 patients have been guided with care and confidence, reflecting a long-standing dedication to accessible, reliable, and patient-first treatment across fertility, gynecology, and women's wellness.

years of outcomes

Performing 5,000+ IUIs and 500+ IVF cycles in five years, we combine precision, empathy, advanced technology, and personalised care to support families across North Karnataka, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

years strong

With a combined five decades of shared clinical practice, we continue delivering compassionate, ethical, and consistent care — earning trust through meaningful patient relationships built on pride, integrity, and clinical commitment.

Dr. Shankar and Dr. Priya seated together at Srishti SAFE

Get in touch with our hospital team

Have a question about your fertility, a recent diagnosis, or a treatment you're unsure about? Reach out — we offer second opinions and unhurried first consultations.

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