Fertility Specialists at Mayflower Fertility: Egg Freezing Experts in Ahmedabad

When you start thinking about egg freezing in Ahmedabad, your first concern usually isn't the process.

It's the people.

Who's going to guide you? Will they actually explain things clearly? Or will you sit through an appointment full of medical terms and leave more confused than when you walked in?

This decision feels personal. And the team behind your treatment either makes it feel manageable — or overwhelming.

At Mayflower Fertility, most women say the same thing after their first visit: "It wasn't as complicated as I thought." That almost always comes down to how the team communicates, not just what they know.

What Makes a Fertility Specialist Qualified for Egg Freezing?

Egg freezing is not a general gynaecology procedure.

It requires specific training in reproductive endocrinology — understanding how your ovaries respond to hormonal stimulation, how to interpret AMH and antral follicle count results, how to adjust stimulation protocols mid-cycle, and how to time the trigger injection precisely. These are skills built through years of focused fertility practice, not general clinical work.

Beyond clinical qualifications, there's something equally important: whether the doctor takes the time to translate your reports into language you can actually act on.

Most patients don't walk in knowing what an AMH result means or what a low antral follicle count implies for their cycle. A qualified fertility specialist makes sure you leave understanding your situation — not just following instructions.

The Role of the Embryologist — the Part Most Patients Don't See

Once your eggs are retrieved, your fertility doctor steps back and the embryologist takes over.

The embryologist is responsible for:

• Identifying which retrieved eggs are mature (MII-stage) and suitable for freezing
• Executing the vitrification process — timing, cryoprotectant loading, and transfer to liquid nitrogen storage
• Maintaining lab conditions and storage protocols over months or years

This work happens entirely out of sight. But egg survival rates at thaw — typically above 80% in well-run labs using vitrification — depend almost entirely on what the embryology team does in the hours after retrieval.

Meet the Egg Freezing Team at Mayflower Fertility

Mayflower Fertility operates as a team, with each specialist handling a distinct part of the process. Here's who's involved and what they actually do.

Dr. Shaiju Patel — Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Qualifications: Advanced ART training | Specialisation in fertility counselling

Dr. Shaiju Patel is usually the first point of contact for patients considering egg freezing. Her focus in the initial consultation is on the full picture — your cycle history, hormonal patterns, any prior health concerns — before any testing or treatment is discussed.

What patients notice: she connects details that can easily get overlooked. An irregular cycle from two years ago, a previous thyroid issue, a shift in period patterns or fertility preservation post endometriosis surgery  — these can all affect how stimulation is planned, and they get factored in early. 

Her background in fertility counselling also means conversations about timelines and expectations are handled honestly, without pressure. 

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Dr. Ladu Dewasi — Infertility Specialist

Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in reproductive medicine | 1,000+ procedures in reproductive care

Dr. Ladu Dewasi's involvement typically begins when your baseline results — AMH, hormone panel, antral follicle count — come in.

This is the point where most patients go from anxious to informed. Instead of hearing numbers without context, you understand what they mean for your specific situation: how many eggs are realistically retrievable, whether one cycle is likely to be sufficient, what your stimulation protocol might look like, and what timeline makes sense for you.

With over 1,000 procedures in reproductive care, his assessment at this stage is grounded in pattern recognition that comes from volume and experience — not just interpretation of lab values in isolation.

 [Learn more about ovarian reserve assessment →]

Dr. Ripal Patel — Infertility Specialist

Qualifications: Advanced ART expertise | Specialisation in ovum pick-ups and embryo transfers

Dr. Ripal Patel manages the active treatment phase — stimulation planning, dose adjustments during monitoring, and the retrieval procedure itself.

This is where timing is everything. The trigger injection has to be administered in a precise 34–36 hour window before retrieval. Stimulation doses may be adjusted mid-cycle based on how follicles are responding. An extra day of injections, or a dosage change on Day 7, can meaningfully affect how many mature eggs are collected.

His specialisation in ovum pick-ups means the retrieval procedure is handled with the precision and experience that comes from performing it regularly — not occasionally.

Dr. Hemangini Radadia — Lead Embryologist

Qualifications: B.Sc. Microbiology | PGD in Plant Tissue Culture | M.Sc. in Clinical Embryology & ART | Trained at Lilamed IVF Centre, Pune | Associated with Mayflower Hospital since 2008

Most patients never meet Dr. Hemangini Radadia in person. But she is responsible for what happens to your eggs from the moment they leave the OT.

Her team handles the entire post-retrieval process: egg assessment, cryoprotectant preparation, vitrification, and long-term storage monitoring. With an M.Sc. in Clinical Embryology & ART and over 16 years associated with Mayflower Hospital, the embryology work at Mayflower Fertility is not handled by a generalist — it's handled by someone whose entire training and career has been in this specific discipline.

Embryology is a skill that improves with consistency and case volume. That matters more than most patients realise when they're comparing clinics.

[Read: What happens in the lab after egg retrieval →]

How Team-Based Care Improves Egg Freezing Outcomes

Personalised Stimulation Planning

No two patients receive the same protocol.

Your stimulation plan is built around your AMH level, antral follicle count, age, body weight, and cycle history. Women with lower ovarian reserve may need a different dosage or stimulation length than women with a higher reserve. Women with PCOS require careful dose management to reduce OHSS risk.

The goal is to retrieve the maximum number of mature oocytes while keeping stimulation safe — that balance is personalised, not standardised.

Continuity Between Clinical and Lab Teams

At Mayflower Fertility — operating within Mayflower Hospital — the clinical team and embryology team work in the same facility.

This matters on retrieval day. Eggs are transferred from the OT to the lab within minutes. There's no courier between a clinic and an outsourced lab. The embryologist is present and ready before the procedure begins. That continuity reduces handling time, which directly affects egg viability.

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FAQs

Who performs egg freezing at Mayflower Fertility? 

It's a four-person specialist team: Dr. Shaiju Patel (OB-GYN and fertility specialist), Dr. Ladu Dewasi (infertility specialist, ovarian reserve assessment), Dr. Ripal Patel (stimulation planning and egg retrieval), and Dr. Hemangini Radadia (lead embryologist, lab and storage). Each handles a specific phase rather than one doctor managing everything.

What is the role of an embryologist in egg freezing — and why does experience matter? 

The embryologist determines which retrieved eggs are mature, executes vitrification, and manages long-term storage conditions. Egg survival rates at thaw depend heavily on how precisely these steps are performed. An experienced embryologist who handles these cases regularly will have better-calibrated technique than one who does it occasionally — the difference shows up in survival rates.

Do I meet the doctor before starting treatment? 

Yes. Your first consultation is with a fertility specialist before any testing or injections. Tests are discussed and ordered after the initial conversation, and results are reviewed with you in plain terms — not just handed over as numbers.

Is egg freezing done by a fertility specialist or a general gynaecologist? 

It requires a fertility specialist — someone with specific training in reproductive endocrinology, hormonal stimulation protocols, and ART procedures. At Mayflower Fertility, the clinical team has dedicated reproductive medicine training, not general gynaecology backgrounds repurposed for fertility work.

Can I speak to the embryologist before deciding? 

You can ask to understand more about the lab process during your consultation — the clinical team will walk you through what happens after retrieval. A direct consultation with Dr. Hemangini Radadia can be requested for patients who want more detail on the embryology side before proceeding.

References: ASRM — Mature Oocyte Cryopreservation: A Guideline; ICMR Guidelines for ART Clinics and Banks in India; Alpha Scientists in Reproductive Medicine — The Vienna Consensus on Embryo Scoring.

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