Meet Dr. PRASANNA VENUGOPALAN
Skilled Specialist | Personalized Healthcare for Every Patient
Biography
Dr. Prasanna Venugopal is a highly experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 35 years of clinical experience in providing comprehensive women’s healthcare. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care across government, cooperative, and private healthcare institutions.
After completing her postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Prasanna began her career in the Department of Health Services, serving as the Medical Officer-in-Charge of a Primary Health Centre (PHC). She later worked at PHC Vengoor, Ernakulam, where she provided essential maternal and women’s healthcare services, including care for patients from nearby tribal communities.
She subsequently served at Taluk Hospital, Perumbavoor, where she managed a high volume of obstetric cases, conducting 20–25 deliveries each month, including Lower Segment Caesarean Sections (LSCS), while gaining extensive experience in high-risk obstetrics and emergency gynaecological care. Dr. Prasanna also served in the Quilon Co-operative Healthcare Sector before joining Government Victoria Hospital, where she worked from 1997 to 2000. Her appointment was in recognition of her dedicated service in community healthcare. Following her government service, she transitioned to private practice, serving at Dr. Nair’s Hospital, Kollam (2000–2004) and Upasana Hospital (2004–2005), where she continued to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care.
She later joined Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam, where she has continued her commitment to women’s healthcare and clinical excellence. Committed to continuous professional development, Dr. Prasanna has undergone specialized training in Ultrasonography, Hysteroscopy, and Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, enabling her to offer modern, minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical treatment options for a wide range of gynaecological conditions.
With decades of experience and a patient-centered approach, Dr. Prasanna believes in combining clinical expertise with empathy, ensuring that every woman receives personalized care throughout every stage of life. She remains dedicated to utilizing her knowledge, skills, and experience to improve women’s health and enhance their quality of life through compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based medical practice.
