Dr. Aruna Muralidhar is a compassionate Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with 24 years of experience in India and the UK. She completed her MD at Bangalore Medical College and trained in the UK for nearly a decade, working at prestigious hospitals like Addenbrookes Hospital and Norwich University Hospital. Her expertise includes maternal medicine, high-risk pregnancy, benign gynaecology, gynae-oncology, infertility, and urogynaecology.

Dr. Muralidhar achieved Membership in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) on her first attempt and was awarded Fellowship (FRCOG) in 2018 for her contributions to the field. She also received Fellowship from the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FICOG) in recognition of her work in India since returning from the UK in 2012.

Her special interests encompass medical disorders in pregnancy, obstetric critical care, perinatal mental health, adolescent gynaecology, PCOS management, and menopause care. She is passionate about patient safety, clinical guidelines development, and research, advocating for holistic, evidence-based care. Dr. Muralidhar promotes normal vaginal delivery and fitness during pregnancy and postpartum. She was associated with Fortis La Femme, Bangalore, for seven years before joining Cloudnine Hospitals, where she has significantly contributed to evidence-based practices.

Recently, she authored a book titled Nine Months: The Journey of a Lifetime, which has gained popularity in the realm of women's health. Additionally, she created an Adolescent Health Booklet, Growing Up Right, translated into Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, with 30,000 copies distributed to schoolgirls across three states.

Professional Roles

1. Chairperson of the Adolescent Health and Youth Promotion Committee, Karnataka State Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

2. Active member of the Bangalore Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (BSOG), serving as Joint Treasurer and Executive member, and participating in the Guidelines and Community Service Committees.

3. Former representative of the AICC-RCOG South Zone and Editor of its quarterly newsletter.

4. Member of the Adolescent Health and Medical Disorders Committees of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI).

5. Regular faculty at zonal, national, and international conferences, focusing on Obstetric Critical Care and Emergency Management.

6. Contributor to simulation training and emergency training programs, recognized by KSOGA and FOGSI.

7. Currently serves as MRCOG Trainer for candidates at Cloudnine Hospitals and BAPIO (British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin).

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Dr. Muralidhar is committed to teaching and training nurses, postgraduates, and junior colleagues on topics such as patient safety, communication, and risk management.

Her clinical expertise and compassionate care have earned her multiple accolades, along with numerous heartfelt testimonials from grateful patients.

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Community Service

As an active Rotarian and current President of the Rotary E-Club of Bangalore, Dr. Muralidhar has led various community service projects. She is a women’s health activist, organizing health talks and camps, and has conducted over 300 educational sessions on women’s health issues, including cancer screening, menopause care, and adolescent health. Her outreach extends to schools, colleges, corporate offices, and clubs, promoting public awareness and education. She also contributes articles to newspapers and magazines on women’s health topics and has produced educational TV programs and YouTube videos.

Personal Wellbeing

Dr. Muralidhar values a balanced life, pursuing hobbies such as Carnatic classical music, endurance running, art, poetry, and tennis. Her commitment to personal wellbeing complements her professional dedication to women's health.