Dr Rina Agrawal

Dr Rina Agrawal is a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine, Assisted Conception and in Obstetrics / Gynaecology in the NHS and Private sector. She is also a Hon. Associate Professor in Reproductive Medicine at Warwick University and has dual accreditation in both UK and in India.

CONSULTATION FEES
New appointment: £250
Follow-up appointment: £225

Dr Agrawal has had 34 years’ experience in Gynaecology and Obstetrics and over 26 years’ experience in Fertility and Assisted Conception.

She is known for her Holistic individualised, integrated and multidisciplinary approach to patient care which focuses not only on her patients’ medical issues but their overall wellbeing and lifestyle factors which is known to impact fertility significantly.

Besides scientific treatment methods she applies a focused approach to the wellbeing of her patients by advising patients on lifestyle changes. She works alongside experts in complementary care, nutrition and stress reduction strategists. These are all collectively known to improve patients’ wellbeing and if trying for a pregnancy then their chances of a successful pregnancy.

She is well known amongst her patients for her kind, sensitive, caring and warm nature, her positive approach to patient care and her ever smiling face.

She received her formal training in Gynaecology and Obstetrics both in UK and in India; in Reproductive Medicine & Assisted Conception at the prestigious University College Hospital, London where she did her PhD in Reproductive Medicine.

She was the Director at London Women’s Clinic & Hallam Medical Centre for several years; the first centre in UK to offer Assisted Reproduction. She has worked with Prof Howard Jacobs who contributed enormously to the field of IVF treatment & Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Prof Robert Edwards who pioneered IVF treatment and created the world’s first IVF baby, Louise Brown, who was born in July 1978.

She works both in the NHS and the Private sector and has her independent practice at Harley Street in London, at The Portland Hospital, The London Claremont Clinic, Centre of Assisted Reproduction (CARE London) and The BMI Meriden in Coventry & Warwickshire.

She has individually managed over 10,000 cycles of IVF/ICSI, several complex cases and more than 10,000 insemination treatment cycles over the last 26 years.

The Hind Rattan “Jewel of India” award was one of the several awards which Rina received within the year of 2010 as later in June 2010 she was nominated to receive her NHS Trust OSCA (Outstanding Service and Care) Awards.

In September 2010 she received the prestigious “Achievers Gold Medal” from the House of Lords in London for significant contributions in the field of Reproductive Medicine.

In May 2015 she was awarded the “Global Indian Achiever Award” at the White House Summit which was an Initiative of President Obama; in an Award ceremony in Capitol Hill with a reception in Indian embassy Washington DC. In its first year, this prestigious award was presented to 10 American Indians and 10 Global Indians from the worldwide Indian Diaspora.

In November 2009 she was nominated for the NHS London Innovations Award for innovation of a simple diagnostic test to diagnose ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome which is a well-known complication of IVF treatment.

In November 2012 she was Nominated for “Asia’s Who’s Who” Category of Best Asian achievement of the year Award which was held at The Dorchester Hotel Award ceremony in London UK.

Rina has published extensively over the years in several international journals. She has over 120 publications; co edited several books and has been an invited speaker in over 200 national & international meetings.

Her areas of expertise within the field of Reproductive Medicine & Assisted Conception Technology are Lifestyle factors affecting fertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome, Ovarian Stimulation Protocols, Ultrasonography including Doppler & 3D Ultrasonography and Recurrent miscarriages.

  • Global Indian Achiever Award at the White House Summit on 12th May 2015. Award ceremony in Capitol Hill & reception in Indian embassy Washington DC. This was an initiative of President Obama and in its first year this prestigious award was presented to 10 American Indians and 10 Global Indians from the worldwide Indian Diaspora.
  • Achievers Gold medal Award at House of Lords UK in 10th September 2012 through the Indian High Commission for outstanding achievements in the field of Reproductive Medicine in UK.
  • Hind Rattan Awards 25th January 2010. Awarded the Presidential ‘Hind Rattan’ Award; known as the ‘Jewel of India’ award on the Eve of Republic day in January 2010 in New Delhi, India. The award recognised the outstanding economic & philanthropic achievements in her field and the significant contributions and service which were made to India. Besides being actively involved in education and research in the field of IVF and fertility treatment in India, she also proactively participates in charities which educate the orphaned and deprived children of India. In its 29th year, the ‘Hind Rattan’ is presented by Indian Government officials each year to 30 leading expatriates from worldwide Indian Diaspora. The award is considered very prestigious. Its Advisory Board include prominent personalities, members of the Indian Government and former Prime Ministers HD Deva Gowda & IK Gujral.
  • NHS London Innovations Awards nomination – Nov 2009. Nominated to receive the NHS London Innovations Awards on 26th November 2009. Innovation of a simple cost effective test with high sensitivity and specificity to diagnose ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), a potentially fatal, iatrogenic complication of IVF treatment. (Prediction of OHSS syndrome by measurement of circulating concentrations of VEGF and sFlt-1 in women undergoing IVF treatment. Principal Investigator: R Agrawal.
  • Nominated for “Asia’s Who’s Who” Category of Best Asian achievement of the year Award November 2012 at Dorchester Hotel Award ceremony in London UK.
  • Selected to receive “Seva Chakra and Glory Achievers Award” for lifetime achievements in Economic Developments and Individual Achievements New Delhi 12th May 2013 by All India Economy Survey Award Council.

Reviews

  • We were struck most by Dr Rina’s warmth, kindness, empathy and the ever smiling face which was so unique and different from what we had experienced elsewhere at other fertility centres. Our dreams came true when we became the proud parents of our two beautiful children.

    CJK
  • Dr Rina immediately put us at ease and instilled confidence in us by maintaining a very positive attitude throughout the time we saw her. We now blessed with a healthy happy baby.

    SMJ
  • Dr Rina is not only very professional during her treatment but also very friendly, charming and caring which makes it all so much easier!

    JD
  • Rina is totally dedicated to the profession and her patients. She will always go that extra mile for all of her patients and colleagues. Her professional standing as far as mentoring is beyond compare. Rina is always accessible, her communication skills are direct and prompt and she is extremely empathic with both her patients and work colleagues.

  • Dr Agrawal is outstanding in all aspects of her profession her commitment to excellence is exemplary , She is totally dedicated to the profession and her patients. She will always go that extra mile for all of her patients and colleagues.

  • Dr Agrawal is a diligent, clinically efficient, friendly, flexible expert with good communicational skills. Places patient safety and interests above everything as a priority, and is equally at ease with junior and senior colleagues alike demonstrating comraderie. She is well organised, and is an effective trainer, supervisor and mentor to junior staff.

  • To meet a doctor with such wonderful personal skills as well as professional skills is, unfortunately, not that common. She is an all rounded, excellent doctor and professional

  • Dr.Agrawal has effective communication skills and has a very nice way of talking to patients. She is patient and takes time to teach the juniors.

  • Rina is a hard working, reliable and trustworthy colleague who strives for the highest standards of working. She is focused and puts patients at the fore front. She is equally very academic as well as clinically excellent a rare combination. She will excel!

  • Very kind & understanding & offered big support during my miscarriage which meant alot.

  • Always very happy to help

  • Very supportive doctor

  • I felt Rina was very lovely & was considerate to my case. Very approachable & friendly.

  • I saw Rina on several occasions and she was always very understanding to our situation and I had every confidence in the treatment she recommended.

  • Dr Agrawal each time we have seen her has been kind and understanding in her approach to us. She is quick to respond to emails and available for a consultation if required promptly too

  • Thank you so much for your help and support through one of the most difficult times of our lives. We would have not got through without you. Thank you for your care and compassion

  • What can I say! You truly were there at the beginning and the end. I can't thank you enough for your ongoing support and advice over the years which was so thorough and timely and you helped so much at every stage.

  • Thanks for all of the support over the past years. We've finally got our family!

  • I just wanted to say thank you for all your support during our IVF treatment. The process has made us stronger and determined to start a family.

  • Our little girl arrived safe and sound. Thank you so much for everything you did, especially at a time when we'd given up all hope of things working out. We will forever be grateful to you for your expertise and kindness.

  • We want to thank you for being incredible. You were all so understanding, positive and skilled when helping us. You truly made our dreams come true and we have loved being a family this past year.

  • Thank you so much for making our dreams come true

  • Thank you. You gave us two beautiful children, thank you from the bottom of my heart.