Draft:Dr Pratixa Joshi
Dr Pratixa Joshi is an Indian clinical embryologist and owner of Maa Women's Hospital & IVF Center Pvt. Ltd. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology and is based in Gujarat.
Education
Dr Pratixa Joshi holds a Doctorate in Embryology and a Doctorate in Microbiology. She has also completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Research and Health & Hospital Management, along with a Fellowship in Cosmetology.
Career
Dr Pratixa Joshi serves as a Ph.D. guide for research scholars at Gujarat University and Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, mentoring advanced research in Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Sciences. She is a renowned national and international faculty speaker, having delivered over 200 invited lectures at prestigious scientific conferences, workshops, CMEs, and academic forums in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). She formerly worked as a Scientific Officer in the IVF Department at the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC) for 11 years, where she contributed significantly to the advancement of IVF laboratory practices and embryology. Her expertise spans IVF, ICSI, embryo culture, cryopreservation, embryo biopsy, quality management, and advanced ART techniques.
Dr Pratixa Joshi has been instrumental in the birth of more than 11,000 ICSI babies, reflecting her dedication and precision in helping couples achieve parenthood through Assisted Reproductive Technology. She also serves as a Consultant Embryologist to leading IVF centres across Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, and has dedicated her career to advancing Clinical Embryology through research, education, laboratory innovation, and patient-centered reproductive care.
Other Roles
In addition to her scientific career, Dr Pratixa Joshi serves as Managing Trustee of Ishwar Foundation and Director of Maatram Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Areas of Expertise
- IVF & ICSI Laboratory Management
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Embryo Culture and Blastocyst Development
- Time-Lapse Embryo Monitoring and Assessment
- Oocyte Identification, Handling, and Fertilization Assessment
- Embryo Morphological Grading
- Embryo Vitrification & Warming, Cryopreservation Protocols
- Embryo Biopsy (PGT-A/PGT-M/PGT-SR Support)
- Sperm Selection Techniques (ICSI, IMSI, PICSI, MACS)
- Assisted Hatching
- IVF Laboratory Design, Validation, and Commissioning
- Clean Room and Air Quality Management for ART Laboratories
- Quality Control & Quality Assurance in ART Laboratories
- IVF Laboratory Validation & SOP Development
- Internal and External Quality Assessment Programs
- ART Laboratory Accreditation & Compliance, Risk Management
- Clinical Embryology Research
- Reproductive Microbiology
- Training & Academic Mentorship
Contributions to Clinical Embryology
Throughout her career, Dr Pratixa Joshi has contributed to the advancement of Clinical Embryology through the establishment and optimization of IVF laboratories, development of standardized embryo culture protocols, implementation of international quality management systems in ART laboratories, improvement of embryo development and laboratory performance indicators, training of embryologists in advanced micromanipulation techniques, and research in embryo development, laboratory quality, reproductive microbiology, and ART outcomes.
Professional Memberships
- Life Member, ISAR (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction)
- Life Member, ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)
- Life Member, ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine)
- Life Member, ACE (Academy of Clinical Embryologists, India)
- Life Member, IFS (Indian Fertility Society)