Dr. Akshit Aiyappa M.J | A.J Hospital

Specialties

Radio Diagnosis

Qualifications

MBBS MD FMF Fellowship in Fetal Medicine and Advanced Ultrasonography

Dr. Akshit Aiyappa M J

Consultant Fetal Medicine Specialist | Radiodiagnosis | Advanced Ultrasonography

Languages Spoken: English, Kannada, Hindi

Primary & Additional Specialties

• Primary: Fetal Medicine & Radiodiagnosis

• Additional: Advanced Ultrasonography, Genetic Counselling

Services Provided

• First Trimester Anomaly Scan (NT Scan)

• TIFFA Scan (Genetic Sonogram)

• 3D/4D/5D Ultrasound

• Cervical Elastography

• Fetal Echocardiography

• Fetal Doppler Studies

• Fetal Neurosonogram

• Fetal MRI

• Amniocentesis

• Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

• Embryo Reduction

• Amnio Reduction & Amnio Infusion

• Pleural and Pericardial Aspirations

• Cordocentesis

Genetic Counselling

• Risk assessment for genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities

• Guidance and counselling for families with high-risk pregnancies

About the Doctor

Dr. Akshit Aiyappa M J is a dedicated Fetal Medicine Specialist with extensive experience in the assessment and management of high-risk pregnancies. He is an expert in advanced fetal imaging techniques, genetic counselling, and prenatal interventions.

Dr. Akshit has performed the first intrauterine transfusion in Dakshina Kannada and has contributed to several international publications, authored chapters in textbooks, and presented at national and international conferences. He emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best outcomes for both mother and fetus.

Department Description

The Fetal Medicine Department at AJ Hospital is a specialized unit focused on high-risk pregnancies and fetal abnormalities. The department provides:

• Advanced Diagnostics: High-resolution 2D, 3D/4D/5D ultrasound, fetal MRI, and Doppler studies to evaluate fetal growth, anatomy, and cardiac function.

• Management of High-Risk Pregnancies: Monitoring conditions like twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), preeclampsia, and placenta previa.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Intrauterine transfusions, shunt placements, and minimally invasive procedures to treat fetal anomalies.

• Patient Counselling & Multidisciplinary Care: Genetic counselling and collaborative care with obstetricians, neonatologists, and radiologists.

Key Differentiators

• Specialist in Fetal Medicine and Advanced Ultrasonography

• Experienced in high-risk pregnancy management and intrauterine interventions

• Expertise in genetic counselling and prenatal diagnostics

• Pioneered intrauterine transfusion in Dakshina Kannada