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{{Short description|Indian gynecologist and obstetrician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox scientist
| name = Dr. Neerja Bhatla
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| birth_place = India
| citizenship = Indian
| fields = [[Gynecology]], [[Obstetrics]], [[Gynaecologic oncology]]
| workplaces = * [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences]], New Delhi
* [[National Cancer Institute]], Jhajjar
| alma_mater = All India Institute of Medical Sciences
| known_for = Cervical cancer prevention, FIGO staging revision
| awards = * [[Padma Shri]] (2025)
* Dr. S.K. Ghai Bhandari Award
* ISCCP Excellence Award
* Women’s Leadership Conclave Award
}}

'''Neerja Bhatla''' is an Indian gynecologist and obstetrician. She was conferred the [[Padma Shri]] in 2025,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025 announced |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2096285 |website=PIB |access-date=2025-05-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web
|title=Padma Awards 2025 – Notifications |url=https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/notifications/PadmaAwards/2025.pdf
|website=Padma Awards (Official)
|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |date=28 April 2025 |access-date=8 June 2025
}}</ref> one of India’s highest civilian honours, in recognition of her contributions to women's healthcare.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2025-03-08 |title=International Women's Day: Dr Neerja Bhatia Of AIIMS Delhi Debunks Myths Around Cervical Cancer And Its Treatment |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!health/international-womens-day-dr-neerja-bhatia-of-aiims-delhi-debunks-myths-around-cervical-cancer-and-its-treatment-enn25030805194 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=ETV Bharat |language=en}}</ref>

She became the first Indian to serve as president of the [[International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics]] (FIGO) and led the 2018 revision of FIGO’s staging guidelines for cervical cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=दिल्ली |first=अभिषेक नयन |date=2025-01-26 |title=कौन हैं डॉ. नीरजा भटला जिन्हें मिला 'पद्मश्री' सम्मान, हेल्थ सेक्टर में क्या है उनका योगदान? |url=https://www.abplive.com/states/delhi-ncr/republic-day-2025-neerja-bhatla-got-padma-shri-award-for-which-contribution-ann-2870838 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=ABP Live |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Delhi: डॉक्टर नीरजा भटला पद्मश्री से होंगी सम्मानित, सर्वाइकल कैंसर की रोकथाम के लिए वैक्सीन पर कर रहीं काम |url=https://www.amarujala.com/delhi-ncr/former-professor-dr-neerja-bhatla-honored-with-padmashree-award-2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>

== Career ==

Dr. Bhatla has worked extensively for over three decades in the field of cervical cancer prevention, particularly focusing on low-resource settings. After completing her MBBS and post-graduation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Neerja Bhatla: कौन हैं पद्मश्री सम्मान पाने वाली डॉ. नीरजा भटला, हेल्थ सेक्टर में उनकी क्या हैं उपलब्धियां |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/delhi-ncr-haryana/who-is-dr-neerja-bhatla-who-receive-padma-shri-award-what-are-her-achievements-in-health-sector/2618058 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Zee News Hindi |language=hi}}</ref> she joined the faculty at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences]], New Delhi. She also served as the Head of Gynaecologic Oncology at the [[National Cancer Institute]] in Jhajjar under AIIMS.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhatia |first=Jyoti |date=2025-01-28 |title=Renowned Gynaecologist, AIIMS Former HOD, Dr Neerja Bhatla conferred with Padma Shri |url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/renowned-gynaecologist-aiims-former-hod-dr-neerja-bhatla-conferred-with-padma-shri-142302 |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=Medical Dialogues |language=en}}</ref>

Her scholarly work includes significant contributions to peer-reviewed journals, particularly in gynecologic oncology and public health. She was a lead author in research on cervical cancer prevention strategies in India.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Bhatla |first1=Neerja |last2=Meena |first2=Jyoti |last3=Kumari |first3=Sarita |last4=Banerjee |first4=Dipanwita |last5=Singh |first5=Prerana |last6=Natarajan |first6=Jayashree |date=2021 |title=Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts in India |journal=Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology |volume=19 |issue=3 |pages=41 |doi=10.1007/s40944-021-00526-8 |pmc=8170054 |pmid=34095455}}</ref>

== Awards and recognition ==

She has received multiple recognitions for her clinical and academic contributions, including:
* Dr. S.K. Ghai Bhandari Award from the All India Coordination Committee of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* ISCCP Excellence Award from the Indian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
* Women’s Leadership Conclave Award<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dr. Neerja Bhatla Awarded Padma Shri for Pioneering Work in Cervical Cancer Prevention – The Doctorpreneur Academy |url=https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/01/27/dr-neerja-bhatla-awarded-padma-shri-for-pioneering-work-in-cervical-cancer-prevention/ |access-date=2025-05-23 |website=The Doctorpreneur Academy |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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