Over 15 years of expertise in the field of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and experiences from several reputed Medical institutions Dr Prasanta Kumar Nayak, clinical head and fertility consultant, Oasis Fertility is a renowned name in the space.

An ambitious boy from Soro, Balasore district in Odisha who successfully established himself as an eminent doctor. Dr Nayak pursued his MBBS from VSS medical college Burla and Post graduation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from SCB, Medical college Cuttack. He had worked as a senior resident at Konaseema institute of medical sciences, Andhra Pradesh for a year followed by as an Assistant professor at Pondicherry institute of medical sciences, Puducherry for 3 years. He then served as an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur for about 8 years. During his tenure at AIIMS, Raipur he received training in assisted reproductive technology from AIIMS, New Delhi. He then joined as a professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at IMS & SUM hospital Bhubaneswar. Currently, he is working as the clinical head at OASIS Fertility, Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar. While working at AIIMS, Raipur he was closely involved in the set up of department infrastructure and provided training to nearly 230 doctors and staff nurses on visual inspection methods of cervical cancer screening. He has been deeply associated with the teaching of MBBS and postgraduate students and also worked as a guide for MD, MS, and PhD students. As a faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, he was involved in several research projects as the principal investigator and co-investigator and published more than 30 research articles in various national and international journals. His original research work on the screening of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using the newer IADPSG guideline was published in a prestigious Pubmed indexed journal as the first research paper from India on this subject. His contribution to the research works on fertility issues, PCOS and female genital cancers are also very much noteworthy. His involvement in patient care made him popular among the people wherever he worked. He is also a writer and has published an English novel with the title ‘FIVE MINUTES’ which is globally available on Amazon.

Oasis Fertility centre, a unit of Sadguru healthcare services private limited, Bhubaneswar situated at Jayadev Vihar. This is one of the 25 Oasis fertility hospitals providing advanced fertility services all over the country. The hospital provides all types of fertility treatment services for both men and women who are suffering from infertility from evaluation. All the treatment services are provided at very affordable rates.

Oasis has successfully established itself in Odisha, for more than 5 months now, all the patients who visited the hospital were given consultation and registration free of cost. Many needy patients were given free IUI services too. Also, special affordable packages and heavy rebates are given to poor patients with IVF and ICSI. Dr Nayak is also conducting free health camps in various parts of the state.

1: How has been the journey of Oasis in Odisha?
The Oasis fertility, which is a unit of Sadguru healthcare private limited is mentored and nurtured by Dr Durga Rao, of Hyderabad who is the co-founder and chief fertility consultant of this group of hospitals. There are around 25 Oasis fertility hospitals providing services to childless couples in our country. The centre at Bhubaneswar has been functioning since March 2022.

2: What’s your opinion in regards to the status of women’s fertility in the state?
The prevalence of infertility is not restricted to females only, in fact, it is a common problem for couples. Both husband and wife are equally responsible, which means 50% of the infertility cases we see are due to male factors and another 50% are due to female factors. As far as the status of infertility in Odisha is concerned, it is the same as the national prevalence but there is less health care facility for such patients in our state.

3: How has Oasis placed its position in comparison to other similar hospitals in the field?
Oasis fertility is the number one fertility hospital chain in South India and one among the best few at the national level. Providing ethical-based and evidenced-based treatment at an affordable price is the key to our success.

4: Do you have any long-term plans to set up any exclusive Oasis fertility centre beyond Bhubaneswar?
Yes, we have a plan to have centres in other regional cities in our state, so that our service can reach closer to the people. Oasis is determined not only to give world-class healthcare services but also to provide employment to many people in our state.

5: There is a huge deficiency in nursing staff and other paramedical manpower in Odisha. How do you train your staffs?
Actually, there is a deficiency in skilled medical staffs. Hence to improve their efficiency and expertise, we send our staffs to Vijayawada and Hyderabad centres where they get training under the supervision of senior experts before they work at our centre.

6: Can you share your opinion by suggesting a few common tips on how to improve the fertility of women in particular?
The most important factor that affects fertility is the age of the female. Above the age of 30, the fertility decreases with each passing year and above 40 it is very less. Hence planning to bear a child should be done accordingly. Along with that, they should give more importance to a healthy lifestyle. Avoid weight gain, do regular exercises, consume healthy foods, avoid junk etc to keep your fertility strong. The same thing is applicable to men also.

7: Where do you see Oasis Odisha 10 years down the line?
Our purpose is to reach the nukes and corners of Odisha to provide affordable and world-class fertility services. Hence we see Oasis as a popular name among the people of our state who can come here for treatment with trust.

INTERVIEWED BY: AISHWARIYA DHAL