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Clinical Geneticist & Founder of The Purple Gene Clinic

Dr. Shruti Bajaj completed her MBBS and MD Pediatrics from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. She later earned a Fellowship in Clinical Genetics accredited by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences from the same institution.

She served as an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics at Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, from 2013–2017, gaining extensive clinical experience.

Dr. Bajaj also trained in Clinical & Laboratory Genetics at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and completed advanced courses in Clinical Genetics, including Cancer Genetic Counseling at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and Skeletal Dysplasia training in Lausanne, Switzerland.

In 2017, she founded The Purple Gene Clinic, which has become one of India's most trusted genetic clinics, serving patients across the country and internationally.

In 2024, she completed the prestigious International Master's Degree in Neurometabolism and Cell Biology at SJD Barcelona Children's Hospital, University of Barcelona. During this program, she received the International Travel Scholarship for 2023 and 2024 after her clinical cases were selected among the best applications.

Dr. Bajaj has numerous national and international publications and has contributed chapters on genetic disorders in leading textbooks.

Driven by her passion for community service, she established PEHEL, a support group for individuals with Down syndrome, in Mumbai in 2018. She also runs the Shantidevi Gupta Charitable OPD at The Purple Gene Clinic in memory of her late grandmother.

One of India's most trusted genetic clinics, serving patients across states and countries since 2017
Qualification & Experience

Professional Profile

Personal Details

Name: Dr. Shruti Avinash Bajaj
Email: info@geneticsinindia.com

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MD Pediatrics
  • Fellowship - Pediatric Respiratory Disorders (MUHS)
  • Fellowship Clinical Genetics (MUHS)
  • Masters in Neurometabolism and Cell Biology (University of Barcelona, Spain)

Details of the Qualification

MBBS
Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital (2001-2006). Distinctions: 8. Merit Holder: Certificate of Honour for 4th rank in Maharashtra Board Merit List (2nd year MBBS).
MD Pediatrics
Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2008-2011)
Fellowship in Pediatric Respiratory Disorders
Accredited by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences: Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Fellowship in Clinical Genetics
Accredited by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences: Seth GSMC & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Masters in Neurometabolism and Cell Biology
Sant Joan De Deu Barcelona Children's Hospital (University of Barcelona, Spain, 2022-2024) - Hybrid course

Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor β€” Dept. of Pediatrics & Clinical Genetics
    Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
    2013–2017
    Including 7 years of teaching experience
  • Specialist Medical Officer β€” Pediatrics
    VN Desai Hospital, Santacruz East, Mumbai
    2011–2012
  • Clinical Geneticist β€” Private Practice
    Founder & Director, The Purple Gene Clinic, Mumbai
    2017–Present
    Exclusive private practice in Clinical Genetics, serving patients across India and internationally

Current OPDs

Director & Consultant - The Purple Gene Clinic, Mumbai
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Attachments:

  • SRCC Children's Hospital, Narayana Healthcare, Haji Ali Park
  • Ankur Hospital, Virar

Special Experience

  • Training through observership in Genetics at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal
  • Short course trainee at the very prestigious 13th Annual Introductory Course in Skeletal Dysplasia, organised by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Lausanne, Switzerland. July 2019.
  • Short course in Inborn errors of metabolism, under the aegis of SSIEM (Society for the study of Inborn errors of metabolism)

Member of Organizations

  • Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Association of Child Neurology
  • International Child Neurology Foundation
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Association of Medical Consultants
  • Indian society of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (ISIEM)
  • National Neonatology Forum
  • Association of Fellow Gynecologists
  • Society of Fetal Medicine (Executive Board Member 2022-2023)
  • Society for Indian Academy of Medical Genetics