Dr. Valsa C A

Dr. Valsa C.A. is an accomplished Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, where she plays an active role in patient care, postgraduate training, and medical education development.

Dr. Valsa completed her MBBS and MD from the prestigious St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, and later earned her Fellowship in Medical Education (FIME) from the Medical Council of India. Her clinical career spans multiple hospitals across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, where she has contributed to obstetric care, gynecologic services, and maternal health programs.

Research Publications (Indexed Journals)

1. Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (SAFOG)
Original Research Article – Single Author

• Title: Maternal and Placental Risk Factors Associated with Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Perinatal Outcomes

2. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
ISSN: 2320-1770 (Print), 2320-1789 (Online)
Original Research Article – Single Author

• Title: A Comparative Study of Learning Outcomes and Students’ Satisfaction from Problem-based Learning and Lecture-based Learning in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

3. International Journal of Current Medical & Applied Sciences
ISSN: 2321-9327 (Print), 2321-9335 (Online)
Review Article – Single Author

• Title: The Role of Maternal Thyroid Hormone on Brain Development of the Fetus

4. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Review Article – Single Author

• Title: Fetal Growth Restriction – Aetiology, Screening, Diagnosis and Management

5. Book Chapter – India and Indigenous Strategies
ISBN: 978-93-82880-36-3

• Title: Strategic Innovations for Continuous Quality Improvement in NABH Accredited Hospitals in Kerala
• Publishers: Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode & Excel Publishers, New Delhi

Areas of Academic & Clinical Interest

• High-risk pregnancy
• Fetal growth restriction
• Medical education
• Gynecological research
• Problem-based learning and competency-based training