Nilkanth Anant Purandare

Nilkanth Anant Purandare (1877-1964) was a distinguished Indian obstetrician and gynaecologist.

Early life and education Purandare was born on 27 April 1877. After passing his matriculation examination, he joined Grant Medical College in 1896. He was later appointed as Hon. Obstetrician at N. Wadia Maternity Hospital. and played a key role in the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India. He presided over the 3rd All India Obstetric and Gynaecological Congress in 1941.

Publications The Anterior Shoulder as Guide to the Engagement of the Head and to the Progress of Labour. Radiograms taken during Labour from its onset until the Head is Born, indicating the Position of the Anterior and Posterior Shoulders. Height of the Anterior Shoulder and its Relation to the Position of the Foetal Heart.

Honours

Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London. ) in Mumbai to honour his contributions in the field of medicine

Death Purandare died on 12 December 1964.