Dr Mahesh Bhana matriculated in Johannesburg and obtained his MBChB degree from the University of Natal Medical School in 1987. He acquired his Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the College of Medicine in 1994, and started private practice in 1997. Whilst in practice he developed a keen interest in reproductive medicine resulting in further local and international training from Singapore and Denmark.
He is registered as a specialist in reproductive medicine with the HPCSA. He is also a member of the Durban Obstetric and Gynaecology Society, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the South African Society of Reproductive Medicine and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. He has been the Clinical Director of Durban Fertility Clinic since 2003, in partnership with Dr Sagie Naidu.
Education
- MBChB, University of Natal
- Internship, Livingston Hospital (Port Elizabeth)
- Medical Officer, Livingston Hospital
- Registrar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Livingston Hospital
- Registrar, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Natal, King Edward Hospital
- Fellowship of the College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (FCOG)
- Consultant and Lecturer, University of Natal Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Specialist Private Practice
- Certification as Infertility and Reproductive Specialist
Professional memberships
- Durban Obstetric and Gynaecology Society
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- South African Society of Reproductive Medicine
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine