Dr. Nikhil D Datar

When I was diagnosed with FGR during my pregnancy, I was very anxious. Looking back today, all I feel is gratitude that Dr. Nikhil Dattar was my doctor. His expertise, patience, and reassurance carried me through every stage of my pregnancy and gave me the confidence to trust the journey.

Today, I am blessed to hold my healthy baby girl in my arms. And someday, when she's old enough, I'll tell her that before I met her, there was a doctor who watched over her with so much care and helped bring her safely into our lives. Thank you, Sir, for giving us this beautiful gift. My family and I will always be grateful**

Dr. Nikhil D Datar is extremely experienced, positive, and disciplined. He makes patients feel comfortable, which is especially important during pregnancy. I am 100% satisfied with his affordable consultation and highly recommend him for gynecological and pregnancy care.

Dr. Nikhil D Datar made me feel comfortable by explaining the issue in simple words. I highly recommend him, especially for expectant mothers. The appointment process was smooth with timely reminders and minimal wait time.

I cannot express enough gratitude to Dr. Nikhil for the exceptional care he provided during my high-risk twin pregnancy and delivery. From the very beginning, his calm demeanor and expertise were a sanctuary for me; he truly helped me navigate a stressful period without taking on *********** "tension," making me feel safe and informed every step of the way.​Expert Surgical Care & Innovation​When it came to my C-section, Dr. Nikhil’s immense experience was evident. He ensured the delivery was smooth and handled with the utmost precision. What truly set my recovery apart was his proactive approach—he utilized a drainage pipe for my stitches, a technique that significantly accelerated my healing process and minimized discomfort. It is rare to find a surgeon who balances technical mastery with such thoughtful post-operative care.​Compassionate Emotional Support​Beyond the physical surgery, Dr. Nikhil supported me through one of the hardest emotional hurdles a new mother can face: the guilt of being unable to breastfeed. In a society that places so much pressure on "liquid gold," I was struggling deeply. Dr. Nikhil shared an insightful article he had written on this very topic, which completely shifted my perspective and helped me overcome that guilt.​Empowering New Mothers​He didn't just stop at healing me; he empowered me. He encouraged me to share my own journey and write an article to help other struggling new moms. This level of mentorship and advocacy for maternal mental health is what makes him more than just a doctor—he is a true healer.​I highly recommend Dr. Nikhil to any woman looking for a doctor who combines world-class medical expertise with genuine, life-changing empathy.

The doctor was very nice during the consultation session.

Doctor Nikhil D Datar gave an accurate and to-the-point consultation.

The doctor was very helpful and provided good guidance during the consultation.

I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to describing the immense relief Dr. Nikhil Datar has brought into my life. After a very difficult obstetric history—an ectopic pregnancy, a missed abortion, and most heartbreakingly, fetal demise at 32 weeks—I was terrified when I conceived again. I had almost lost all hope, and the fear was overwhelming. *** ******* *** ***** ****** *** ** ** *** ** *** **** ********* **** **** *****

I had heard wonderful things about him on Practo, and after a lot of research, I decided to make the 2.5-hour journey from Nerul to Malad to see him. And let me tell you, it was completely worth it. From our very first meeting, Dr. Datar’s positivity, warmth, and calm demeanor were exactly what I needed. He immediately put my fears at ease with his reassuring attitude and his clear, practical approach.

One of the things that stood out to me most was his willingness to create a support system for me. He immediately talked about setting up a network of trusted local doctors (his friends) so I wouldn’t have to make the long journey to see him every time something small came up. This was a huge relief for my anxiety—just knowing I had a team around me made a world of difference.

In that very first appointment, Dr. Datar also told me, in a matter-of-fact but reassuring way, that I would likely need to deliver early. Honestly, it was such a comforting thing to hear. After everything I’d been through, I never thought I would even get that far in a pregnancy. But he was clear, practical, and matter-of-fact about the entire situation, which gave me the confidence I desperately needed.

What made my experience even more seamless was the incredible support from his team. Dr. Khyati, was always available on call to answer any questions I had—no matter how small they seemed. It was such a relief to know that I had someone I could reach out to at any time, especially during moments of anxiety. Sneha, who handles the administrative side, was also amazing. She always made sure my appointments and scans were scheduled without a hitch, which took a lot of stress off my plate.

Another huge advantage of choosing Dr. Datar is how accessible he is. Unlike many doctors today, he is always available on WhatsApp, which was such a relief for me. Knowing that I could message him directly whenever I needed advice or reassurance was invaluable, and it made a huge difference in reducing my anxiety throughout the pregnancy.

There were some bumps along the way, as there are in every pregnancy, but Dr. Datar’s calm and nonchalant approach kept me grounded. He didn’t panic, and he didn’t let me panic. Every step of the way, I knew I was in capable hands, and he always made sure I understood my options. His positivity and the trust he instilled in me were invaluable in reducing my anxiety.

I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl at 35 weeks. True to his thorough and cautious approach, Dr Datar made sure my baby was placed in the NICU, just to be absolutely certain. I never imagined I would make it this far, but thanks to Dr. Datar’s expert guidance and unwavering support, I had the strength and peace of mind to get through this pregnancy. I’m forever grateful to him for making this possible.

If you’re someone with a complicated obstetric history, or if you’re just looking for an OB-GYN who truly cares and is a positive force in your journey, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Nikhil Datar. He’s not just a doctor, he’s a partner in your care—and that makes all the difference. I am forever grateful to him and his amazing team for giving me the confidence, support, and peace of mind I needed during this challenging time.

1.5 years ago, we visited a few reputed gynaecologists of Mumbai to choose our doctor. We were not yet pregnant. Our pregnancy was going to be "high risk pregnancy" due to a history of late miscarriage at 24 weeks during our previous pregnancy. Having done enough research, our conversations were centred around two topics:

- identifying the cause of our previous pregnancy loss

- understanding the plan of action during this pregnancy (to avoid any mishap)

Not fully satisifed by several renowned gynaecologists, we ended up in the cabin of Dr. Nikhil Datar. And what a fortunate day it was, for we found a doctor who answered all our questions even before we asked them. We were simply listening the entire time. It was evident that he specializes in high-risk pregnancies.

When we left his cabin that day, we were smiling ear to ear, for we knew everything is gonna be fine this time because we had Dr. Datar with us. :-)

Before we started planning again, he got me tested to rule out the causes of earlier miscarriage. Finally, we were down to two - vaginal infection and weak cervix. Both played a crucial role in our pregnancy this time as well.

When we got pregnant, he asked me to be extremely vigilant and raise as many alarms as possible. In his own words, "Feel free to raise 100 alarms. We will address all of them with full rigour. Even if 1 of them is true (rest 99 false) and we are able to address that and avoid a mishap, we would be successful". During the course of pregnancy, I suffered repeatedly from vaginal infections which were effectively managed by Dr. Datar through minimum medications. At 4 months, there was a sudden drop in the cervical length (from 4cm to 3.2cm within a week). Normal course of action in this case is cervical cerclage. But Dr. Datar managed it by putting me on bedrest for 3 months and administering progesterone tablets and injections. At 6 months I was also diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Given all the complications, we were skeptical of crossing the 36 weeks mark, let alone have a normal delivery.

But miracles do happen! In December 2022, we delivered a healthy baby boy at 38+ weeks through normal vaginal delivery.

Undoubtedly, Dr. Nikhil Datar is the best gynaecologist in whole of Mumbai.

He is so experienced yet grounded, has a plethora of knowledge and very clear and systematic approach. On top of that, he is so jolly that he makes you smile even during the toughest situations. I had a laugh or two even during the last stage of contractions.

No words are sufficient to describe our gratitude for Dr. Nikhil Datar.

P.S.: He is always just a whatsapp text or phone call away!

To begin with, let me give you a brief about our journey of shortlisting the doctor, the 9 months experience and the delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. We had approached Dr. Nihil Datar for our second opinion and that was our best decision taken. Believe me he is a person who will never give you any tension and is always to the point, to the fact in between you get worried that how can things be so normal? He is the best doctor you can approach without any second thought.

Hospital Shortlisting

It was way back in September 2019, when the news got confirmed we were shortlisting the doctor for safe delivery. We were earlier consulting a doctor, who had a small maternity home. We were the only patient when we used to visit, and we were always asked to get the test and scan done from outside. Which raised a question in mind, whether the hospital has enough facilities to manage emergencies? Even basic scans were also asked to be done from outside. That's when enquired, we decided to shortlist a hospital which has all facilities like NICU, All scans(sonography), paediatrician, dietician, physiotherapist,lactation consultant and all other facilities essential for the pregnant mother and her baby.. (Based on my research NICU is rarely required, but it is better to shortlist an hospital which has this facility, because in case of emergency you do not want to run with the newborn). I stay in Goregaon and hospitals which I shortlisted were Surya (Santacruz), Kokilaben (Andheri) and Cloud9 (Malad). It was obvious for us to go with Cloud9 as it was the nearest and is meant for Gynaecologist cases.

Delivery is a once in a lifetime journey and the 9 months are very crucial. Whenever we used to visit Cloud9, we used to see so many kids, parents and gonna be parents, that it was a pleasant sight to see.

Doctor Shortlisting

Once the hospital got shortlisted, it was time to shortlist the Dr. Again after enquiring with multiple people and online feedback we decided to consult Dr. Nikhil Datar. He is a very well known doctor in the area and has been practising for quite a long time. He was also referred to us by Dr. Nithya, Vaidya who happens to be our distant relative. When we first met him, we told him about our past medical problems which was a serious concern for us and the way he confidently accepted our case even we became confident that we can complete the 9 Months.

9 Months Experience

When you first go for a consultation in Cloud9, you need to download an app, which becomes your reference for the next 9 months and beyond for mother and baby respectively. All appointments, payments and video consultation needs to be done through the app. Once you visit the Dr., normally the Cloud9 team makes you understand the package and gives you an hospital tour. In our case we used to normally consult Monica, Shraddha and another lady with specs (Sorry I forgot her name) who helped us in understanding the package and the process. They also work to manage appointments on the floor for doctors.

Dr. Nikhil is normally assisted by Shraddha and Dr. Vishaka in Cloud 9. Ideally you have a follow up every month in the start and the gap decreases near the pregnancy date. In our very first consultation, Dr. Nikhil provided us with a sheet. This sheet basically has the common symptoms during the 9 months, and the medication to be taken for the same. Initially i thought what is this? But later I realised that this was our handbook. Gynaecologists get emergency at any given time and it is difficult to connect at a single go. So the handbook became our reference point for any general health issues. During the consultation, Dr. Nikhil was always to the point and used to make us understand everything in detail.

For our scan/sonography we had consulted Dr. Smita Pawar from Cloud9. Since this was our first child, we always had tension during the scan, that everything should be normal. Dr. Smita was a wonderful lady, who made my wife comfortable and showed us each body part of our baby. Well, the way she used to explain in the scan, we used to eagerly await for the next scan.

During the 9 months we are supposed to take some injections and would like to thank the Triage Team for the same.

When you register with Cloud9, you basically get a few lamaze sessions and nutritionist sessions complimentary. The physiotherapist Dr. Amruta Nagnoor who comes for your lamaze, is the one who attends you in the IPD too. She will be the one you are gonna thank later if you have a C-Section as she supports you to start walking and post pregnancy exercises.

The D-Day

Our baby was delivered on 18th May, and it was really a tense moment for us due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Each day the cases were rising up, hospitals getting lockdown and residential buildings being declared as contamination zones. We consulted Dr. Nikhil Datar, and( opted for elective delivery) picked up a date for delivery. It was mandatory for us to get a COVID test done along with other regular tests. COVID test was like an examination test, in which we were relieved only when the result was out. One thing I would like to mention, Cloud9 was providing pick up drop service for all their staff, so that they do not come in contact with an outsider in public transport. This made us feel more assured.

The entire process of admission was explained to us by Dr. Vishaka very well and she was a call away when we had any query. We got admitted in the morning and were scheduled to operate in the afternoon. I was waiting outside the OT, and was relieved when Dr. Datar came in. Due COVID issue, the hospital did not allow the partner to be inside, but the way my wife explained, there was a team of Dr. and Staff working towards one goal to make the delivery easy. Dr. Datar along with the anaesthetist was actually motivating my wife during the entire process and they safely delivered a daughter for us. Way my wife expressed it to me Dr. Datar had everything under control and the staff were confident since we were his patient.

We were allotted a room in the 3rd Floor, and would like to thank the entire cleaning staff to name a few Pinky, Rafida and there was another lady who had helped us a lot and motivated my wife and assisted her. Would also like to thank Priya and Anjali sister for guiding us from time to time. And the entire TPA and billing desk team in processing the claim and settling the bill. Billing was perfect and everything we were conveyed by the Cloud9 team was correctly charged with zero complaints.

During the stay in the hospital, you are visited by different specialists as part of the package. We had consulted Ms Dipt Shahi for lactation and believe me she knows what she is doing. She might insist you on doing something and that is only for the patient's good. She took out time and solved all our queries. Dr. Amruta Nagnoor (Physiotherapist) is a God, when you have a C-Section. She is the one who wil assist you in making you get up and start walking. Our pediatrician is Dr. Vinay Joshi, who had visited us in the hospital and we have shortlisted him as he was recommended by many too.

There is a saying by Vince Lomardi (Ex-American Football Coach), “Individual commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”. Dr Nikhil Datar and his team are committed to making sure you have an easy delivery.

Few things to make a note:

Gynaecologists always have emergencies, so be patient while you're waiting for the appointment.

During the 9 months journey, there are many times you will have queries. Drop a mail to Dr. Datar, he makes sure he responds to it or acknowledges it. We need to understand Dr. are occupied with patients and operations the entire day.

Refer the handbook which is bifurcated by trimester for any symptoms. Your query will be resolved there. If not then either call Dr. Vishaka, or Dr. Datar or the best way is to walk into the hospital as there will be someone to attend.

Thank you Dr. Datar.