Most women with endometriosis don’t begin their journey with a surgeon. They first consult their gynecologist, fertility specialist, or general physician.

This often means months or even years of treatments, tests, and confusion before the right diagnosis is made.

At Nalini Speciality, we’ve seen many such cases — women who underwent multiple fertility treatments or long-term pain management before discovering that the underlying cause was deep endometriosis.

The Gap

Endometriosis often hides behind overlapping symptoms such as painful periods, infertility, or digestive discomfort.

It isn’t easy to detect early, and that’s exactly why collaboration among doctors is so important.

A patient might see multiple specialists, each focusing on their own domain, but without shared context, diagnosis delays are common.

Why Communication Between Specialists Matters

Having worked closely with gynecologists and fertility experts in Mumbai, I’ve seen how open communication shortens timelines and transforms the patient experience.

The Impact of Collaboration

When care is truly collaborative:

• Patients are guided to the right expert faster.
• Unnecessary or repeated treatments are avoided.
• Outcomes and patient confidence improve dramatically.

For complex cases of endometriosis, this collaboration often involves surgical, fertility, and pain management specialists, ensuring every aspect of care is aligned.

The Way Forward

The future of women’s health depends on connection over competition.

Collaboration ensures that no woman has to live with prolonged pain or delay simply because her care was fragmented.

“The right patient, the right doctor, the right time.”

That’s the kind of clarity modern endometriosis care should strive for.

As clinicians, we can do more by staying connected and informed — because timely collaboration changes everything.

About Dr. Vivek Salunke

Dr. Vivek Salunke is a leading endometriosis specialist in Mumbai, known for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. At Nalini Speciality Hospital, he focuses on ethical gynecology, multidisciplinary care, and improving women’s health outcomes through collaboration and patient education.

Author Bio:
Dr. Vivek Salunke is a leading Endometriosis Excision Surgeon in India. With extensive training and a practice dedicated exclusively to advanced laparoscopic and robotic excision surgery, he is committed to providing women with a definitive, long-term solution to endometriosis. His multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive care for even the most complex cases, including deep infiltrating and bowel endometriosis.