The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Baby tragedy doctor is now medic to stars
Decapitation gynaecologist now treats celebrity clients and models
A former Dundee medic who caused a baby to be decapitated inside her mother’s womb is now working in India as a “doctor to the stars”, it has been reported.
Vaishnavy Laxman, 43, was controversially cleared at a medical tribunal in Manchester earlier this year after the delivery at Ninewells Hospital.
The consultant gynaecologist is described as treating celebrity clients and aspiring models after restarting her career abroad, the Scottish Sun has reported.
Web testimonials reference her work in “risk management” in Dundee, despite the tribunal finding she failed to weigh up the risks of a natural birth for Laura Gallazzi, whose son Steven died during the horrific delivery in 2014.
Dr Laxman pulled the breach baby’s legs instead of carrying out a caesarean section, causing the head to come away from the body.
Heartbroken Laura described the consultant’s new job as “another slap in the face”.
She said: “She’s been able to carry on as normal because she’s been cleared to practise. But my life will never be the same because of her mistake.”
Online tributes to Dr Laxman describe her as “a clinician with extensive experience” in obstetrics and gynaecology.
She started work at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai in 2016, where her work is claimed to be “extraordinary”.
Another testimonial boasts: “Dr Laxman is frequently visited by several celebrities, aspiring models and other honourable clients and international patients as well.”