Dr. Rupal N. Shah is a Medical Director of 'Rupal Hospital For Women' (Est 1970), a 25 bedded well-reputed, maternity and gynec women health center of excellence. For 20 years, she has been working here with her mother and senior and renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist of south Gujarat – Dr. Malti P. Shah. She is an infertility and ART consultant at 'Blossom Fertility & IVF Centre', where she passionately helps hundreds of childless Indian and foreign couples to make their dreams of parenthood come true by IVF - Test Tube Baby treatment.
Rupal has been invited as faculty to deliver talks in various national and international gynecology and infertility conferences and CMEs. Her concern for public health education encourages her to write patient awareness books and articles in various newspapers and magazines on various women-related health issues. After the overwhelming response to her first Gujarati book that covers A to Z of infertility treatment - 'Santanprapti no Anand', she is currently involved in putting together a new book for infertile couples – 'Joy of Getting Pregnant', that is going to be published soon in English as well as Gujarati languages.
Highly techno-savvy, she squeezes out the 25th hour from her busy schedule and stays very active on social media, and loves making friends. She also has a keen interest in music and Gujarati literature.
1st Floor, Rupal Hospital building, Lane, next to Vijay Sales, near Kargil Chowk, Piplod, Surat, Gujarat 395007, , Piplod Surat, Gujarat - 395007 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Gujarat under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
❌ Commercial surrogacy is completely banned across India.
Only Indian married couples, NRIs, or OCI cardholders are eligible to undergo surrogacy.
Yes, surrogacy is regulated by the State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board of , under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and ART Act, 2021.
This board typically includes:
All surrogacy procedures must be approved through this board and the District Appropriate Authority.
Couples must apply through the District Appropriate Authority under the State Health Department. This is coordinated via the DMHO or Directorate of Public Health of Gujarat.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Rupal Shah cannot arrange surrogate mothers. Couples must bring their own surrogate who:
The legal approval process generally takes 30 to 90 days depending on document submission and verification speed.
✔️ Yes, Dr. Rupal Shah, in collaboration with Vinsfertility’s legal team, helps prepare:
✔️ Yes, NRI and OCI couples of Indian origin can apply under Indian law. Required:
❌ Couples without Indian nationality or connection are not eligible.
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