Dr. Gaurav Gujarathi is the FNB Chief IVF Specialist MBBS (2004) from BJ Medical College, Pune; MS (2009) from Sassoon Hospital, Pune. FNB in Reproductive medicine (2011) with a Gold medal from CRAFT Hospital, Kerala. He has vast experience as an IVF specialist in many centers in India. He has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Infertility and Gynecology. Currently, he is working in the ARMC in the city of Mangalore, Karnataka 575002.
Cauvery Building, Mother Theresa Rd, Bendoor, Mangalore, Karnataka 575002, , Bendoor Mangalore, Karnataka - 575002 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Karnataka 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 Karnataka.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Gaurav Gujarathi 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. Gaurav Gujarathi, 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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