Dr. Latha Shankar is an infertility specialist and High-Risk Pregnancy practicing in Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru, and has experience of 22 years in this field. Dr. Latha Shankar received her medical degree from the prestigious Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, in 1994 and subsequently moved to pursue her post-graduation in obstetrics and gynecology from the iconic Government Medical College, Mysore in 1997. Following which she Completed her DNB Residency Training at St Martha’s Hospital, Bangalore 1998. To further enhance her skills in the field of High-Risk Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine. She Trained Under Dr. Gita Arjun at EV Kalyani Medical Centre, Chennai. For 3 years she has Also Received hands-on colposcopy Training at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and Gynaec endoscopy training from Dr. Paul’s Hospital, Cochin. Recently, she also completed an Advanced Fertility Course at Monsoon Fertility Center, Bengaluru, and a Diploma in Reproductive Medicine from Kiel University, Germany. During all these years she gained valuable experience, which empowered her to help women dealing with various Maladies they go through in their lifetime.
Dr. Latha Shankar is a life member of various professional organizations like IMA, FOGSI, ICOG, Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Indian Society of Reproductive Medicine, Uro Gynecological Society of India, Society for Fetal Medicine, Indian Menopause Society, and Indian Red Cross Society which helps her keep abreast of various developments in their respective fields.
She speaks multiple languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi & English. In her Obstetric practice, she shares a low-risk philosophy of reducing unnecessary Episiotomies, Induction of Labour, and Cesarean Sections. she actively encourages VBAC – Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. She volunteers for community-based health programs for the underprivileged Organization by Sarva Dharma Sai Arogya Kendra, Bengaluru, and other organizations that work for the underprivileged.
2266/17 & 18, Service Road G Block, Kempegowda Int'l Airport Rd, Sahakar Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092, , Hebbal Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560092 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. Latha Shankar 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. Latha Shankar, 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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