Dr. Karthika D. Kumar is specialized in Infertility, Embryology, and Laparoscopy treatment. She did her medical qualifications MBBS from Sri. Ramachandra Medical College, India in 2004, and MD from Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry, India, in 2010. She did many pieces of training such as Embryology training at EART, Embryo Vitrification training at Mumbai, and Oocyte Vitrification training at Mumbai.
Dr. Karthika D. Kumar was a University 2nd rank holder MD OBG, 2010. She also presented the study at the 34th Annual Meeting ESHRE ( European Society for Human Reproduction of Embryology), Barcelona, Spain 2018. She is a member of multiple organizations like ISAR, KFOG, FOGSI, ACE, IFS. She is currently working at CIMAR, Cochin, which is located in Bus Stop, 3/515-A, Tippu Sulthan Road, Cheranaloor Thykkavu, Kochi, Kerala 682034.
Bus Stop, 3/515-A, Tippu Sulthan Road, Cheranaloor Thykkavu, Kochi, Kerala 682034, , Cheranaloor Thykkavu Kochi, Kerala - 682034 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Kerala 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 Kerala.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Karthika Bijoy 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. Karthika Bijoy, 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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