Dr. Satyendra Prabhu, the founder Partner at VitroVansh Fertility and IVF Centre, brings a wealth of 25 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Fertility Medicine to the unit. He has trained under stalwarts like Dr. Sadhana Desai and Dr. C.N.Purandare and has obtained IVF training under pioneers like Dr. Indira Hinduja and Dr. Kusum Zaveri. He has been associated for many years with the World Bank-funded IPP-V project for the Municipal Corporation of Mumbai. He is also a Visiting Consultant for several IVF centers in Africa. He has conducted more than 1800 IVF cycles, more than 1000 endoscopic procedures, and more than 6000 IUI cycles to date. At VitroVansh IVF Centre, he is responsible for the planning, implementation, and follow-up of all IVF procedures including donor protocols and surrogacy.
He completed MBBS from Grand Medical College & Sir J.J Group of Hospitals, Mumbai in 1987, DGO from College of physicians and Surgeons Mumbai in 1990, and Fellowship of Gynaecology Oncology from Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai in 1993. Dr. Satyendra Prabhu has trained under stalwarts like Dr. Sadhana Desai and Dr. C N Purandare and has obtained IVF training under pioneers like Dr. Indira Hinduja and Dr. Kusum Zaveri. He has been associated for many years with the World Bank-funded IPP-V project for the Municipal Corporation of Mumbai.
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✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Satyendra Prabhu 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. Satyendra Prabhu, 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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