Dr. Arulmozhi Pethiyan is an Infertility Specialist, Gynecologist, and Obstetrician in Nandanam, Chennai and has experience of 23 years of in these fields. Dr. Arulmozhi Pethiyan practices at Apaar Center For Infertility in Nandanam, Chennai. She completed MBBS from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai in 1996 and MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2001.
She is a member of the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of South India (OGSSI), and Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Diseases in Pregnancy, Wellness, Hysterectomy (Abdominal/Vaginal), Vaginal Prolapse and Ovary Removal Surgery, etc.
Dr. Arulmozhi has vast clinical experience as a Reproductive Medicine Specialist, Obstetrician, and Gynaecologist over 18yrs. She had undergone extensive training in the field of Reproductive Medicine especially Andrology (MALE INFERTILITY) by stalwarts of this field. She had been a teaching faculty in Prestigious Institutions both Private(SRMC) and Public(KGH) and had trained many under-graduates, post-graduates, and fellow students in OBGYN and RM. She is a Committed Reproductive Medicine specialist and her fields of interests are Male Infertility, Endometriosis.
New, No. 542, TT Krishnamachari Rd, opp. Indian Terrain, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018, , Alwarpet Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600018 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Arul Mozhi 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. Arul Mozhi, 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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