Dr. Erika went to Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College, Mumbai for her M.B.B.S., which she passed with 8 distinctions. Thereafter, she went on to pursue her MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Sumandeep University, Gujarat and topped with a Gold medal.
She is amongst the first few in India to have completed M.Ch Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (recognized by the Medical Council of India) from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, again with a Gold Medal.
She has done her observerships from Boston IVF, Harvard University, and Michigan IVF, counted amongst the best for IVF. She has also received training in andrology and male infertility from the University of Miami. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Reproductive Medicine.
She is a regular speaker and has presented multiple research papers in various national and international conferences including the European and American Society for reproductive medicine.
Her goal is to bring in greater success percentage in assisted reproduction without compromising on ethical standards and ensuring the highest transparency.
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✔️ 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. Erika Patel 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. Erika Patel, 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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