Empathy and compassion are two things that set a doctor apart. Dr.Soundarya Raguram is one such doctor who is loved by her patients, colleagues, and staff alike. Born as the daughter of a well-renowned Gynecologist, she was passionate about Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine from a very young age itself. She was very clear in her career choice which enabled her to become a specialist in OBG and Reproductive Medicine.
She graduated from The University of Kerala in 2010 as a rank holder and she also won the ICMR STS (Indian Council of Medical Research Student Scholarship). She did her Residency in OBG in 2014 from Lifeline Superspeciality hospital, which is one of Kerala’s well-renowned centre for High-Risk Pregnancy Care, Laparoscopy, and Reproductive Medicine. During her residency, she also won the Dr. Jagdeeshwari Mishra award for best presentation at the All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in 2016, at Agra. Later she underwent training in Reproductive Medicine from Millan Hospitals, Bangalore.
It was her dream to bring Fertility treatments within the reach of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. She now specializes in Low-Cost IVF treatments at Ganesamoni Fertility Center in Ganesamoni Hospital, with promising results. She treats her pregnant patients with affection, giving all the support and one-to-one care during their childbirth.
Hindu College Road, 6, , Saraloor Road Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu - 629002 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. Soundarya Raguram 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. Soundarya Raguram, 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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