Dr. Sandeep Karunakaran is a graduate and postgraduate from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. He is trained in Human Reproductive Sciences, both in the clinical aspects as well as embryology. Besides this, he is also trained in Cryobiology including Ovarian Cortex Freezing and Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis-PGD.
He has a special interest in the integration of the clinical and embryology aspects of IVF and adaptation of Stem cell research into Assisted Reproduction.
He has contributed several articles to both national and international journals and chapters to various books.
In his 25 years of service in the Indian Army, he has headed the ART Centre's of the biggest 3 hospitals of Armed Forces Medical Services.
As a professor and examiner of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive medicine, he adds value to the academic program of Oasis.
No. 8-2-269/3/1/4, Banjara Hills Road No. 2, near NATCO Pharma, Telangana 500034, , Banjara Hills Hyderabad, Telangana - 500034 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Telangana 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 Telangana.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Sandeep Karunakaran 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. Sandeep Karunakaran, 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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