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5.0• Mar 2026• CMA
Top-notch care. Dr. Nayna Patel’s clinical experience is evident the moment you speak with her.
Dr. Nayana Patel
IVF Treatment
40+
Years of Experience
5+
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About Dr. Nayana Patel
Dr. Nayana H. Patel (MD – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, FICOG, Five-time Gold Medallist) is Medical Director and Founder of Akanksha Hospital & Research Institute, Lambhvel, Anand, Gujarat. She is a globally recognised pioneer in the field of IVF and surrogacy, and has helped thousands of couples worldwide become parents, including 1640+ surrogate babies born at her centre by 2021. She is considered as one of the most influential personalities in the field of assisted reproductive technology in India.
Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 30+ years; founded Akanksha in 1991
- Procedures Performed: IVF, ICSI, IUI, surrogacy, egg and embryo donation, oocyte cryopreservation, fertility preservation, hysteroscopy prior to IVF, laparoscopy, ovum donation for poor responders, endometrial biomarker evaluation, and management of challenging ART cases such as MRKH Syndrome and endometriosis.
Innovations & Contributions
- Surrogacy Pioneer: Started the most popular surrogacy scheme in India; started the Anand Surrogate Trust that helped the surrogate children with monetary support, medical care, and education scholarships; appeared in the National Geographic documentary “Womb of the World” and the BBC documentary “House of Surrogates”
- Regenerative Medicine: Led the first successful case of birth of a healthy baby following Bone Marrow Derived Cell Therapy, a pioneering achievement in the field of reproductive regenerative medicine; ongoing research focus on gut microbiome, ovarian and endometrial biomarkers, and PCOS.
- International Media Presence: Invited to the Oprah Winfrey Show (2007); interviewed by BBC HARDtalk; covered by CNN, Star TV, Zee, Aaj Tak and NDTV.
- Academic Contributions: Editor, "Advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology" (with co-editor Sandro Esteves); multiple book chapters including surrogacy (in "Principles & Practice of ART" Jaypee, 2nd Ed.), endometriosis and ART (Jaypee), hysteroscopy (AICOG 2017); multiple research publications in CERM, GNLU Journal, Indian Journal of Public Health and others; reviewer for JHRS, JRHM, JARG, Human Fertility, T&Fonline.
- Leadership: Founder President of Gujarat Chapter of ISAR (Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction), President of State Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society of Gujarat (SOGOG) 2010 and also associated with Zivia IVF as a leading consultant.
- Awards: Five time Gold Medallist (academic); "Jewels of Gujarat" Award; Dr. Shobhnaben A. Shah Rotating Trophy, IMA Gujarat (2006-07) — Best Social Work in Medical Practice; felicitated by GCCI on Women Day 2009 by Minister Anandiben Patel.
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Speciality
• IVF Treatment• Gynecology Treatment• Fertility Treatment
Language Spoken
• Gujarati• Hindi• English
Awards
- • Luminaries Doctors of Gujarat
- • ShalinManavRatna Award
- • Jewels of Gujarat
Medical Director (IVF)
1999 - Present
Medical Director
1991 - 1999
Assistant Professor
1987 - 1990
All Procedures
Performed by Dr. Nayana Patel
All Procedures Performed by Dr. Nayana Patel
IVF Treatment
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5.0• Feb 2026• GOOGLE
Traveling to Anand was a big step, but Dr. Nayana is a goddess in her work. Her polite nature and the success rate of her lab are incredible. We now have our daughter thanks to her.
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Anonymous
5.0• Oct 2025• GOOGLE
I would tell anyone who is having an issue starting their family to give her a try. Very professional. Thank you Dr. Patel for helping us build our family when we thought it was impossible.
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Anonymous
5.0• Mar 2025• GOOGLE
She is the best doctor and a good human being. Beyond the medical expertise, she understands the emotional toll of infertility. The hospital is very professional and well-organized.
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Anonymous
5.0• Mar 2026• GOOGLE
What an amazing and gifted woman. After years of no success in Australia, we found Dr. Nayana Patel. The staff and clinic supported us through the whole process. You will not find a better doctor or clinic anywhere else. She makes dreams come true.
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