Overview
The best fertility doctor in Chennai for you holds an O&G degree plus a fellowship in reproductive medicine, has years of hands-on IVF experience, and works in an ART Act-registered centre with its own embryology lab. At ARC Fertility Chennai, Dr. S Mahalakshmi (25+ years), Dr. Geetha D (20+ years), Dr. Priya Senthil (11+ years) and Dr. Arun Poornesh lead fertility care.
ARC’s fertility doctors in Chennai
| Doctor | Qualifications | Experience | Focus areas |
| Dr. S Mahalakshmi | MBBS. DGO.FRM. DRM (Germany) Ph.D. | 25+ years | IVF, ICSI, endoscopic surgery |
| Dr. Geetha D | MD, DGO, DNB, FICOG, FMAS, CIMP | 20+ years | Fertility treatment, minimal access surgery |
| Dr. Priya Senthil | MBBS, MS, FRM, FMAS, DRM & DMAS (Germany), PGDMLE, DSBM | 11+ years | Reproductive medicine, minimal access surgery |
| Dr. Arun Poornesh | MBBS, MS (OBG), FRM, DMAS, FMAS | 3+ years | Fertility treatment, laparoscopic surgery |
Dr. S Mahalakshmi (TNMC Reg No. 61335) has spent more than 25 years in gynaecology. She leads IVF and ICSI treatment and performs endoscopic surgery, the keyhole procedures often needed to fix problems in the uterus or tubes before IVF.
Dr. Geetha D (TNMC Reg No. 64875) brings 20+ years of experience. She holds an MD and DNB, is a Fellow of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FICOG), and is trained in minimal access surgery (FMAS).
Dr. Priya Senthil (TNMC Reg No. 85753) has 11+ years in fertility care. She holds a Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (FRM) and diplomas in reproductive medicine and minimal access surgery from Germany.
Dr. Arun Poornesh (TNMC Reg No. 115885) is a fertility specialist and laparoscopic surgeon, with an MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and fellowships in reproductive medicine and minimal access surgery.
7 things that make a fertility doctor the best choice
- Right degree plus a fertility fellowship. Look for MS, MD, DGO or DNB in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and then FRM or DRM in reproductive medicine.
- Hands-on IVF years. Ask how many IVF cycles they personally handle each year.
- Surgical skill. Fibroids, polyps, endometriosis and blocked tubes often need keyhole surgery first. FMAS or DMAS shows this training.
- ART Act-registered centre. Every IVF clinic in India must be registered under the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021. Ask to see it.
- In-house embryology lab. Your embryos should not travel between buildings.
- Clear, written pricing. You should know the full cost before you start.
- Same doctor throughout. Continuity matters. Ask who will see you at each visit.
What those letters after a doctor’s name mean
| Letters | Meaning |
| MS / MD (OBG) | Master’s degree in Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| DGO | Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics |
| DNB | Diplomate of National Board |
| FRM | Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine |
| DRM | Diploma in Reproductive Medicine |
| FMAS / DMAS | Fellowship / Diploma in Minimal Access (keyhole) Surgery |
| FICOG | Fellow of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
Questions to ask at your first visit
- What do my test results show, and what is causing the delay?
- Do I need IUI, IVF or another treatment first?
- What is the full cost, including medicines and embryo transfer?
- Will you be my doctor at every visit?
- Where is the embryology lab, and who runs it?
Why couples in Chennai choose ARC
- 20+ years in fertility care
- 50,000+ healthy pregnancies
- 30+ branches across India; Chennai centres in Tambaram, Perambur, Egmore and Ambattur
- 4.8-star Google rating
- IVF package from ₹49,000 (excluding medicines and embryo transfer), with 0% EMI from ₹4,999 a month
Meet an ARC fertility doctor free
Your first consultation is free and includes fertility tests worth ₹4,500: a basal ultrasound scan, semen analysis and a specialist consultation.
- Call +91 91509 15025 or WhatsApp +91 78119 99999.
- Choose your Chennai centre and doctor.
- Bring past reports and ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about fertility care at ARC Fertility
