Hema Singuluri | Hyderabad 

In a time when fertility treatment often revolves around numbers, technology, and clinical success rates, Samyuktha Reddy Fertility Centre stands out for the belief that patient care must extend beyond medicine, entering the realm of emotional healing, connection, and trust.

For founder Dr. Samyuktha Reddy, who has spent more than two decades shaping a legacy of ethical, compassionate reproductive care, fertility treatment is not simply about creating life but about restoring dignity, reducing fear, and rebuilding a couple’s belief in themselves after years of disappointment.

Journey rooted in purpose and compassion

Dr. Samyuktha Reddy’s professional journey began in 2004 under the mentorship of India’s earliest IVF pioneers. Back then, assisted reproduction was still in its infancy, knowledge scattered, and resources limited. What she brought to the field was not only clinical training, but a deep sense of humanity that would soon become a benchmark.

Over the years, she evolved into one of the country’s most trusted voices in reproductive medicine, known particularly for handling highly complex cases: advanced maternal age, diminished ovarian reserve, PCOS-driven infertility, recurrent IVF failures, and couples who arrive emotionally fragile after years of unsuccessful treatments elsewhere.

But for Dr. Samyuktha, the starting point is always emotional connection with the patient. “I go deep into their history and what they’ve been through since marriage, past treatments, family issues. I check every report carefully to understand what was missing so I can take the plan forward from where it was left,” she says. “Starting from scratch would emotionally and financially drain them again.”

Her belief in slow, attentive listening is the core philosophy of the center. Patients often describe her as someone who “listens without rushing,” “stands by us like family,” and even “prays with us when we ask.” As founder of Samyuktha Reddy Fertility Centre, she trains the team where healing the mind is considered as essential as treating the body.

She spent 17 years at Anu Test Tube Baby Centre, gaining vast exposure while seeing 100 couples in a single day sometimes and handling nearly 220 cases per month. After founding her own center, she continued expanding her expertise, performing 10,500 IVF cycles, 35,000 IUI procedures, and offering treatment to lakhs of patients across generations.

With exposure at National fertility conferences, contributed to medical forums, and remained at the forefront of advancing reproductive care. Recently, she was honored with the Mathru Shakti Award 2025, presented by the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana at an event organized by HMTV and Global Angels JCT not just for her clinical excellence but of her commitment to women’s health and family building.

Vijay Reddy as CXO, expanding Social Impact

Vijay Pentareddy, CXO of Samyuktha Reddy Fertility Centre has been the operational strength. After years in leading consulting firms like Accenture, Wipro, and Granitar, and even co-founding a startup backed with USD 25 million during the dot-com boom, Vijay chose a path of meaningful impact over corporate routine. With a B.Tech from JNTU and an MS abroad, he now bridges corporate efficiency with social responsibility, ensuring that patient care, mental support, and community service remain central pillars.

Beyond operations, his outreach efforts have grown to influence society. Through skill development initiatives, Vijay mentors students from rural backgrounds, helping them transition from uncertainty to employment-ready confidence.

Recently, in collaboration with Extramile Foundation, the center sponsored a social-service initiative at a Government Girls’ High School in West Marredpally—distributing undergarments to around 100 underprivileged adolescent girls to support hygiene, dignity, and mental well-being. For Vijay, this is not charity but continuity, “an ongoing commitment to supporting society and empowering the underprivileged.”

Patients speak of care beyond profession

While clinical results matter, what truly differentiates Dr. Samyuktha’s center is the depth of patient experience which often reflects on the Google reviews, Instagram testimonials, and word-of-mouth stories. Couples consistently describe the center as “like family,” “calm and positive,” “emotionally comforting,” and a place where treatment is delivered “with genuine concern.”

One patient who conceived through IUI within two months wrote: “The doctor greeted me with a humble smile every time and listened to all my problems.” Another couple, who reconnected after long-distance marriage due to overseas work, said:  “After four months of treatment, my wife conceived. Her confidence gave us comfort when nothing else did.” A woman dealing with recurrent infections shared:

 “I blindly trust her and do what she says. The confidence I got here, I didn’t get anywhere else.” Dr. Samyuktha explained that “Patients cannot open up to everyone. Sometimes couples don’t even discuss everything with each other. I train my staff to first provide emotional support, because they meet the patient before me. None of our staff works mechanically but they extend emotional support.”

Rise of fertility issues among young women

For couples arriving with 3–4 failed cycles, Dr. Samyuktha takes a careful approach. “I go through every old report seeing what treatments were done, what was lacking, so I don’t repeat the same tests and waste their time or money,” she says. She is deeply aware of the financial burden of fertility patients carry and designs treatment plans that are thoughtful, not repetitive. Lifestyle-driven fertility challenges are increasing. According to Dr. Samyuktha, early signs must not be ignored.

Irregular periods, weight gain, excess hair growth. These indicate hormonal imbalance or PCOS, conditions now common among young women. She explains that inactivity, long screen hours, and processed foods are major contributors. Children and teenagers today lack physical activity compared to previous generations, leading to growing metabolic disorders. She suggest “A balanced diet, less junk, and consistent physical activity. Yoga at home is more sustainable than heavy gym workouts.”

Misinformation in digital age

With YouTube videos, online influencers, and social-media “fertility hacks,” misinformation has become rampant. “It is better to visit the doctor,” she asserts. “Many suggestions online are not reliable. Ayurveda can help in some cases, but many medicines contain heavy metals like mercury and lead. Patients must check reliability.”

She recalls a patient who was advised embryo transfer but postponed it to try ayurvedic medication. When she returned months later, her egg reserve had collapsed. “Immediate stimulation could have given her a better chance,” she adds. “Experience guides better than random advice. Don’t fall for unmonitored treatments like fish prasadam.”

On the Recent Egg Freezing Statement made by Upasana Kamineni Konidela, Dr. Samyuktha clarifies: “It is not for everyone. It helps those delaying marriage, career-driven women, widows, or those with no immediate plans, like celebrities. But not all women need it.”

She added that the healthcare taken in Teenage years plays huge role. Regular gynaecologist visits, maintaining sanitation, safe menstrual practices, and avoiding cross-infections can prevent conditions like cysts as some of which may require removal of an entire ovary if ignored. “Awareness among young girls is essential,” she emphasizes.

For the young doctors, “Focus on the patient,” she advises. “Media and reviews won’t sustain your career. Genuine connection will.” She believes technology has limits as “Even ChatGPT can give a diagnosis, but it cannot treat you. Human connection is essential.”

With more than 30,000 cases, 11,000 embryo transfers, 8,000 IVF cycles, and counselling for over 1.1 lakh patients, Dr. Samyuktha Reddy has built more than a clinic, she has built a place where medical science meets humanity. And in that space between science and compassion, countless families have found their way back to hope.