9 Best Fertility Clinics of 2023

Pacific Fertility Center’s state-of-the-art facility, internationally recognized team of doctors, and extensive offerings—including genetic testing, male infertility treatment, in vitro fertilization, and egg freezing—make it the best fertility clinic on this list.

People from around the world head to the Northern California Bay Area locations in part because of the center's reputation for taking on even the most difficult cases. Its multifaceted medical staff has contributed to leading research in the field and includes an expert in treating women over 40. Its lab received a perfect score from the College of American Pathologists-American Society for Reproductive Medicine (CAP-ASRM) accreditation program.

The clinic offers a wide range of services: 

• Egg storage (up to 10 years)
• IUI and IVF insemination
• Genetic testing
• Egg donation and surrogacy
• Male infertility treatment, including intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• LGBTQ-specific care
• Single parenting care
• Care for international patients (including translation services)
• Additional treatments (including surgery and acupuncture)

Pacific Fertility accepts several forms of insurance (provided your plan covers fertility treatments) and also offers financing if needed. While staying in the area can be costly, the clinic helps mitigate this cost by allowing you to get some testing and monitoring close to home. This reduces the number of days required for on-site treatment to around 10 to 21 days for IVF.

Patients are treated by a care team that strives to give personalized, compassionate treatment, which can make all the difference during a stressful fertility journey. The staff receives high scores and positive reviews on sites like Fertility IQ, Yelp, and Google. However, there are also some mixed reviews from people who said they were treated coldly by staff.

One caveat: There was an accident in 2018 in which a tank storing eggs and embryos failed, resulting in a lawsuit. The judge found that the manufacturer, Chart Industries, was largely responsible, but still held Pacific Fertility Center partially responsible.

As the largest egg-freezing practice in the country and with below-market rates, Extend Fertility aspires to liberate people from stressful fertility timelines. Would-be parents come from around the country and the world to use Extend Fertility’s services. Most services are done on site.

Starting off solely as an egg-freezing practice and offering rates 40% below the national average at the time, Extend made a name for itself among millennials, who have been known to delay both marriage and pregnancy significantly compared to previous generations.

Extend now offers embryo freezing, infertility assessment, fertility medication management, IUI and IVF, plus frozen egg use services for those looking to take the next step.

The clinic has great reviews overall. Reviewers regularly comment on how well-run, organized, and calm the clinic is. Doctors appear to have a great bedside manner, and the clinic staff seems warm and caring. Extend is a great option for those seeking to freeze their eggs in a convenient, affordable, and approachable clinic.

According to the website, it keeps costs low to ensure that people with varying economic means can maintain their independence for longer. It offers one-, five-, and 10-year plans.

Egg freezing at Extend will cost you $7,200 for one cycle compared to a national average of $11,000. Medication costs are around $3,000 to $6,000 compared to a $5,000 national average. Storage costs are $800 per year, with a discount for five- and 10-year plans, compared to a national average of $2,000 for five years. Extend also takes some forms of insurance and offers financing options.

The staff credentials at NYU Langone Fertility Center will certainly make you feel like you’re in good hands. Its clinic director, James A. Grifo MD, PhD, pioneered preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), plus he performed the first embryo biopsy that led to a live birth in the U.S. 

These groundbreaking tests—performed during the early stages of embryo development—can detect abnormalities that increase the chance of miscarriage or of a child being born with health issues. More than three-quarters of embryos produced during IVF treatments at the facility undergo these important tests.

Preimplantation testing—which is only done for IVF—can mitigate the risks that are associated with giving birth at an older age. The chance of miscarriage also increases with age, as does the chance of birth defects, health complications, or having multiple babies. That’s why NYU Langone Fertility Center may be your best bet for gestational parents who are older or have a family history of genetic disease, genetically abnormal pregnancies, or recurring miscarriages. The clinic has a high success rate and appears to be well-run, according to reviews on Yelp, Google, and Fertility IQ.

Besides treatments like IVF, egg freezing/embryo banking, and infertility testing, NYU Langone offers a wellness program with referrals for psychotherapy, mind-body stress reduction, acupuncture, and more to help manage the often taxing fertility journey. 

NYU Langone Fertility Center is exceptional enough to draw in patients from other regions, but keep in mind that Manhattan, much like San Francisco, can be an expensive place to travel to.

Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles is an internationally recognized clinic with multiple locations in the Los Angeles area. Based on data from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), it has among the highest success rates of the clinics we selected for this article.

That said, it’s important to know that SART data isn’t a complete measure of success, as there are many factors that may affect the success rate, including how many difficult cases a clinic tends to take on and the age range of patients. Still, people come to Pacific Fertility Center of Los Angeles from all around the world, and the Center has solid reviews from patients.

It offers comprehensive services that go beyond IUI and IVF, including surrogacy, gender selection, genetic testing, ovulation induction, and treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The two locations in Los Angeles makes it easy to travel between centers if need be.

The clinic's reputation is solid, and the majority of its online reviews are positive. However, there are some complaints regarding organization and lack of communication, so be sure to stay on top of things if you end up working with them.

It’s no secret that fertility treatments are costly. For many, it can feel like getting fertility support is only for the very rich. CNY Fertility makes building a family easier for people with varying economic means by offering prices much lower than the average. 

CNY Fertility provides the same services you’d find at most other fertility clinics, including IUI, IVF, egg, embryo, and sperm storage, genetic testing, fertility enhancements, and assisted reproduction. However, as a less expensive clinic, its success rates don’t rank among the very highest clinics in the country. In fact, they’re a little below the national average, according to Fertility IQ. But it still has a solid track record and many reports from happy, successful new parents on Fertility IQ, Yelp, and Google.

CNY Fertility has eight offices, primarily on the East Coast, which is more than many other top-notch clinics. While the company is not nationwide, patients can undergo an online consultation and take care of many of the pre-treatment protocols close to home. Treatments must take place in a CNY office, but since it’s more affordable overall, traveling to procedures is a little less resource-heavy than with other clinics.

Overall, CNY patients appear largely satisfied. However, there are some complaints on review sites, ranging from minor (not the best communication) to more serious (providing conflicting information). Given the number of clinics, this could be a matter of which location you use. It’s a good idea to research each individual clinic’s reviews separately and do your homework regarding what’s involved in testing and procedures so you’re always prepared with questions. 

If you’re not overwhelmed at the thought of doing thorough research and making sure you stay on top of communication, CNY is a solid (not to mention affordable) choice.

Columbia University Fertility Center offers renowned fertility care powered by cutting-edge treatments available at the prestigious academic institution. It draws on scientific advancements from biologists, chemists, and more to develop state-of-the-art care for even the toughest cases, like genetic diseases and recurrent pregnancy losses.

It’s also one of the rare clinics that accept in-network managed care for IVF. While insurers in many states don't cover the treatment, a few (including many in New York), do. If coverage allows, getting treatment at Columbia University Fertility Center is an excellent choice to reach your reproductive goals safely and economically.

Columbia’s team is well prepared should something go wrong during the pregnancy process. It has fetal cardiology and fetal therapy services for complications with the fetus, including babies diagnosed with congenital heart disease before birth. Additionally, its Mother's Center Heart Program, Mother's Center Diabetes in Pregnancy Program, and Placenta Accreta Spectrum Program (PAS) programs ensure you’ll have a great team should you experience these complications.

Columbia University Fertility Center is a great choice for anyone, but may be especially well-suited for people with risks associated with pregnancy who have insurance coverage.

Members of the LGBTQ community may need to be more cautious than others when selecting a fertility clinic to avoid discrimination. Family-building is stressful enough without having to contend with homophobic, transphobic, or simply insensitive staff. Luckily, Main Line Fertility is a safe space for LGBTQ folks; it partners with Men Having Babies and Family Equality, among others. 

Its staff includes doctor Allison Bloom, an LGBTQ+ family-building specialist who’s had her own struggles with starting a family. Having gone through many of the same things patients have makes her uniquely suited to provide empathetic care. Overall, online reviews reflect a team that’s organized, kind, and caring, which is exactly what you want on a stressful fertility journey,

With six locations in the Philadelphia region, it has more locations to travel to than many other clinics. The team at Main Line Fertility is also happy to work with you should you be traveling from another area, including abroad. For patients who require more extensive treatments, the clinic can coordinate with local doctors to ensure some of your testing and monitoring takes place close to home, and will help arrange travel and accommodations when it's time to visit in person.

It accepts insurance and provides financing options.

Center for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM) has locations nationwide, making it the most accessible clinic on this list. It also scores high when it comes to success rates, technology, and patient care, making it an exceptional choice for your fertility needs.

Much like NYU Langone, it has pioneered and perfected genetic testing that greatly reduces the chance of miscarriage, multiple births, and birth defects. Its patient services teams vary by location, but overall, online reviews indicate that patients feel supported and cared for by a trustworthy team. There was little in the way of complaints around communication like some of the other clinics we reviewed.

CCRM has an in-house lab and team of researchers which streamlines the treatment process and offers a wide range of services, like egg freezing, IVF, and male fertility treatment. It accepts insurance, offers financing, and gives discounts for military members and cancer patients undergoing fertility preservation.

Wisconsin Fertility Institute has a solid success rate (while not the highest on our list), offers a range of services (including surgical treatment if needed), and accepts insurance, like many other clinics. 

What sets it apart is the consistently glowing patient reviews, which say the clinic staff treated them like family. With a small facility and team, doctors get to know patients in ways that just aren’t possible in large-scale operations. That gentle care can make all the difference.

Wisconsin Fertility Institute aims for transparency and clarity with pricing. It has also made it easier to understand how treatments break down by offering packages. For example, you can get a mini or micro IVF package” for $6,970, an “IVF freeze all embryos” plan for $10,375, or an “ultimate advantage plan” for $28,900.