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Katherine McDaniel, MD, FACOG - HRC Fertility

5.0 (27 reviews)
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“McDaniel and her team were instrumental in helping my husband and I fulfill our dream of parenthood.”

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4.3(514 reviews)
0.0 mi•Downtown

I truly cannot recommend Dr. McDaniel and her team enough! I had the absolute BEST experience…read morethroughout my egg-freezing journey, and I am so grateful I chose this clinic. Dr. McDaniel is incredibly smart, thorough, and meticulous. She has the sweetest personality and amazing bedside manner. She never makes you feel rushed, takes the time to answer your questions, and makes you feel genuinely cared for throughout the entire process. Her team is just as amazing! Her nurse coordinator, Ashley, deserves a special shoutout because she is one of one. She is incredibly responsive, organized, and on top of everything. Whether I needed answers to questions, updates on results, or reassurance, she would literally get back to me within 10 minutes. That level of communication makes such a difference when you're going through something as personal and sometimes nerve-racking as egg freezing. I also have to shout out Hasmik, the phlebotomist! She is the absolute sweetest and SO good at what she does. When you're getting blood drawn as frequently as you do during this process, having someone who is gentle, skilled, and makes you feel comfortable is everything. The clinic itself is beautiful, clean, and well-run. You can tell that this team genuinely cares about their patients and takes pride in what they do. I ended up doing two egg retrievals in back-to-back months, and I had successful retrievals thanks to this incredible team. I felt supported every step of the way. I'm naturally a happy, upbeat person, and I loved that the energy of the entire team matched that vibe. Every visit felt welcoming, positive, and comfortable. Honestly, I just love it there!

Words cannot describe how grateful my husband and I are to have had Dr. Quinn and Josephine by our…read moreside throughout our fertility journey. They are both incredibly caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable, and we truly could not have asked for a better team. Josephine was always quick to respond to my questions with kindness and reassurance, helping ease my anxiety throughout our fertility journey. Dr. Quinn is an incredible, compassionate doctor who truly cares about her patients. We are so grateful to have had them by our side! After everything we've been through, we cannot thank Dr. Quinn and Josephine enough for helping us take this first step toward building our family. We are beyond grateful for their support and would 100% recommend them to anyone navigating their fertility journey!!

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Norberto Oropez L.A.c, PhD, Dipl. O. M.

5.0(51 reviews)
0.4 mi•Downtown

Dr. Oropez is the best! He takes the time to truly understand your concerns and walks you through…read moreevery step of the process. During each session, he explains the purpose of the different acupuncture points and approaches fertility challenges with genuine compassion and care. I began seeing Dr. Oropez after experiencing an ectopic pregnancy in December 2024. I strongly believe that his care and support played an important role in my journey, and today I am five months pregnant. I trust Dr. Oropez so much that I recommended him to a close friend who was also experiencing infertility. She began seeing him for both acupuncture and hypnotherapy. Infertility is an incredibly sensitive and personal subject, and I would never have made that recommendation if I did not fully believe in his practice and the care he provides. If you are considering working with Dr. Oropez but are still on the fence, I truly cannot recommend him highly enough!

I can't say enough great things about Dr Oropez. The entire experience was friendly, warm,…read morewelcoming and most of all-- it worked!! We were experiencing secondary unexplained infertility with almost 8 months of no success after getting pregnant with our first baby right away. It was confusing and discouraging. I set an appointment with a fertility clinic and started going to Dr Oropez while I waited the dreaded 6 weeks for the next available appointment. Well, the night before my fertility appointment I saw the faint line! My faint line is now healthy pregnancy (30 weeks) with a baby girl. The space is located in a private area of the home, with his wife always present 1 floor below in the house. It's clean and welcoming and feels much nicer than a sterile doctors office. dr Oropez listens to your concerns and adjusts treatment as needed. Thank you Dr Oropez!

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Sparrow's Nest - Every session tailored your needs, trimester, and goals.

Sparrow's Nest

4.8(192 reviews)
2.7 mi•South Arroyo

Sparrow's Nest has been a part of both my pregnancy, and now postpartum journey, and I'm so…read moregrateful for the immense help and relief it's been over these many months. Brandi has been particularly wonderful for my postpartum sessions -- not only for leaving me feeling amazing, but for the practical and targeted tips she shares. I went in for lower back pain and she gave me tips on how to sit and stand and had me practice.. and I haven't felt that pain since! Always grateful for the team here :)

I've been a loyal client here for over seven years and have always had positive experiences, which…read moreis why writing this review is disappointing. During my most recent 90-minute massage, the therapist introduced a treatment that was never explained to me or discussed beforehand. I wasn't asked for my consent until after it had already been used on one side of my body. I later learned it wasn't even part of the massage service I had booked. I left with significant marks on my legs for days afterward--something I absolutely would have declined had I been given the opportunity to make an informed decision beforehand. To their credit, management acknowledged my concerns and confirmed that this technique is not part of the massage service they offer. However, the resolution offered didn't reflect the seriousness of what happened. When I respectfully explained why I didn't feel it was appropriate and asked them to reconsider, I never received another response. Everyone makes mistakes. What matters is how a business handles them. Unfortunately, what began as an issue with informed consent ended with poor follow-through and communication from management. After years of supporting this business, spending hundreds of dollars on services and gift certificates, I expected much better. I hope they take informed consent more seriously and do a better job standing behind their services when they fall short.

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Michele Evans, MD

Michele Evans, MD

4.6(47 reviews)
6.3 mi
Available by appointment
Women-owned & operated

Dr. Michele Evans deserves all the flowers for the kind, compassionate care she delivered to us on…read morea daily basis! She was knowledgable, patient, thoughtful, and reaffirming throughout every step of the IVF process, which felt overwhelming and scary at first. My husband and I started seeing Mr. Evans last year after beginning to consider alternative options for starting our family. From the very first appointment, Dr. Evans and her team made us feel seen, heard, understood, and cared for. Dr. Evans exuded a sense of calm that truly made us feel supported and confident in the process, and she always made time to answer my long, long list of questions and concerns (no matter the time or day). We will forever be grateful for her skill and expertise that facilitated our successful first egg retrieval and embryo transfer. A huge thank you to Dr. Evans and her team!

Dr. Evans and her team are amazing. I primarily saw Dr. Evans at the Glendale office but did…read moreencounter other doctors from the wider PFCLA team and I have nothing but good things to say. For something that is generally not a fun experience, they all made it the best that it could be. There are a lot of ups and downs in this process and Dr. Evans was there and helped us understand each step of the way. She is kind, smart, and really listens to your concerns. You can tell that the priority is always trying to get a positive outcome. Thank you so much Dr. Evans, Amada and the entire team at PFCLA. Looking forward to welcoming our girl in a few months.

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LA IVF Clinic - Dr. Bayrak

LA IVF Clinic

4.4(108 reviews)
1.3 mi•South Arroyo

This review is long over do!!!!!!!…read more After researching several other IVF clinics, we finally decided to come here for two reasons. (1) A friend of mine had highly recommended him (who had healthy twin girls the first time) and (2) He was much more affordable than other IVF clinics in the LA area. Other clinics that we had consultations with prior didn't have that "warm fuzzy feeling" and were much more expensive! So my husband and I came to Dr. Bayrak's office in September 2021 with the last hope of starting a family and he did not disappoint! From the very first consultation to the last appointment in June 2022, we have been completely satisfied!!! His staff creates a friendly, helpful, and welcoming environment and Dr. Bayrak always makes time for his patients either by phone, email, or appointments. Dr. Bayrak is a very knowledgeable doctor that does the best for his patients. He always made me and my husband feel comfortable and took the time to answer our questions and educate us on the process of IVF. He truly cares for his patients and doesn't rush into any procedure-- he is always looking out for the best interest of the mom and baby. Our first round of IVF was a success and we couldn't be more happier!!! We are truly grateful to God and to Dr. Bayrak for helping us get our healthy baby girl who was born on December 15th, 2022! We can't wait to bring in our precious baby girl for everyone to see. (after her immune system is completely developed of course:) We highly recommend Dr. Bayrak!! He is amazing at what he does!! So if you're on the fence about who to go see for IVF treatment, look no further!

The decision to do IVF was not one we ever thought we would have to make but I am so glad that…read moreLAIVF was there for our journey. This journey was mentally and physically challenging but Dr. Bayrak and Marianna were so wonderful. My husband and I felt very well taken care of. They never rushed us and answered all of our questions. I cannot say good enough things about the care we received. Vanessa in the office always greeted us with a friendly smile and was also so kind. We did experience some billing issues but even then they always made sure to answer my many questions and we were able to resolve it. We highly recommend LAIVF!

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Collaborative Care

Collaborative Care

5.0(35 reviews)
1.8 mi

I came to Jackie when I decided to move forward with egg retrievals in preparation for IVF at age…read more38. My doctor informed me that I was technically "infertile" as indicated by low AMH levels. I saw Jackie in preparation for three retrievals. She is super knowledgeable and compassionate with an excellent bedside manner; you cannot find someone kinder than her. Each retrieval was successful and in total we got close to 20 eggs over the 3 retrievals. Fast forward to age 41 and I again visited Jackie to prep my body for FET (frozen embryo transfer). The FET worked on the first try and I recently gave birth to a very healthy baby girl. I strongly credit Jackie for a lot of this. I don't know why modern medicine doesn't focus on basics such as diet and stress. Regarding treatments, I did herbs, acupuncture and received dietary advice. If you've never done acupuncture, you're in for a treat. I've never been so relaxed not to mention all the health benefits you're getting from each treatment. I can not recommend her enough as I have done a lot of research on the topic of fertility and acupuncture is one that has been proven to be successful.

Jackie is the BEST! I started going to her when I was struggling to conceive, had very low…read moreegg-count, and wasn't sure I would ever be able to have a second baby. She takes a few minutes at the start of every session to listen to what's happening. It was like having a very compassionate, knowledgeable friend to bounce ideas, fears, etc. off of and get the most supportive, helpful responses in return. After going from weekly to bi-weekly sessions (at my doctor's suggestion), I got pregnant and with Jackie's help, *stayed pregnant! Her incredible work even helped to turn my breech baby! She is an incredible person and acupuncturist. I highly recommend Collaborative Care!

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Bradford Kolb, MD - Dr. Kolb Care Team

Bradford Kolb, MD

4.8(50 reviews)
0.0 mi•Downtown

I couldn't be more grateful to Dr. Kolb and his team at HRC. They truly are the best in class in…read moreIVF in my opinion. They set an incredibly high standard for any medical practice, not just fertility. Dr. Kolb is so kind, caring and sweet, on top of being highly experienced, attentive, thoughtful, with a gentle bedside manners - he was always there for every appointment, Ultrasound, consultation, egg retrieval, and transfer. I was new to IVF, I was scared and anxious walking into it but Dr. Kolb managed to always reassure me and gave me ease of mind, I feel really safe physically, mentally, emotionally under his care. He knows exactly what kind of treatment I need for my age and condition (pcos), and I was successful on my very first IVF and transfer cycle. I am now 6 months pregnant with a strong and healthy baby girl. How I wish I could continue to stay under his excellent care until delivery! My husband and I are and will be forever grateful to Dr. Kolb and his team (Jane, Hasmik, and the embryologists) for this precious gift of a life time. We will returning for a 2nd baby for sure.

Dr. Kolb is an extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable doctor whom I would highly recommend…read moreto anyone struggling with fertility. After years of trying to get pregnant and going through multiple unsuccessful egg retrievals and previously working with another fertility clinic, I decided to switch to Dr. Kolb--and it was truly the best decision I could have made. From the very first consultation, he took the time to listen carefully, explain everything in detail, and tailor a plan that worked for me. His compassion and expertise made such a difficult journey so much easier to navigate. Thanks to Dr. Kolb and his wonderful team, we were finally able to get pregnant after lots of disappointment. I'm incredibly grateful for his support, skill, and the personalized care he provides. He made me feel confident that I was making the right choices and had the information needed. If you're looking for a fertility specialist who genuinely cares about his patients and has the experience to help make your dreams a reality, Dr. Kolb is the one to see.

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John Wilcox, MD - Dr. Wilcox Care Team

John Wilcox, MD

4.6(83 reviews)
0.0 mi•Downtown

As I know many women/couples have been in my shoes when it comes to creating or growing their…read morefamilies, I'm choosing to share an email I sent to Dr. Wilcox and his team that I hope will resonate with anyone seeking out fertility treatment. One thing I will note is that Dr Wilcox's calm yet warm demeanor was incredibly helpful for me with the anxieties that come with IVF. The email reads as follows: Dear Dr. Wilcox and the entire Team: I just wanted to take a moment in this blurry haze that is the fourth trimester to thank you all for the incredible care, concern, professionalism, and grace you showed us on our fertility journey. I imagine that you see the face of loss and infertility so frequently that it may have lost its potency in your eyes. I want you to know that after 4 painful losses, I had lost all hope and you were truly my last ditch effort to grow our family. The hope you gave me can never be repaid. All I can say is a giant thank you from the very bottom of my heart. With so much love and appreciation, Mona

I am coming back here 4 years after my negative experience as sort of a redemption post after a…read morevery traumatic initial consult with Dr. Wilcox at HRC in 2022. I went in knowing I had low egg reserve based on a blood test. He very bluntly told me he saw an endometrioma Cyst in my ovary, and given my low egg reserve I should go straight to donor eggs. He said he would give me a shot at IVF with my own eggs as sort of a compromise to appease me, didn't discuss any endometriosis treatment or anything, and he didn't seem to have much faith that I would have success. I left there completely in shock, crying, traumatized. I ended up getting a 2nd and 3rd opinion and ultimately did 5 eggs retrievals in the last 4 years. I ended up with 2 genetically normal embryos and then got spontaneously pregnant in between my cycles without any intervention. I went on to have a healthy pregnancy and baby, then had surgery for endometriosis and now I'm pregnant with one of my frozen embryos. All this to say I do believe he had an ulterior motive to only do IVF with those with higher egg counts to have better statistics. If you have a trickier situation, I would look elsewhere for a doctor and clinic that believes in giving you a chance rather than giving up before you even start. I thought I needed donor eggs but here I am with 2 babies from my own eggs.

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Southern California Reproductive Center

Southern California Reproductive Center

4.9(8 reviews)
1.2 mi•South Arroyo

1 year of trying and 1 miscarriage later, I heard Dr. Ghadhir on a podcast and thought "I should…read moremake an appointment with the fertility clinic my OB referred me to". Coincidentally, it happened to be same clinic my friends were going to and where Dr. Ghadhir is a specialist. I chose Dr. Akopians because I live closer to Pasadena and couldn't be more satisfied. She is phenomenal - professional, patient, warm without the BS. I felt like I was in good hands. I felt heard during initial consultation and never rushed during my appointments in office. Pasadena location also had the best clinical team and I appreciated them more after having to go to the Beverly Hills location 2x. Pasadena location has almost no wait time, the clinical team answers all your questions quickly, and the staff always greeted me with the warmest smile. I went for 3 cycles and only got IUI once (during the 3rd cycle). Results and the journey will vary with each person, but if you are curious, I'm 31 weeks pregnant with healthy twin boys. I am very grateful to Dr. Akopians and the nurses (Mariam & Sophie).

I can't say enough about the care, positivity, and expertise I experienced with SCRC. I had been in…read moreconsultation in preparation for options, and Dr. Akopians helped me immensely with referrals and diagnoses. I ended up conceiving naturally, but they continued to see me until I found an ObGyn. THANK YOU for everything! Everyone was so kind and helpful throughout my process.

USC Fertility

USC Fertility

4.1(89 reviews)
0.0 mi•Downtown

Highly recommend Dr. Guner. From what I understand, the doctors are from USC but they use the…read morefacility and staff at HRC - Pasadena and the surgery center RSA which seems to be a different entity than HRC. Tldr; doctors are great, staff is a hot mess garbage fire. Would like to give HRC - Pasadena a 0 star. Recommend reading the recent reviews there, it's pretty hilarious and sad My partner and I both had our eggs extracted, and Dr. Guner was our doctor. She seems to truly care about her patients and she took the time to answer our questions. She sends follow up notes for your visits and you can most definitely reach her for anything urgent. We also saw Dr. Dooby (not sure if that's how it's spelled) and she was super personable and gentle. The doctors don't make you feel like a cash cow getting herded through the process for money. Can't really say the same for the HRC - Pasadena staff and nurse. They were pretty useless and lied to us on our first visit saying they were closed at 10 AM Sunday. They aren't closed. Their staff just wanted to leave early because there were no other patients scheduled past 9:30 AM on that Sunday. I fought with three receptionists/staff/call operators until I finally got my foot through the door. Best advice is to advocate for yourself and try to connect with someone that is not just a call center operator if it's something urgent or can't wait until the next business day. They also didn't show us how to do the injections so we YouTubed everything. Good luck and hang in there! You are putting your body and mental health and work schedules through a lot in this journey but I commend all the ladies out there for even starting your journey.

We had a great experience with the USC doctors and residents - actually had the distinct pleasure…read moreof having many of them help us and interact with us including Dr. Ho, Dr. Guner, Dr. Paulson, and Dr. Quinn. The staff and nurses are professional and organized and they accept Progyny. Would recommend

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