I have been to multiple IVF clinics, and I can honestly say I have never met anyone like Leanne. She is truly one of a kind. Throughout our journey, whenever there was a misunderstanding or a problem with the clinic, Leanne was the only person who consistently stepped in to help and actually solve the issues. She was always warm, kind, and compassionate, and she treated us like we were her own family. I have never met a nurse like her in my life. IVF is such an emotional and stressful process, and I genuinely could not have gotten through it without her support. She was always there for us during the hardest moments, answering questions, reassuring us, and making sure we didn't feel alone. Leanne went above and beyond in every possible way. She is truly the best, and this clinic is incredibly lucky to have her. read more

We were introduced to Life IVF by a friend who has her son because of Dr. Yelian. The center can be busy. We met nurses instead of doctor sometimes. But the result they delivered was excellent. The costs were only half of what we spent in another IVF center in Encino. We had an overall positive experience here. read more

Me and my wife had a good experience with this clinic. Sure there were some highs and lows with the many cycles we did but the staff was always helpful, the Doctors knowledgeable and we managed to get great results. I strongly recommend you at least go to one of their events where they do a little conference and answer questions. read more

Life IVF is not a clinic it's truly a family experience, each and every single individual that helped us through this journey was absolutely amazing! Dr. Yeilan was very knowledgeable and was personally there for day one through our downs, and ultimately our overall success. These individuals care and ensure they are aligned is this journey with us. Highly recommend this clinic, please note as much as they do great work they can only do so much. However the likelihood of a positive outcome due to the environment and research this clinic does is amazing. They adjust your plan accordingly to how your body is responding versus intense medication treatment. Thank you for everything! read more

Thank you to Dr, Yelian for giving us our beautiful blessing. Dr. Yelian truly listens to his patients and he was very supportive in letting me try a completely natural transfer, zero medications, not even progesterone (per my request). The transfer was successful on the first try and we had a very successful pregnancy. He and his staff work hard and I truly believe Dr. Yelian stands by his work, he is honest and trustworthy. To us, it was worth the drive from San Diego. read more

It's been over 10 years since I left a poor yelp review, but this experience was so over the top horrible that I'm taking the time to chronicle it. My wife and I spent tens of thousands of dollars with this clinic and not only did it fail to produce a viable embryo, but we didn't even merit a phone call or contact of any kind after the failure of the last cycle. We never even met with a doctor despite working for months with the clinic, and then two years later we got a surprise bill for thousands of dollars for storage of non viable embryos that we never agreed to. Attempts by phone and in writing to contact the clinic about this were ignored, and now I just got a letter threatening to send this fictional bill to collections. I really can't recall feeling less valued or cared for by any service provider and they've now added insult to injury, with more injury coming if they actually send this made up bill to collections. I'll be following up with the CA Secretary of State regarding the bill I believe to be fraudulent. For the rest: Find another clinic. Reading some of these other comments my experience with LiveIVF was not uncommon. If you want to waste months of your life and tens of thousands of dollars there are far more fun ways to do it. read more

Live IVF Center is the best clinic if you have been struggling with infertility. Dr. Yelian is the best doctor we ever met. We have been struggling to get pregnant for more than 10 years. Heavy bleeding, irregular period, uterine polyps, etc. Going to this clinic was the best decision we ever made. We felt welcomed from the first day we met Dr. Yelian, the front desk, nurses, nurse practitioners, ultrasound staff, phlebotomists, and all the staff from Livf IVF Center. They are amazing, and we will never forget the care, respect, and kindness we received from you. Now we are pregnant after 10 years of infertility. Thank you so much, Life IVF Center, Irvine, California. I am highly recommending anyone struggling with infertility, even if you have too low AMH or other issues, you will not regret going to this clinic. Thank you S.Ali read more

For those of you who are struggling with infertility, DOR, or having difficulty with family planning... look no further. Dr Yelian and team changed my LIFE!! Dr Yelian understands that fertility is not a one size fits all process. He genuinely cares about his patients, and tailors his approach to each individual. As someone who has been to "fancy" REI clinics in Pasadena, LA etc, I found that I was being treated as just another number.... Same protocols, same instructions, same speech telling me I was too old etc (I was 37!) Not only did I have stressful/bad/experiences at these clinics, my end result was utterly disappointing and I left time after time feeling hopeless. A good friend of mine put me on to Dr Yelian and my life changed. I didn't feel like a number, all the stimulation protocols were tailored to me, and here am I with some beautiful (I'm biased) embryos.... Something I did not see as a possibility just 2 years ago. Dr Yelian and his team are amazing. Dr Yelian himself is super encouraging and instills the necessary hope in your to continue your journey. He never makes you feel like a failure and always has a plan B. I've read some reviews saying this practice is impersonal, like a factory, and that you don't get to see the doctor often. Let me tell you... this isn't McDonalds. They get the job done and done well. Everyone is always a phone call away... I can't recommend Life IVF more! read more

I had an Egg Retrieval on October 10th 2025, with Life IVF. It was the most horrific procedure ever performed on me. I'm 38 years old, and I had one follicle measuring 17 mm on my right ovary. Since it was only one follicle, I opted not to have anesthesia. The Nurse was overloaded with patients and not personable before the procedure. During the procedure, the first doctor entered the follicle with a pinch, but no egg was found. He waited for Dr. Ye to arrive after an hour and had him take a look. Dr. Ye went into the follicle again, this time with no sensitivity. After looking around, he retracted the needle and forcibly re-entered the follicle. By this time, I was grunting in searing pain while my legs were strapped down to the stirrups. Visibly seeing my discomfort, he asked a nurse to hold my torso down. When Dr. Ye finished his examination, I went to the recovery area, where the Nurse showed me what my egg would look like in a couple of days. Then, to my alarm, she told me, "Oh, we did not retrieve an egg; the doctor aspirated a cyst on your right ovary". Now, a follicle and a cyst look familiar, but not warning me that he was going to drain it was positively barbaric. The pain was unimaginable, and the days following were marked with shooting pain on my right ovary. I can not recommend LIFE IVF to anyone in good conscience. The process was hurried along, the nurses were unsympathetic, and the pain of being awake through my procedure will haunt me. Please opt for Anesthesia!!!!! They say you won't need it, but you do. read more

We are beyond grateful for the care and support we received at both Life IVF clinics in Arcadia and Irvine! Especially the energy and support from all the staff! From the front office staff, to nurses, ultrasound techs, and doctors. Both clinics are calming and bright when you enter, providing a soothing ambiance for such a challenging time in life. We had Dr. Yelian for my retrievals, Dr. Yu removed my polyp, and Dr. Okur did our transfer. We are currently pregnant with our baby girl from our luteal phase retrieval! Beyond grateful for Life IVF! Highly recommended! read more

Deeply Disappointed with Life IVF - Please Read Before You Choose This Clinic I normally don't write reviews, but after my experience with Life IVF (Arcadia & Irvine locations), I felt it was important to share in hopes of helping others avoid what we went through. We started our IVF journey at the Arcadia location, expecting a full-service clinic. What we quickly found out is that there is no doctor on-site--all procedures, including retrieval and transfer, are done 45+ miles away in Irvine with Dr. Yelian. The only doctor at Arcadia was Dr. Johnson, who only offered brief telephone consultations. During my treatment, I never saw a doctor in person until the day of egg retrieval and embryo transfer. That alone was unsettling. What made it worse was after my egg retrieval, Dr. Yelian mentioned I should look into adenomyosis--which was incredibly disheartening since that was the main reason I was pursuing IVF to begin with. It was clear he hadn't even reviewed my file. I felt like just another number in a system that prioritized volume over care. Following the procedure, I experienced severe pain that required a trip to the ER. Not a single nurse or doctor from Life IVF followed up with me, asked how I was doing, or offered any aftercare guidance. The lack of compassion was astounding. Then, after our first embryo transfer failed, I wasn't even informed by a doctor. Instead, a nurse casually told me the transfer didn't take--without even checking if my husband was present to support me. She offered no next steps, and it took three days of me calling repeatedly to finally get a callback from Dr. Yelian. After everything, I made the decision to transfer my remaining embryos to another clinic. Shockingly, Dr. Yelian tried to scare me during the required phone call by saying other clinics might "put the wrong embryo into you." I was appalled that a doctor would say such a thing--clearly a fear tactic, and highly unprofessional. In the end, we found a new IVF clinic, where we received thoughtful care and attention. We had a successful first transfer and now have a healthy and happy 1-year-old. It's taken me time to write this review as I've been busy with our preemie and adjusting to new motherhood, but I can't stay silent. People deserve to know what they're walking into. If you're considering Life IVF in Arcadia or Irvine, please be cautious. There is zero continuity of care, minimal doctor interaction, and very little compassion shown throughout the process. Your fertility journey is too important to entrust to a clinic that treats patients like numbers on a spreadsheet. read more

I was a little skeptical at first with it being so affordable compared to other IVF options in the area. From the moment I reached out for a free consult, I felt welcomed by all their staff. Dr. Yelian is so nice and caring. I trusted the process and couldn't be happier with the results! Great communication through their portal, phone calls, and nurses explained everything regarding meds/progress. It's nice that it's all done in house and you don't have to stress about not having the meds you need. Beyond grateful to Life IVF for helping us and being able to hold my now 3 month baby girl. I'm a low beta success story and happy the nurse convinced me to continue meds, returning for a following blood test. Don't overthink the bad reviews, save yourself some money and just go with them! I'm so happy I did. read more

I can't thank Dr. Yelian and his team enough for the incredible care they've provided me through both of my surrogacy journeys. My first embryo transfer with Dr. Yelian was at the end of October 2020, and it resulted in a successful pregnancy. I gave birth to a baby boy on July 13, 2021 via surrogacy. The entire process was smooth, comfortable, and handled with such compassion and professionalism. Now, I've just completed my second transfer with Dr. Yelian on November 3, 2025, and as I wait for the results, I already feel so grateful for how attentive and caring Dr. Yelian and his staff have been once again. He truly takes the time to listen, ensures everything is going according to plan, and always makes me feel at ease throughout the process. I previously had two embryo transfers through a different surrogacy agency and a different clinic but unfortunately they were unsuccessful and quite uncomfortable. Working with Dr. Yelian he made such a difference and with his expertise and attention to detail he made me feel so comfortable and I did not have any problems during transfer. He gave me renewed hope and confidence in the process. If you're looking for a fertility specialist who is not only skilled but genuinely cares about his patients and their journeys, I highly recommend Dr. Yelian and his clinic. They make what can be a stressful experience feel calm, supported, and full of hope. -Hannah Buckles read more

This review is long overdue as I didn't want to jinx my pregnancy and write before I had my baby! I'm so blessed to have had a friend who spent thousands of dollars with other fertility dr.'s before finally getting her baby with life IVF. This was the first Dr for IVF for me and the only one needed! Dr. Yelian is amazing! I'm 38, never had gotten pregnant prior and on our first shot I had my baby girl! The nurses are amazing and all care given in top tier. I can't thank life IVF enough for my beautiful blessing. I did go to both Arcadia and Irvine locations and preferred the Irvine office but Arcadia is a much quieter office. read more

After interviewing many clinics in the Southern California area, we narrowed down to Life IVF Center. We didn't realize how different pricing could be at all these clinics. Some charges 30k+ for a single cycle, which is crazy to us. I was turned away by a few clinics as well given my age and circumstance. They told me I needed at least 3 cycles to succeed. After merely retrieval and one transfer cycle at LIC, we are pregnant with our baby at age 39! Medical team at LIC is fantastic for a fraction of the price. Nursing team and front desk team are helpful. They really took care of us. We will be forever grateful. read more

My husband had been struggling a lot with infertility. His cousin recommended this place and had a positive experience along with her nurse friends. We were always greeted by the kind front desk, nurses were always so kind and descriptive, and overall had a wonderful experience. They were very detailed and understanding. My husband and I were successful our first try and were happy with the whole process. I would definitely recommend Life Ivf to anyone who is struggling with infertility. read more

We was very skeptical at first but so glad we came here. All the nurses and Dr here was great and kind. Answer any questions we had and explain everything very thoroughly. Very well ran place. We now have a healthy happy 9 week old boy thanks to Life IVF. Don't listen to these bad reviews. Thank you so much again life IVF! read more

Had gone through the process up to even making the initial appointment for a consultation with Dr. Yelian. As soon as arrival, the front desk had told me they do not accept my insurance. Let's be clear here, prior to doing any visiting the facilities with tours and all that, or making appointments, I had called both offices in Irvine and Arcadia to make sure they accept my insurance! I had told them which insurance I had, they said as long as it is PPO they accept it all. I kid you not, we arrive at our appointment and we just got turned around! You guys all need to check and verify insurance before booking consultations or any other appointments! Seriously frustrating and we do not live close we traveled from san diego and it took us 3 hours in traffic to get there each time! We were so extremely disappointed with their lack of communication and clarity on what types of insurance they accept! they just told us "Our prices are unbeatable so cash is fine" So just because you are offering a low cost for IVF doesn't make it affordable to everyone! We have insurance for a reason to help cover some of the costs! read more

First of all, I went to Kaiser and told my obgyn I want to start a family and I was 44 at that time but my obgyn told me based on my age I have to do straight to donor eggs and I insisted to her to check me first maybe I have still have good eggs but they couldn't do it for me. I'm glad I didn't listen to Kaiser coz that was my best decision I ever made. My husband had a friend went through IVF here in San Francisco it wasn't successful and she went to Life IVF and had a successful journey and she's the one who recommended us to go to LIFE and we're from San Francisco. Thank god and to LIFE IVF for giving me hope and I'm 11 weeks pregnant now with my own eggs. All the doctors and nurses here are very nice and friendly especially Dr.Yelian. Thank you LIFE read more

Finally affordable fertility care without sacrificing great quality. Dr. Yelian and his staff are incredibly caring and knowledgeable. The process and fees are explained throughly upfront, full transparency. I am so pleased with the process and all the kind staff I met throughout this journey. I was recommended to this clinic by a friend and would also recommend this to anyone who is looking for affordable quality care. read more

Love this! Baby opportunity is great! I have a baby now and more than elated! Will be coming back for round two!

I love Life IVF. Friendly staff and superb Dr. Yelian. Clinic is very clean. Every visit feels like home.

Proud parents because of Dr. Yelian. I recommend him and his staff without reservations!

Wonderful event for Life IVF center. The event was spectacular so much food so many people really just a lovely lovely event. Everybody very kind. read more

5 stars isn't enough for the life ivf team. Being part of helping people build a lifelong dream of having a family, everyone is truly miracle workers. This journey is hard, emotionally, mentally and physically but we didn't lose hope or faith that we would be able to have a family of 2. From the girls at the front desk, the ultrasound techs, nurses, embryologist, everyone made the process that much easier to bear when news of disappointment and and failures came about but also shared the joy and excited with you when the results we were hoping for finally happened. Thanks to life ivf, We have a beautiful 19 month old baby girl, and we are so excited for our baby boy that is on the way in Feb 2026. They wouldn't be here without life ivf. A million Thank you's doesn't even come close to the gift that you guys have been such a part of for our family. With everything in our hearts, thank you Dr. Yelian and the wonderful staff at life ivf! read more

Did ivf with this clinic back in 2020. Spent over 25k only for it to not work , got various opinions from other ivf clicnics and was told based on their medical notes , I wasn't even given enough medicine . Was notified it didn't work via their app and received a call from Dr week later saying I could possibly have PCOS . Years later I conceived naturally. I don't recommend. Most of the staff was nice though . read more

Do not go here if you're looking for a quality place. This place only cares about money. I did ivf here all 3 times and it was unsuccessful but that's not even why I am writing this review. In over a year doing procedures there, I only spoke to the dr three times. There is no personal care. Nobody ever calls you, they don't care about the patient. Everything is done through emails and portals, you deal with nurses and assistants. Procedures are rushed. They don't allow partners to join. My partner was in a room with multiple patients all getting the same procedures together. Like lab rats. Our last attempt there, they didn't even reach out to tell us we failed. No phone call. No emails. Just a message on the portal to stop taking medicine. It's a mini ivf. They do the basic medicines, harvest minimal eggs, implant whatever embryos you get. If you get pregnant here, it's because you're lucky and it absolutely has nothing to do with the clinic. After all the research and forums that I joined, by the time I realize this place was terrible, it was already too late. If you have 15k to spend on ivf, go somewhere else. It's not a good experience here. Try cny fertility it's only 3999. read more

I am very thankful for Dr. Yelian and his team of amazing staff and nurses. I came here from another fertility clinics after 3 failed IUIs and an unexplained infertility diagnosis. I knew IVF was the next best step and I was intrigued by Dr. Yelian's approach of minimal stimulation as well as the affordable pricing. I am happy to say that after one round of IVF Dr. Yelian was able to get me pregnant with my miracle baby. I had two egg retrievals in one cycle, including one in my luteal phase which is not a common procedure but I trusted the doctor's recommendation and continued on with my meds after my first egg retrieval. It was with that second egg retrieval that we were able to retrieve one perfect embryo and it took on my transfer day. The team at Life was always very responsive, they continually monitor you, and overall I had a positive experience. If I ever need to go through this process again I will go back to see Dr. Yelian. Thanks again for all your help. read more

After a long and exciting journey we gladly have our child born on April 15, 2024. Thank you so much Life IVF for giving us a chance to become a parent. read more

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Dr Yelian really goes out of his way to make everyone's dream come true at incredible prices. I interviewed clinics within 100 miles of San Diego and this was the only one that does a custom protocol for every single client. They test FSH every single time to adjust medicine precisely. No other Clinic offers that. I highly highly recommend Dr. Yelian. read more

A friend of mine went here which is how I knew of this place. She successfully got pregnant and her daughter is 7 months! Went through 1 cycle of IVF and now I am pregnant, due in January! Overall the process was easy, with a few minor bumps in the road. Mostly having to do with insurance and medication. I attended the webinar which was great and after meeting with the finance office and learning that our insurance covered egg retrival, but not embryo transfer, we decided to move forward. Because we had insurance, we had to go to the Irvine office. The Arcadia office was much closer to us, but since we had insurance, we went to Irvine. You do have to go to Irvine for the Egg Retrieval and Embryo Transplant regardless since Dr. Yeilan is stationed in Irvine. Overall the staff was professional and helpful. Some of the nurses could have been better at communicating the treatment plan. There was one week where the medication wasn't sent to my pharmacy or the pharmacy screwed up and didn't send it to me. I would have gotten in directly from the IVF center, but couldn't wait the two hours for them to develop the plan. We tried calling the after hours nurse line, but no one picked up or called us back. We were able to speak with someone the next day and she adjusted our plan, but it was slightly stressful waiting around, not knowing what to do. There was another week where the nurse called me after my appointment and told me I had to get my medication right away and call them once it was administered but didn't explain why. It felt like my mom was yelling at me to do something. But other than that, the experience was good. They obviously know what they are doing and are efficient. I would recommend this place to anyone trying. read more

IVF ... It's Simply Magical' What A Wonderful "Blessing'" Gift' . The Physicians' & Staff Amazing' Focused' Personable' Kind' Gracious' and Extremely Proficient'. We Were Blessed With Dr Frank Yelian' Whom Is Phenomenal' In All Aspects' After Six Years Trying To Start Our Family' To No Avail' ... Finally We Were Able' In A Reasonable Period of Time' We Conceived' We Expect Our Gorgeous Blessing' "Son" March of 2025' Claire Was Our Amazing' Guardian Angel' With Sincere Appreciation' Gratitude Madina Mohmand' Pamela O'Brien' read more

This is a money grab. Their "free" 15 min consult is only one time per lifetime. to see if something is even possible its $150 fee... yeah avoid this place at all costs. read more

Life IVF by Dr. Yeelian * Zero star reviews because all our attempts failed. 3 retrievals and 2 transfers. *Don't go if you have failed to conceive naturally. * Unnecessary procedures, eg. PGTA testing. This hurts the embryo. Also, you will end up paying higher cost. 100% failure rate. * No expertise and no proper diagnosis * This business is focused in making money for himself and pay to run his business * Unable to diagnose key infertility issues * Never trust 5* reviews as it may be done by paid participants or his own team. * Watch out for surprise embryo storage fees. * Do not waste your money. If you have failed in one attempt, change to another IVF and don't waste your money further. read more

My wife's true experience: At the time, the OB-GYN doctor recommended two clinics that do IVF. I watched a lot of videos about Life IVF Center online, which helped me understand a lot. After comparing opinions from friends who had undergone IVF at this clinic and others, I found that this one was more suitable in all aspects, with reasonable prices and a high success rate. So I chose Life IVF Center! After completing all the physical examinations, I started the treatment during the next menstrual cycle. I opted for Mini IVF, which uses less medication, so I didn't feel too uncomfortable. Then, I had egg retrieval. On that day, I took painkillers and local anesthesia, and the doctors were very professional. The process was fast, smooth, and painless! On the day of implantation, there was no need for anesthesia, and the doctor was also very professional. The procedure was completed quickly, and I didn't feel any pain at all! I had to take medication, give injections, and have follow-up visits during the two weeks that followed. I was so lucky to succeed in my first attempt, and I really couldn't believe it because I am older, and my ovaries have declined, producing very few eggs. So I truly believe in Dr. Yelian's expertise, and I'm grateful that I chose this clinic, saving precious time! read more

IVF journey is not easy, for anyone. But we are so thankful we picked Life IVF Center for our journey. The staff was always so amazing to us. Their professionalism and compassion helped us through this life changing experience. They stayed positive and always had answers to our questions. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for everyone at Life IVF Center. Thank you from my family to yours! read more

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Wanted to add my #2 Ivf baby thanks to dr. Yelian and staff couldn't be happier and more thankful read more

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Update: after being told my one embryo did not make it and was offered a second IVF trial back in 2020 (we declined) I am now receiving an email with a bill for the storage of my embryo. THIS IS SICKENING! I don't know if this means we still had a fighting chance or that there were more than one embryo. There's not much I can provide at the moment because that all there was from them, an email with billing forms or applications to destroy the embryo. I will be contacting a lawyer. read more

For a long time we tried and prayed to be blessed with our miracle baby. We found Dr. Yelian and immediately felt welcomed by him and his willingness to help us and not just force his own plan or agenda on us. After trying both natural and mini IVF cycles we achieved our dream and became pregnant, but unfortunately the pregnancy did not progress as we hoped. Due to maternal age and a low egg reservoir we opted to adopt 2 fertilized embryos and 9 months later we were blessed with beautiful, healthy full term boy/girl twins. We could not be happier and are extremely thankful we were blessed. Dr. Yelian always followed the plan we asked for and showed he cares for what his patients truly want. We could not be happier with our twins. read more

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Great doctor. Explains things thoroughly and does not try to fear monger the way other doctors do (this is such a rare trait!). Unlike other fertility clinics we didn't feel like we were dealing with used car salesmen. Very happy with my experience. read more