Where do I even begin? Life presents a unique set of challenges when it comes to fertility…read morejourneys, and only those who have walked this path can truly comprehend the difference. I had the incredible privilege of working with Dr. B, and it's time we revisited our journey. As I sat in the waiting room for an NST check, tears welled up in my eyes. It's hard to believe that we're about to welcome our baby soon. Our journey began here in 2023, after undergoing trigger shots and two unsuccessful IUI cycles. We ultimately made the difficult decision to pursue IVF. Despite the positive test results indicating that we were healthy on both ends, we held off on going all in with IVF. Even on my graduation day, Dr. B expressed that our case was unknown, as we would probably conceived naturally eventually . However, due to our age and the fact that we had been trying for almost three years after our wedding in 2021, we found this location that we had been praying for after years of prayer. On the day of the egg retrieval surgery, I was filled with panic and fear. But then, Dr. B walked into the surgery room and cracked a joke. "Ana, did you leave happy hour early last night?" he asked. Immediately, I couldn't help but smile and take a deep breath. He is the most incredible, amazing person we have ever met. He exudes an infectious positive energy and always made us feel completely confident that our miracle would happen. When he first read through our results, he exclaimed to my husband, "You're a Navy SEAL!" and to me, "Ana, you're a farm full of eggs!" It was the way he made us feel like everything would be okay. God bless you, Dr. B. You are truly one of a kind! When I think of exceptional and top-notch doctors, Dr. B is undoubtedly the MVP of fertility doctors. He is retiring on June 1st, 2026. Dr. B, I hope you find this post and understand the profound impact your career has had on many of us. I can never repay you for the incredible support and miracle that I am eagerly anticipating meeting here soon. Enjoy your retirement with the beautiful life mission accomplished that you were always destined for. You've made life-changing experiences for many, and we wish you continued health, happiness, and prosperity. God bless you forever. The Navas

Tingting and Catalina from FSAC are two of the most unprofessional, rude, and irresponsible people…read moreI have ever dealt with in a surrogacy journey. They take a portion of the service fee I paid for the surrogacy agency they referred me to, yet refuse to do the work they are paid for. When problems arise, they immediately deny involvement, push responsibility to the other company, and tell you to "go ask them instead and we are not involved" What follows is endless finger-pointing between companies, with no one taking accountability and no one willing to actually help. As an intended parent, when I faced serious issues during the surrogacy process, I had no one to raise my concerns to. Tingting and Catalina repeatedly told me they were "not involved," even though I was clearly told that: * They were paid a portion to manage me as a client * The other agency managed the surrogate * The service fee was split between the two companies for this exact reason When I confronted them with this, instead of addressing the issue professionally, they became hostile, blocked me, and threatened legal action, claiming I was not allowed to speak about my experience due to a contract clause. This behavior alone says everything about how they operate. What makes this even worse is the bullying and discriminatory attitude. If you are Chinese and do not speak fluent English, they treat you as if you know nothing and can be pushed around. I am a living example of how badly they treat clients they believe won't fight back. Their tone is dismissive, aggressive, and intimidating, and they show zero respect or empathy for intended parents going through an already emotionally exhausting process. From the very beginning of IVF all the way to delivery, this journey was extremely unpleasant, stressful, and traumatic, largely due to their behavior, attitude, and refusal to take responsibility. If you value transparency, accountability, and basic human decency, stay away from FSAC for IVF and surrogacy. No one should have to go through what I experienced.

I'm so grateful I found Dr. Peck after two difficult experiences at other fertility clinics. She…read morebrought calm and joy into a journey that had been incredibly stressful. We looked forward to our appointments, and felt respected and supported through the whole process. Thanks to Dr. Peck and her amazing staff, we now have our beautiful baby girl from our very first embryo transfer!! We are beyond thrilled and forever grateful. I truly couldn't recommend Dr. Peck more!

We worked with Dr. Peck and Jennifer for several years at another location. It was a long process…read morebut Dr. Peck was always there to answer our questions, advise us on next steps and give us time to process. Our first consult was in April 2022 and our first transfer was in October 2024 which was successful. The new location is quiet and has such better parking than in Encino (the lot there can be challenging). I'm glad this is an option for us for any future services.

Cheryl and Denise are phenomenal humans let alone medical professionals. After my daughter passed…read moreaway prematurely from NEC I went through a really hard time emotionally, physically and mentally. AIM did their magic and put me on vitamins and supplements to assist in the process. When I was ready they helped make sure my body was ready to try again for another baby. These ladies are phenomenal. I trust them. I listen to them. I appreciate them. Recently I've been bringing my mom to get acupuncture for her early stages of lupus. The team has been very kind to her in helping her through her struggles. I fully recommend this establishment to anyone ESPECIALLY those struggling w fertility.

Aim has Been absolutely instrumental with me becoming pregnant with my 2nd child. They did a full…read morepanel Work up on me and discovered that my vitamin D was too high. They addressed my emotional and psychological needs and concerns that go along with the physical demands of trying to get pregnant. I Absolutely believe that I would not have gotten this far without them. Cheryl is an "acupuncture whisperer!" I was so relaxed every single time I went and would sometimes nap during my sessions. The office staff is do helpful Reese is always quick to respond if I need to reschedule an appt due to my work schedule. It will be so bittersweet leaving them in a few weeks. They've "acupuncture'd" their way into my heart and have been a beautiful/calming part in the fertility process which van completely be so overwhelming at times. Thank you so much Cheryl's, Denise and Reese!

The doctor is amazing! I had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, caring and made me…read morefeel extremely comfortable. His staff is very professional. I plan on coming here annually for as long as I live in the area.

I've had an overall disappointing experience with this practice, and unfortunately I can't…read morerecommend them. The midwives themselves have been great. They are kind, knowledgeable, and supportive, but the front office and administrative side has been consistently frustrating. The administrative staff is disorganized and unprofessional. They frequently mix up appointment times, give conflicting information, and make even simple tasks feel unnecessarily difficult. They don't use email or an online portal to send updates, test results, or appointment confirmations, which makes it almost impossible to keep track of anything. Everything has to be done by phone, and the communication is often curt or dismissive. Another major frustration is that any time I need bloodwork, I have to schedule a completely separate appointment with a third-party lab instead of being able to do it in-office. This makes routine prenatal care far more inconvenient than it needs to be. I really wanted to have a good experience here, especially since the clinical care from the midwives has been positive, but the front-office management has caused so much stress and confusion that I'm choosing to switch practices. I hope they improve their administrative processes and communication in the future.

Please do not go here if you actually want help. I went her when I was in my early 20s because my…read moreperiod had gone away entirely. She told me, basically, "sorry, I don't know what's wrong and can't help you." I found out later, through my PCP, that she had put in my MEDICAL FILE: "ex meth and heroin user, that's why she has no period" WHAT? On no factual basis, no blood tests, nothing. Fast forward, I have had no period for 8 YEARS, and through another doctor I have been diagnosed with PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE. Thanks for nothing! Horrible doctor

She showed me many levels of disrespect. I had a light period when she preformed an exam. She was…read morecomplaining about the blood and wiped up the blood roughly with harsh paper towels, then throwing the bloody paper towels in the regular exposed trash can. She also used a large speculum on me, which is made out of sharp cold metal. I complained it hurt and she said she has a smaller sized one she could use, and assumed I was going to be needing the large. Like wtf ??!!!

I highly recommend Dr. Rick Buyalos and his team. Compared to other physicians I consulted, he…read moredemonstrated exceptional expertise in interpreting hormonal changes and follicle development, and consistently made thoughtful, individualized decisions based on my lab work. Beyond his clinical skill, Dr. Buyalos showed genuine compassion and integrity. He supported me with patience and honesty, which helped rebuild my confidence despite my age. During financial difficulty, he even worked to reduce fees so I could continue treatment--something I deeply appreciated. Although I did not achieve the outcome I had hoped for, his guidance--especially our conversations about considering donor eggs--has stayed with me. Looking back, I recognize there were times I struggled to accept that reality, but he remained supportive throughout the entire process. I'm grateful for his care and professionalism, and for the way he treated me as a person, not just a patient.

I cannot say enough about this amazing doctor! Prior to going to Dr. Buyalos I was going to another…read moreIVF facility for five years and when I changed to Dr. B the difference in care was immediately 10 times better! This man genuinely cares about his patients! I can tell it's not for the money it's for the happiness other others! Thank you so much Dr. B.

I have been with Dr. Williams for 10 years. He is literally the most hands-on doctor I have ever…read moremet in my life. I had an emergency on a Sunday he answered my call within five minutes and took care of everything. You never have to wait for him to return a call for any problem. He's patient and kind. He the most competent doctor I have had.

I don't normally post Yelp reviews but admittedly use them. This is a long overdue Yelp review!…read more Just for background, I am an ER RN and I have worked with many of the OB/GYN doctors locally. I have also personally been dissatisfied with many of the local OB/GYN doctors and am highly skeptic of their Yelp reviews. As they say, ask a nurse for a doctor referral. Here is my deeply honest opinion. Dr. Troy Williams is one of the BEST doctors I have come across as a doctor/nurse relationship. I changed and skipped around before finding Dr. Williams as I was dissatisfied with care from others. He is the most compassionate, kind, sincere doctor I have on my health team. If you would like a female, he employs a great Nurse Practitioner too. I can assure you, he spends time, makes your health a priority, and spends the time to answer all your questions (no matter how long it takes). You will be so happy when you contact his exceptional staff, NP and Dr. Troy Williams. You are treated like I wish all doctors would treat patients. Take it from a nurse!

We started seeing Dr. Singh during the pandemic, I was terrified and emotionally wrecked. Dr. Singh…read moremade the experience manageable by always offering options and optimism. After what felt like the longest journey, I am holding a 5 week old baby. Words cannot express my gratitude for Dr. Singh and her team. I would absolutely send a loved one to Lifestart Fertility if they were having trouble conceiving.

I feel so blessed to have found Doctor Singh! Her and her team are absolutely lovely; so nice,…read morewelcoming, and attentive. I feel special every time I go in because I literally only wait 2-10 minutes in the waiting room - but I think this is the norm for all her patients. I've been coming to Dr. Singh for over 3 years - started going for my annual appointments. Just recently I found out I was pregnant (yay) - my PCP wouldn't see me until I was at least 12 weeks which was nerve racking to wait that long. Dr. Singh welcomed me right away and did a scan for me at 5 weeks and 8 weeks which was an incredible experience. She must have top of the line equipment or is just really patient and thoughtful and allowed me to actually HEAR the heart beat - which I think most people don't get to do until they are far along. It was such a special experience and I can't thank Dr. Singh enough for her outstanding care and service.

Love Poliakin. Wait times are long, but seeing him is worth it! He's very positive and takes his…read moretime with his patients. I have a history of miscarriages and he was willing to see me weekly for reassurance. Unfortunately I did have a second miscarriage, but Dr. Poliakin performed a D and C on me and was at the hospital on call when I had to go back. He didn't hesitate to test the fetus (which most doctors only do after 3 miscarriages). It was due to a chromosomal abnormality which gave us so much peace of mind that there was nothing actually wrong with me. So grateful for him!

I have been going to Dr Poliakin a for about 3 decades! He helped me when I couldn't get pregnant…read moreand recommended that o up see Dr Hubert at fertility and associates! I got pregnant with twins. He took such good care of me and made me feel so comfortable in my pregnancy! My daughter now sees him! The front office and nurses have been nothing but professional! I highly recommend Dr Poliakin and his office!

Jennifer has made a tremendously positive effect on my health since I first met her in 2013. I…read morefirst started seeing her for my hormonal imbalance after I got off birth control pills. My periods were painful, my PMS was out of control, my energy was low, and my hormonal acne was a nightmare. Through acupuncture, taking the herbs she gently recommended, and following her dietary advice, all of my hormonal symptoms cleared up beautifully! I then returned to her because I developed symptoms of Raynaud's syndrome. I also went to my MD for the same thing, but she recommended I simply continue with Jennifer, because acupuncture treatments are more effective than western medicine for this condition. Sure enough, my symptoms have been almost non existent since her interventions. Third, I had foot numbness and pain related to gall bladder and liver issues...of course this is a thing of the past thanks to Jennifer! She is so very compassionate, skilled, patient, and trust worthy! I refer as many people as I can to her, because she is truly someone I trust with my health!

As you can see from my previous review, I think Jennifer is fantastic. I stopped seeing her when…read moreshe moved but, after trying a couple of other acupuncturists, I decided she was worth the drive. She definitely is! She has helped me with hot flashes so much! It took a little bit of trial an error to figure out how to deal with the hormones. It wasn't straightforward and Jennifer kept at it until we figured out what worked for my body. I'm so appreciative! Her help has improved my quality of life!!