My husband and I had been trying to conceive naturally for about a year when we learned that I had low AMH and high FSH, indicating a lower egg count than typical for my age and making natural conception more challenging. We discovered Spring Fertility online and ultimately decided to move forward with Dr. Okeigwe as our provider. After reading the many positive reviews--and now having experienced their care firsthand--we have nothing but great things to say about the entire team. The journey was not easy, and we certainly faced our share of trials and tribulations. Although I often worried about whether it would work, Dr. Okeigwe consistently reassured me and expressed complete confidence that we would be able to achieve a successful pregnancy. I went through three rounds of IVF, and with each round she adjusted the approach, resulting in better outcomes every time. We ultimately needed two transfers, but they led to our baby boy, who is now seven weeks old. The team's confidence truly helped ease the anxiety I felt throughout the process. In addition to Dr. Okeigwe, my nurse, Megan--who worked closely with me from start to finish--was incredibly patient and supportive. I reached out to her on weeknights and weekends, and she always responded promptly and appropriately. She never made me feel uncomfortable or uninformed, no matter how big or small my questions were. The front desk staff was consistently kind, and the medical assistants who handled my blood draws were wonderful as well. I would wholeheartedly recommend Spring Fertility to any family member or friend because of the exceptional experience I had. Thank you for helping bring our miracle baby into the world! read more

It's been a few years now since I was a patient at Spring, and I want to share my terrible experience at this clinic in hopes that it will be helpful to other people in my situation who are seeking compassionate and competent treatment. My spouse and I sought out Spring specifically because they like to position their clinics as experts in LGBTQ+ family planning, and claim to have expertise treating transgender and nonbinary people. My spouse is a nonbinary person on hormone replacement therapy, and it was extremely important to us to find a clinic and a doctor with some experience treating trans people. We were referred to Dr. Dovey as the clinic's "LGBTQ expert," and I went into my first consult with her having high hopes for a good experience. During that consult, Dr. Dovey misgendered my spouse every single time she referred to them. To give her credit where credit is due, she would correct herself, and then misgender them again two sentences later, correct herself, and so on and so forth. At the point at which someone misgenders you ten times in a row, you really start to wonder if they are even trying to get it right, especially when the person in question is supposed to be the organization's "LGBTQ expert." Dr. Dovey also proposed a lot of unnecessary measures with regards to my spouse, like stopping their hormone treatments to collect even more genetic materials from them (when they had already cryopreserved more than the recommended amount of reproductive materials prior to the beginning of their transition). Ultimately, it felt like Dr. Dovey didn't actually care about trans people, understanding trans experiences in medical settings, or my spouse's individual experience at the clinic. My spouse had a range of experiences with other staff at the clinic, from being gendered correctly to other people misgendering them. Not a particularly great sign from a place that is supposed to be "good" about trans issues! Even so, we might have tried to stick with Spring, but they also messed up pretty badly in another area. Like many people who wind up in fertility clinics, I have some chronic health conditions. Most of them are not genetic and are not genetically transmissible. However, I do have one very rare genetic mutation that results in lower bone density than the average person my age. IF my spouse were to be a carrier for the same very rare genetic mutation, it MIGHT cause a child of ours to experience a similar condition. I want to be clear that in my day-to-day life, this condition does not really affect me negatively and I have no reason to think about it unless I'm discussing my medical history. While we were in the initial steps of our process at Spring, Dr. Dovey and her staff repeatedly communicated to me that they would essentially require my spouse to have a very particular genetic test done (one so specific that my spouse's PCP could not order it and would have had to refer them to a genetic specialist to do so) to ensure that any potential embryos we created would not have this condition. The clinic refused to move forward with our process until my spouse got the testing done, and it really came across as "we don't want your potential child to turn out like YOU." Which, to be honest, felt insulting, gross, policing, and completely unnecessary. It really didn't feel like the clinic's business or call whether we chose to get the genetic testing done or not, but Spring absolutely made it their call. This is what really killed any chances of our working with Spring, and we just quietly dropped out of the process. Spring comes across as a clinic that cares a lot about its numbers and success rates, and a place that doesn't have a problem throwing up roadblocks for people whose health conditions might possibly impact how good their numbers look. For chronically ill and disabled people, this kind of vibe essentially sends the message "we don't care about you and we don't really want to treat you." At least, that's the way I felt after my experience at Spring. People and organizations can change, and I hope that in the years since I attempted to be a patient there, Dr. Dovey and Spring have improved. In fact, I know people who have had positive experiences with Dr. Dovey and Spring! However, based on my personal experience of this clinic, I can't recommend her as a practitioner or the clinic as a safe space for trans people or chronically ill and disabled people. If you belong to one of those groups, do your research, interview clinics and ask about their training and experience with these patient populations, and go from there -- but don't go to Spring. read more

I know that fertility is not an easy task for many families that are having issues. I tried with my ex-wife with UCSF, and another clinic in the South Bay many years before without success. When I got remarried my wife wanted to have children and I knew first hand about the trials of going through fertility woes, but was hopeful that we would have success. My wife found Spring Fertility online and we had an online consultation since it was during the beginning of Covid back in Summer of 2020. When it came time to having the procedure the team seemed to be far better than previous clinics I had gone to in the past. I was very hopeful, but as a person having gone through it before nothing is for certain and you can really only hope for the best. We were assigned to Dr. Fischer who was in the San Francisco office at the time, as they didn't even have the amount of offices they have today. And as they are celebrating 8 years of practice, we must have been with them during their 4th year of operations. The process was fantastic and I really appreciated the team with their assistance along the way. We were assigned with Mel who was always available and super helpful with any questions we had when the Doctor was busy. We had a first round of IVF and unfortunately after genetic testing we didn't have any viable embryos. But my wife was determined and we did a second round of IVF and were lucky to have two viable embryos a boy and a girl. We decided to have them randomize the choice and thankfully the embryo implanted well to which 9 months later we ended up with a boy! Today he is almost 3 years old and about a year later we went for the second implantation. Would you know, our second was also a success and was born on the same day as the first one. So now we are about to celebrate her first birthday on the same day as our sons. We really thank the team at Spring Fertility who were top notch and were super supportive even when we moved out of the country and had to come back for the second procedure. Everything worked out in the end, and we are super happy with the success. Thank you for not just 1 but 2 wonderful children! read more

Spring Fertility - Our son who is almost 3. - Fertility Near Me - Oakland, California

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When I went to Spring in May, I met with one of their doctors and decided not to move forward after a few things happened. 1. She looked at her phone a few times and asked me routine questions. I accept that doctors are people too and may have emergencies but nothing was mentioned. 2. Then when I had my AFC done I was given a number that was low for my age. I was pretty surprised given my AMH levels but I had watched the count being done and I'm not the expert. I had decided it was worth investing in the right clinic so I did not cancel another appt I had made at a different clinic in SF a few weeks later and I'm very glad I did not. My experience was night and day. The other doc had reviewed my intake form more carefully and answered specific questions for me about my condition. She immediately said we should we redo the AFC because it wasn't possible for my AMH to be a certain number and the count to be another. Shockingly, my count was 3x higher when we redid it and this doc actually asked me if it had been another doctor (yes it was ) who had did my count at Spring. Spring I think is a very efficient place, clean, the nurses were really nice and prepared. BUT I think the change in doctor staffing has made a difference. My friends who used Spring a few years ago described a very different experience than I had. Spring made things right for me after I gave them the same feedback I'm sharing here but I know this is a big decision and I wanted to share that don't feel like you need to commit to the first clinic you try and don't be afraid to seek a second opinion if something feels off. read more

As a Black woman, seeking excellent healthcare has always been stressful. We are treated differently, and I've always had to fight to get proper health care. At first, I was so nervous about this procedure because I hate needles, and I didn't know if I would be treated like a human being. I've wanted to freeze my eggs for a while because I haven't found my life partner yet. So, I wanted to make sure that I had options for my future. Thank you to everyone at Oakland Spring Fertility for giving me such a fantastic experience. But, I especially want to thank Dr. Okeigwe for guiding me through the process of freezing my eggs. She's a GEM, and it's so rare to find a Black fertility doctor. I was and still am ECSTATIC that she was my doctor! She took such great care of me, and I was informed every step of the way of who, what, where, and why of everything I needed to know. Dr. Okeigwe even helped me heal a trigger. I had an abortion when I was 20 years old, and unfortunately, the doctor and nurses treated me like an animal and pinned me down while they did the procedure. So from there on, every time I went to an OBGYN and put my legs up, I would go into shock from that experience. I never thought that trigger was going to be healed. But, because Dr. Okeigwe listened to my story, answered all my questions, and equipped me with all of my options, the trigger began to go away. It got to the point where I would come in for a check-up, and we would laugh, and before I knew it, I was already lying down, looking up at all of my eggs progressing. This is why representation matters, and I know for a fact that I would not have received a better experience anywhere else. Give this woman a raise and hire more diverse fertility doctors! read more

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Save your time and go with a different clinic. This one strung me along and then had the nerve to tell me I was not paying attention. For $500 I got some lab test results, promotional calls, promotional emails, and no guidance to start my egg freezing process. Well, I did find an ovarian cyst and I removed it quickly so I could start egg freezing but they ignored my email after the surgery. I emailed them again a week ago. When they called me a full week later, they told me that they were not responding because of an app that they use now. Okay, there is such a thing as an autoreply so that your customers know you are not reading the email. I have never seen such terrible management. Egg freezing is time sensitive and I need the clinic I go to to be on it. I will not be going with them for freezing eggs. read more

I'm finally getting around to writing a review about my egg freezing experience with Spring Fertility. I received an alarming message August 1, 2023 (a month after I was to take this medication) from Alto Pharmacy calling into question the "potency" of the Leuprolide trigger shot I received through the bundle from Spring. According to Alto, there was a "mishap" and the medication I received was "faulty." This message came weeks after I was to take the critical shot, which presumably would have had a huge impact on my outcomes. I received no communication from the Spring clinic explaining the "mishap", its consequences or any mention of what I should do. This is obviously unacceptable. Instead, all I have received is an offer from the pharmacy to replace the shot "at no cost to me." Gee, thanks. This isn't exactly a procedure you do many times if you can avoid it. This wasn't the first time the clinic demonstrated a lack of professionalism and acted with questionable competence. In June I abruptly stopped my last cycle with Spring because it was apparent a few days into the cycle that something had gone awry with how I was progressing. I received no useful answers about what might be happening - my doctor did not call to follow up on the very strange progression results. All I received was a call from the nurse telling me my next dose...which you can imagine was super odd given I was questioning whether it was the right thing for me at all. At the time, I questioned whether the medication was correct and OK, but heard nothing (this is before I actually found out some of the medication I received was faulty). I was told at 2PM that my doctor doesn't just call patients without an appointment and she's already left the office. Because I hadn't heard from the doctor, I had to continue taking the medication longer than I should have so I didn't mess anything up. I did stop, after continuing to take medication it turns out I did not need, because it was obvious the care I received was negligent and my best interests were not being served. I know it meant a sunk cost, but I wasn't willing to put my health in their hands anymore. I only received a response once I escalated my case to numerous avenues across Spring. In short, there are multiple ways to approach egg freezing from a timing and dosage standpoint. The method the clinic chose for me was not working, but I was told it was "my decision" to keep going or or to try another method. Given the complexity of the process you're undergoing, you expect the experts to use their expert knowledge to help you make the best decision for your body. This did not happen. I followed my gut and stopped the medication, knowing something was wrong. As a result, I did not continue and never took the trigger shot that I soon found out was faulty. If I had, this would make an already unacceptable scenario even more problematic and potentially harmful. At this point I am very much concerned that the medication I received and administered to myself was also faulty given subsequent events and experience. I have sent numerous communications to Spring and have heard nothing. The medication foul-up and the total lack of communication from the Spring medical team was the last straw. I still haven't received any communication on the faulty medication and I have to believe I'm not the only one who experienced this issue. Spring Fertility is funded by private equity. It's not a healthcare business. It's an egg freezing factory and it doesn't provide the highly personalized support that you are sold. Highly recommend going elsewhere. read more

I came to Sping when I was 4 years into my infertility journey at another big hospital clinic where I went through multiple IUIs and IVF cycles. I was at the point of desperation and despair but wanted to give it one more shot. Every single thing was better at Spring, from the very first email outreach to schedule my appointment, to the lovely and peaceful Oakland office, and the super clear pricing. Everyone I interacted with here was just so human and easy to communicate with and get fast responses from. This was really mind blowing after experiencing so much stress and frustration dealing with simple admin stuff at my last clinic. I think Dr. Minjarez is the best!! I got to see her for every monitoring appointment except when I had to come to the sf office on weekends. She knows all about the latest techniques and data from the newest studies so she adjusted my protocol and did some things differently than my last RE. I really felt that everything was personalized to my situation and it wasn't just copy/paste for each patient. She is also kind and understanding and on top of everything. My egg retrieval and transfers were done in SF as Oakland is just for monitoring and consults, and the only downside was that there isn't any privacy in pre-op there making it kind of uncomfortable. Small price to pay though. I'm now 6 months into my pregnancy but I would give spring 5 stars whatever the results were. I would come back here in a second for future cycles and will forever be grateful to the whole team here for their care. read more

Spring Fertility - Last ultrasound before "graduating" to an OB - Fertility Near Me - Oakland, California

Spring Fertility is the absolute best from beginning to end. Everyone at the clinic is extremely compassionate, professional, and made me feel like I was the only person there. I worked with Dr. Fisher for my ER and FET, and he was the doctor who saw me at every single appointment, ultrasound, procedure, etc. Everything went very smoothly and it was a success! I was even sad to "graduate" from this clinic because I will miss seeing everyone's friendly faces. I highly recommend going to Spring Fertility for any ART. They will treat you like a human and help you every step of the way, making a potentially difficult journey as enjoyable as possible. Note: they also have a Danville office now which you can go to for monitoring appointments! So convenient for the rest of the East Bay. read more

I wanted to believe they care based on all these reviews but truly all they care about is the money. How do you increase your IUI by 50% and not let someone know til the day before their initiation? With no changes to what happens? My first two IUI cycles were $1700 and they just increased to $2600! I'm self-pay so I must be fine with an increase of $900? It is unethical to increase a price when someone comes to you and trusts you to do this ultra sensitive thing, you're told three times, and switch that big of gears on you without more forewarning. The people that post here have had successes, but those of us that haven't are left believing it's our own fault and with absolutely zero empathy from anyone... just come on in and make sure you sign this and pay right up front and take a seat! read more

Top notch egg freezing process! I worked with Dr. Okeigwe and her amazing care team. My plan was tailored to me and my personal needs including migraine aura and being very sensitive to birth control hormones. Very up to date medicine. I felt taken care of. Everyone was responsive. They do everything they can to help keep the cost down (I got a big discount for being an RN and Alto, the pharmacy, provided a lot of savings, I saved over $1,300 applying for a savings program through Alto). Everyone was so pleasant, the facility is modern, the snacks were on point. When I went in for my egg freezing and sat with IV fluids before the procedure they asked if I wanted my chair heated and the massager turned on... what?? So happy with the outcome, I got so many eggs at 36 years old. So amazing, all around, look no further, choose this place for your egg freezing. read more

Dr. Minjarez and the entire Spring team were such a blessing to our family. We now have a beautiful daughter and Spring made the entire process as comfortable and easy as possible. They were the 3rd clinic we went to and I can say with confidence that Spring offers an unparalleled level of care. The 1st clinic we went to was part of a big research hospital where I felt like just another uterus on the assembly line. The 2nd clinic was small, but the staff was careless and didn't seem to empathize with what we were going through. After my MC they didn't even bother to follow up with me. Then, we found Spring. My primary care doc recommended Spring bc they have a highly successful embryology lab, and according to her, that's what really makes a difference. So we made an appointment. Dr. Minjarez is such a talented person. She is incredibly sharp, very well organized, communicates clearly and is also so genuinely warm and caring. I always felt like we were in the drivers seat and she was there to help us navigate the road ahead of us with ease. From the moment we walked in it was clear that the care they provide is on a whole other level. The offices make you feel like you are walking into a spa. When you're pumped full of hormones, you really appreciate the calm atmosphere and genuinely patient, warm and caring staff. They have clearly done their work to provide a seamless service. Examples include: monitors placed to help you and your partner see what the docs see without having to crane your neck; special calm rooms for the many blood draws with aquarium videos or real water fountains to help relax you as you get poked for the 10th time that month; relaxing waiting rooms with water, snacks, books and plants; kind competent staff that walk you through everything; special little boxes to save your ultrasound USB as a keepsake. They also partnered w/ Alto pharmacy so that all the meds you have to take are delivered to your door. Once you start the process, you realize what an incredible relief that is. We did one round of IVF and that was enough to bring our daughter into this world with Spring. The other nice thing is that if you live in the East Bay, you can go to the clinic for most of your appointments. Only the major procedures happen at the hospital in the city, where the staff is also incredible. read more

Spring Fertility - Thank you so much Spring, you helped us bring this amazing child into the world. We love her so much. - Fertility Near Me - Oakland, California

Worst fertility clinic. Dr. Tran made me feel hopeless after multiple rounds of IVF and told me that I had premature ovarian aging?!?! I am 31 years old with a normal AMH . I spent over $85000 at Spring Fertility and got nothing ! Who knew that they were backed by a growth equity investment firm known as Wildcat Capital Management, and I was merely a number as part of a fast growing revenue hungry IVF clinic.!!! There was no customization of my treatment plan at all and it was just one cycle after another and keep paying . There was no care towards my babies and my feelings and my next generation . Out of desperation, I ended up seeing a different IVF doctor and got 3 healthy embryos on the first attempt without having to use growth hormone. If you want quality care do not use Spring Fertility ! AVOID at all costs and save yourself a heartache! read more

I was recommended to Spring Fertility by my acupuncturist and I cannot say enough good things. My doctor was Dr. Fisher, and in a sentence, he's a gem of a physician. Unlike other reproductive endocrinologists, or doctors in general, that I have treated with, Dr. Fisher treats you like an individual, not one of many patients going through a protocol. From our first meeting, he listened to my history and tailored the care accordingly. Throughout the egg retrieval process, he held my hand and kept me super informed. Most importantly, he truly cared about how I was doing. Trying to get pregnant is a very vulnerable time and Dr. Fisher understands this. He went above and beyond in making sure all of my questions were answered and being there for me, even once calling me while he was on vacation. As for the treatment itself, the results were amazing. I currently have several embryos frozen for the future. The team at Spring isn't afraid to try different protocols (the only suggested protocol previously for me was the antagonist protocol). I didn't even realize there were other options. I am now seeing midwives for my pregnancy and I miss Spring so much! Which is a weird thing to say about a fertility clinic ha. I only wish Dr. Fisher was an OBGYN as well. read more

I've been to multiple fertility clinics in the Bay Area and Spring Fertility is top notch. First, everyone is SO nice. You are treated like a VIP in every single interaction - from the front desk staff, to the medical assistants drawing your blood, nurses calling with results, and most importantly, the doctors. This is absolutely not the case at other clinics, especially RSC (please, if you don't want to feel like a number instead of a person, save yourself a lot of time and annoyance and do NOT go to RSC!). Second, the doctors actually LISTEN to you. I've been working with Dr. Dovey (who I could not recommend more) and I feel like we have a true partnership - she respects that I know my body and is willing to listen when I have an idea or a concern. I never feel rushed by Dr. Dovey although I know she is probably running a million miles a minute. Third, and most importantly, Spring isn't one of those clinics who only cares about their success rates - they are willing to work with you and try creative strategies to achieve success. I know I have a challenging case and Spring has worked with me every step of the way. I am so thankful for Dr. Dovey and the rest of the staff at Spring Fertility! read more

Update: I now have a beautiful 2 month old baby and will absolutely come back for my second! I cannot give higher praise to the entire Spring Fertility staff!! Oakland is my primary location, and I LOVE my team. I have undergone three IUIs and IVF (I am on my second transfer), and the level of care has been of the highest quality the entire time. Dr. Minjarez, Flo, and Marina are indescribably amazing. The process of fertility treatment is so difficult and every time I go in or speak with anyone on my team, I feel better. And that's just it-- they're your team! Flo and Marina are the just best to work with -- they have been such great cheerleaders, support providers, and beacons of knowledge along the way. Dr. M is fantastic -- her expertise and positivity has kept me grounded and educated about the process. Everyone is so responsive -- each time I call or email, I hear right back, and I am always put at ease. If had my druthers, I'd rather not have to be undergoing fertility treatment (who would?). Fortunately, there's truly nowhere I'd rather be during this roller coaster ride. This journey has taught me so much personally and the care I've received from Spring has helped me along in so many ways. I chose Spring based on Yelp reviews, so I want to pay it forward. No matter what happens, I don't regret a single moment or dime spent here. read more

I can't express how grateful we are to meet Dr. Minjarez and her incredible team! They are all what someone can wish for a fertility journey! They made the whole IVF procedure almost stress free. Very honest, straightforward communication, amazing teamwork, excellent communication, flexibility and correct billing. We could not have our little boy without them! read more

We were patients at Spring for about nine months before becoming fed up and leaving for another provider. We were assigned to Dr. Dovey. She was initially helpful and informative but, once we were in the system, became unreliable and unresponsive. We repeatedly changed our plans to attend virtual meetings with her only to have her not show up and the office staff not pick up. We were required to communicate through an app, which in and of itself was not a problem, however it served as a barrier to accessing actual medical support, instead shunting us from one admin to another, each of which was sickeningly sweet but largely unhelpful, a very frustrating combination. Perhaps most significantly, we required genetic testing to move forward with our case but due to an internal administrative issue our case was not initiated for several months, with no apology. Additionally, we were told that we would need to wait for genetic testing probes to be built before we could proceed with egg retrieval, only to learn from our new provider that this is not the case, as a biopsy of the embryo can be taken at the time of retrieval/fertilization and frozen for later testing. On medical questions, Dr. Dovey did not seem to be able to make decisions herself and repeatedly told us that she would need to to discuss with her colleagues - perhaps she was not as experienced as we thought - which caused further delays. Ultimately, these administrative mistakes, incorrect advice, ineffective care, and the time it took to find a new provider have caused us to lose approximately one year - a year we don't have - to say nothing of the time lost and stress caused. read more

My wife and I decided to go to Spring Fertility in Oakland after many unsuccessful IUIs. We initially started our IVF journey at a large hospital in San Ramon and Fremont but we quickly realized that we'd never get anyone on the phone, the pricing was confusing, and they were going to make my body adhere to the doctor's schedule as opposed to allowing my body to do its thing and they could work around me. We found Dr. Minjarez through Fertility IQ and realized she is one of the best fertility doctors in the US. The office is really cozy and you get to know the staff by first name quickly. As a Queer couple we felt as though we had found a home clinic with Spring. Dr. Minjarez and team treated us as dear patients and they were completely invested in our journey from day one. I recommend Spring to anyone that is searching for the best care with compassion. I also agree with other reviews that Dr. Minjarez knows her stuff and worked with me specifically with very up to date science. We now have a beautiful 6 week old baby boy and we can't thank Spring enough for forging our path. read more

This review is long overdue, but I am finally getting around to it. I came to Dr. Minjarez fresh off a failed retrieval at a clinic in the Sacramento area (where we live). From our very first meeting with Dr. Minjarez, I was so impressed with her, and I knew we were in the right spot. She created a plan that was specific to us and our needs, and I knew she cared about us and that we weren't just a statistic for her and Spring. I saw Dr. Minjarez for every single ultrasound (save for a few on the weekends in San Francisco), and she also did every one of my procedures, which was so comforting to see her friendly and smiling face at every visit. It took us a while, we did 3 banking retrievals and 2 transfers, but I'm due to give birth any day now to our first child and we have frozen embryos leftover! Coming to Spring was one of the best decisions we've ever made, and it was worth every single 5 hour round trip to see her! And I would be remiss if I didn't mention her amazing staff!! Every single nurse and staff member we encountered was amazing. We spent a lot of time at the Oakland office, and everyone there was so nice and accommodating and always quick to answer my endless emails and questions. So thankful for Dr. Minjarez and the entire Oakland and San Francisco teams. read more

Thank you Dr Okeigwe, nurses, patient navigators, and anesthesiologist for a smooth and successful egg retrieval. I'm really happy that I ended up going through with freezing my eggs since I was initially on the fence due to cost and affect on hormones. I feel that things went as smoothly and successfully as possible and I already feel back to normal a couple weeks later. Thank you all so much! read more

My wife was referred to Spring from a doctor friend and it couldn't have been better for us. From the first consultation, Dr. Minjarez and the entire staff was incredible. She walked us through the whole process of IUI, which we were perusing. She answered all our questions and made us feel comfortable. We could not have asked for a better doctor, staff and people to help us through this journey. On our 3rd try, my wife got pregnant and we just had our son in September. None of this would have been possible without Dr. Minjarez or Spring. We cannot say enough great things about them and their care! We will forever be grateful for Spring Fertility and everyone on staff! Thank you all so much! read more

We highly recommend Spring fertility. We worked with Dr Minjarez primarily-- who sadly has since moved out of the area--but interacted with many of the other Oakland and SF doctors during our several rounds of IVF and did not have a single bad experience. Everything was very thoroughly and patiently explained, we got prompt answers to our questions, the facilities were VERY nice, clean and comfortable, and all the staff and providers were outstanding. We also felt very supported by the outstanding financial counselor, Katrese Baker, who we have interacted with several times and who very much helped us sort through the complicated nature of payment/coverage for IVF. Spring also included several nice touches/surprises along the way (I won't divulge those here for people who are going through the process) that made us feel cared for and brought joy to a sometimes stressful process. We are so grateful for the excellent care we received, recommend Spring unreservedly, and wish great luck to those who are pursuing fertility care. read more

This whole team is amazing! We started this process at UCSF and left because we didn't like the care (or lack of care) we were getting there. We're so glad we came to spring. Why? 1. They are friendly, kind, and genuine 2. You get a person when you call and that person is helpful and always an easy interaction 3. They call you back when they say they will 4. The billing is upfront honest fair and simple 5. The nursing staff and doctors are available if you need them at any time and over the weekend without having to call and press a million numbers 6. It's as non-medical feeling a place as it can be 7. Their outcomes are some of the best in the country 8. They are welcoming of single people and a safe place for gender queer, LGBTQ, and all kind of families and bodies The SF office has easy parking but we're loyal to the Oakland office team. The people surrounding the process of freezing eggs or expanding a family are so important. Ruby, Flo, and Marina have become a really incredible part of the journey to creating a family with us and we feel so lucky to have their help, excitement, and joy at each step. read more

I highly recommended spring fertility. The entire care team is so kind, responsive and supportive. I froze my eggs with Dr. Fisher which was a very intense process for me both physically and emotionally. He was great to work with and was compassionate in addition to being a good doctor. The timeline and number of steps was really daunting at first, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They gave me a timeline and ensured that I was informed and had my questions answered at each step of the way. It felt like it was over before I realized. I also ended up getting more eggs than I had anticipated. It was easy to schedule appointments and talk to the team whenever I needed. This is the place to go if you are looking for clinics in Oakland. Thank you spring! read more

I just completed my egg retrieval cycle with Dr. Okeigwe at Spring Fertility Oakland and I am VERY pleased with my experience and results. Dr. Okeigwe is personable, knowledgeable, patient, supportive and open. Dr. Okeigwe is just what I was looking for in a doctor for a process that could have been daunting and intimidating. She totally made it seamless and put me at ease. I cannot thank Dr. Okeigwe and her team at Spring Fertility enough. This entire experience was top notch and I always felt supported. My entire Spring Fertility care team was accessible and super responsive. My egg retrieval day was relaxing and uplifting all at the same time. Ultimately, my retrieval results were great and I credit Dr. Okeigwe and team for this. Go to Spring Fertility and work with Dr. Okeigwe - you will not be disappointed. read more

I honestly cannot recommend Dr. Minjarez and the entire team at Spring Fertility enough. They are amazing and they are the BEST!! We came here after 2.5 years of trying naturally, two miscarriages, one year of fertility treatments (including three failed IUI's elsewhere) and not a great looking prognosis (very low AMH, close to 40 years old, not many eggs left!). Dr. M advised us to do mini-stimulation IVF due to my age and circumstances. We ended up doing four rounds of mini-stim retrievals. The first three rounds didn't produce as many viable embryos as we had hoped, so we decided to give it one more try. During the last round Dr. M mixed things up with my drugs/treatment and her expert recommendations produced four more viable PGS tested embryos (including my daughter's)! In the end we had five PGS tested embryos to choose from. We transferred one last December, it stuck, and I just gave birth to the most beautiful, healthy baby girl two weeks ago!! It still feels so surreal. It was not an easy road by any means, but by trusting the care of our team at Spring and relying on them to help us navigate such a crazy journey we finally have our beautiful baby. We cannot thank them enough for their kind encouragement, quality of care, and expertise! read more

Dr. Minjarez and the entire Care Team did an awesome job. They are really an angel who gave us such a wonderful gift of having a baby girl. We have visited many places and fertility clinics before from last 5 years but Spring Fertility successfully got the job done fast. We really recommend Spring Fertility as the best fertility option in United States. read more

I would highly recommend Spring for your fertility concerns, IVF or egg freezing! I went through 2 egg freezing procedures with Dr. Fisher and there aren't enough good things to say about him and his team! He is a great doctor and made me feel comfortable throughout both cycles. He and his entire staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Thank you all so much! read more

I just finished a cycle of egg freezing with Spring and can't say enough about the level of service here. I was lucky enough to work with Mary Righi (patient coordinator) and Alicia Skillicorn (Nurse Coordinator) on Dr. Minjarez's Oakland care team. They were caring, empathetic, extremely responsive, thorough, very informative, and all around a pleasure to work with. I felt armed with information at all times and was able to get in contact with my care team whenever needed to ensure all my questions were answered. The process went smoothly due to this. Thank you so much to Spring Fertility for such a positive experience! read more

I will never be able to summarize the phenomal care I received from Dr Minjarez during my time doing fertility treatment. I started off doing treatment at UCSF and then at Spring in SF but was not getting anywhere. Just when I was about to throw in the towel after numerous failed IUI's and IVF cycles, someone referred me to Dr Minjarez. While I live in San Francisco, the commute over the Bay Bridge was so worth it to see her in Oakland. Dr Minjarez is by far the absolute kindest, intelligent, warm, approachable doctor I have ever seen in my entire life. She is 100% focused on getting results and SHE DID! She tried new things that others weren't trying, she listened to me, fully understood my body and what we needed to do to get the results we were after. We got pregnant after years of trying and the hug I received from her after our first ultrasound was so special. Without a doubt, I recommend anyone living near or far to see Dr Minjarez. She is the most important piece to our family puzzle being complete and we are eternally grateful to have such a special person in our lives forever. read more