Dr. Werlin and his staff are beyond incredible. They have such compassion for their patients and…read morefamilies going through the IVF process. Their patient coordinator Lupe was so helpful on explaining the charges so we knew exactly what the costs were going to be. I've never been to a doctors office where I felt such kindness from everyone there. You can truly tell that they all love their life's work! Our daughter and her husband have been trying for over 4 years to have a baby. From the first consultation, we knew if anyone could make their dream come true it would be Dr. Werlin. His wisdom and they way he explains everything was amazing! Besides being amazing, Dr. Werlin starts seeing patients at 6:30am which is so great. Going through IVF is a long process, our daughter never had to miss work or go in late because of the early appointments. That really took a lot of stress off of trying to juggle work and appointments. I was blessed as the future Grandma to be aIble to go to most off her appointments and embryo transfer procedures. This was beyond amazing for me. It was also a comfort for our daughter for me to be there with her. She really needed and wanted the moral support after so many years of trying to become a Mom. It was always so much fun to be in the exam room and hearing Dr. Werlin walking down the hall to see us and hearing "Where is my Kel-Bell (his nickname for her) and Mom?" or to hear him singing along to the great music playing in his office. Not the typical office musak, but good ol' Rock like The Rolling Stones etc. Dr. Werlin is very happy and upbeat even that early in the morning. Another great thing that Dr. Werlin does, is that he was ALWAYS the one calling with the lab reports/results where as so many other doctors hand that task off to an assistant/nurse. His personal touch was always so much appreciated. Especially the phone call on 6/21/2021 when he called our daughter.... that is a moment in time that we will never forget. My husband and I were at our daughter and Son-In-Laws house when the phone call came in from Dr. Werlin and his staff when they all yelled at the same time "YOU'RE PREGNANT" we all broke into tears. That's a moment that we will NEVER forget. I've already started our Grandsons baby book with a photo of each ultrasound along with any info that Dr. Werlin gave us during the appointments. Of course, Dr. Werlin is on the 1st page so our Grandson will know what incredible man helped to bring him into our family. The ONLY negative thing that we can say is.... we wish he could be her OB/GYN and carry her through her entire pregnancy and deliver our grandson too. We cannot think of a nicer doctor to see her through the whole pregnancy. It was a bittersweet day at 12 weeks when she "graduated" from his office. With that being said, we feel extremely blessed to have found Dr. Werlin at Coastal Fertility Medical Center. We will be forever thankful for him!! Sincerley, Keri .... Glammie in the making :)

My truthful experience…read more.. I started this process in approx. March 2022 ended in approx. May 2022 I chose this facility with the hopes of getting pregnant at 41. I chose the $8000 package which essentially turned out to be approximately $14,000 minus $3000 which they were willing to give me back. Each appointment was scheduled in the morning some at 7:20 am and after driving for approximately an hour and 15 minutes a few times only to find that twice it wasn't open, yet waiting in my car until 8:00 am. Communication could and should be WAY better. More follow-up calls are needed, and more patient checks to see how we are doing and if we have questions. (I had none from anyone but the Dr. for a total of four calls) Most of the time the Dr. called with lab results or I called or emailed questions. It takes forever to get a response. I had several ultrasounds and vaginal ultrasounds at this facility. Approx. on the third ultrasound, the Dr. says you might have fibroids. I ask him if I need to go to my primary care Dr. to get this checked before we start anything, the Dr. says "no we can handle that here, don't worry". I had to call several times to find out what the next steps were. I was then called by the financial department representative stating that I needed a cryo test which was approx. $600 and not included in the package for IVF. I paid for it and did the test, the results were good to go. I was then told that the Dr. was placing me on birth control for seven days. I was asked to do another vaginal ultrasound and on that day told that the Dr. was going on vacation soon. I started the birth control and continued office visits with two other Dr.'s as I was leaving I was told I needed to pay approx. 200 for the visit. I paid it as no one told me when I would pay the 8,000. I received a call from the financial department requesting the 8,000 payment. I asked if the $200 would be deducted they said no and I paid the 8,000. I was told before the Dr. left for vacation I was "good to go" and everything looked great. I at that point had several vaginal ultrasounds, and good blood work along with the dye test for my tubes which was done at another facility through my network, and both tubes were open. I was then told to purchase the 6,000 meds. I purchased them. I was given a 10-minute class on how to use them and sent videos. I started meds and was told I would be on them for approx. 11 days then my egg retrieval. By this time I had spent the aprx. $14,000. When the Dr. returned from vacation I did my last ultrasound before retrieval and was told while naked on the table, "I can't do the retrieval you have too many fibroids that need to be removed". I cried like a baby whose world had been snatched away. The Dr. said "I know I know I am sorry but we can do an IUI. At this point, all types of things were in my head, so I agreed because I felt there was still hope. On the day of the IUI the assistant gives the Dr. the wrong size clamps three times meanwhile I am laying there naked, sperm thawed waiting, and finally had an unsuccessful IUI. I then I get the bills and reimbursement email...I got 3,000 of my 14,000 and an IUI that was unsuccessful lost time and emotionally drained. They email me an itemized total and I see $1500 for a 10-minute IVF meds class WTH. By this time I felt swindled and taken advantage of. Everyone is nice until you start requesting money back and explanations. I requested my complete medical file two weeks ago and still have not received it, then I called and the response was "we are extremely busy and the regular office clerk is on vacation I am doing what I can, we will get it out to you". I basically took meds for IVF for no reason (waisted $6000) and paid 5000 for an IUI. I wasn't going to leave a review but I was encouraged to do so in the event someone need this message.

I'm writing this review solely based on my experience of care, not pregnancy outcomes. We were…read morereferred to FCOC by friends who had success on their very first IUI (iconic), and over the past three months, Dr. Kaing has been nothing short of exceptional, thorough, thoughtful, intentional, and deeply committed to doing things the right way with her patients' best interests at heart. Rather than rushing into repeated attempts, Dr. Kaing ensured we explored ALL appropriate interventions, including an HSG, saline sonogram, comprehensive blood work, and ultimately a hysteroscopy, to truly optimize our chances moving forward. She consistently took the time to explain each step, answer my many questions (I was very nervous!), and made sure we felt informed/supported/confident throughout the process. I completed a procedure today that was an important part of our fertility journey to improve future success, and I felt completely confident in Dr. Kaing's expertise every step of the way. I'm incredibly grateful for her entire team, their care was seamless and compassionate, and they never left my side. Nurse Mackenna and anesthesiologist Dr. Schneider were outstanding!!! I would highly recommend Dr. Kaing to anyone seeking a physician who leads with excellence, genuine care, and a truly positive and beautiful spirit!!

I absolutely love Dr. Kaing! She is so nice, knowledgeable, and respectful! She provides fertility…read morerelated care. I have not been in office yet, besides to go with my husband to drop off his specimen test, but the office is very calming and nice.

I have Dr. Anderson and his amazing staff to thank for my 2 beautiful children! They identified my…read moremedical problems and fixed them unlike a previous fertility specialist in San Diego. My previous doctor could not even get the pipette past my cervix and ultimately cost me one of my precious embryos during an embryo transfer. Dr. Anderson is highly experienced and professional and had no trouble inserting the embryos the two times I did IVF. They are well-known as the place to go after failing to conceive elsewhere and have the best lab just steps away!

Look no further, go with Dr. Anderson. I previously had a failed embryo transfer with care…read morefertility in Glendale. The care fertility Dr blamed my cervix for the failure (took her over two hours trying off and on to get into my cervix and of course it failed). Dr. Anderson on the other hand, transferred the embryo in seconds with no issues and I was pregnant just like that. He also has you come in way more to tailor the meds versus a one size fits all. He also suggested other things to do to increase success that I never heard about prior. He is intelligence, skilled, confident and will get the outcome we all want. After all, he came up with the procedure all doctors use to transfer the embryo! Bonus is wait time is extremely minimal, staff is professional, office is clean and everything is very organized and supportive.

I spent 9 months with Dr. Anderson and left with no progress and a recommendation to consider donor…read moreeggs. I'm writing this so no one in a similar situation wastes the same precious time I did. Background: I came to him at 36 with severe DOR -- AMH of 0.03 and FSH consistently above 15. His approach was to wait until my FSH naturally fell to 15 or below before starting IVF. For someone in perimenopause, that's very unlikely. He also refuses to use estrogen priming to help lower FSH, citing egg quality concerns -- a position that, per multiple other specialists I've since spoken to, is not backed by current evidence. The biggest driver of egg quality is age, not estrogen priming. After nearly a year of waiting, disappointing appointments, and being told donor eggs might be my only option, I found Dr. Wayne Lin at FCOC (Amazing doctor!!). He immediately came up with a game plan, starting with estrogen priming. I told him what Dr. A said and Lin assured me the biggest driver of egg quality is age, not estrogen priming. Lin put me on estrogen to bring my FSH down and started IVF right away. He gave me a realistic 30% chance of a normal embryo at my age. His facts were exact. Out of 3 eggs retrieved, only 1 was normal. She is now my healthy, bouncing, 14-month-old daughter. I later found out that Dr. Anderson is widely considered one of the most conservative fertility doctors in Orange County, and that some of his data points and methods appear to be outdated. His bedside manners are also a 5/10. At one appointment, as he walked in for yet another day 3 ultrasound and commented, "Boy, you're persistent". I was surprised, but I was willing to put up with him because I thought he was the best. However, I later found that Lin is a much more skilled doctor with unbeatable bedside manners. As for the office itself, it runs efficiently -- you're rarely waiting more than 10 minutes, and the finance department is genuinely skilled at navigating insurance issues, which is no small thing in the fertility world. The nursing staff was a mixed bag; about two-thirds were nice, but the remaining third had a cold, very 'Newport Beach' vibe -- like you were an inconvenience rather than a patient going through one of the hardest experiences of your life. That contrast was especially noticeable after switching to Dr. Lin's office, where every single nurse is kind and empathetic without exception. Conclusion: If your FSH is over 15 and he won't start IVF: LEAVE. Get a second opinion now. Time matters enormously in fertility treatment, and I wish someone had told me this sooner.

Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine changed our family's life. After three IUIs,…read moretwo egg retrievals, and five embryo transfers we have a 1.5 year old daughter, and now a baby boy on the way! We can say with complete confidence that we would not have our family without Dr. Anderson and his extraordinary team. What makes SCCRM special is not just the outcome--it's how they operate, which is increasingly rare in modern healthcare. Dr. Anderson is the foundation of this practice. His decades of experience and deep understanding of reproductive medicine set him apart. He does not follow cookie cutter protocols; every decision is individualized and intentional. He is methodical, conservative when appropriate, and determined when it matters--never doing anything unnecessary, but never withholding something that could help, even marginally. That balance made us feel safe, respected, and fully supported throughout an unpredictable journey. I've seen criticisms of Dr. Anderson, but that was not our experience. He listens, explains, and genuinely cares. When things didn't go as planned, he was just as disappointed as we were. When we had wins, he celebrated them sincerely. He is unusually accessible--available seven days a week and responsive when questions or concerns arise. He felt like a true partner, and we trust him completely. He does not sugarcoat difficult information, but he delivers it with honesty and respect. Most importantly, he is relentless in his commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. If you trust Dr. Anderson, follow his guidance, and give the process the time it requires, he will do everything in his power to help you succeed. The nursing staff is exceptional and deeply invested in patient care. * Julia consistently went above and beyond with warmth and clarity. * Crista brought calm confidence and excellent communication. * Daisy offered unwavering empathy and attentiveness. * Doris provided comedic relief while being thoughtful and thorough. * Joyce was incredibly sweet and highly skilled, always making us feel at ease. Molly at the front desk also deserves special recognition. She was consistently kind, welcoming, and a comforting presence at the beginning and end of every visit. We also worked with Dr. Royster, who performed one of my egg retrievals while Dr. Anderson was away for his daughter's wedding. His skill and professionalism ensured seamless continuity of care and reinforced the strength of the entire team. Operationally, SCCRM runs like a well oiled machine. Scheduling, monitoring, communication, and procedures are efficient and intentional. You always know what's happening, why it's happening, and what comes next--something that significantly reduces stress during an emotionally taxing process. Our family exists today because of Dr. Anderson and the team at Southern California Center for Reproductive Medicine. Their expertise, consistency, and unwavering commitment turned an uncertain and exhausting process into real results. We will continue to recommend them without hesitation to anyone navigating this journey.

Dr. Illeck is truly one of a kind. He safely delivered my baby via VBAC after a previously…read morecomplicated delivery, and I could not be more grateful for the impeccable care he provided throughout my entire pregnancy. From the very first appointment to postpartum, he was the one I saw--never just a tech or PA--which made me feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. He's personable, warm, and has an incredible bedside manner. He listens to his patients with compassion and respect, and you can tell how deeply he cares. Beyond that, he's extremely knowledgeable and confident, which gave me so much peace of mind--especially during the more complex moments of my pregnancy. Dr. Illeck is everything I would want in a doctor and more. I can't recommend him highly enough.

This isn't about the doctor. I never got that far. I sent an online message saying that I was…read morelooking for a OBGYN doctor for my wife. I received a VM response the next day. Great. When I called the number, I was told that I would need to contact billing to see if this office takes my insurance. When I left a VM there, I didn't get a response. I decided to call again and was able to get a hold of someone. That person told me that I needed to call my insurance company to verify if the doctor office accepted my insurance. She gave me the doctor's NPI number to give to my insurance company. Usually, when I go to a new doctor, the doctor's staff asks me for my information and then perform verifications on their side. I've never had a situation where I'm the person who is responsible for performing the verification. I guess they're busy enough that they don't need to do what most other doctor offices do to get business.

My husband and I went to Rise Fertility in 2021 for IVF treatments. We successfully had a baby boy…read moreour first try. Since then we moved to another city and are trying again for our second. Wow, I had gotten used to how wonderful Rise was that it took some getting used to other "fertility clinics" here. You don't know what you've got until it's gone! Too bad Rise is so far now. It really was a great experience and wonderful staff there! My toddler is almost two now

I was able to get my refund and resolve that particular issue. The rest of my experience remains…read moretrue.

After being diagnosed with PCOS by my OB and an unsuccessful Clomid cycle, I was referred to a…read morefertility doctor of my choosing and picked Dr Frederick after reading reviews. At the first visit with Dr. Frederick she didn't seem interested at all in getting to know my medical history or even discussing my PCOS. She informed me that my only option would be IVF and she wasn't even willing to try something else with me as it wouldn't work. This instantly striked me as a cash crab. After feeling broken down my husband and I decided we would wait a few more months since IVF Is a huge financial burden and can typically take many rounds before success. After only one month of changing my diet to fit my PCOS needs I was able to conceive on my own after two years of trying. Please if you have PCOS, it's different for different people but please be sure to do what you can naturally because lots of people have success when they make changes to their diets. For me the difference was cutting out gluten and dairy completely. Don't give up hope!

At 42 years old, my husband and I are beyond grateful to Dr. Frederick for helping me get pregnant!…read moreTime was not on our side and Dr. Frederick created a clear and concise plan for us, and after my first transfer I'm happy to report I'm 8.5 weeks pregnant! Dr Frederick was always straight to the point, explained everything, and always answered all of my questions. Speaking of questions, and I had a ton...all of the HRC staff was always happily answering them. Especially my coordinator Michelle, she was always so helpful, patient and friendly. Again, thank you Dr. Frederick...we are so happy and excited to be pregnant! Highly recommend Dr. Frederick and HRC :)

10/10 experience at Envita Fertility Center! The only thing I regret is that I wasted so much time…read moreand money on other OC major fertility clinics before making my decision to here. IVF is a time consuming journey but I'm so lucky to get pregnant after 1 round of egg retrieval and 1 transfer. Envita's amazing team made this happen. Dr. Abae is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and caring. He never rushed any of my appointments and does not use "one size fit all" protocol which I'm very grateful for. He always takes time to read and analyze every test result, do each of my ultrasound, and answer all of our questions very thoroughly. He makes sure everything is perfect before diving into the next step and no wonder they have such good success rates :) The lab team is also so nice and experienced, Dr. Asemi was able to fertilize 9 high-grade embryos for us despite my low egg quality due to PCOS. She also patiently answered tons of questions before we chose the embryo. The nurses (Maria and Liz) are both so supportive and welcoming the whole time, making me feel much less anxious during the IVF treatment. They even have a direct line which patients could call them for any questions after work hours. I can't appreciate them more. Last but definitely not least, thanks to my awesome coordinator Becky and the office manager Minyi, they are angels! I could have never completed this journey without them. They always check on me after each appointment, making sure I'm feeling okay. They also gave me the biggest emotional support after egg retrieval and transfer. Sherrie is not my coordinator but she's also very friendly and always chat with me to make me less nervous before appointments. I've decided to freeze my eggs at Envita after my current pregnancy, and I can't wait to have more babies with them

I'm truly heartbroken and disappointed by my experience at Ember Fertility Center. After investing…read morea significant amount of money and going through multiple full IVF cycles, I walked away with no results--no pregnancy, no baby, just emotional and physical exhaustion. Throughout the process, I felt like I was just another number. There was a serious lack of personalized care, and I often left appointments with more questions than answers. I followed every instruction, every protocol, and trusted the process, but it felt like no one was really invested in my individual journey or well-being. To make matters worse, the treatments took a huge toll on my health. I gained a lot of weight, my hormones have been completely out of balance, and I've never felt this unhealthy--physically or emotionally. Infertility is already such a painful road, and I truly wish I had received more thoughtful care and honest communication throughout. I hope others have a better experience, but I wouldn't recommend this clinic based on what I went through.