I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Llarena and her amazing team for helping me through my IVF journey…read moreand making my dream come true. At 43 years old, this pregnancy means more to me than I can put into words. Dr. Llarena was extremely thoughtful and precise throughout the entire process. She continuously adjusted my medication protocol to find the best stimulation and ovulation plan for my body. During the embryo transfer process, she also carefully tailored my medications to give my uterus the best possible support for implantation. Thanks to her expertise and personalized care, I was able to create a healthy baby boy embryo, and incredibly, my very first embryo transfer was successful and resulted in implantation. I am now 14 weeks pregnant, and I could not be more thankful. What makes this journey even more meaningful is that three years ago, Dr. Llarena also successfully helped me create a healthy baby girl embryo. I have kept that embryo safely stored, and I hope to come back in about a year, when the timing is right, for another transfer and hopefully continue growing my family. Dr. Llarena is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable, but she also made me feel that every step of my treatment was carefully considered and individualized. I truly appreciate her dedication, patience, and outstanding medical expertise. I also want to sincerely thank her entire team for all of their support, especially her assistant Kelly, who was always patient and thorough when explaining my medications and treatment instructions. Thank you so much, Dr. Llarena, Kelly, and the whole team, for helping me reach this incredibly special milestone. I will always be grateful for everything you have done for me, and I look forward to seeing you again when I am ready for my baby girl's transfer. -Bo

I would like to start by saying my main concern was to make sure my wife felt comfortable and…read moreheard. Dr. Quinn was so amazing, compassionate, and kind. She listened to all of my wife's concerns and didn't brush off anything said. Whenever Dr. Quinn had suggestions, instead of telling us we needed to, she asked if we were comfortable and willing to. I'm forever grateful for Dr. Quinn making sure my wife felt safe and heard. I also want to mention her amazing team, Alondra and Jessica. Alondra made sure our schedules aligned with our appointments, always answered any questions we had with our medicine. She made the whole process easier on us, making sure we felt comfortable administering the shots ourselves. Always responded to our hundreds of emails (so sorry for our endless email chain!) Jessica went above and beyond helping us with the financial part of this journey, my wife and I went into this concerned and unsure what options were financially possible. She broke down every option, letting us know which packages would suit our budget and aligned with Dr. Quinn's recommendations. She made sure we didn't pay a single penny more than we should. I felt that the team genuinely cared about us, I don't believe we could have successfully gotten to the end without them. It was very bittersweet with our last visit, I'm forever indebted to them for everything they've done for us.

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

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

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

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

Cannot say enough good things about this doctor and his office. First off all only negative is the…read moreparking garage is very busy and small. But the women in. His office were great on the phone and in person, and the office is very clean and beautiful. They explain everything so well. The doctor is great and makes you feel more than comfortable. Love this place. Highly recommend him and his staff. Recommended by my own physician and thankful.

This is the fertility center you want to go to. Infertility is a sensitive topic for my husband and…read moreI, like I'm sure it is for many other families. We had consultations at a few places before landing at West Coast Fertility and we knew immediately that we didn't have to keep looking. We didn't feel like a business transaction here. We felt immediate comfort. Everyone, and I mean everyone, was so nice and kind. The staff and doctors were knowledgeable and wanted to answer all of our questions with patience and understanding. On top of having a sort of connection with our physicians and nurses, West Coast Fertility is extremely affordable. My husband and I elected to do one round of IVF treatment and it didn't break the bank. If you and your family are looking for a fertility center, look no further than West Coast Fertility.

Deeply Disappointed with Life IVF - Please Read Before You Choose This Clinic…read more 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.

I am writing this review to provide an impartial account of my experience, independent of the…read moreclinical outcome. My wife and I were referred here via Kaiser. While we understood that IVF is a complex process, our experience was defined by a lack of guidance, transactional interactions, and poor communication. Initial Consultations and Onboarding Our journey began with a confident in-person consultation. However, I found it concerning that the doctor did not review our labs or medical history during this meeting. As first-time IVF patients, the terminology and contracts were overwhelming. The "welcome call" intended to explain the paperwork was unhelpful; the staff member was difficult to understand, and the specifics regarding the limitations of our plan were not clearly articulated. Communication and Administrative Hurdles The first major issue occurred after our first round. When our embryo testing came back "inconclusive," we received a brief email and one missed call. When I attempted to return the call five minutes later, I was told I had to schedule a formal doctor's appointment. To speak with someone within 24 hours, an additional fee was required; otherwise, we had to wait 72 hours. After a series of missed connections and scheduling errors on the clinic's part, we finally spoke to a doctor, but received no "next steps" or expert guidance--simply an instruction to return when we were ready. Financial Transparency and "Transactional" Care During the second round, we were blindsided by unexpected charges. We were told mid-appointment that we owed $500 because we had exceeded a set number of visits for the extraction period. This "per-visit" fee was buried in the contract and never verbally highlighted during onboarding. When we filed a complaint, a different doctor acknowledged that communication was a recurring issue with their newer staff. However, the subsequent "clarification" of our contract felt cold. We were explicitly told that the clinic's low-cost business model does not allow for "hand-holding." It was even suggested that other clinics would not take our case or would simply "drain us" of money--a statement we found ironic, as that was exactly how we felt at this facility. Final Assessment The service throughout was strictly transactional. There were no follow-ups, no strategic game plans, and no expert consultations to review why a round failed or how to improve the next. To this day, we have not had a follow-up conversation with the doctor regarding our last round. While some staff members are pleasant, the overarching culture treats patients as numbers on a checklist. If you are looking for a partnership or a medical team that provides professional guidance and empathy, you may want to look elsewhere. Here, the expectation is clear: provide payment, and the clinic will perform the task, but do not expect any support beyond the bare minimum.

I am so thankful we decided to work with CARE. We had consultations with multiple clinics but none…read morehad the amount of attentiveness we found at CARE. From the initial consult, throughout our entire journey til we got a positive result, they guided us through every step of the way with the utmost professionalism. I love that you are assigned a coordinator who you can reach out to at any time with questions, concerns, etc. who will respond straight away. I have heard horror stories of it being impossible to reach staff at other clinics. You will NOT have this issue at CARE and that is so, so important with such a sensitive topic as fertility. The entire staff from Dr. Q, Nancy, Sandy, Jennifer, Kate, Morgan and everyone there became like family to us and we are so grateful they were there through the whole process and cannot wait for them to meet our little one next June!

My wife and I am very happy to choose the Care Fertility. We were trying to have baby for almost 4…read moreyears, and then we decided to check with Care Fertility for more information. Doctor is very professional and giving us detail information and advice about the IVF process. We started the process from 2018 Sep, and very glad that my wife is pregnant and due date is 10/07/2019. We are very grateful for all the people who helped us go through IVF, and especially thankful for Florrie. She helped us to explain detail about the insurance process, and encouraged us to be more positive for the baby. I would highly recommend Care Fertility for my friends who look for IVF treatment.

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

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

The absolute BEST fertility clinic! Dr. Akopian and her entire team are truly incredible. Dr…read more Akopian is exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring--exactly the kind of doctor you need during one of the most emotional journeys of your life. The care I received over the past year and a half was nothing short of exceptional. Every member of the team was kind, supportive, and always willing to help. They truly made me feel like family every step of the way. The day I graduated from the clinic, I actually cried because I was so sad to say goodbye. That's how much this team meant to me. Thanks to Dr. Akopian and her amazing staff, we are finally pregnant, and we will be forever grateful for everything they did to help us get here. I truly can't say enough wonderful things about this office. I researched several IVF clinics before choosing BHFC, and they stood out from all the rest. If you're looking for a fertility clinic, I wholeheartedly recommend BHRC. I promise you'll be in the best hands.

I cannot say enough about Dr. Akopians and her incredible team at Beverly Hills Reproductive…read moreCenter. After years of heartbreak, multiple failed IVF cycles, and being dismissed by so many other doctors, she is the one who finally made my hopes and dreams come true. Thanks to her expertise, compassion, and truly personalized care, I am now pregnant with a healthy baby from a 3-day embryo transfer--something I was told would never be possible. I walked into her office with an AMH level of 0.33. Dr. Akopians is the first doctor who took the time to fully understand my complex medical history (Stage 4 endometriosis, adenomyosis, multiple failed IVF cycles, and PCOS). She read through hundreds of pages of my records, created a customized treatment plan, and offered real answers when no one else could. She gave me something I hadn't felt in years: hope. Her team is just as exceptional. They were incredibly hands-on and attentive throughout my entire journey--even during moments when things got scary (PRAISES TO JULIA AND MARIAM). They have truly saw me through my darkest days. COVID post embryo transfer, spotting during early pregnancy, and a mild UTI to name a few. Dr. Akopians adjusted my plan immediately, and made sure both I and my embryo turned fetus were safe. I've never experienced a clinic that was so proactive, supportive, and communicative. Every appointment felt thoughtful and efficient. They always made me feel cared for, special, and genuinely spoiled--all while keeping my in-office time short and stress-free. The level of attention they gave me is something I've never seen at any other clinic, especially after being treated like "just another patient" elsewhere. After so many doctors gave up on me, Dr. Akopians believed in me. She turned my deepest wish into reality and helped me get pregnant with a healthy baby. I will forever be grateful to her and her team for giving me the miracle I had been praying for. If you are struggling with infertility--especially with a complicated case--this is the doctor who will fight for you, listen to you, and give you the absolute best chance at success. Thank you, Dr. Akopians and team. You changed my life for the better.