Dr Chang is amazing. So kind, thoughtful and caring. The whole experience with SCRC was…read morewonderful. Thank you!!

Wendy Chang is my doctor. She is extremely professional and nice and planned perfectly well for my…read moretreatment. Plus, she is English mandarin bilingual, saving us Chinese a lot of work understanding English medical terms. I would recommend to those who want a reliable fertility doctor!

***THIS IS A LONG OVERDUE REVIEW of Dr. Catherine DeUgarte & PFCLA. Gosh, where do we begin. In or…read moreabout March, 2020 to June, 2022, we attempted at conceiving naturally but to no avail. We discovered that one of her tubes were blocked and a few polyps needed to be surgically removed. In or about June 2022, it dawned on me that IVF was a viable option (mind you, I've never considered IVF prior to this and possibly even had subconscious bias towards it). With the new epiphany, came the relentless due diligence on Yelp, Google and the internet at large. We narrowed down the potential doctors / clinics to: 1) Dr. Wendy Chang of SCRC (Southern CA Reproductive Center in Beverly Hills) and 2) Dr. Catherine DeUgarte of CMD Fertility. (NOTE: PFCLA was not on our list at this juncture because Dr. Catherine DeUgarte had her own practice at CMD Fertility and had not yet merged with PFCLA). We ultimately took a leap of faith and went with Dr. Wendy Chang of SCRC - and our experience was disastrous. The final IVF result was an abject failure. Throughout the entire IVF process, interactions with Dr. Wendy Chang of SCRC v. our subsequent interactions with Dr. Catherine DeUgarte of PFCLA were literally night and day. Since this Yelp review is not intended to be a scathing repudiation of Dr. Wendy Chang & SCRC, I will refrain from delving into the specificities. The aforementioned account is predicated solely on our personal experience with Dr. Wendy Chang & SCRC, so it's advisable to conduct your own due diligence. After our disastrous experience with Dr. Wendy Chang & SCRC, the process of which consummated in or about December, 2022, we were disheartened, dejected, reeling and livid all at the same time, so we decided to implement a hiatus and respite from IVF altogether. Lo and behold, in January, 2023, we proceeded with the unthinkable - we began choosing an egg donor and surrogate via HATCH (an affiliate of PFCLA). We executed a contract and paid all fees up-front in order to secure a spot on the surrogate waitlist, while we began searching for an egg donor. Talk about desperation on our part. The silver lining, however, was Greg Wiles, the President of HATCH, who was phenomenal during the many telephone conferences and email exchanges. Greg was such a breath of fresh air as he patiently walked us through the entire egg donation / surrogacy process. I truly appreciate him. In or about March, 2023, we miraculously rekindled our spirits and decided to give IVF another chance. Mind you, we were then [concurrently] proceeding with both IVF and Egg Donation / Surrogacy pathways - no one has ever heard of such a concurrent process. Then came Yelping and Googling all over again for an IVF doctor / clinic. Our due diligence this time around resulted in 1 clear choice: Dr. Catherine DeUgarte of PFCLA (Note: Dr. Catherine DeUgarte of CMD Fertility merged with PFCLA in 2023). Dr. Catherine DeUgarte is literally GODSENT. After thoroughly reviewing our prior IVF case files from SCRC, Dr. Catherine DeUgarte was genuinely confident and optimistic. We trusted her through the process and she exceeded our expectations 100x over. We netted 6 healthy embryos ( "Zero" with Dr. Wendy Chang of SCRC). Go figure. Fast forward to March 28th, 2024 - OUR SON WAS BORN. ***You may take this review with a grain of salt and conduct your own due diligence. As a seasoned lawyer, however, I perform in-depth due diligence vis-à-vis any and all major decisions I make in my personal life, with the unparalleled meticulousness that you will rarely see in any individual. I want to thank PFCLA and in particular, Dr. Catherine DeUgarte. Catherine, we just want you to know that the countless hours you invest in your patients; the incredibly genuine and caring personal attention you confer to your patients; your steadfastness in providing your cell phone number to your patients; your deliberate decision to take on only a limited number of patients per year in order retain quality over quantity; and of course, your amazing clinical acumen, ARE NOT IN VAIN. Thank you Dr. DeUgarte & PFCLA.

I wish I could give 10 stars! The treatment, care, and entire experience from start to finish was…read morewonderful! Dr. DeUgarte is so knowledgeable, has a warmth that is unique among medical providers, and made me feel I was in good hands! She personally checked in on me multiple times, making me feel I was always supported! Jackie was so helpful and informative in calling pharmacies, reviewing the medication and procedures, and answering all of my questions! I felt so lucky to work with her I have already and would recommend them to others!!

Great team to work with! Don't look no further! The best fertility clinic in California!…read more They are extremely communicative, fast responding, give the best care and are very helpful and just simply always there for every need their client needs. Office staff are very friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Dr. Mor is amazing! My first surrogacy journey has been truly remarkable because of them!

After years of hoping and searching for the right fertility clinic, I can confidently say that…read morechoosing this doctor and team was one of the best decisions we made. Thanks to their expertise and care, we are blessed with two successful pregnancies. From the very beginning, the entire team was compassionate, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They truly care about their patients, not just medically but emotionally as well. Every question was answered with patience, and throughout the process we always felt we were in capable hands.

I 100% recommend FCOC! I've had my 2 babies because of Dr Lee and his amazing team. They guided me…read morethrough my egg retrieval and all my 3 transfers. When I had my first transfer, our baby showed low on the beta test and had 50/50 chance of viability. With the care and advice of the team, we were able to deliver our baby girl on Feb 2024. The second transfer didn't stick unfortunately, but because of this, dr lee made great adjustments for our third one that gave us our baby boy. In fact, on our transfer day, there were some complications on how my scan was looking like. Dr lee wasn't able to see the right placement for our baby. He told me, "either I go in blind or reschedule". This is where is experience really came through as he went for it and said maybe it's 60% chance it's gonna stick. My baby boy was born 2 years later on Feb 2026.

Dr. Lee and his entire IVF team are truly exceptional. What sets this clinic apart from others is…read moretheir honesty and integrity. From the very beginning, Dr. Lee was straightforward and transparent about expectations, outcomes, and options. Unlike some clinics that give false hope just to move you along or take your money, Dr. Lee tells you the truth--clearly, compassionately, and respectfully. That honesty builds real trust, which is everything during such an emotional journey. The IVF program itself is extremely well-organized and thoughtfully designed. Every step is explained, every visit feels purposeful, and the follow-up care is consistent and thorough. You never feel rushed, forgotten, or left wondering what comes next. Each appointment builds on the last, and the staff is always prepared and attentive. Most importantly, you can genuinely feel that Dr. Lee and his team care--not just about results, but about you as a person. The staff is kind, supportive, and responsive, making a very stressful process feel manageable and human. They are with you every step of the way. If you are looking for an IVF clinic that values honesty, professionalism, organization, and truly caring patient-centered care, I cannot recommend Dr. Lee and his staff highly enough.

Tamara was so wonderful and so grateful to have been connected to her for our second pregnancy. She…read morewas with my wife every step of the way for IVF. Shes so skilled and experienced in what she does and helped tremendously to reduce stress and help us ensure success with only one embryo. So thankful!

Tamara is excellent, skilled, informed and an absolutely pleasure. I've been a patient for years…read moreand she has been with me through some of the hardest, most intimate moments of my life. On the days when I was not sure about any of it, she held the positive energy -- and 2 healthy babies later, I can confirm that her positive energy mattered more than I can put into words. Her office is exactly what you need it to be: calm, private, no waiting, no chaos. Just a space where you can actually breathe. And as a newbie to acupuncture, Tamara made me comfortable and relaxed immediately. If you need an acupuncturist, go see Tamara. You won't regret it.

I have been to Sparrow's Nest 4 times now in the last 9 months and think that it is such a magical…read moreplace! I have been for both prenatal and postpartum massages. While it is quite pricey, I trust the staff and believe that they provide a very high quality of care. I have even benefited from some stretches and exercises that I was shown to do at home to help with some postpartum shoulder pain from breastfeeding! Emi and Jess were both wonderful!

Save your money and go to a prenatal chiropractor or physical therapist instead. I've found those…read moreto be genuinely far more effective for real pregnancy-related aches and pains. I paid over $300 for a prenatal massage here and left feeling frustrated and completely unsatisfied. I came in specifically for lower back pain relief, and despite asking the therapist at least four times to use more pressure, the massage stayed extremely light the entire time. I've had many massages, including prenatal ones, so I know my expectations are reasonable. What made it worse was how my requests were handled. At one point the therapist told me that "if you haven't had a massage in a while your nerves might be asleep," which felt dismissive and didn't really make sense. She then said she would "just press and hold in places" rather than actually massage. That's not what I paid for, especially at this price point. It was clear she was inexperienced, and while everyone starts somewhere, a specialized prenatal setting with premium pricing isn't the place for that learning curve. When I followed up afterward, I was quickly passed off to a business manager via text with very little acknowledgment of my concerns. Their own receptionist had already admitted the therapist was new and less experienced, so the lack of follow-through felt tone-deaf. The owner did eventually offer a full refund, but the way it was handled felt even more dismissive, basically making it clear I wasn't welcome back. Overall this experience was overpriced, underwhelming, and poorly handled from start to finish. I would not return.

Thank you Dr.Kalan and staff for helping my husband and I with our surrogacy! He is a straight…read moreforward doctor doesn't waist your time my type of doctor. He has been our #1 to go to. We finally have our little miracle our princess she is perfect made our world complete. Thanks to doctor kalan and my surrogate that was our warrior she did everything like a champ. Dr.kalan has a great heart he doesn't pick and choose he has a great open heart for everyone that walks in his office weather or not you choose him. He has helped me and other family friends and thanks to him we are mommies! Thank you Dr.Kalan and staff may God continue blessing you guys! And Dr.Kalan you are #1 and keep being the amazing doctor you are! My princess is 4 years old now super healthy and beautiful!

Strengths: Dr. Kalan has a good bedside manner. He saw us in most appointments. The IV nurse is…read moregentle and skilled. Weaknesses: The embryology department here is the worst. They charged a lot more than other centers, but delivered worse results. The patient who had her ER before me wore perfume. Didn't the embryology department know perfume contaminates embryos? Here is what to expect when you get to the procedure room: someone from the embryology department will talk down to you indifferently from a small window far away, no greeting, no self introduction. The office is unorganized. Wait times can be long.

Our experience at the HRC was a genuinely positive one, and we're grateful for the care we received…read morefrom our Dr. Quinn, Josephine, and everyone we interacted with, every step of the way. From the start, Dr. Quinn welcomed us and took the time to explain each step of the process clearly, answered any questions we had in a clear and thoughtful way, and didn't dismiss anything my husband or I brought up. She was highly knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. The staff there were all so warm and welcoming as well, from check-in to various interactions. Having gone through this experience, having her be so calm throughout really helped prevent us from feeling overwhelmed or anxious throughout the process, given our difficulty with pregnancy prior to our visiting them. We felt confident that we were going to be in good hands. Each visit, we felt like we were there for a good amount of time, without rushing us through. Josephine truly made a lasting impression on us. She was kind, patient, and incredibly attentive, always checking in to make sure we understood instructions, medications, and next steps. Her warmth and responsiveness helped ease so much anxiety, and we always felt comfortable reaching out to her with questions. She went above and beyond to make us feel cared for, not just as patients, but as people. The office itself is a clean, efficient space and staff there had a high level of professionalism and empathy. They have signs posted at the elevators mentioning that while they love children, to please not bring them into the space as they can be a source of discomfort for folks having trouble conceiving. It's a good reminder that while it may be well-intentioned, it's important to be mindful of others in such a space.

We had an amazing experience with Dr. Molly Quinn, Alondra, Cathy, and everyone else in the office…read more HRC is an excellent world class fertility clinic that we would recommend to our family and friends. Their professionalism matches the amicable environment. I felt at home with the care they provided to successfully help me become pregnant. Dr. Quinn performs all the ultrasounds for me and that is not common practice in other fertility clinics I've experienced. There are great amenities like in-house bloodwork, labwork, sperm and egg storage, translation services for foreign clients, and many more. We are grateful to Dr. Quinn's team and HRC's excellence.

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.

After more than a year of struggling with infertility and being told it was "unexplained…read moreinfertility," I found myself constantly wondering what was wrong with me and whether I had done something wrong. It was an incredibly emotional and difficult time in my life. My OB highly recommended Incinta, and because I trusted my doctor, my husband and I scheduled a consultation right away. We had already tried other fertility treatments before coming to Incinta, so we arrived with both hope and uncertainty. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed. The office was beautiful, welcoming, and professional. The staff greeted us warmly and gave us a tour of the facility. One thing that immediately stood out to me was that everything was done in-house. Knowing that my embryos would not need to be transported between different facilities gave me so much peace of mind and confidence moving forward. Fast forward, Incinta worked what truly feels like a miracle for our family. We moved forward with IVF treatment and were blessed with four healthy embryos. Using two of those embryos, I delivered one healthy baby boy in 2022 and another healthy baby boy in 2024. Now, my husband and I are preparing to return next month for our third and final transfer, hoping to welcome our baby girl in 2027. Words cannot fully express how grateful we are to the entire Incinta family. They didn't just help us grow our family--they helped me fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a mother. After years of praying, hoping, and wondering if this day would ever come, I now have two beautiful miracle boys and hope for one more blessing on the way. Thank you, Incinta, for your compassion, expertise, and unwavering support throughout this journey. We will forever be grateful for the role you've played in our family's story, and we are so excited to continue our IVF journey with the Incinta family once again. Forever grateful

The consultant was very supportive and attentive, checking in throughout the process. Since this…read morewas my first IVF experience, I was quite anxious, so I really appreciated how quickly they responded to my questions by email. The doctor was also very professional, which made me feel comfortable and confident in their care. One suggestion would be to provide an overview of the entire IVF process in advance. I understand each case is different, but having a general idea of the steps ahead would help patients better understand what to expect.