San Diego Fertility Center

What San Diego Fertility Center does

San Diego Fertility Center (SDFC) is a private, independent reproductive endocrinology and infertility practice founded in 1989 and operated under parent company Ivy Fertility Services, LLC. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the clinic operates four California locations (Del Mar, Temecula, Mission Valley, and Rancho Santa Margarita/Celenova) staffed by seven board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists with multilingual capabilities across English, Korean, Spanish, French, Farsi, and Mandarin. The practice offers a comprehensive suite of fertility services including standard IVF, IUI, Gentle IVF (a proprietary reduced-medication protocol launched July 2025), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) using next-generation sequencing, ICSI, egg and embryo cryopreservation, egg donation, gestational surrogacy, LGBTQ+ family building, male infertility treatment, and recurrent pregnancy loss services, supported by a full-service embryology laboratory and the in-house PTEC (post-thaw extended culture) protocol developed by Dr. Said Daneshmand.

SDFC generates revenue primarily through unit-priced clinical services — IVF cycles at $14,000-$18,000+, frozen embryo transfers at $4,000-$6,000+, PGT at $3,000+, and IUI at $1,000-$2,000 — supplemented by bundled third-party reproduction global packages, a Success Guarantee Plan offering up to 100% reimbursement if pregnancy is not achieved, and a discount IVF cycle package structure. Customer acquisition is consult-driven through in-person and video consultations, augmented by community events (San Diego Pride Parade, expert brunch panels), conference presence (Men Having Babies), an educational blog and resource library, organic social media, and earned media from Newsweek rankings. Financing is facilitated through partnerships with Sunfish, CapexMD, and FutureFamily, and the practice accepts major insurance providers including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Progyny.

More than half of SDFC's patients travel from outside the United States, drawn from over 40 countries and served through a dedicated international patient services program with travel coordination, remote monitoring, and multilingual support. The clinic reports more than 20,000 babies born through its care and was ranked #1 fertility clinic in California by Newsweek in 2024 and #29 nationally in Newsweek's 2026 Best Fertility Clinics list out of 140 ranked clinics. The practice operates as part of the Ivy Fertility network of seven fertility centers and provides patient engagement through the Ivy Fertility Patient Journey iOS mobile app, positioning SDFC as a premium, internationally oriented fertility destination within the California and broader U.S. market.

Name

San Diego Fertility Center

Legal name

Ivy Fertility Services, LLC

Website

https://sdfertility.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

San Diego Fertility Center is a private, independent reproductive endocrinology clinic operating four California locations under Ivy Fertility Services, serving individuals and couples — including LGBTQ+ families and over 50% international patients from 40+ countries — with IVF, IUI, PGT, egg freezing, surrogacy, and LGBTQ+ family-building services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertility Clinic Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC), Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Telehealth (IVF/IUI, infertility evaluation) (HLALAHAA), Prenatal, Newborn & Reproductive Diagnostics (NIPT, IVF/PGT, newborn screening) (HLAAALAJ)

Keywords

• Fertility clinic services
• IVF treatments
• Reproductive medicine
• Third-party reproduction
• Fertility preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. IVF and Fertility Treatment Services: Core revenue from providing IVF, IUI, fertility testing, egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, and related procedures. Priced at $14,000–$18,000+ for IVF cycles, $4,000–$6,000+ for frozen embryo transfer, $3,000+ for PGT, and $350+ for testing. Discounted global fee packages available for bundled services.
2. Third-Party Reproduction Services: Revenue from egg donation programs and gestational surrogacy coordination, offered as bundled global packages with one discounted up-front fee covering agency coordination, legal support, and medical services.
3. International Patient Services: Over half of SDFC's patients come from outside the United States, generating international patient revenue through treatment fees, travel coordination services, and remote monitoring programs.
4. Fertility Financing Partnerships: SDFC partners with Sunfish, CapexMD, and FutureFamily to facilitate patient financing. While not direct revenue, these partnerships enable higher patient conversion by reducing upfront cost barriers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

San Diego Fertility Center is a fertility clinic that diagnoses and treats infertility through IVF, IUI, egg freezing, genetic testing (PGT), and third-party reproduction services including egg donation and surrogacy. The center serves individuals, heterosexual and same-sex couples, LGBTQ+ family builders, and international patients through four California clinic locations, a full-service embryology laboratory, multilingual physicians, and bundled financial packages.

Product overview

San Diego Fertility Center operates as a comprehensive fertility clinic offering a unified platform of fertility treatments and support services. The core clinical offerings include Gentle IVF (a proprietary reduced-medication protocol), standard IVF with ICSI, IUI, genetic testing (PGT), egg freezing, and embryo freezing. The practice specializes in third-party reproduction including egg donation and surrogacy programs. Financial products include Discount IVF Cycle Packages, Third Party Global Packages, and a Success Guarantee Plan offering up to 100% reimbursement. The center provides extensive support services through its Expert Support Network including acupuncture, psychological counseling, reproductive law attorneys, and cryoshipping coordination. An iOS mobile app (Ivy Fertility Patient Journey) enables patient engagement. The center serves a significant international patient population (over half of patients from out of country) with multilingual staff and travel coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gentle IVF A reduced-medication IVF treatment protocol featuring fewer injections, more comfort, fewer clinic visits, and lower medication costs while maintaining high success rates, designed to reduce the emotional, physical, and financial burdens of traditional IVF for patients seeking a softer path to parenthood.
• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Advanced fertility treatment where eggs are combined with sperm in a specialized laboratory culture medium, with embryos cultured and graded before transfer to the uterus; priced $14,000-$18,000+ per cycle.
• IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) Fertility procedure where washed and concentrated sperm is directly inserted into the uterus to increase the number of sperm reaching the fallopian tubes for fertilization; priced $1,000-$2,000 per cycle.
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Treatment Specialized diagnostic and treatment services for couples experiencing repeated pregnancy loss, including evaluation of chromosomal, anatomical, hormonal, and immune factors.
• Genetic Testing (PGT) Preimplantation genetic testing services including PGT-A (aneuploidy screening) and PGT-M (monogenic disorder screening) using next generation sequencing (NGS) to assess embryonic genetic health before transfer; priced $3,000+ in addition to IVF cycle cost.
• Male Infertility Treatment Comprehensive male fertility services including semen analysis, varicocele surgery, and sperm retrieval procedures (TESE, PESA, Micro-TESE), along with ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).
• Egg Freezing Oocyte cryopreservation service allowing women to preserve their fertility by freezing eggs for future use, including embryo freezing and storage for future frozen embryo transfer cycles.
• LGBTQ+ Family Building Comprehensive fertility services for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples including surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, reciprocal IVF, and IUI programs with inclusive and culturally competent care.
• Egg Donor Services Egg donation program connecting intended parents with screened egg donors, including medical testing, legal coordination, and donor compensation management, available as bundled global packages.
• Surrogacy Gestational surrogacy program where the clinic's embryo is transferred to a surrogate carrier, with comprehensive coordination of medical, legal, and emotional support; available as bundled Third Party Global Packages.
• Success Guarantee Plan Risk-sharing financial option for IVF cycles where patients receive up to 100% reimbursement of cycle fees if pregnancy delivered to term is not achieved, demonstrating clinical confidence in success rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 20,000 babies born through SDFC's care
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aphrodite Fertility AcupunctureminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2025Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture partnered with top San Diego clinics including SDFC to offer a holistic approach aimed at increasing IVF success rates and providing emotional support during fertility treatment.
• Ivy Fertility Services, LLCcoreOthersIvy Fertility Services, LLC is the parent company and operating entity of San Diego Fertility Center, headquartered at 16959 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92128. The Terms of Use are governed by Ivy Fertility Services, LLC.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CCRM Fertility (now part of IVI RMA Global): CCRM is a large U.S. fertility network operating multiple clinics across major metros, offering IVF, IUI, egg freezing, PGT, and third-party reproduction. It is one of the broadest incumbents in advanced reproductive care and overlaps with SDFC on virtually every clinical service line.
• Shady Grove Fertility (now part of US Fertility): Shady Grove Fertility is one of the largest U.S. fertility networks with locations across multiple states, offering the full range of assisted reproductive technologies. A scaled incumbent in advanced reproductive care competing for premium and high-volume patient segments.
• Prelude Fertility: Prelude is a multi-clinic fertility network backed by Lee Equity Partners with locations across major U.S. metros. Provides IVF, egg freezing, genetic testing and third-party reproduction; competes for similar patient segments and corporate partnerships.

Direct peers

• HRC Fertility: HRC Fertility operates multiple clinics across Southern California offering IVF, IUI, egg donation, surrogacy, and LGBTQ+ family building. Direct geographic and service-line competitor to SDFC in the Los Angeles and Orange County catchment areas.
• Reproductive Partners Medical Group: Reproductive Partners is a Southern California fertility clinic network with IVF, IUI, PGT, and surrogacy programs. It is part of the same Ivy Fertility Services, LLC parent as SDFC (per ownership commentary) and competes in adjacent LA/Orange County geographies.
• Pacific Northwest Fertility: Pacific Northwest Fertility is another Ivy Fertility network clinic providing IVF, IUI, egg freezing, and LGBTQ+ family building. Same parent operating model and service mix; comparable in scale and clinical positioning to SDFC.
• Northern California Fertility Medical Center: Northern California Fertility Medical Center is another Ivy Fertility network clinic serving the Bay Area with IVF, IUI, and surrogacy services. Operates under the same parent brand and competes in California's broader fertility market.
• Boston IVF: Boston IVF is a multi-location fertility practice across the Northeast with full-service IVF, egg freezing, PGT, and donor/surrogacy coordination. Comparable in clinical depth and pricing tier to SDFC and recognized as a leading destination clinic.

Emerging players

• Kindbody: Kindbody is a venture-backed fertility platform operating company-owned clinics nationally with employer benefits partnerships. Targets similar patient demographics including LGBTQ+ family building, but competes on accessibility and tech-enabled experience rather than high-touch specialty expertise.
• Extend Fertility: Extend Fertility specializes in egg freezing and fertility preservation with clinics in major metros. Partial overlap with SDFC's egg-freezing service line, focused specifically on elective preservation rather than full IVF fertility treatment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sdfertility
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandiegofertilitycenter
• Xx.com/SDFertilityDocs

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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