Fertility Centers of Illinois

What Fertility Centers of Illinois does

Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI), operating through its legal entity Fertility Centers of Illinois, PLCC and headquartered in Glenview, IL, is a private specialty medical practice delivering comprehensive assisted reproductive technology (ART) services. Founded in the mid-1980s and active for over 40 years, FCI employs 14 board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility physicians across 10 clinical locations spanning the Chicago metropolitan area and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The practice's core offerings include in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), the INVOCELL (Mini IVF) protocol, egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, third-party reproduction services (donor sperm, donor egg, donor embryo, gestational carrier), male fertility treatment, preimplantation genetic testing, OncoFertility for cancer patients, LGBTQIA+ family building, single-parent pathways, minor outpatient surgery, and mental-health counseling. FCI claims 45,000+ babies born through its treatments and pursues a Centers of Excellence internal accreditation across its locations.

Name

Fertility Centers of Illinois

Legal name

Fertility Centers of Illinois, PLCC

Website

https://fcionline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (621410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC), Male Reproductive & Sexual Medicine (Andrology) (HLAKAOAD)

Keywords

• Fertility treatment services
• In vitro fertilization
• Reproductive medicine
• Fertility preservation
• Third-party reproduction

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Fertility Treatment Services: Direct patient healthcare services including IVF, IUI, egg freezing, and other fertility treatments billed directly to patients or insurance.
2. Third-Party Reproduction Services: Donor egg, donor sperm, donor embryo, and gestational carrier/surrogacy services with associated fees.
3. Surgical Procedures: Minor surgical procedures including egg retrieval, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and D&C performed on outpatient basis.
4. Clinical Trials: Participation in research studies offering patients access to experimental treatments.
5. Fertility Access Program: IVF Refund and Multi-Cycle Discount Programs offering bundled reduced fees upfront with refund options for unsuccessful treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fertility Centers of Illinois is a reproductive medicine practice delivering assisted reproductive technology (ART) services and third-party reproduction to individuals and couples. Its core offerings include in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), INVOCELL (Mini IVF), egg freezing, frozen embryo transfer, donor egg, donor sperm, donor embryo, and gestational carrier arrangements, supplemented by fertility diagnostics, reproductive surgery, oncofertility preservation, genetic testing, and counseling. The practice operates across 10 clinics in Illinois and Wisconsin and supports patients through financial programs, physician-led education, and a digital patient portal.

Product overview

Fertility Centers of Illinois is a comprehensive fertility practice offering a unified portfolio of fertility treatments and services. The core clinical offerings include In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), INVOCELL (Mini IVF), egg freezing, and surgical procedures. Third-party reproduction services encompass donor sperm, donor egg (fresh and frozen), donor embryo, and gestational carrier arrangements. Specialized care tracks include male fertility treatment, LGBTQIA+ family building, single parent services, OncoFertility (cancer fertility preservation), and genetic testing. The practice also provides mental health counseling, support groups, and patient education resources. Financial support includes IVF refund programs, military discounts, pharmaceutical discount partnerships (EMD Serono, Ferring, Merck), and financing options (CapexMD, Egg Fund, emBorrow). Patients can access care through 10+ Illinois and Wisconsin locations and a digital patient portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Assisted reproductive technology procedure involving egg retrieval, laboratory fertilization, and embryo transfer to achieve pregnancy for individuals and couples with infertility.
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Fertility treatment placing sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation to increase chances of conception for patients with appropriate clinical indications.
• INVOCELL (Mini IVF) Minimally invasive IVF option using a lower-dose medication protocol combined with an intravaginal culture device for fertilization and early embryo development.
• Egg Freezing Fertility preservation service allowing women to cryopreserve eggs for potential future use, including elective preservation and oncofertility indications.
• Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) Transfer of previously cryopreserved embryos into the uterus during a prepared cycle as part of an IVF treatment pathway.
• Donor Sperm Third-party reproduction service providing donor sperm for use in IUI or IVF treatments for single parents, LGBTQIA+ family building, and heterosexual couples with male factor infertility.
• Donor Egg Third-party reproduction service providing fresh and frozen donor eggs for IVF treatments, including access via Donor Egg Bank USA's Assured Refund Program.
• Donor Embryo Third-party reproduction service using donated embryos for embryo transfer procedures for intended parents who cannot use their own gametes or embryos.
• Gestational Carrier (Surrogacy) Surrogacy arrangement where a gestational carrier carries an embryo created via IVF for intended parents, coordinated through Fertility Centers of Illinois.
• Male Fertility Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of male factor infertility including sperm production disorders, vasectomy, microsurgical vasectomy reversal, and surgical sperm retrieval.
• LGBTQIA+ Family Building Specialized fertility services for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, including reciprocal IVF, donor gametes, and transgender fertility care.
• Single Parents by Choice Fertility treatments designed for single individuals wanting to become parents, typically using donor sperm with IUI or IVF.
• OncoFertility Fertility preservation services for cancer patients before, during, and after cancer treatment, including egg freezing, sperm freezing, and preservation counseling in partnership with LIVESTRONG and Chick Mission.
• Genetic Testing Preimplantation genetic testing and screening of embryos as part of IVF cycles to identify chromosomal or single-gene conditions.
• Fertility Testing and Diagnostics Comprehensive fertility evaluation and diagnostic testing to identify causes of infertility, including semen analysis, ovarian reserve testing, and imaging.
• Surgical Procedures Outpatient reproductive surgical procedures including egg retrieval, hysteroscopy, D&C, and laparoscopy performed at FCI's ambulatory surgery center.
• Counseling and Support Mental health therapy, support groups, and emotional support services for patients and partners undergoing fertility treatment.
• IVF Refund Program (Fertility Access Program) Multi-cycle discount and refund program bundling IVF treatment fees upfront, with the option of a refund if treatment does not result in a live birth.
• Patient Portal Online portal allowing existing patients to access health records, communicate with the care team, manage appointments, and pay bills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ babies born through fertility treatments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US FertilitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUS Fertility is a management services organization that provides non-clinical, administrative and business support services on behalf of Fertility Centers of Illinois, including billing and collection services and technology support services.
• EMD SeronocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical partner offering Compassionate Care Program (up to 50% off medications), Compassionate Corp Program (free medication for eligible veterans), and GO Direct Program for medication discounts.
• Ferring PharmaceuticalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner offering Endometrin Instant Savings Program (up to $100/month savings) and Heart Beat Fertility Preservation program providing free medication to women diagnosed with cancer.
• CapexMDcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancing partner offering flexible, accessible options for fertility treatment costs with 0% financing for first six months and loan terms up to 84 months.
• The Chicago Coalition for Family BuildingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit partner offering fully funded IVF cycles, grants for surrogacy and adoption, and support for pre-implantation genetic testing. FCI matches grants up to 25% of service charge.
• The Cade FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual grant program providing up to $10,000 to infertile families for infertility treatment or domestic adoption costs. Cash awards payable directly to clinic or medication grants through EMD Serono donation.
• Chick MissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant program providing direct financial support to young women newly diagnosed with cancer to help preserve fertility before starting cancer treatment.
• LIVESTRONG FertilitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLIVESTRONG Fertility Discount Program partners with Fertility Centers to provide service discounts for qualifying cancer patients. EMD Serono provides free stimulation medications to approved patients.
• Resolve: The National Infertility AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational infertility advocacy organization with local support chapters. FCI physicians participate in educational events and community support.
• Donor Egg Bank USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrozen donor egg bank providing donor eggs for treatment with 100% Assured Refund Program including six cycles and full refund if no live birth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shady Grove Fertility: Large US Fertility-network fertility practice with a multi-state footprint across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Direct sibling competitor within the same MSO, offering the same ART/IVF/IUI/egg-freezing menu under shared back-office and clinical protocols.
• CCRM Fertility: Multi-site US fertility network known for IVF, genetic testing and high-end comprehensive care. Closely comparable on service breadth, embryology investment and physician-led model, competing in the same employer-benefit and cash-pay demand pool.
• Boston IVF: Northeast-based fertility practice offering IVF, IUI, donor services and reproductive surgery. Operates a similar physician-partner, multi-location model with comparable academic affiliations and clinical-trial participation.
• Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA) of New York: RMA network runs academic-affiliated IVF programs and clinical research across multiple geographies. Direct peer on clinical trial participation, third-party reproduction and CCS/PGT-A embryology capabilities.
• HRC Fertility: Southern California-based fertility network serving high cash-pay and employer-benefit volumes. Comparable on full-service IVF/egg-freezing/donor and surrogacy coordination, particularly in LGBTQIA+ family building.
• New Hope Fertility Center: NYC-based fertility clinic offering mini-IVF and natural-cycle protocols in addition to standard ART. Comparable on female-factor and low-stimulation innovation, although with a single-site vs. multi-site footprint.
• Pacific Fertility Center: San Francisco-based fertility clinic with comprehensive IVF, donor and surrogacy programs. Comparable in scale and on patient-segment focus including LGBTQIA+ and single-parent family building.
• Aspire Fertility: Multi-site US fertility clinic network serving the Southwest and Texas. Comparable on full-service IVF/IUI, third-party reproduction and inclusive family-building offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Progyny: Public employer-benefit fertility benefits manager that channels patients to partner clinics including FCI-adjacent networks. Adjacent rather than directly competing — influences reimbursement and pricing for ART services.
• Carrot Fertility: Global fertility, family-building and hormonal-health benefits platform for employers. Indirect competitor that controls patient flow into clinics like FCI through contracted networks and bundled benefits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thefertilitydrs
• Facebookfacebook.com/fertilitycentersofillinois
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fertility-centers-of-illinois

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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