Ottawa Fertility Centre

What Ottawa Fertility Centre does

Ottawa Fertility Centre (OFC) is a private, physician-owned fertility clinic founded in 1994 in Ottawa, Ontario, delivering the full arc of reproductive medicine services including natural conception guidance, ovarian stimulation with intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), donor insemination, egg donation, gestational surrogacy, fertility preservation (egg and sperm cryopreservation), male infertility treatment (including microsurgical sperm retrieval), and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A/PGT-M) via a partnership with Cooper Genomics. The clinic's technical platform centers on an on-site IVF laboratory equipped with vitrification, time-lapse incubation (Embryoscope), ICSI, laser-assisted hatching, and blastocyst culture, supported by an on-site blood lab and Green Valley Pharmacy to enable an integrated one-location care model. OFC is the only Ottawa-based fertility clinic participating in Ontario's government-funded Ontario Fertility Program, with no waitlist for funded IVF, and extends its reach through satellite monitoring partnerships in Kingston, Sudbury, St. John's, and Gatineau. The clinic operates on a hybrid revenue model combining publicly funded cycles (Ontario Fertility Program), private-pay cycles at transparent set prices (non-funded IVF at $13,800 CAD, FET at $3,250, egg freezing at $8,000-$9,250, PGT-A at $3,800, PGT-M at $6,000-$6,600), and employer-sponsored benefits through Progyny and Maven Clinic, with a Beautifi partnership for patient financing. The physicians also hold University of Ottawa academic appointments and serve as training site for REI fellows, residents, and medical students.

Name

Ottawa Fertility Centre

Legal name

Ottawa Fertility Centre

Website

https://conceive.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ottawa Fertility Centre is a private, physician-owned fertility clinic in Ottawa offering IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, PGT, and donor services, serving Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, and Nunavut patients through an integrated on-site lab and pharmacy model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC)

Keywords

• Fertility treatments
• In vitro fertilization
• Reproductive medicine
• Fertility preservation
• Preimplantation genetic testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ontario Fertility Program (Funded IVF and IUI): The clinic participates in Ontario's government-funded fertility program, providing one funded IVF cycle per lifetime and unlimited IUI cycles to eligible Ontario residents under 43 with OHIP coverage. This represents a core revenue stream from public healthcare funding.
2. Private/Non-Funded IVF Cycles: Non-funded IVF cycles are priced at $13,800 CAD, with additional fees for ICSI ($2,100), PGT testing ($3,800-$6,600), FET ($3,250), egg freezing ($8,000-$9,250), and various add-ons. This is a significant private-pay revenue stream for patients not eligible for or beyond funded cycles.
3. IUI and Sperm Services: Intrauterine insemination services including cycle monitoring ($1,025), sperm washing ($895), insemination procedure ($350). Additional fees for Zymot sperm preparation ($275) and fertility preservation sperm freezing ($925).
4. Third-Party Reproduction Fees: Fees for gestational carrier arrangements ($1,000), embryo donation ($1,600), Health Canada screening for gamete providers ($3,000 initial, $1,600 repeat), donor sperm handling ($300 per unit), and various consultation fees.
5. Patient Financing: Clinic partners with Beautifi to offer patient financing options with rates starting at 5.99%, enabling patients to spread treatment costs over time. Facilitates access to higher-value treatment packages.
6. Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit: Patients may receive 25% tax credit on eligible expenses up to $5,000 annually for IVF treatments, medications, diagnostic testing, and travel. This government tax credit effectively reduces patient out-of-pocket costs and may increase treatment uptake.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ottawa Fertility Centre provides comprehensive fertility diagnosis and treatment services for male and female infertility, including IVF, IUI, donor insemination, egg donation, surrogacy, fertility preservation, and preimplantation genetic testing. All core services are delivered from an Ottawa headquarters with on-site IVF laboratory, blood lab, and pharmacy, with satellite monitoring partnerships extending reach to Kingston, Sudbury, and Newfoundland. The clinic participates in Ontario's government-funded fertility program offering one funded IVF cycle per lifetime and unlimited IUI cycles to eligible Ontario residents.

Product overview

Ottawa Fertility Centre offers a comprehensive suite of fertility treatments and reproductive medicine services, functioning as a full-service fertility clinic with on-site laboratory, blood work, and pharmacy capabilities. The core service portfolio includes Natural Conception guidance, Ovarian Stimulation with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Donor Insemination, Egg Donation, Surrogacy, Fertility Preservation (egg/sperm freezing), and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A/PGT-M). The clinic participates in Ontario's government-funded fertility program providing one funded IVF cycle and unlimited IUI cycles per lifetime. Supporting infrastructure includes the eIVF Patient Portal for patient access to records, EngagedMD for patient education, and Green Valley Pharmacy for on-site medication dispensing. Satellite monitoring partnerships with Kingston, Sudbury, and Newfoundland clinics extend access to patients outside Ottawa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Conception Guidance Fertility assessment and guidance for patients seeking to conceive naturally, including menstrual cycle tracking, ovulation prediction methods, and fertility potential evaluation. Targeted at patients in early stages of family building.
• Ovarian Stimulation and Insemination (IUI) Treatment combining oral or injectable medications to stimulate follicle growth with intrauterine insemination, monitored through ultrasounds and blood tests. Indicated for ovulatory disorders, unexplained infertility, and mild male factor infertility.
• In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Assisted reproductive technology involving ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization (including ICSI when needed), embryo culture, and embryo transfer with options for fresh or frozen embryo transfer. Core service for patients with infertility not resolved by IUI.
• Donor Insemination Fertility treatment using donor sperm for single women, same-sex female couples, or couples with severe male factor infertility, timed to coincide with ovulation. Sourced through partner sperm banks.
• Egg Donation Fertility treatment for women unable to use their own eggs, involving stimulation of an egg donor, fertilization with recipient's partner sperm, and embryo transfer to the recipient. Sourced through DEB USA and FairFax Eggs.
• Surrogacy Gestational surrogacy arrangements where a surrogate carries a child genetically unrelated to her for a commissioning couple or individual. Includes gestational carrier coordination and Health Canada screening.
• Fertility Preservation (Egg and Sperm Freezing) Egg and sperm freezing services for medical reasons (prior to cancer treatment) or elective reasons (delaying childbearing), using vitrification cryopreservation. Medical egg freezing funded under Ontario Fertility Program at $8,000; elective at $9,250.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A and PGT-M) Genetic testing of embryos prior to implantation. PGT-A screens for chromosomal aneuploidies and PGT-M tests for single-gene disorders, performed in partnership with Cooper Genomics.
• Male Infertility Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of male factor infertility including varicocele repair, microsurgical sperm retrieval (PESA, TESE, MicroTESE), vasectomy reversal, and hormonal treatment. Delivered by consultant urologist.
• Ontario Fertility Program (Funded IVF and IUI) Publicly funded fertility treatment program under Ontario Ministry of Health offering one funded IVF cycle per lifetime and unlimited IUI cycles for eligible Ontario residents under age 43 with valid OHIP coverage.
• Satellite Monitoring Services Remote monitoring services for patients in Kingston, Sudbury, Newfoundland, and other locations, allowing local bloodwork and ultrasounds while procedures occur at the main Ottawa clinic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% cumulative clinical pregnancy rate for patients under 35 (per egg retrieval, non-PGT-A, Jan 2022 - Dec 2023)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kingston Reproductive CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite partnership with Kingston General Hospital. KRC provides fertility testing, initial consultation, treatment recommendations, and monitoring throughout IVF journey. Ottawa-based egg retrieval and embryo transfer. Reduces patient travel from Kingston area.
• NEO Fertility Clinic (Northeastern Ontario Women's Health Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite partnership in Sudbury, Ontario. Led by Dr. Jennifer Jocko and Dr. Karen Splinter. Provides monitoring services during IVF/FET cycles, keeping patients closer to home for most appointments.
• Newfoundland & Labrador Fertility ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFast-tracked referral system for IVF patients from Newfoundland and Labrador. NLFS provides fertility testing, consultation, and monitoring; Ottawa-based treatment procedures. Located at 35 Major's Path, St. John's.
• Procrea Fertilité (Gatineau)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite relationship for monitoring services for patients in the Gatineau region, extending geographic reach across the National Capital Region.
• ProgynycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgyny is a benefits provider partner offering fertility and family building benefits through employer health plans. OFC is a proud network provider, giving patients with Progyny coverage access to OFC services.
• Maven CliniccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMaven partners with employers and health plans to offer fertility and family building benefits. OFC is a network provider, expanding access for patients with Maven-covered employer benefits.
• Rocket DoctorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirtual referral partner offering same-day, no-fee virtual referral appointments for patients in Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia. Referral automatically sent to OFC for intake processing.
• Ocean eReferral Network (CognisantMD)coreTechnology or IntegrationMinistry of Health-funded digital referral platform. OFC maintains active Ocean Healthmap listing. Referrals through this platform are more consistently clear and comprehensive than traditional fax, enabling more effective communication.
• Cooper Genomics (Detroit, Michigan)coreTechnology or IntegrationGenetics laboratory partner for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M). OFC works with Cooper Genomics to provide important genetic testing of embryos prior to transfer.
• Green Valley PharmacycoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site pharmacy operated by independent pharmacist specializing in fertility medications. Located on second floor of OFC. Patients can bill drug plans directly and receive expert guidance on prescribed fertility medications.
• Canada CryobankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonor sperm bank used by OFC patients. Contact: 1-289-443-2796. Provides FDA-compliant donor sperm for artificial insemination and IVF treatments.
• Xytex CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonor sperm bank partner. Contact: 1-866-785-4709. Provides donor sperm options for OFC patients requiring donor insemination.
• Can-AM CryoservicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCryobank partner for sperm banking services. Contact: 1-888-245-3471. Distributes donor sperm in Ontario.
• ReproMed Sperm BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorToronto-based sperm bank partner. Contact: 1-416-233-8111. Provides donor sperm for OFC patients.
• DEB USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnonymous egg donor through Canadian compliant bank. OFC works with DEB USA for patients selecting anonymous egg donors. Eggs transferred to OFC for embryo creation and transfer.
• FairFax Eggs (through Canam)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnonymous egg donor bank through Canam distributor. Provides additional egg donor options for OFC patients.
• BRIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual mental healthcare clinic specializing in reproductive health. Offers individual and couples therapy, psychiatric care, sleep and nutritional support, and implications counselling for third-party reproduction. Referenced as partner for patient mental health support.
• FemademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied healthcare centre in Ottawa specializing in women's physical and mental health. Services include massage therapy, acupuncture, physiotherapy, pelvic floor physiotherapy, naturopathic medicine, reproductive genetic counselling, and psychotherapy. Recommended to OFC patients for complementary care.
• Fertile FutureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian national non-profit providing fertility preservation information and support to cancer patients. OFC is a sponsor. Power of Hope program helps cancer patients access fertility preservation.
• Fertility Matters CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational organization providing educational material, support, and assistance to individuals experiencing infertility. OFC is a sponsor. Provides support groups including LGBTQ2A+, Men's Support, and Single Parenting by Choice.
• The Butterfly BoxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOttawa-based organization providing comfort items during pregnancy loss. OFC is a sponsor. Box includes locally sourced items delivered free to Ottawa area.
• University of Ottawa / Ottawa HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysicians hold academic appointments at University of Ottawa and attend at Ottawa Hospital. Clinic serves as training site for medical students, residents, and fellows in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TRIO Fertility: Toronto-based full-service fertility clinic offering IVF, IUI, PGT, and fertility preservation with multiple locations across Ontario. Directly comparable as a Canadian private fertility center serving a similar patient mix with government-funded and private-pay cycles.
• CReATe Fertility Centre: Toronto-based fertility clinic offering IVF, IUI, donor services, PGT, and fertility preservation with strong research affiliations. Directly comparable as an Ontario clinic with similar full-service offering, government program participation, and academic ties.
• Mount Sinai Fertility: Hospital-affiliated fertility program at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto offering IVF, IUI, and fertility preservation. Comparable as an Ontario-based full-service fertility provider participating in the Ontario Fertility Program with academic integration.
• NewLife Fertility Centre: Multi-site Ontario fertility clinic with locations in Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto offering IVF, IUI, PGT, and donor services. Comparable as a competing private Ontario fertility network with similar treatment portfolio and government program participation.
• Markham Fertility Centre: Markham, Ontario-based fertility clinic providing IVF, IUI, PGT, and third-party reproduction services. Directly comparable as a privately-operated fertility practice in the greater Toronto region offering similar services and Ontario Fertility Program access.
• Olive Fertility Centre: Vancouver-based full-service fertility clinic offering IVF, IUI, PGT, and fertility preservation with multiple BC locations. Comparable as a Canadian private fertility clinic with similar comprehensive service mix, though operating in a different province's funding environment.
• Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine: British Columbia-based fertility clinic with locations in Burnaby, Vancouver, and Edmonton offering IVF, IUI, and PGT. Comparable as a Canadian full-service fertility provider with similar treatment portfolio across multiple sites.
• Procrea Fertilité: Montreal/Gatineau-based fertility clinic offering IVF, IUI, and reproductive medicine in Quebec. Comparable as a Quebec/Ontario border fertility provider and a current OFC satellite monitoring partner; competes for French-speaking patients in the National Capital Region.
• First Step Fertility: Toronto-based fertility clinic offering IVF, IUI, donor services, and fertility preservation. Comparable as a competing private Ontario fertility center with similar service mix and Ontario Fertility Program participation.

Regional players

• Conceptia Fertility Clinic: Moncton, New Brunswick-based fertility clinic serving Atlantic Canada with IVF, IUI, and donor services. Comparable as a regional Canadian fertility center, particularly relevant given OFC's satellite partnership with Newfoundland & Labrador Fertility Services in Atlantic Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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Investors

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