Carolinas Fertility Institute

What Carolinas Fertility Institute does

Carolinas Fertility Institute (CFI) is a privately held, multi-site fertility clinic headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, founded in 1994 by Dr. Tamer Yalcinkaya. It operates eight owned clinics across North Carolina (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, two in Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, Mooresville, and Cary) plus an affiliate network of offices in Virginia and West Virginia. The practice treats heterosexual couples, single women, LGBTQ+ individuals, oncology patients, and elective fertility preservation clients, addressing the full range of female-factor, male-factor, and unexplained infertility including PCOS, endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

CFI delivers a comprehensive reproductive technology stack built on IVF, IUI, ovulation induction, artificial insemination, egg donation, donor embryo adoption, donor sperm, gestational carriers, and fertility preservation. The core clinical IP centers on advanced laboratory platforms — the EmbryoScope Time Lapse System (first deployed in the Carolinas in 2016) for continuous embryo imaging, and the TMRW automated cryostorage platform for frozen egg and embryo management — alongside Da Vinci Robotic Surgery performed at partner hospital systems and adjunct wellness services (yoga, acupuncture, massage, counseling). Four named physicians (Yalcinkaya, Mesen, Garneau, Sadri) anchor clinical delivery.

CFI generates revenue on a fee-for-service basis across IVF and ancillary reproductive services, with pricing held at or below regional averages and supported by financing arrangements and a Promise Program. Go-to-market is hybrid: physician referrals and community outreach drive mid-funnel demand, while direct-to-consumer acquisition runs through a recognized patient-story video program, blog content, social media (Facebook and Instagram), and community events such as baby reunions. The practice is SART-listed, AIUM-accredited, and ranked #9 in Newsweek's America's Best Fertility Clinics 2026.

Name

Carolinas Fertility Institute

Legal name

Carolinas Fertility Institute

Website

https://carolinasfertilityinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolinas Fertility Institute is a privately held, multi-site fertility clinic operating eight clinics across North Carolina plus affiliate offices in Virginia and West Virginia, providing IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, egg/sperm donation, and third-party reproductive services to individuals and couples experiencing infertility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine (Fertility Clinic)

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (621410)

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)

Keywords

• IVF treatment
• Fertility services
• Reproductive medicine
• Fertility preservation
• Egg donation

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fertility Treatment Services: CFI generates revenue through fee-for-service fertility treatments including IVF, IUI, ovulation induction, artificial insemination, fertility preservation, egg donation, donor embryo adoption, and third-party reproductive services. Services are priced fairly and at or below average fees in the region, with financing and payment plan options available.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carolinas Fertility Institute is a private fertility clinic network that delivers comprehensive assisted reproductive technology services, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), ovulation induction, artificial insemination, egg donation, donor sperm, gestational carrier coordination, and embryo adoption. Its fertility preservation offering is branded Ovest and targets both medical and elective egg freezing. The practice operates eight physical clinic locations across North Carolina, supported by affiliate sites in Virginia and West Virginia, and supports patients with counseling, financing, and a multi-cycle Promise Program.

Product overview

Carolinas Fertility Institute (CFI) is a fertility clinic offering a comprehensive range of reproductive technology services. The core offerings include In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), Ovulation Induction, and Artificial Insemination. Advanced laboratory technologies include the EmbryoScope® Time Lapse System (first in the Carolinas) for embryo monitoring and the TMRW automated platform for frozen egg and embryo storage. Fertility preservation is offered through the Ovest brand, while surgical interventions include Da Vinci Robotic Surgery. Third-party reproduction services encompass Egg Donation, Donor Sperm, Gestational Carriers, and Embryo Adoption. Support services include fertility counseling and therapeutic activities like yoga and acupuncture referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Core fertility service combining a woman's eggs with a man's sperm in a laboratory, with one or more resulting embryos transferred into the uterus to achieve pregnancy. CFI states it has one of the highest IVF success rates in the nation per SART data.
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) The most common form of artificial insemination, in which processed sperm are placed directly into the woman's uterus during ovulation to facilitate conception.
• Ovulation Induction Medication-based treatment that stimulates ovulation in women with irregular or absent ovulation (anovulation), often used ahead of IUI or timed intercourse.
• Artificial Insemination Insemination treatment effective for unexplained infertility and cases associated with mild endometriosis and sperm problems, serving as a less-invasive option before IVF.
• Egg Donation Third-party reproduction service that enables intended parents to achieve parenthood using donor eggs, with CFI coordinating donor recruitment and the medical process.
• Donor Sperm Service providing donor sperm for individuals or couples needing sperm donation to conceive, coordinated with IUI or IVF cycles.
• Gestational Carriers Third-party reproduction service for intended parents using a gestational carrier (surrogate) to carry a pregnancy created via IVF.
• Embryo Adoption/Donation Program for families unable to conceive with their own genetic material to adopt donor embryos and achieve pregnancy through embryo transfer.
• Ovest Fertility Preservation Sub-brand offering fertility preservation services, principally egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation), for patients concerned about future fertility, including those undergoing chemotherapy or those electing to delay parenthood.
• Counseling Services Emotional and psychological support services for patients undergoing fertility treatment, including referrals to partners such as Three Birds Counseling and the Coping with Infertility Support Group at Cone Hospital.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #9 nationally among America's Best Fertility Clinics for 2026 by Newsweek
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ginny Genung (Yoga Instructor)minorOthersLong-time yoga instruction specialist based in Winston-Salem offering unique programs for women undergoing fertility treatment and those recovering after childbirth. She offers services to CFI patients who are referred for wellness support.
• Hand and Stone Massage and Facial SpaminorOthersMassage therapy provider with locations in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte offering professional spa experiences at affordable prices. Provides relaxation and stress relief services to CFI patients undergoing fertility treatment.
• Stillpoint AcupunctureminorOthersChinese medicine and acupuncture provider offering free 20-30 minute phone consults to CFI patients. Serves patients at all stages of family building to strengthen reproductive health and manage emotional stress.
• Cone Hospital (Coping with Infertility Support Group)minorOthersSix-session series providing couples experiencing impaired fertility with tools and resources for building effective communication and coping skills. CFI refers patients to this support group.
• Three Birds CounselingminorOthersMental health counseling practice providing therapeutic support to CFI patients dealing with infertility. Patients can schedule a free 10-minute consultation through CFI's referral.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston IVF: Large multi-site fertility network operating across multiple U.S. states with comprehensive reproductive services. Comparable to CFI in core IVF/REI offering but at significantly greater geographic scale and with more institutional/partner-clinic structure.
• Inception Fertility: PE-backed fertility platform that owns and operates multiple clinic brands across the U.S. Comparable to CFI as a fertility services operator, but differentiated by corporate scale, capital base, and roll-up strategy.
• CCRM Fertility: National fertility platform with clinics across major U.S. metros known for advanced lab technology and high IVF success rates. Comparable to CFI in emphasis on lab technology leadership and outcome-driven positioning, with broader national footprint.

Direct peers

• Carolina Conceptions: Independent fertility clinic based in Raleigh, NC, offering IVF, IUI, egg donation, and fertility preservation. Directly competes with CFI across the Triangle and broader North Carolina market with a similar regional, independent-clinic model.
• Shady Grove Fertility (SGF): One of the largest fertility practices in the U.S., operating dozens of clinics across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and beyond. Directly comparable to CFI in offering IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, and third-party reproduction, but with far greater geographic scale and PE backing.
• Duke Fertility Center: Academic fertility center at Duke University offering IVF, reproductive endocrinology, and fertility preservation in Durham, NC. Comparable to CFI in service mix and North Carolina geography, with academic-medical-center brand positioning.
• Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA): Long-established independent fertility practice in Atlanta, GA offering IVF, IUI, egg donation, and fertility preservation. Comparable to CFI in independent regional clinic model with strong clinical reputation and multi-location operations.
• UNC Fertility: University-affiliated fertility clinic serving the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill region with IVF, IUI, and reproductive surgery. Comparable to CFI in geography and core service offering, differentiated by academic-institution affiliation.

Regional players

• Tennessee Fertility Institute: Independent fertility clinic serving the Nashville/Middle Tennessee market with comprehensive IVF and reproductive endocrinology services. Comparable independent regional practice to CFI in the broader Southeast geography.
• Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG): Independent fertility practice serving the Upstate South Carolina region with IVF and reproductive endocrinology services. Comparable independent regional clinic model to CFI, operating in adjacent Southeast geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/carolinasfertilityinstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfi_clinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carolinas-fertility-institute-p-a-

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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