San Diego Fertility Center
About San Diego Fertility Center
check_circleWhy choose San Diego Fertility Center?
- check_circle1. Expert and Compassionate DoctorsDr. Susana Park, Dr. Friedman, and Dr. Daneshmand consistently receive praise for their medical expertise, thorough explanations, and empathetic bedside manner. Patients credit these physicians with multiple successful pregnancies, including twins and surrogacy births.
- check_circle2. Responsive Care TeamCoordinators and nurses such as Dori, Priscila, Hanna Callies, and Kat Calver are highlighted for prompt email replies, personalized follow‑ups, and clear guidance that eases the stress of IVF cycles.
- check_circle3. Clean, Modern FacilitiesThe clinic’s spotless environment, visible cryo‑machines, and well‑organized labs create a reassuring atmosphere. Patients appreciate the ability to watch embryologists at work through a window.
- check_circle4. High Success RatesNumerous accounts mention a CDC‑reported 71% success rate, multiple live births, and successful surrogate pregnancies, reinforcing SDFC’s reputation for effective treatment outcomes.
- check_circle5. Comprehensive Support for SurrogacySurrogates report attentive care, especially from Dr. Daneshmand, with supportive staff ensuring comfort and clear communication throughout the gestational process.
warningWhat to watch out for at San Diego Fertility Center?
- warning1. Phone and Front‑Desk DelaysPatients frequently experience long hold times, unanswered calls, and difficulty locating the clinic due to poor signage and confusing GPS directions.
- warning2. Billing and Insurance IssuesThe financial department is criticized for requiring excess upfront payments, creating unused credits, slow refunds, and unresponsive communication, leading to added stress and uncertainty.
- warning3. Inconsistent Staff ContinuitySeveral reviewers note that different nurse practitioners or assistants handle each visit, causing confusion, repeated explanations, and occasional errors such as wrong IVF calendars or prescription mishandling.
- warning4. Perceived Surrogate DisparitiesSurrogates report limited involvement in decision‑making, delayed test results, and treatment changes made without their consent, suggesting an imbalance between intended parents and surrogates.
- warning5. Occasional Lack of EmpathyA minority of patients describe interactions where doctors seemed detached, failed to remember diagnoses, or provided conflicting advice, contributing to feelings of being treated as a number rather than a patient.
Fertility Treatment Prices at San Diego Fertility Center
Prices shown are starting prices. Final cost depends on individual treatment plan.
IVF with own eggs, price range $14,000-$18,000+
Prices are indicative only. The clinic will confirm the exact cost during consultation.
Source: sdfertility.com
San Diego Fertility Center — Patient Reviews
How do I write this review where I absolutely honor nurse practitioners, nurses, labs techs and surgery center like 5 stars to those but 00000 to fertility doctors and no I won’t name them. I want com…
San Diego Fertility Center is always very helpful. The staff is very kind and supportive. My doctor Dr. Valarie Flores is very knowledgeable on treatments for IvF.
Dr. Park and the staff were amazing and their expertise was impressive. They were super knowledgeable and made me feel really comfortable 👍.
I have been with San Diego Fertility through three embryo transfers as a gestational surrogate. Dr. Daneshmand and all the staff are amazing to work with. Everyone is friendly and super helpful.
The nursing staff went above and beyond making me feel comfortable throughout the process.
After experiencing a traumatic late term pregnancy loss in 2024 with our first pregnancy and learning that my husband and I are both carriers of cystic fibrosis, we began searching for an IVF clinic t…
I am currently 5 months pregnant with our first and only transfer, which is the best kind of result. I froze eggs 8 years ago with SDFC and more recently did another round, fertilization and implantat…
I've been trying to retrieve my medical records from this clinic for over a month. I follow up via email once a week and no one replies to me. I email other people I've worked with in the clinic and t…
Don't go here for egg donation. They are racist and only select a few, if your white, blonde...etc. They are extremely rude and tend to ghost you. I messed up with my first application and submitted…
Everyone is so kind and helpful. Appointments are easy to schedule. Dr Daneshmand was a master at the transfer. No issues whatsoever.
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