Finding the Right Fertility Clinic and Understanding Care Standards
We know how overwhelming it can feel to take the first step — or even the next step — on your fertility journey. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or you're ready for a second opinion, finding the right clinic can make all the difference. Your journey is uniquely yours, but you don’t have to walk it alone — let’s find the care you deserve, together.
Navigating the Clinic Directory
That’s why we’ve created this easy-to-navigate directory to help you search by state, compare services, and feel empowered with the information you need to make the best decision for your path forward. To utilize the tool, You Can Search By State, Zip Code, Clinic Name, Services, Etc.
Professional Membership and Accreditation
A clinic may be a member of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) - a professional society composed of clinics and programs that provide ART and an affiliate of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Furthermore, a clinic laboratory may be accredited by at least one of the specified accrediting organizations: the College of American Pathologists, or The Joint Commission. Please note that effective in 2021, the New York State Tissue Bank is no longer providing accreditation for embryo laboratories.
Status and Indicator Meanings
- SART Membership: A "Yes" indicates the clinic was a member of SART at the time of reporting, and a "No" means it was not.
- Laboratory Accreditation Status:
- A "Yes" indicates the clinic had an embryo laboratory accreditation at the time of reporting by at least one of the specified accrediting organizations.
- A "No" indicates that the embryo laboratory was not accredited by any of these organizations or did not provide proof of accreditation to CDC.
- A "Pending" means that the clinic submitted an application for accreditation to one or both of the organizations and provided proof of such application to CDC.