Dr. Alison Peck, MD, FACOG, is a reproductive endocrinologist practicing at HRC Fertility's Encino location at 15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200. HRC Fertility (formerly known as HRC Fertility) is one of Southern California's largest fertility networks, and the Encino site serves patients throughout the San Fernando Valley, including Encino, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, and neighboring communities. Patients in California can view additional options in the California fertility clinics directory.
The listing for Dr. Alison Peck specifically and the HRC Fertility – Encino location generally both point to the same physical clinic at 15503 Ventura Blvd — a shared-address arrangement that reflects how HRC Fertility lists individual physicians alongside their clinic locations in public databases. Patients should expect to interact with the broader HRC Fertility team and not exclusively with Dr. Peck, though she serves as a primary physician at this location.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Dr. Alison Peck is a board-certified OB-GYN with the FACOG designation (Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists). She practices reproductive endocrinology and infertility through HRC Fertility's Encino clinic. HRC Fertility physicians are typically fellowship-trained in REI, and the network provides access to a shared physician team that may include additional specialists rotating across HRC's Southern California locations.
HRC Fertility (operating under the havingbabies.com brand) is a multi-location practice with a strong presence in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including locations in Encino, Pasadena, and additional sites across Southern California. The network employs dedicated embryologists, fertility nurses, genetic counselors, and patient support staff who work across its clinics.
Patients choosing a physician at a multi-site practice should ask about physician continuity — whether the physician they meet in consultation will perform their egg retrieval and embryo transfer, or whether coverage among the physician team is standard.
Services and Treatments
HRC Fertility Encino offers the full range of services provided by the HRC Fertility network:
- Initial fertility consultation and evaluation
- Ovarian reserve assessment (AMH, FSH, antral follicle count)
- Semen analysis and male fertility evaluation
- Ovulation induction (oral and injectable)
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) — fresh and frozen transfer
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M)
- Egg cryopreservation (elective and oncofertility)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Donor egg recipient cycles (fresh and frozen egg sources)
- Gestational carrier coordination
- LGBTQ+ family-building pathways
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
HRC Fertility has been particularly recognized for its LGBTQ+ family-building programs, making the Encino location a welcoming option for same-sex couples and single individuals pursuing family building through third-party reproduction.
Laboratory and Success Rates
HRC Fertility operates high-complexity IVF laboratories across its Southern California network. The laboratory infrastructure includes continuous culture incubators, vitrification cryopreservation, time-lapse embryo imaging, and PGT biopsy capabilities. Laboratory quality is standardized across HRC's network locations, giving patients at Encino access to the same embryology resources as larger network sites.
Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
HRC Fertility's network volume supports statistically meaningful published outcomes data. When reviewing SART data, note whether outcomes are reported at the network level or by individual clinic location — this affects comparability.
Patient Experience
The 15503 Ventura Blvd location in Encino is in the heart of the San Fernando Valley's commercial district, easily accessible from the 101 (Ventura Freeway) and the 405. Ventura Blvd is a well-known corridor for patients throughout the Valley, and the clinic's Suite 200 placement provides a professional, private setting.
HRC Fertility has invested in patient experience infrastructure including an online patient portal (havingbabies.com), clear communication protocols for cycle monitoring results, and patient support for LGBTQ+ family-building. The Encino office is accessible for patients from across the western San Fernando Valley who prefer not to drive to the Westside or downtown Los Angeles for fertility care.
Ask specifically about morning monitoring appointment availability and whether ultrasound and bloodwork can be completed before 9 a.m. — early morning slots are essential for patients managing work schedules during an active IVF cycle.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is a lower-cost, private option that suits patients with no known fertility diagnosis — including single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and people who want to try a few cycles before committing to clinical treatment.
At-home insemination kits like those from MakeAMom come with step-by-step instructions designed for donor or partner sperm. Kits are a one-time purchase that can be reused until conception succeeds, require no clinic visit, and arrive in plain, discreet packaging. Many patients use them as a first step while working toward a fertility consultation — or alongside ovulation tracking while they wait for an appointment slot.
If you have a known fertility diagnosis, have been trying for 12 months without success (six months if you're over 35), or your physician has already recommended IUI or IVF, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
California does not mandate IVF coverage for private employers. Patients employed by large Los Angeles-area employers — particularly in entertainment, technology, healthcare, or education — may have voluntary fertility benefits; check your plan. California's CalPERS plans for state employees may include some fertility coverage.
HRC Fertility's financial counseling team can assist with insurance verification, prior authorization, and self-pay pricing. The network offers multi-cycle packages and may have shared-risk programs available for eligible patients. Third-party healthcare financing through partners such as CapexMD or Prosper Healthcare Lending is typically available.
Medication costs (approximately $3,000–$6,000 for IVF stimulation) are additional to clinic fees and are purchased through specialty fertility pharmacies — factor this into total treatment cost planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the listings for "Alison Peck, MD, FACOG - HRC Fertility" and "HRC Fertility - Encino" the same clinic? Yes. Both refer to the same clinic at 15503 Ventura Blvd, Suite 200, in Encino. The first listing emphasizes Dr. Peck as the named physician; the second refers to the HRC Fertility brand at that location. Patients should expect to be seen by the HRC Fertility team, which may include Dr. Peck as well as other HRC physicians. Confirm which physician will be your primary provider at your initial consultation.
Does HRC Fertility have experience with LGBTQ+ patients? Yes. HRC Fertility has built a reputation for inclusive, affirming LGBTQ+ care. Same-sex female couples pursuing IUI or IVF with donor sperm, same-sex male couples pursuing gestational carrier arrangements, and single parents by choice are all served through dedicated program pathways. Staff at the Encino location are trained in LGBTQ+ family-building considerations.
What is the FACOG designation, and does it indicate fertility specialization? FACOG (Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) indicates board certification and fellowship in OB-GYN — a general credential for OB-GYN physicians. Fertility subspecialization requires additional fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Ask Dr. Peck's team about her REI training and board certification in the infertility subspecialty when evaluating her credentials.
Can I do egg freezing at HRC Fertility Encino without planning IVF? Yes. HRC Fertility offers elective egg cryopreservation for patients who want to preserve their reproductive potential without immediate plans to conceive. The process uses ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval, with eggs frozen for potential future use. Stored eggs can be fertilized and transferred when the patient is ready to pursue pregnancy.