Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and a founding physician at Conceptions Florida: Center for Fertility & Genetics, located in Coral Gables, Florida. Coral Gables is an affluent city bordering Miami, known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture, the University of Miami, and a vibrant international community — characteristics that align with the diverse, multilingual patient base that South Florida fertility practices frequently serve. Conceptions Florida provides comprehensive fertility care to patients across the Miami metropolitan area, including Coconut Grove, Brickell, South Miami, Kendall, and the Florida Keys. Patients throughout Florida can explore additional fertility care providers in the Florida fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey is a board-certified specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). He completed medical school and residency training in OB-GYN followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, the pathway required for subspecialty board certification in the field. Conceptions Florida is a fertility clinic with a clinical team that includes Dr. Hernandez-Rey and supporting clinicians, reproductive nurses, ultrasound technicians, and an embryology laboratory staff. The practice's name — Center for Fertility & Genetics — reflects its focus on both fertility treatment and preimplantation genetic testing, a service that requires close integration between the clinical and laboratory teams. Patients should confirm with the practice the composition of its current physician staff when scheduling.
Services and Treatments
- Comprehensive fertility evaluation for individuals and couples
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Fertility preservation: egg freezing and embryo banking
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Ovulation induction and controlled ovarian stimulation
- Male factor infertility evaluation and treatment planning
- Third-party reproduction: donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carrier coordination
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation and management
- Minimally invasive reproductive surgery
- LGBTQ+ family-building services
Laboratory and Success Rates
Conceptions Florida operates an in-house IVF and genetics laboratory, enabling the practice to offer advanced services including embryo culture to the blastocyst stage, embryo biopsy, preimplantation genetic testing, and cryopreservation. The genetics focus referenced in the clinic's name — Center for Fertility & Genetics — reflects the practice's investment in PGT services, which require sophisticated laboratory infrastructure and expertise in embryo biopsy techniques and genetic analysis. Outcome data for Conceptions Florida is reported to the CDC through the SART registry. Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
Coral Gables's central location within Miami-Dade County provides easy access for patients from throughout the Miami metro area. The University of Miami and Jackson Health System — two of the region's major academic medical centers — are located nearby, providing a strong ecosystem for subspecialty medical care. Conceptions Florida's bilingual and multicultural staff capacity is an asset in a community with large Spanish-speaking, Haitian Creole-speaking, and Portuguese-speaking populations. South Florida's year-round warm climate, lack of state income tax, and proximity to international airports make it an attractive location for patients traveling from Latin America and the Caribbean for fertility care. The practice's genetics focus may be particularly appealing to patients with known genetic carrier status who want to combine IVF with PGT for single-gene disorders.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before committing to a full IVF cycle, at-home insemination can be a meaningful first step. MakeAMom offers at-home insemination kits — including the BabyMaker kit for those with sensitivities, the CryoBaby kit designed for use with frozen or low-volume sperm, and the Impregnator kit for low-motility sperm — shipped discreetly to your door. With a reported 67% success rate among users, these kits provide an accessible, lower-cost entry point for those beginning their path to parenthood. MakeAMom's reusable kits are cost-effective compared to single-use alternatives and come with detailed instructions. That said, if you have a known fertility diagnosis or genetic concern, consulting with a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
Florida does not mandate health insurance coverage for fertility treatments such as IVF. As a result, most patients in Florida pay for IVF and advanced reproductive services out of pocket unless their employer has voluntarily included fertility benefits. Some large employers in Florida — particularly in healthcare, technology, and financial services — offer fertility benefits. The practice's financial team typically provides detailed cost estimates and works with patients on payment options. Medical financing through specialty lenders, multi-cycle pricing packages, and medication assistance programs from pharmaceutical companies are commonly available options for fertility patients in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M)? PGT-M is a specialized form of genetic testing performed on embryos created through IVF. It allows couples who carry known mutations for specific inherited conditions — such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, Huntington's disease, or BRCA-linked cancers — to identify unaffected embryos for transfer, reducing the risk of passing the condition to the child. PGT-M requires advance laboratory preparation specific to the genetic variant being tested.
Does Dr. Hernandez-Rey see patients for single-parent or LGBTQ+ family-building? Conceptions Florida serves diverse family types, including single parents, same-sex female couples, same-sex male couples requiring egg donation and surrogacy, and non-binary individuals. Florida's legal environment for LGBTQ+ parenting rights has evolved in recent years; patients should discuss specific legal considerations with a Florida family law attorney.
What is the typical process for a couple who is a carrier for a genetic condition? The process begins with genetic counseling to understand the specific risk. If the couple decides to pursue PGT-M, the laboratory designs a probe specific to their mutation before IVF begins. After egg retrieval and fertilization, embryos are cultured and biopsied, and the biopsied cells are sent for genetic analysis. Only embryos identified as unaffected are candidates for transfer.
How accessible is the practice for patients from outside Miami? Coral Gables is easily accessible via Miami International Airport, one of the busiest international airports in the United States. Patients from Latin America and the Caribbean who travel to the United States for fertility care frequently use Miami as their destination. The practice's bilingual staff can facilitate communication for Spanish-speaking patients from across the region.