Columbia Fertility Associates is located at 1005 N Glebe Rd, Suite 470, Arlington, VA 22201, in the Ballston/Clarendon corridor of Arlington — one of Northern Virginia's most transit-rich and densely populated urban areas. The office is steps from the Ballston-MU Metro station on the Orange and Silver lines, making it highly accessible from across the DC Metro region, including DC proper, Rosslyn, Crystal City, Falls Church, and McLean. Columbia Fertility Associates carries a 4.4-star rating from 45 reviews and has built a strong reputation for individualized fertility care. Full practice information is available at columbiafertility.com. Virginia patients can explore additional options in the Virginia fertility clinic directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Columbia Fertility Associates is an independent fertility practice staffed by fellowship-trained, board-certified reproductive endocrinologists. The practice takes a personalized approach — in contrast to larger chain fertility networks — with physicians directly involved in each patient's monitoring and treatment decisions. The clinical team includes fertility nurses, embryologists, and care coordinators who maintain consistent contact with patients throughout each cycle. Columbia Fertility Associates has strong referral relationships with Washington, DC-area OB/GYN practices and hospital systems, facilitating co-management for patients with complex medical backgrounds.
Services and Treatments
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) with fresh and frozen embryo transfers
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with partner or donor sperm
- Egg freezing for elective and oncofertility preservation
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M)
- Ovulation induction and monitored cycles
- Donor egg IVF with fresh and frozen cycles
- Donor sperm selection and coordination
- Reciprocal IVF for same-sex female couples
- Gestational carrier coordination
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation and uterine factor workup
Laboratory and Success Rates
Columbia Fertility Associates operates its own laboratory to support its Arlington and Washington, DC-area patients. The lab is staffed by experienced embryologists and operates under quality management protocols consistent with SART reporting standards. Patients can ask their physician for center-specific outcome data, including age-stratified live birth rates, at the initial consultation.
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
Arlington patients reviewing Columbia Fertility Associates consistently highlight the Metro accessibility as a practical benefit — many patients appreciate being able to attend monitoring appointments without driving, particularly during early-morning stimulation monitoring. Reviewers describe the practice as warm, organized, and attentive, with nurses who are responsive to patient messages and physicians who explain decisions clearly. The Ballston/Clarendon location is surrounded by amenities — coffee shops, restaurants, and parking — that make a long monitoring cycle less logistically taxing. Patients from the LGBTQ+ community and single parents by choice describe feeling welcomed and respected.
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
Virginia does not have a state fertility insurance mandate. However, federal government employees — a major segment of the Arlington-area workforce — may have access to fertility benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program. FEHB plans vary; some offer meaningful fertility coverage including IVF cycles, while others provide only diagnostic coverage.
Defense contractors, technology companies, and consulting firms in the Northern Virginia market increasingly offer employer fertility benefits as a competitive hiring tool. Columbia Fertility Associates' financial team is experienced with the complex employer benefit landscape of the DC metro area and can assist with insurance verification and prior authorization. For patients without fertility benefits, medical financing and HSA/FSA payment options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia Fertility Associates the same as a Columbia-named hospital system? No. Columbia Fertility Associates is an independent fertility practice. It is not affiliated with Columbia University, Columbia University Medical Center, or any hospital system of that name. The name refers to the Washington, DC area, sometimes called the Columbia District or the District of Columbia.
Is the Ballston Metro stop walking distance from the office? Yes. The Glebe Rd address is a short walk from the Ballston-MU Metro station on the Orange and Silver lines. This makes it one of the more transit-accessible fertility offices in Northern Virginia and is particularly convenient for patients who work in DC or commute by rail.
Does Columbia Fertility Associates offer care for same-sex male couples seeking a gestational carrier? Yes. The practice can initiate and manage the fertility medicine components of a surrogacy journey for same-sex male couples, including sperm analysis, preparation, and embryo creation. The gestational carrier would then be referred to an obstetric provider after a confirmed pregnancy. Legal counsel for surrogacy contracts is typically handled through a fertility law attorney, and the practice can recommend resources.
What if I have a complex diagnosis such as severe endometriosis or diminished ovarian reserve? Columbia Fertility Associates has experience with complex cases. Patients with prior surgeries, diminished reserve, or prior implantation failure are encouraged to bring their complete medical history to the initial consultation so the physician can review all prior data before recommending a protocol.