Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) — Glenview is one of the northern suburban locations in the FCI network, operating at 2555 Patriot Blvd in Glenview. With a 4.2-star rating from 185 patient reviews, this location is recognized for its skilled clinical team, inclusive care environment, and proximity to Chicago's North Shore suburbs. FCI is one of the largest fertility networks in the Midwest, with a reputation for high laboratory standards and patient-centered protocols. The Glenview office serves patients from surrounding communities including Northbrook, Evanston, Wilmette, and Highland Park. Patients comparing providers can review the complete Illinois fertility clinic directory for additional options.
Physicians and Clinical Team
FCI's physician roster includes board-certified reproductive endocrinologists with subspecialty training recognized by the ASRM. Physicians at the Glenview location work in coordination with FCI's centralized IVF laboratory and share patients across nearby satellite locations as scheduling warrants. The clinical team is supported by reproductive nurses, financial counselors, embryologists, and ultrasonographers. FCI has been recognized for its commitment to research and clinical advancement, with several physicians publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Services and Treatments
- IVF with fresh and frozen embryo transfer
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Egg freezing and embryo banking
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M)
- Donor egg, donor sperm, and donor embryo programs
- Gestational surrogacy coordination
- LGBTQ+ family-building services including reciprocal IVF
- Fertility preservation for oncology patients
- Male factor evaluation and treatment
- Ovulation induction and cycle monitoring
Laboratory and Success Rates
FCI's central IVF laboratory uses standardized protocols across all locations, which helps maintain consistency in embryo culture outcomes. Patients should request cycle-specific success data stratified by age and diagnosis during their 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
Patients at the Glenview office frequently highlight the professionalism and warmth of the nursing staff, noting that care coordinators are responsive and proactive about communicating cycle results. The office is conveniently located off I-94 and accessible from most North Shore communities, with dedicated parking that reduces the stress of frequent early-morning monitoring appointments.
FCI — Glenview has a reputation for being particularly welcoming to LGBTQ+ patients. Same-sex couples and single parents pursuing donor sperm IUI or reciprocal IVF report that staff are experienced with third-party reproduction documentation and can guide patients through each legal and clinical step with clarity.
As with many high-volume fertility networks, some patients note that the large patient load can occasionally result in waiting room delays. Scheduling monitoring appointments as early in the morning as possible tends to minimize wait times, and many patients appreciate the ability to access results and messaging through FCI's patient portal.
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
Illinois has one of the most comprehensive fertility insurance mandates in the country. State law requires most fully-insured group health plans to cover IVF, IUI, and other infertility treatments, subject to plan terms and diagnosis criteria. FCI has experienced financial counselors who specialize in Illinois mandate interpretation and can help patients understand what their specific plan covers before the first treatment cycle begins. For patients without mandate coverage—including those on self-funded employer plans exempt from state law—FCI offers multi-cycle packages and third-party financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FCI — Glenview have LGBTQ+ inclusive services? Yes. The Glenview location welcomes same-sex couples, transgender patients, and single parents by choice. Services are available through reciprocal IVF, donor sperm IUI, and coordination with sperm and egg banks.
What is the address and phone number for FCI — Glenview? The office is at 2555 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026. The phone number is (847) 998-8200.
Does Illinois mandate require my insurance to cover IVF? Illinois law requires most fully-insured group plans to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment including IVF. However, self-funded ERISA plans are exempt. FCI's financial team can verify your benefits before your consultation.
Can I start with IUI before moving to IVF? Yes. Many patients begin with IUI cycles, which are less invasive and less costly, before progressing to IVF if IUI is unsuccessful after a recommended number of attempts based on diagnosis and age.