Island Fertility, affiliated with Stony Brook Medicine, operates at 500 Commack Road Suite 202 in Commack, New York, serving Long Island patients with reproductive care backed by the resources and academic rigor of a major research university health system. With a 4.1-star rating from 171 patient reviews, the practice provides access to reproductive endocrinology with the credibility of a Stony Brook Medicine affiliation. The Commack location is centrally located on Long Island, serving patients from Suffolk County, Nassau County, and eastern Long Island communities. Patients comparing providers across the state can view the New York fertility clinic directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Island Fertility's physicians hold faculty appointments or clinical affiliations with Stony Brook Medicine, bringing academic medicine's commitment to evidence-based practice to reproductive endocrinology on Long Island. The team includes reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, nurses, and patient coordinators. The Stony Brook affiliation provides patients access to specialty consultations and coordinated care with maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and other subspecialties when complex medical situations arise.
Services and Treatments
- IVF with fresh and frozen embryo transfer
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Egg freezing and fertility preservation
- Embryo cryopreservation
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M)
- Donor egg and donor sperm programs
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation and management
- Male factor infertility evaluation
- Ovulation induction and monitoring
- PCOS and endometriosis management for fertility
Laboratory and Success Rates
The Island Fertility laboratory maintains the standards expected of an academic medicine affiliate, with quality benchmarks aligned to Stony Brook Medicine's institutional requirements. Prospective 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
One of Island Fertility's most important distinguishing features for Long Island patients is geography. For Suffolk County residents, commuting into Manhattan or even Nassau County for fertility care can add significant time and stress to an already demanding treatment schedule. The Commack location provides a credible academic medicine alternative within practical driving distance from much of Long Island.
Patients at Island Fertility value the sense that their care is supported by a larger medical institution, which is particularly meaningful for patients with complex medical histories or those who require coordination with other specialties. Stony Brook Medicine's integrated electronic medical records facilitate information sharing between departments, which reduces the burden on patients who must otherwise manually coordinate between providers.
Reviews reflect consistent appreciation for the clinical team's thoroughness and communication, though some patients note that the institutional setting can occasionally feel less boutique than smaller private practices. Patients who prioritize the security of academic medicine affiliation over the personalized feel of an independent clinic will find Island Fertility a strong match for their preferences.
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
New York State requires most fully-insured group plans to cover IVF, IUI, and fertility preservation. As a Stony Brook Medicine affiliate, Island Fertility is well-positioned to work with major commercial insurers that have in-network agreements with the Stony Brook health system. Patients should verify whether Island Fertility is in-network with their specific plan before scheduling. Financial counselors can assist with benefit verification and help patients understand any out-of-pocket costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address and phone number for Island Fertility? The clinic is at 500 Commack Rd, Suite 202, Commack, NY 11725. The phone number is (631) 638-4600.
What does the Stony Brook Medicine affiliation mean for patients? The affiliation provides access to the resources, quality standards, and multi-specialty coordination of a major academic health system. It can be especially beneficial for patients with complex medical conditions that intersect with their fertility treatment.
Does New York State insurance mandate cover treatment at Island Fertility? New York's mandate applies to most fully-insured group plans. Coverage depends on your specific plan and network status. The clinic's financial team can verify benefits before your consultation.
Does Island Fertility serve patients from Nassau County? Yes. While the clinic is located in Suffolk County, the Commack location is accessible to patients from eastern Nassau County and central Long Island communities.