Island Reproductive Services, P.C. is located at 237 Richmond Valley Road in Staten Island, New York — in the southwestern corner of the borough near the communities of Prince's Bay, Pleasant Plains, and Richmond Valley. This location serves the southern tier of Staten Island, which is among the most underserved areas for fertility care within New York City — a borough that has historically had fewer specialty medical resources per capita than Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx. Patients from the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as patients from nearby New Jersey communities accessible via the Outerbridge Crossing, can reach this practice without the need to travel off-island to Manhattan-based fertility centers. For a broader view of fertility clinics in New York, explore the state directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Island Reproductive Services, P.C. is organized as a professional corporation — the New York State entity type for physician-owned medical practices. The clinical team includes board-certified reproductive endocrinologists who have completed fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) through programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). REI subspecialists hold dual board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Serving a borough-based practice rather than a Manhattan academic center, the physicians at Island Reproductive Services bring specialist-level fertility care to a community that would otherwise require ferry travel or a bridge crossing to access the level of expertise typically concentrated in Manhattan and the outer boroughs. The P.C. structure indicates physician ownership and a patient-physician relationship model typical of independent specialty practices.
Services and Treatments
Island Reproductive Services, P.C. provides a comprehensive set of fertility and reproductive endocrinology services:
- IVF (in vitro fertilization), including full stimulation, retrieval, and embryo transfer
- IUI (intrauterine insemination) with partner or donor sperm
- Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) for elective preservation and medical necessity
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Preimplantation genetic testing — PGT-A and PGT-M
- Donor egg IVF
- Donor sperm IUI and IVF
- Third-party reproduction coordination (gestational carrier)
- Male infertility evaluation including semen analysis and referral for urologic assessment
- Ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination for less complex cases
- Diagnosis and management of PCOS, endometriosis, and uterine factor infertility
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
- Hormonal evaluation and thyroid/reproductive endocrinology assessment
- Fertility preservation for patients facing oncologic treatment
Laboratory and Success Rates
Island Reproductive Services operates or closely coordinates with an embryology laboratory capable of supporting IVF procedures including fertilization, culture, biopsy, vitrification, and embryo transfer. The quality of the embryology laboratory is a central determinant of IVF outcomes. Patients should inquire about the lab's CLIA certification status and whether it is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or participates in external quality assurance programs.
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
Staten Island's southern tier is one of the most geographically suburban areas within New York City's five boroughs, characterized by low-density residential neighborhoods, single-family homes, and limited public transit options outside of the Staten Island Railway and bus routes. For Staten Island patients, accessing Manhattan-based fertility centers requires either the Staten Island Ferry plus subway or bridge crossings by car — a meaningful time commitment that becomes particularly burdensome during daily monitoring appointments typical of an IVF cycle.
Having a full-service fertility practice on Staten Island at Richmond Valley Road means patients can undergo cycle monitoring, sonographic assessments, blood draws, and procedures within the borough rather than commuting off-island multiple times per week. This convenience factor is significant for patients in professional or family situations where frequent Manhattan trips impose practical hardship.
The practice also serves patients from nearby New Jersey communities (Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Linden) who can cross the Outerbridge Crossing to reach Staten Island more easily than traveling into New York City proper.
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 has one of the most comprehensive fertility insurance mandates in the country. Large-group health insurance plans regulated by New York State are required to cover IVF and infertility treatment, including multiple oocyte retrieval cycles. This mandate applies to fully-insured group plans; self-insured employer plans governed by ERISA are not required to comply with the New York mandate.
Patients should verify their plan's specific fertility benefits, including the number of covered IVF cycles, prior authorization requirements, and any diagnostic prerequisites (e.g., documentation of infertility diagnosis). The practice's financial counseling or billing team can assist patients in determining coverage and understanding out-of-pocket obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Staten Island have fewer fertility clinics than Manhattan? Staten Island has historically had fewer specialty medical resources per capita than Manhattan or Brooklyn due to its lower population density and geographic separation from the main New York City medical centers. Having a dedicated fertility practice on Staten Island — particularly in the southern part of the borough — is a significant resource for residents who want to avoid the commute to Manhattan-based centers during an IVF cycle's intensive monitoring phase.
Does the New York IVF mandate apply to my employer plan if my employer is based in New Jersey? If your employer is based in New Jersey but you are enrolled in a New York-regulated insurance plan, New York mandate rules may apply. However, if your plan is self-insured (ERISA) and your employer is in New Jersey, the New Jersey mandate may apply instead — and the terms differ. Consult your plan documents or HR department for clarity.
Can I use donor sperm at Island Reproductive Services? Yes. IUI and IVF with donor sperm are standard services at fertility practices. Patients select a sperm donor from an FDA-registered sperm bank, and the practice coordinates the shipment and use of the donor sample for the insemination or IVF procedure.
What monitoring is required during an IVF cycle and how does it affect my schedule? IVF monitoring typically involves vaginal ultrasound and blood draws every 1-3 days during ovarian stimulation, lasting approximately 10-14 days. Having a practice located on Staten Island minimizes the disruption for borough residents who would otherwise need to commute to Manhattan for each monitoring appointment.