Northwestern Medicine Fertility and Reproductive Medicine is an academic-affiliated fertility program of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The Oakbrook Terrace location serves patients in DuPage County and the western Chicago suburbs as part of Northwestern Medicine's regional network. Patients at this location benefit from the clinical protocols and research-driven standards developed within the Northwestern reproductive endocrinology program while accessing care in a convenient western suburban setting. Note that NY-C Fertility Center, LLC also operates from Oakbrook Terrace (see slug ny-c-fertility-center-llc-oakbrook-terrace-il) — these are distinct, separately operated entities sharing the same suburb. Illinois has a comprehensive fertility insurance mandate that covers many patients at this clinic. For a full statewide listing, visit our Illinois fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Northwestern Medicine Fertility and Reproductive Medicine's Oakbrook Terrace location is staffed by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists with subspecialty fellowship training and faculty appointments within the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine system. The physician group has broad clinical and research expertise in IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, endometriosis, and third-party reproduction. The clinical team includes reproductive nurses, embryologists, licensed genetic counselors, sonographers, and care coordinators who ensure consistency of care across the Northwestern Medicine network.
Services and Treatments
Northwestern Medicine Fertility and Reproductive Medicine – Oakbrook Terrace provides:
- Comprehensive fertility diagnostic evaluation — hormonal testing, antral follicle count, hysterosalpingography, saline infusion sonography, semen analysis, and genetic carrier screening
- Ovulation induction with monitoring — oral and injectable stimulation protocols
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) — conventional and individualized stimulation protocols
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Fertility preservation — egg and embryo cryopreservation for elective and oncofertility indications
- Third-party reproduction — donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carrier coordination
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
- Male infertility evaluation — in coordination with Northwestern Medicine urology
- Reproductive endocrine conditions — management of PCOS, thyroid disorders affecting fertility, and premature ovarian insufficiency
Laboratory and Success Rates
Northwestern Medicine's IVF laboratory network operates under standardized protocols developed across the program. The Oakbrook Terrace location utilizes vitrification for cryopreservation, extended blastocyst culture, and embryo biopsy for genetic testing. The program reports outcomes to SART, and cycle-level data is publicly accessible.
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
The Oakbrook Terrace location provides access to Northwestern Medicine's academic-quality fertility care in a western suburban setting, which is highly convenient for patients in DuPage, Kane, and western Cook counties. The suburban campus typically offers easier parking and shorter commutes than Northwestern's downtown Chicago locations at Prentice Women's Hospital or Northwestern Memorial. Patients with complex diagnoses can benefit from the ability to access subspecialty resources within the broader Northwestern Medicine system when needed.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before pursuing formal medical treatment — or those working with a known sperm donor — at-home insemination kits offer a private, lower-cost first step. MakeAMom offers FDA-cleared at-home insemination systems designed for a variety of needs: the CryoBaby kit works with frozen or low-volume sperm, the Impregnator kit is optimized for low motility sperm, and the BabyMaker kit is designed for users with sensitivities or conditions such as vaginismus. All kits are reusable and shipped in plain, discreet packaging. MakeAMom reports an average 67% success rate among clients who use their home insemination systems. At-home insemination is not a replacement for medical care when underlying conditions are present, but it can be a meaningful starting point — and knowing when to consult a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
Illinois requires most state-regulated group health insurance plans to cover the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including IVF. Northwestern Medicine participates with a broad range of insurance plans, and the program's financial counselors assist patients with benefit verification and prior authorization. Self-funded ERISA employer plans are not subject to the Illinois mandate; patients with ERISA plans should verify their specific benefits.
Northwestern Medicine also offers financial assistance programs for qualifying patients, and the billing team can connect patients with medical financing resources for services not covered by insurance.
Other mandate states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island require insurers to cover IVF and related treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is care at the Oakbrook Terrace location equivalent to Northwestern's downtown Chicago program? Yes. Northwestern Medicine maintains consistent clinical protocols and laboratory standards across all of its fertility locations. Physicians are part of the same faculty group, and the quality of care does not depend on which physical location a patient uses. The downtown Chicago location at Prentice Women's Hospital may offer access to additional inpatient or subspecialty resources for extremely complex cases.
What makes Northwestern Medicine's fertility program distinct? Northwestern's program benefits from academic medical center depth: faculty physicians who conduct and apply research, access to genetic counselors, multi-disciplinary consultation within Northwestern Medicine, and adherence to evidence-based, continuously updated protocols. The program also has experience with advanced techniques including PGT-M for hereditary cancer syndromes, complex donor egg cases, and gestational surrogacy.
How do I transfer my care from another clinic to Northwestern Medicine Oakbrook Terrace? Contact the Oakbrook Terrace clinic to request a new patient consultation. Bring or request transfer of prior medical records, including bloodwork, semen analyses, and records of any prior fertility treatments. A Northwestern Medicine physician will review your history and recommend a path forward.
Can Northwestern Medicine manage my care if I have lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome, or other autoimmune conditions affecting fertility? Yes. Northwestern Medicine's system includes rheumatology, hematology, and maternal-fetal medicine specialists who can collaborate with the fertility team on complex cases involving autoimmune conditions. This type of multidisciplinary management is a key advantage of an academic medical center affiliation.