Ohio Reproductive Medicine is a reproductive endocrinology practice located at 535 Reach Blvd, Suite 200, in Columbus, Ohio, serving patients from across Central Ohio including Westerville, Dublin, Grove City, and the surrounding communities. The practice holds a 4.0-star rating across more than 360 patient reviews and has been a fixture in the Columbus fertility landscape, offering the full spectrum of fertility services from initial evaluation through advanced IVF with genetic testing. Columbus is Ohio's largest city and a major healthcare hub, and Ohio Reproductive Medicine benefits from proximity to The Ohio State University Medical Center network while operating as a focused reproductive medicine practice. For a broader view of fertility resources across the state, see our directory of fertility clinics in Ohio.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Ohio Reproductive Medicine is staffed by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists who hold subspecialty fellowship certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The physicians have training and clinical interest areas that cover the full range of infertility diagnoses, including tubal factor, ovulatory dysfunction, male factor, and unexplained infertility. The practice emphasizes a methodical diagnostic approach — patients are worked up thoroughly before a treatment plan is recommended rather than moving directly to IVF as a first-line intervention when simpler options remain. The nursing team and embryologists bring deep experience to cycle management, and a dedicated patient coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for scheduling, insurance, and billing questions.
Services and Treatments
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) and frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Ovulation induction (Clomid, letrozole, injectable gonadotropins)
- Egg freezing for fertility preservation
- Embryo cryopreservation and banking
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M)
- Donor egg IVF
- Donor sperm services
- Male infertility evaluation (semen analysis, hormonal testing, referral for surgical sperm retrieval)
- Uterine evaluation (hysteroscopy, sonohysterogram)
- Endometriosis and PCOS management
- Recurrent pregnancy loss workup
Laboratory and Success Rates
Ohio Reproductive Medicine operates an on-site embryology laboratory at the Columbus location. The laboratory uses vitrification for all cryopreservation and employs certified embryologists who manage the full lifecycle of the IVF process, from sperm preparation through culture, biopsy, and embryo freezing. The practice participates in SART reporting, providing independently audited outcome data for prospective patients. Columbus-area fertility programs compete in a market that includes several well-established practices, providing a strong incentive for continuous quality improvement. 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 Reach Blvd location is on Columbus's east side, accessible from I-270 with parking available in the building. The practice structures its morning monitoring schedule to allow patients to complete blood draws and ultrasounds before work hours when possible. Patients commonly mention the professionalism and patience of the nursing team as a highlight of their experience — particularly during the emotionally demanding phases of IVF, including the wait for fertilization results and PGT findings.
Columbus is a college town and a growing tech and healthcare city, which means the patient population at Ohio Reproductive Medicine is diverse in terms of age, background, and fertility diagnosis. The practice serves both straightforward cases — young patients with a single diagnosable issue — and complex cases involving prior failed cycles, advanced maternal age, or significant male factor. The clinic's willingness to engage carefully with complex cases is reflected in its patient reviews.
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
Ohio does not have a state law mandating fertility treatment coverage. Coverage for IVF, IUI, and related diagnostics in Ohio depends entirely on the individual health plan, with large employers in industries like insurance, banking, and healthcare often offering voluntary fertility benefits. State employees and employees at Ohio-based universities should check their HR portal for fertility benefit details. Ohio Reproductive Medicine's billing team can assist with insurance verification and prior authorization, and the practice works with financing partners for self-pay patients. Patients without coverage should request an itemized cost estimate for their planned treatment before beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a specialist rather than continuing to try on my own? The standard guideline recommends a fertility evaluation after 12 months of unprotected intercourse without conception for patients under 35, or after 6 months for patients 35 and older. Patients with known risk factors — such as irregular cycles, a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, prior surgery affecting the reproductive organs, or a known male factor — should seek evaluation sooner. A single consultation does not obligate you to begin treatment.
What is a sonohysterogram and why might it be recommended? A sonohysterogram (SHG), also called a saline infusion sonogram, is an ultrasound procedure in which a small amount of saline is infused into the uterus to allow detailed visualization of the uterine cavity. It can identify polyps, fibroids, or scar tissue that may affect implantation. It is often included in the pre-IVF workup.
Does Ohio Reproductive Medicine perform surgical procedures? Minimally invasive gynecological surgeries, such as hysteroscopy for uterine evaluation or polypectomy, may be performed by the clinic's physicians at an affiliated surgical facility. More complex laparoscopic procedures, such as surgery for advanced endometriosis, may be referred to a gynecological surgeon.
How long does a frozen embryo transfer cycle take? A frozen embryo transfer (FET) typically takes four to six weeks from the start of the preparatory cycle to the transfer date. The preparation phase involves monitoring the uterine lining response to estrogen and, in some protocols, progesterone supplementation before the transfer. Your physician will outline a personalized timeline based on your history.