REACH Fertility is a Charlotte-based reproductive endocrinology practice located at 1524 E Morehead Street, one of the city's established medical corridors convenient to Dilworth, Myers Park, and Midtown Charlotte. The clinic serves patients from across the Charlotte metro including Ballantyne, University area, Concord, and Gastonia. REACH has a presence in both Charlotte and the broader Carolinas fertility market, and its location on E Morehead offers proximity to Atrium Health facilities and the medical district's supporting infrastructure. For patients researching fertility options across the state, our guide to fertility clinics in North Carolina provides a broader view.
Physicians and Clinical Team
REACH Fertility's medical staff includes board-certified reproductive endocrinologists who hold fellowship-level subspecialty training in REI through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The team manages a wide range of fertility diagnoses, from straightforward ovulatory dysfunction to complex male factor, tubal disease, and recurrent implantation failure. Physicians at the clinic bring clinical interest areas in IVF, minimally invasive surgery, and male infertility evaluation. The clinical team is supported by specialized reproductive nurses, certified embryologists in the on-site laboratory, and a patient services team that assists with scheduling, insurance, and financial planning throughout the treatment process.
Services and Treatments
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Ovulation induction (oral and injectable)
- Egg freezing for elective fertility preservation
- Embryo cryopreservation
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M)
- Donor egg IVF
- Donor sperm services
- Third-party reproduction coordination
- Male factor evaluation (semen analysis, hormonal assessment)
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Recurrent pregnancy loss workup
- Endometriosis and uterine factor assessment
Laboratory and Success Rates
REACH Fertility operates an on-site embryology laboratory where the full IVF process — including insemination, culture, blastocyst development assessment, biopsy, and cryopreservation — is performed by the clinic's own embryology team. The laboratory uses vitrification for all cryopreservation to maximize post-thaw embryo viability. Embryo development is tracked daily, and patients are kept informed of key milestones in their cohort's development. Prospective patients conducting due diligence should consult published SART and CDC data, as success rates vary significantly by age, diagnosis, and treatment cycle type. 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 E Morehead Street location is in a medical office environment that is easy to navigate for patients traveling from both the south Charlotte suburbs and the northern parts of the city. The area has good road access from I-77 and is near the South End and Dilworth neighborhoods, offering coffee shops and amenities for patients who arrive early for monitoring. Staff responsiveness and clinical efficiency are frequently cited in patient feedback, along with appreciation for physicians who take time to explain options thoroughly at each visit.
Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, and REACH serves a patient population that reflects the city's diversity — including a large community of transplants from northeastern and midwestern states where fertility coverage is more common, who may arrive with different insurance backgrounds and expectations than patients who have lived in North Carolina long-term. The practice's financial team is prepared to handle a range of insurance situations.
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
North Carolina does not have a state fertility insurance mandate, so fertility treatment coverage in Charlotte depends on employer plan terms. Large Charlotte employers in the banking and financial services sectors — including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, both headquartered in the city — have added fertility benefits in recent years as part of competitive benefits packages. Patients employed by healthcare systems, universities, and other large employers should also investigate their plan carefully. REACH's financial coordinators are available to assist with benefit verification before your consultation. For uninsured or underinsured patients, the clinic provides transparent pricing and can connect patients with fertility financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IUI and IVF, and how do I know which is right for me? IUI is a simpler, less expensive procedure in which washed sperm are placed directly into the uterus at the time of ovulation, improving the chances that sperm reach the egg. IVF involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, retrieving them, fertilizing them in the laboratory, and transferring an embryo to the uterus. IVF is more effective per cycle but significantly more involved and costly. Your physician will recommend a starting point based on your age, diagnosis, how long you have been trying, and your partner's semen analysis results.
Does REACH provide care for same-sex couples? Yes. REACH offers IUI with donor sperm, IVF with donor sperm, and other third-party reproduction pathways for same-sex couples and single parents by choice. The practice can provide referrals to reproductive attorneys in North Carolina for legal parental rights documentation.
What should I bring to my first appointment? At minimum, bring prior medical records relevant to fertility — including any previous semen analyses, prior pregnancy records, or surgical reports. A list of current medications and supplements is also helpful. If your partner is participating, both partners should ideally attend the first consultation. Your physician may order additional bloodwork at the first visit.
How long does it typically take to start an IVF cycle from initial consultation? Depending on your diagnostic workup results and the timing of your menstrual cycle, most patients can start an IVF stimulation cycle within four to eight weeks of their initial consultation. Some patients need additional testing or minor procedures first, which may add time. Call (704) 343-3400 to begin the scheduling process.