Shady Grove Fertility Atlanta is one of the Shady Grove network's Southeast expansion locations, situated at 1100 Lake Hearn Drive, Suite 400, in the Buckhead/Brookhaven corridor of Atlanta, Georgia. The practice brings the resources and clinical protocols of one of the largest fertility networks in the country to Georgia patients, while serving a local patient population that stretches from Buckhead and Sandy Springs to Dunwoody and beyond the Perimeter. With a 4.2-star rating from nearly 350 patient reviews, SGF Atlanta has established a positive reputation in a competitive Atlanta fertility market. The practice is affirming of LGBTQ+ patients and offers the full spectrum of family-building services available across the SGF network. Patients exploring options across the state can visit our guide to fertility clinics in Georgia.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Shady Grove Fertility Atlanta's physicians are board-certified reproductive endocrinologists who have completed accredited REI fellowships and are integrated into the SGF network's clinical standards and quality programs. SGF's Atlanta team is connected to the network's national research and quality improvement infrastructure, meaning protocols are evidence-based and updated as new data emerge from the network's large collective patient outcomes dataset. Physicians at this location bring clinical expertise in IVF, donor egg, PGT, and LGBTQ+ family building. The care team includes specialized nurses, embryologists housed at the on-site laboratory, and patient financial coordinators.
Services and Treatments
- IVF with fresh and frozen embryo transfer
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Egg freezing (elective and medical)
- Embryo banking and frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Donor egg IVF with in-house and agency donors
- Donor sperm services
- Reciprocal IVF for same-sex female couples
- LGBTQ+ family building (all pathways)
- Gestational surrogacy coordination
- Male factor evaluation and treatment
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
- Oncofertility and fertility preservation
Laboratory and Success Rates
The Atlanta location houses an on-site embryology laboratory operating under SGF's standardized laboratory protocols, including vitrification for all cryopreservation, embryo culture to blastocyst stage in extended culture systems, and biopsy support for PGT. SGF publishes patient outcome data on its website and reports fully to both SART and the CDC, with its large network volume providing robust benchmarking data. Regional benchmarks in Georgia show a competitive fertility market, and SGF Atlanta's connection to the network's quality management resources supports consistent outcomes. 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 Lake Hearn Drive address places the clinic within the well-developed Buckhead medical corridor, convenient to GA-400 and the Buckhead MARTA station for patients who prefer transit. Parking is available in the building. Atlanta's traffic is a real consideration for patients with early-morning monitoring appointments during stimulation, and many patients choose this location in part because of its proximity to Buckhead, Sandy Springs, and the northern suburbs rather than having to navigate downtown Atlanta.
SGF Atlanta inherits the network's patient experience infrastructure, including a 24/7 patient portal for results and messaging, telehealth consultation options, a robust insurance and financial counseling team, and access to the SGF donor egg database. The clinic coordinates care for patients pursuing gestational surrogacy in Georgia, which has been a favorable surrogacy destination due to its clear legal framework. LGBTQ+ patients receive full support across all pathways, with coordinators experienced in two-mom, two-dad, and single-parent family structures.
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
Georgia does not have a state fertility insurance mandate, so coverage for IVF depends on the terms of your employer's health plan. Notable Atlanta-area employers in technology, finance, and healthcare have added fertility benefits in recent years, driven by competition for talent. Patients employed by companies headquartered outside Georgia that have added fertility benefits nationally may have coverage that applies in Georgia as well. SGF's insurance team is experienced in navigating multi-state employer benefit situations and can assist with pre-authorization. For patients without coverage, SGF offers its shared-risk program (subject to eligibility criteria), multi-cycle discounts, and financing through CapexMD and Lending Club.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgia a good state for gestational surrogacy? Georgia has historically been a favorable jurisdiction for gestational surrogacy due to clear legal precedent supporting surrogacy agreements and pre-birth orders establishing parental rights. SGF Atlanta can connect patients pursuing surrogacy with experienced reproductive attorneys in Georgia to navigate the legal framework.
How does SGF Atlanta handle LGBTQ+ family building? The practice offers all reproductive pathways for LGBTQ+ patients without restriction. Dedicated coordinators are familiar with the specific steps, legal requirements, and third-party coordination involved in reciprocal IVF, donor sperm IVF, and surrogacy with donor eggs. The clinic's LGBTQ+-inclusive policies are consistent across the entire SGF network.
What is the difference between PGT-A and PGT-M? PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidies) screens embryos for an abnormal number of chromosomes, which is the most common cause of IVF failure and miscarriage. PGT-M (preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders) tests for a specific inherited single-gene disorder — such as cystic fibrosis, BRCA mutations, or sickle cell disease — when one or both partners is a known carrier or affected individual. Genetic counseling is available to help determine which test, if any, is appropriate for your situation.
Can I start monitoring at a location closer to home and do procedures at SGF Atlanta? The SGF network model allows some monitoring to be done at satellite locations, with procedures such as egg retrieval and embryo transfer performed at the primary laboratory site. Call (404) 843-2229 to discuss the monitoring and procedure arrangement that best suits your location.