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Shady Grove Fertility New York — Fertlo Editorial Review

Independent editorial overview · New York, NY
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Prof. Latifat Ibisomi, PhD, MSc (Med)

5 min read
Medically Reviewed
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Dr. Luis Arturo Ruvalcaba Castellón, MD

IVF & Advanced Reproductive Technologies Instituto Mexicano de Infertilidad (IMI), Guadalajara; LIV Fertility Center; University of Guadalajara

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Shady Grove Fertility New York is located at 110 East 60th Street, Floor 5, in New York City — in Midtown Manhattan's Upper East Side, close to the Plaza Hotel and Central Park, and in proximity to New York Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) is one of the largest fertility networks in the United States, with clinics concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic region and expanding into new markets including New York City. The New York location brings SGF's established clinical protocols, large shared-risk program infrastructure, and extensive egg donation network to Manhattan's large and financially diverse patient population. Patients throughout New York can explore additional fertility providers in the New York fertility clinics directory.

Physicians and Clinical Team

Shady Grove Fertility's New York location is staffed by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists affiliated with the SGF network. SGF is one of the largest REI group practices in the country, with dozens of physicians across its locations. The New York site benefits from the network's shared clinical protocols, quality benchmarks, and laboratory infrastructure. Individual physicians at the New York location may include SGF's network physicians assigned to New York or physicians based at the New York site specifically. Patients who wish to confirm which physician will manage their care should contact the clinic directly. Supporting clinical staff include reproductive nurses, ultrasound technicians, embryologists, and financial counselors experienced in navigating New York State's fertility insurance landscape.

Services and Treatments

  • Comprehensive fertility evaluation for individuals and couples
  • In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
  • Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
  • Fertility preservation: egg freezing and embryo banking
  • Frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles
  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
  • Ovulation induction and letrozole/clomiphene protocols
  • Third-party reproduction: donor egg IVF, donor sperm, and gestational carrier coordination
  • Male factor infertility evaluation and ICSI planning
  • Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation and management
  • SGF's shared risk (money-back guarantee) program for qualifying patients
  • LGBTQ+ family-building services

Laboratory and Success Rates

Shady Grove Fertility operates IVF laboratories across its network. For the New York location, laboratory services may be performed on-site or at an affiliated SGF lab, depending on the clinic's specific setup. SGF is a SART-member organization and reports outcome data to the CDC — patients can review SGF network and specific clinic data on the SART website. SGF's large patient volume provides substantial data for outcome benchmarking. 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 East 60th Street address places the SGF New York clinic in one of the most accessible and affluent corridors in Manhattan, served by multiple subway lines and walking distance from numerous major employers, hotels, and the Midtown business district. New York City's fertility market is competitive and sophisticated, and SGF's entry into New York brings a well-known brand with significant national recognition and a proven clinical track record in the Mid-Atlantic. New York State's fertility insurance mandate (discussed below) is an important financial factor for New York patients. SGF's shared risk program — which offers partial refunds if IVF does not result in a live birth after multiple cycles — may be available for qualifying patients at the New York location, offering some financial protection against the costs of unsuccessful cycles.

Considering At-Home Insemination?

Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before committing to a full IVF cycle, at-home insemination can be a meaningful first step. MakeAMom offers at-home insemination kits — including the BabyMaker kit for those with sensitivities, the CryoBaby kit designed for use with frozen or low-volume sperm, and the Impregnator kit for low-motility sperm — shipped discreetly to your door. With a reported 67% success rate among users, these kits provide an accessible, lower-cost entry point for those beginning their path to parenthood. MakeAMom's reusable kits are cost-effective compared to single-use alternatives and come with detailed instructions. That said, if you have a known fertility diagnosis or have been trying without success, consulting with a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.

Insurance and Financing

New York State has a fertility insurance mandate requiring fully insured employer group health plans to cover fertility preservation (such as egg freezing) and infertility diagnosis and treatment, including IVF, for eligible members. New York's mandate is among the broader state fertility mandates in the country. As with other state mandates, self-funded employer plans governed by ERISA are exempt, so patients should verify whether their plan is fully insured or self-funded. Shady Grove Fertility's financial counselors are experienced in navigating New York insurance benefits and can help patients understand their coverage before proceeding. SGF's shared risk program provides an additional layer of financial planning for qualifying patients, allowing them to pay a set fee upfront for multiple cycles with a partial refund if live birth is not achieved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shady Grove Fertility shared risk program? SGF's shared risk (also called the "money-back guarantee") program allows qualifying patients to pay a bundled fee for a defined number of IVF cycles. If the cycles do not result in a live birth, patients receive a partial refund. The program is designed to reduce the open-ended financial risk of IVF and is available to patients who meet SGF's eligibility criteria — typically based on age and ovarian reserve. Patients should discuss eligibility and specific program terms with the clinic's financial counselor.

Does New York's fertility mandate cover IVF at Shady Grove Fertility New York? New York State mandates coverage of fertility treatment including IVF for fully insured employer group health plans. Whether your specific plan is covered depends on whether it is fully insured (subject to the state mandate) or self-funded (exempt from state mandates). SGF's financial team can help you determine your coverage and navigate the authorization process.

What is the East 60th Street location's proximity to other New York medical facilities? The 110 East 60th Street address is in close proximity to New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center on the Upper East Side, as well as to multiple boutique specialty practices and hospital affiliates throughout the Midtown and Upper East Side corridors. For patients with complex cases requiring subspecialty coordination — such as high-risk obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, or urologic male infertility — the neighborhood's medical density is an asset.

Does SGF New York offer reciprocal IVF for same-sex female couples? Reciprocal IVF — also called partner-assisted reproduction — involves one partner providing the eggs (after retrieval) and the other partner carrying the resulting embryo as the gestational carrier. This approach allows both partners to have a biological role in the pregnancy. SGF provides this service as part of its LGBTQ+ family-building offerings; patients interested in this option should discuss the specific protocol with the clinic's REI team.

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