Texas IVF: Alfred J. Rodriguez, MD — An Honest Editorial Review
Among fertility clinics in Texas, Dr. Alfred Rodriguez's practice in Plano stands out as a senior-REI, surgery-capable, hospital-partnered program with a multi-decade track record in the DFW market. Patients weighing their options in the Plano/Frisco/Richardson/Allen corridor will often see Dr. Rodriguez's name alongside Dallas IVF, CCRM Dallas, and UT Southwestern's REI faculty; this editorial is for patients trying to evaluate that choice carefully.
About the Physician
Dr. Alfred J. Rodriguez earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1976 — 49 years of clinical practice — and has built his practice around reproductive endocrinology and reproductive surgery in the DFW metroplex. He is the Director of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Services (ARTS) program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, a hospital-partnered model that gives patients access to a major hospital system's infrastructure for complex cases.
He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in OB/GYN and the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and he formally limits his practice to infertility and reproductive surgery. Professional memberships include the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), and the Society for Reproductive Surgeons (SRS).
Services Offered
As part of the ARTS program at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano, Dr. Rodriguez's practice offers:
- Comprehensive fertility evaluation (AMH, AFC, HSG, semen analysis, genetic screening)
- Ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) with or without ICSI
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M, previously called PGD/PGS)
- Oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing)
- Donor-egg and donor-sperm cycles
- Gestational-carrier cycles
- Reproductive surgery (myomectomy, tubal surgery, endometriosis surgery, adhesiolysis, hysteroscopic procedures)
- Fertility preservation for oncology patients
The reproductive-surgery capability is notable — SRS membership signals active participation in complex surgical work that many newer REIs refer out.
What This Practice Is
Dr. Rodriguez's Texas IVF practice is a full-service REI and IVF program with hospital-partnered ART lab infrastructure. The clinic performs egg retrievals and embryo transfers, and ARTS-program outcomes are reported to SART and the CDC's National ART Surveillance System. This is a true reproductive-endocrinology practice — the kind you see when an OB/GYN refers you for IVF.
Texas Insurance Context
Texas is not a fertility-coverage-mandate state. There is no state law requiring commercial insurers to cover IVF or IUI, and Texas Medicaid does not cover infertility treatment. Most DFW fertility patients pay out of pocket for IVF ($15,000–$25,000 per cycle before medications) unless they have an employer-sponsored benefit (Progyny, Carrot, Maven, WINFertility). Our fertility insurance mandates by state guide covers the broader landscape.
Patient Experience
The 4.9/163 Google rating for Dr. Rodriguez, combined with 49 years of continuous DFW REI practice, suggests a patient-experience profile heavy on deep experience, senior-REI consults, and complex-case management. Reviews of practices led by senior REIs typically emphasize deliberate decision-making, clear expectation-setting, and comfort with unusual or repeat-failure cases. Individual experiences vary; confirm fit at intake.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
For DFW-area patients without a known fertility diagnosis who want a private first step before an REI consult — particularly single parents by choice and LGBTQ+ couples — at-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is reasonable.
MakeAMom kits are a one-time purchase, reusable until conception, and ship in plain packaging. They pair well with basic preconception health work through a primary OB/GYN. At-home insemination is not a substitute for REI care if you have a known diagnosis, have been trying 12 months (six if over 35), or your physician has recommended IVF.
When to Consult Dr. Rodriguez
Consider booking with this practice if you:
- Have had two or more pregnancy losses
- Have failed prior IVF cycles at another program
- Need reproductive surgery (myomectomy, tubal repair, endometriosis excision) alongside IVF
- Need PGT-A or PGT-M
- Need donor-egg or donor-sperm cycles
- Are pursuing fertility preservation for medical reasons
- Want a senior, surgery-capable REI rather than a newer fellowship graduate
Our how to read IVF success rates guide and the IVF overview are useful before a first REI visit.
Location and Contact
Address: 6130 W Parker Road, Suite 215, Plano, TX 75093 Hospital partnership: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano (ARTS program) Website: texasivf.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rodriguez a reproductive endocrinologist? Yes. He is double-board-certified by ABOG in OB/GYN and the REI subspecialty, and limits his practice to infertility and reproductive surgery.
Is the practice SART-reporting? Yes. The ARTS program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano reports to SART and to the CDC ART National Surveillance System.
Does he perform reproductive surgery? Yes. SRS membership and a multi-decade career mean Dr. Rodriguez actively performs myomectomy, tubal surgery, endometriosis surgery, and hysteroscopic procedures.
Does Texas insurance cover IVF? No. Texas has no state fertility-coverage mandate. Verify your specific plan.
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