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Fertility Center of Southern California

US United States
· Irvine
SART·Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology ↗
SART member since 2001, meeting industry quality standards for assisted reproductive technology
CAP·College of American Pathologists ↗
CAP accredited embryology laboratory
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About

About Fertility Center of Southern California

Fertility Center of Southern California (FCSC) is a single-location fertility practice in Irvine, Orange County, led by Dr. Ilene Hatch — a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist (Obstetrics & Gynecology; Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility) and a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with over 20 years of clinical experience.

FCSC offers a complete spectrum of fertility services ranging from basic fertility assessments to advanced reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), egg freezing, fertility preservation, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A/PGT-M), intrauterine insemination (IUI), donor egg and sperm cycles, and gestational carrier (surrogacy) coordination.

Accreditations & Awards

  • SART Member Since 2001: Reports clinical data to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), a testament to commitment to transparency and quality standards
  • CAP Accredited Laboratory: The on-site embryology lab holds accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, ensuring rigorous quality control
  • Double Board-Certified Physician: Dr. Ilene Hatch holds board certification in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
  • UCI Clinical Faculty: Dr. Hatch serves as an assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine, bridging clinical practice with academic medicine

Why Choose Fertility Center of Southern California

20+ Years of Specialized Expertise: Dr. Ilene Hatch brings over two decades of reproductive medicine experience, having completed her medical degree at USC, residency at UCI Medical Center, and REI fellowship at USC. Her dual board certification ensures comprehensive care from basic fertility issues to complex cases.

Truly Personalized Treatment: Unlike large chain clinics where patients may feel like “widgets on an assembly line,” FCSC designs each treatment plan around the patient’s individual physiology and rhythm. Cycles are not batched or synchronized for convenience — they follow your natural timeline.

Seven-Day Access: The clinic is open 7 days a week with early morning blood draw appointments starting at 6:30 AM on weekdays, accommodating busy schedules and minimizing disruption to work and daily life.

Physician-Led, Compassionate Care: Dr. Hatch personally oversees every aspect of treatment, from initial consultation through egg retrieval and embryo transfer. Her own journey through premature ovarian failure (POF) and successful treatment gives her a unique depth of empathy for patients navigating fertility challenges.

Full-Service Fertility Center: From ovulation induction medications and IUI to advanced IVF with PGT-A/PGT-M genetic testing, donor gamete cycles, and gestational carrier arrangements, FCSC provides complete family-building options under one roof.

IVF & Fertility Services

ServiceDescription
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)Full-cycle IVF with routine ICSI, available as fresh or frozen embryo transfer
Egg FreezingVitrification technique with approximately 85% egg survival rate
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)Timed insemination with ovulation monitoring
PGT-A Genetic ScreeningEmbryo chromosome aneuploidy screening, available for family balancing
PGD (PGT-M/PGT-SR)Single gene disorder and structural rearrangement testing
Fertility PreservationEgg, sperm, and embryo freezing including cancer patients (per California SB 600)
Fertility MedicationsClomid, Letrozole, Gonadotropins, Estrogen, Progesterone
Infertility SurgeryLaparoscopy and hysteroscopy for diagnosis and treatment
Donor Egg/Sperm CyclesThird-party reproduction using donor gametes
Donor EmbryosEmbryo donation program
Gestational Carrier CyclesCoordination with surrogacy agencies
TESE Testicular BiopsyReferral to urology for sperm extraction

Fees & Packages

Pricing information is not publicly available on the clinic’s website. Please contact the clinic directly for current fee schedules and package options.

Patient Journey

  1. Initial Consultation: Schedule an appointment for a comprehensive medical history review and ultrasound examination with the physician
  2. Diagnostic Testing: Undergo appropriate fertility testing to determine the optimal path to parenthood
  3. Personalized Treatment Plan: Receive a customized treatment strategy based on your diagnosis and family-building goals
  4. Treatment Cycle: Proceed with medication, monitoring, and procedures as outlined in your plan with close physician oversight
  5. Pregnancy Confirmation: Blood hCG test performed 11-13 days after embryo transfer
  6. Follow-Up Care: Transition to obstetric care once pregnancy is confirmed, or proceed with subsequent cycles as needed
  • California Third-Party Reproduction: California law permits egg donation, sperm donation, and gestational carrier (surrogacy) arrangements, subject to legal agreements protecting all parties
  • SB 600 (2019): California Senate Bill 600 requires private insurance plans to cover fertility preservation for cancer patients
  • FDA Regulations: All gamete and embryo handling must comply with FDA tissue regulations
  • Family Balancing: PGT-A may be used for non-medical sex selection in California

Location

  • Address: 4980 Barranca Pkwy #200, Irvine, CA 92604
  • Phone: +1 949-955-0072

Key Advantages

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Egg Freezing
PGT-A Genetic Screening
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Fertility Preservation
LGBTQ+ Friendly

Location

4980 Barranca Pkwy #200, Irvine, CA 92604

Facilities

On-Site Embryology Lab
Saturday Hours
Sunday Hours

Medical Team

Patient Reviews

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Stephanie S
6 months ago

It has been a year since I have been at this clinic— I came at a strange time when Dr Gordon took me on she was pregnant herself so my care got handed over to Dr hatch while she was away. That first medicated cycle was awful, I got back results before a call back at 9pm that night by Dr hatch who didn't seem to know anything regarding my case. I was also suppose to have a Hysteroscopy before starting my first IUI cycle with Dr hatch per Dr Gordon and that wasn't done until my second failed IUI that Dr Gordon saw we didn't do it. I had mentioned it before and it was kinda brushed off. We did do it with Dr Gordon, and I did have a successful 3rd IUI and got pregnant. Dr Gordon is no longer there unfortunately. I liked Dr hatch however the patient load is high and for what you're paying it doesn't feel as personal as it was with Dr Gordon. You see the PA's more times then the doctor. If I had a failed IUI the 3rd time I was going to look for a backup clinic if I am being honest, another thing I will mention when the blood work results are completed I always triple checking because there had been a few times I needed additional progesterone blood works done that sometimes fell through the crack. Overall though I am thankful for this clinic getting me pregnant and to both doctors taking the time to help us.

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Jordan Hils
1 year ago

Best staff, doctors, and nurses! Dr. Gordon went above and beyond to help me to have my happy and healthy baby boy! They are absolutely amazing! And I just adore Dr. Gordon!

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Purva Kogje
1 year ago

I am beyond grateful to have Dr. Gordon as my fertility doctor. I underwent several rounds of egg freezing with her, and she made the entire process feel completely manageable and stress-free. What truly stood out was her honesty and dedication.

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Tracy Rastello
1 year ago

When I was referred to Fertility Center of Southern California (FCSC) I couldn't get seen by the fertility doctor to whom I was referred so I came into meeting Dr. Gordon with apprehension. However, from the initial consultation and onward I realized that Dr. Gordon was very knowledgeable and experienced in fertility care. Over the course of nearly the next year, we saw each other sometimes 1-5x a week. Despite a heavy patient load for the practice, Dr. Gordon never made me feel rushed or disregarded. I am happily now 40 and pregnant! Fertility treatments are up and down and she always was honest but expressed genuine empathy.

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Kari Rafalik
1 year ago

I am 23w pregnant with my miracle baby all thanks to Dr Gordon. I have spoken to a lot of woman in support groups that have been treated like a widget on an assembly line by large clinics, but with Dr Gordon that could not be farther from my experience. Each visit you actually see the Doctors and discuss your personalized plan. They also follow your body rhythm and retrieve/transfer according to your natural dates as opposed to some clinics that get all patients to sync so they can batch them. I highly recommend Dr Gordon.

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Bichngoc Nguyen
1 year ago

I was a patient of Dr Hatch for fertility treatment. The office performed Covid test the day before and called me on my way to retrieval to say that I was positive and procedure had to be canceled. I had self-tested at home and was negative. I decided to get a stat PCR test at Hoag urgent care and result was negative. I requested to be put back on the schedule but Dr Hatch did not perform my retrieval until the afternoon and by that time I had already ovulated. I was not offer any refund. Horrible experience with this office.

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Claire Kavert
1 year ago

I cannot recommend Dr. Gordon enough! From our initial consultation with Dr. Gordon, we felt so much peace with our upcoming fertility journey. Dr. Gordon worked with us through every step and never pushed us one way or another. We ended up needing to do IVF and she was amazing throughout. I am now sitting here 29 weeks pregnant with our sweet baby all thanks to Dr. Gordon.

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Ashley Pipes
1 year ago

I went here specifically for Dr. Gordon and she was incredible! It is so rare in this industry to find someone not only passionate, but kind, supportive, and who can perform quality care. Dr. Gordon is patient and takes her time with you. We had gone through months of unexplained secondary infertility and after seeing her and her suggestion, we were pregnant the next cycle.

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Alissa Boyer
1 year ago

Dr. Gordon is simply the best! When I first came to her, I'd experienced multiple miscarriages with no clear reason. Dr. Gordon was empathetic, thorough, and compassionate — she pinpointed the reason for my recurrent miscarriages (endometritis) and helped me heal. Now I'm 20 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby!

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Nicole Carrillo
1 year ago

Dr. Gordon was amazing! From the first consult I felt like she cared and tailored our journey to the individual patient, not one size fits all. We did a full cycle IVF. My journey was April consultation, May retrieval, June frozen embryo transfer, and now 18 weeks pregnant on first transfer! They offer early morning blood draw appointments which I loved.

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