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Johns Hopkins Medicine - Fertility Center

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· Lutherville
CAP·College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation ↗
Embryology laboratory holds CAP accreditation, ensuring laboratory operations meet the highest quality standards
CLIA·Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ↗
CLIA-certified laboratory ensuring quality of diagnostic and embryology testing
SART·Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Member ↗
The Johns Hopkins Fertility Center is a SART member, submitting success rate data for SART and CDC review
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About Johns Hopkins Medicine - Fertility Center

Johns Hopkins Medicine - Fertility Center is the clinical home of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, located in the Green Spring Station medical campus in Lutherville, Maryland. The center shares the clinical network and academic resources of The Johns Hopkins Hospital, offering patients a complete continuum of care from basic fertility assessment to advanced assisted reproductive technology.

The center is led by Valerie L. Baker, MD, MPP, Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and Vasiliki Moragianni, MD MSc, Medical Director of the Fertility Center. The team includes board-certified reproductive endocrinologists, clinical nurses and embryologists. Services cover fertility assessment, ovulation induction, IUI, IVF, ICSI, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A/PGT-M), egg freezing, donor egg treatment, gestational carrier coordination and oncofertility preservation.

According to the SART 2023 Final Clinic Summary Report, the center completed 1,310 ART cycles that year, with a 50.0% live birth rate per intended egg retrieval for women under 35.

Accreditations & Awards

  • Johns Hopkins Brand Backing: The Johns Hopkins Hospital consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll, with nationally ranked obstetrics and gynecology programs
  • SART Member: The center is a member of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), submitting clinical data to SART and CDC for transparent reporting
  • CAP/CLIA Accredited Laboratory: The embryology laboratory holds accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and CLIA certification, ensuring the highest quality standards in laboratory operations
  • Academic Leadership: Division Director Valerie Baker serves as Vice President of SART and past President of SREI, with significant influence in the field of reproductive medicine
  • Research Excellence: The team has published extensive peer-reviewed research on ovarian stimulation protocols, ovarian reserve biomarkers and maternal-infant outcomes after fertility treatment

Why Choose Johns Hopkins Fertility Center

  • Academic medicine backup: Johns Hopkins Medicine describes this care as evidence-based and run by a multidisciplinary team that draws on the institution’s research program — the part that matters for complex endocrine conditions (PCOS, primary ovarian insufficiency) and recurrent pregnancy loss
  • Convenient Location: Situated in Lutherville, just north of Baltimore, near the I-695 and I-83 corridors, serving patients across Baltimore County and Harford County
  • Multiple Locations: In addition to the Lutherville site, a satellite care point in Columbia (Howard County) expands access across the region
  • Full-Spectrum Services: From basic fertility workup to advanced IVF, PGT, fertility preservation and third-party reproduction — all under one coordinated care team
  • Oncofertility Program: Close collaboration with Johns Hopkins oncology teams provides urgent fertility preservation consultation and expedited pathways for cancer patients
  • Multilingual Support: Interpreter services cover Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, French, Korean and more

IVF & Fertility Services

  • Fertility Assessment & Diagnosis: Comprehensive testing including hormone panels, AMH, ovarian reserve assessment, transvaginal ultrasound and semen analysis
  • Ovulation Induction: Oral and injectable stimulation protocols for patients with ovulation disorders
  • IUI: Intrauterine insemination with processed sperm to improve fertilization odds
  • IVF: Full-cycle in vitro fertilization including stimulation, retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer
  • ICSI: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection for severe male-factor infertility
  • PGT: Preimplantation genetic testing including PGT-A (aneuploidy screening) and PGT-M (single-gene disorders)
  • Egg Freezing (Fertility Preservation): Vitrification for medical (pre-cancer treatment) and elective (delayed childbearing) indications
  • Embryo Cryopreservation & FET: Frozen embryo storage and frozen embryo transfer cycles
  • Donor Egg: IVF treatment using donor oocytes
  • Donor Sperm: Donor insemination and IVF with donor sperm
  • Gestational Carrier Coordination: Resources and support for patients requiring surrogacy
  • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Center: Multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment of repeated miscarriage
  • Male Infertility Assessment: Semen analysis with referral to Johns Hopkins urology for advanced andrology workup
  • Oncofertility: Coordinated urgent fertility preservation consultation and expedited appointments for cancer patients

Fees & Packages

The Johns Hopkins Fertility Center does not publish itemized IVF pricing on its website. Individualized estimates are provided by financial counselors after consultation, based on treatment plan and insurance coverage. Maryland law requires certain health plans to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment, including IVF. The center assists with insurance benefit verification and cost assessment.

Patient Journey

  1. Initial Consultation: Book through the Johns Hopkins MyChart portal or by phone. New patients receive guidance on preparing medical records and prior fertility assessments
  2. Fertility Evaluation: Comprehensive testing including hormone panels, AMH and transvaginal ultrasound. Physicians review results and discuss individualized treatment options
  3. Personalized Plan: The treating physician develops an individualized plan — from ovulation induction to IVF or third-party reproduction
  4. Cycle Treatment: Retrieval / sperm preparation → ICSI fertilization → embryo culture (5-6 day blastocyst) → PGT testing (if applicable) → frozen or fresh embryo transfer
  5. Pregnancy Confirmation & Follow-Up: Blood β-hCG testing approximately 10-14 days after transfer, with ongoing follow-up until fetal heartbeat confirmation (around 8-10 weeks), then referral to obstetrics
  6. Telehealth & Patient Portal: MyChart portal for scheduling, test results and team communication; video visits for eligible follow-ups
  7. International Patient Support: The Johns Hopkins International Patient Services team provides coordination, logistics and interpreter support

Maryland provides a supportive legal framework for assisted reproduction:

  • Surrogacy: Recognized in Maryland. Our Maryland sources name no statute number for surrogacy and set out no statutory conditions, so we do not supply one here — confirm the governing framework with reproductive-law counsel before a gestational carrier cycle
  • Egg/Sperm Donation: Donation is clinically available at this center. Our Maryland sources name no statute number for donation or for reproductive-tissue disposition, so we do not supply one; donation proceeds on written consent documenting rights and obligations
  • PGT Testing: PGT-A/PGT-M has no special legal restrictions in Maryland, requiring standard informed consent
  • LGBTQ+ Rights: Maryland recognizes same-sex marriage; LGBTQ+ individuals can legally build families through assisted reproduction
  • Embryo Legal Status: Maryland has not enacted legislation defining the legal status of embryos; patients determine embryo disposition through reproductive agreements

Location

  • Address: 10755 Falls Rd, Pavilion I, Suite 480, Lutherville, MD 21093
  • Phone: (410) 847-3835

Key Advantages

IVF
ICSI
PGT-A Genetic Screening
Egg Freezing
Donor Egg
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Fertility Preservation
IUI

Location

10755 Falls Rd, Pavilion I, Suite 480, Lutherville, MD 21093

Facilities

Credit Cards Accepted
Free WiFi
Interpreter Services
Appointment Required
Wheelchair Accessible
Telehealth

Medical Team

Patient Reviews

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Erica McLaurin
2 months ago

I wanted to take a moment to leave a review for JH fertility. I switched from shady grove Towson to JH August of 2025. After months of negligence that almost cost me my left dealing with Shady grove. My RE was Dr. Hinton and I must say she is world class and took time getting to the root cause of my infertility diagnose. The rest she ran, shady grove didn’t. My vitamin D was so low it was alarming, my insulin resistance was also really bad due to my PCOS. Dr. Hinton put a plan in place to fix that before suggesting any treatments to conceive. We did monitoring and given my age and having PCOs my husband and I decided that IVF was best. We had to egg retrievals one in October of 2025 and the first one didn’t go as planned, didn’t have the best quality of Euploid embryos. Dr. Hinton did not pressure us to do a second we wanted to, she switch up medication protocol and the second retrieval we were able to get more quality Euploid embryos. We did our first transfer in February 2026 and to my surprise Dr. Hinton was present for this. Which made me so happy. The transfer worked and I’m now 18 weeks! I couldn’t be more happier that I came to JH. From Tina, Vonnie, Carrie and the nurse who I shared a birthday with was nothing short of amazing! To all the REs who looked after me, offered me advice, helped with my treatment plan thank you! Thank you Dr. Hinton, nurse Stephanie and Megan!

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Erin F
4 months ago

They do not listen to you! So if you aren’t the cookie cutter infertile woman sucks to suck! I have wasted YEARS and so much money for nothing bc they do what they want instead of what I need. Bc they are the professionals, I still went…...

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Bulinuta Blue
5 months ago

Vonnie is a blessing! All staff is great really but overworked, stretched thin without proper protocols and systems for accurate tracking of patients in place. JH must fix it I guess or lose great staff and patients. Sara from embryo labs…...

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Courtney Parks
7 months ago

Dr. Hinton is an exceptional reproductive endocrinologist. After years of feeling dismissed or gaslit by other doctors, she is one of the first physicians who truly listened to me. She never questioned my pain, my concerns, or my lived experience. Instead, she respected me every step of the way and collaborated with me as a full partner in my care. What makes Dr. Hinton extraordinary is that she pairs deep clinical expertise with genuine creativity. She didn’t force me into procedures that were painful or inappropriate for my body. When my cervical stenosis made certain tests difficult, she offered an alternative solution — a sedated HSG/transfer — without hesitation or judgment. Throughout my treatment, she remained open-minded, thoughtful, and willing to explore options, even the “wild” ideas I brought to her, including the use of Viagra suppositories. She always met my questions with curiosity and evidence, never ego. Over the course of almost a year and a half, we navigated so much together: an endometriosis surgery, three egg retrievals, and three transfers. And now, at 38, I am finally pregnant — something that would not have been possible without her guidance, skill, and unwavering support. I honestly didn’t think that would be a possibility for me. Many doctors can be kind and comforting, but what truly sets Dr. Hinton apart was her honesty, her straightforwardness, and her determination to get real results. She didn’t just support me emotionally — she actively fought for the best medical outcome. She was once recommended to me and now I pass on that recommendation to anyone looking for an excellent fertility doctor. Oh, and she’s an over achiever, I'm actually pregnant with twins.

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Jazmine Sharp
11 months ago

IVF GC — Check in: I did fill out the majority of the required forms online the day before my appointment, which made getting checked in pretty quick. Bloodwork/Labs: The lady who did my bloodwork was kind, quick, and efficient! Staff/Appt: The rest of my appointment went smoothly, the nurses and doctors were kind, attentive, patient, positive, & funny. I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment here, and had no issues whatsoever! I felt cared for as a person, not just another number on a page, and everything was explained in depth so I was never lost or confused 😊 10/10 would reccommend this clinic!!!

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Aisha McMillan
1 year ago

I loved working with Dr. Hinton. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions. She was always excited and funny for any appointment she was present. Her treatment plan was based on my individual needs and not a formula like other…...

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Cristin Simons
1 year ago

My husband and I are so thankful to JH Fertility for their care throughout our IVF process! Dr. Moragianni was thorough as she explained every step of the process to us. Julie was great and I got to see her frequently for my appointments. Vonnie at the front desk is hilarious and always made me laugh, even during the tough appointments. Ms. Carrie always took my blood perfectly and always had me in and out quickly. She told me that she doesn’t get many updates after we get released so if someone could let her know that we are pregnant with a healthy baby boy :), I would appreciate it! To Rebecca on the surgical team, thank for the all-you-can-eat veggie straws, I now have an addiction. I cannot thank the staff at JH fertility enough for giving us the one thing that has been missing from our lives for so long! THANK YOU!!! I will forever be grateful for you! -Cristin and Brandon Simons

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Tegan Williams
1 year ago

I had a wonderful experience at John’s Hopkins Fertility! Dr Hinton and her team were responsive with all of our questions and found the best solution for my husband and I. There was always someone monitoring the MyChart. I messaged on a…...

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Jenna Clark
1 year ago

I had a wonderful experience at this clinic. They were responsive, caring, and allowed me to have a say in my protocols. I never had issues getting ahold of anyone, the doctors truly listened to me and they weren't complacent whenever…...

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Meg Donovan
1 year ago

I’m shocked by the number of 1 star reviews. Johns Hopkins Fertility Center (JHFC) has been nothing but a positive, uplifting and supportive experience for me after wasting two years at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF). The experiences have been night and day. At SGF the doctors are like the Wizard of Oz that sit behind a computer locked in an office all day. The only time you ever interact with them is doing your consultation or when there’s bad news. Every ultrasound and procedure is performed by a tech, reviewed by the doctor and then the nurse is the one that communicates results. There are never appointments or interactions with the doctors. At JHFC you see a doctor at every appointment and have one primary doctor that manages your case closely. And although you don’t always see the same doctor at your appointments, every single doctor, resident, nurse and tech I’ve interacted with has been professional, transparent and sympathetic. Everyone is kind and positive… at SGF good luck— you may meet one or two decent people but overall they’re all disgruntled and detached. A special shout out to Dr. Hosseinzadeh. She’s inquisitive, she listens and she’s thoughtful in prescribing the protocol that is right for your individual situation. Dr. Hosseinzadeh leverages her professional colleagues to collaboratively find solutions and she’s clear in communication with other doctors and us as patients. Dr. Baker and Dr. Moragianni are also great…great bedside manner, willing to spend time explaining things and forthcoming. For anyone reading these reviews and focusing on the negative— I cannot warn you enough: do not waste your time at SGF. They don’t put the rigor and science into the process, they blindly follow the same, boring protocols and can’t explain things. Also, SGF is managed by an investment firm (do you want venture capitalist making decisions about your health!?)… JHFC is the real deal. You’ll get answers and plans there. Yea, there have been a few logistical hiccups at JHFC but that’s par for the course. No matter the medical field, you always have to be your own advocate and be proactive in managing your health, especially something as complex as fertility treatments. JHFC is doing it right. Kudos to JHFC and the entire team there.

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