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Reproductive Partners Fertility Center - San Diego (RPSD)

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· La Jolla
SART·Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology ↗
SART member meeting quality standards of the U.S. assisted reproductive technology association
SREI·Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility ↗
Physicians hold SREI membership, which requires ABOG board certification in both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology
CAP·College of American Pathologists ↗
IVF laboratory CAP accredited for 24 consecutive years (reaffirmed 2023)
CLIA·Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ↗
Clinical laboratories certified under CLIA federal standards in addition to CAP
QuadA·Quad A Accreditation (formerly AAAASF) ↗
Outpatient surgery center accredited by QuadA, ensuring quality and safety for egg retrieval procedures
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Reproductive Partners Fertility Center - San Diego (RPSD)
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About

About Reproductive Partners Fertility Center - San Diego

Reproductive Partners Fertility Center - San Diego (RPSD) was founded in 1998 by Dr. V. Gabriel Garzo together with pioneering UCSD reproductive medicine specialist Dr. David Meldrum. The center calls itself one of the most awarded fertility centers in San Diego, and it sits in the Genesee medical district of La Jolla. RPSD maintains an academic affiliation with the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego — the only academic fertility program in San Diego County — with several RPSD physicians serving as UCSD clinical professors.

With over 26 years of IVF clinical history, RPSD has helped bring more than 4,200 babies into the world. According to the SART 2023 Final report, RPSD completed 1,119 treatment cycles; cumulative live birth rates per intended egg retrieval (own eggs, all embryo transfers) were 52.6% for patients under 35, 45.8% for ages 35-37, 30.5% for ages 38-40, and 14.2% for patients over 40 (41-42 and >42 weighted by cycle count). The clinic emphasizes elective single embryo transfer (eSET), achieving a 50.5% singleton live birth rate in the under-35 group — strong outcomes with a reduced risk of multiples.

The physician team includes ABOG board-certified reproductive endocrinologists. Dr. Li-Shei Lin and Dr. Irene Su speak Mandarin, and urologist/male infertility specialist Dr. T. Mike Hsieh, who was born in Taipei, speaks Taiwanese and Mandarin — Chinese-speaking patients can communicate directly with their physician.

Accreditations & Awards

  • Firsts for San Diego County: In 2000, RPSD became the first fertility clinic in San Diego County to deliver a baby following Preimplantation Genetic Testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M); in 2012, it became the first in the county to deliver a baby after oocyte freezing, thawing, fertilization and embryo transfer
  • UC San Diego academic affiliation: Partnership with UCSD’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences — the only academic fertility program in San Diego County
  • CAP-accredited IVF laboratory (24 consecutive years): Embryology laboratory accredited by the College of American Pathologists, reaffirmed for the 24th consecutive year in 2023
  • QuadA-accredited outpatient surgery center: Egg retrieval procedures performed in a QuadA (formerly AAAASF) accredited surgery center
  • UnitedHealthcare Infertility Center of Excellence (COE): Awarded based on treatment outcomes by United Healthcare/OPTUM — among only a select number of centers nationwide
  • 4,200+ babies born: Cumulative births since the center’s founding in 1998 (per the center’s website)
  • SART 2023 outcomes: 52.6% cumulative live birth rate per intended egg retrieval for patients under 35

Why Choose RPSD

  • UC San Diego-affiliated expertise: Several physicians hold UCSD faculty appointments — Dr. Duleba chairs the UCSD REI Division, Dr. Agarwal directs UCSD Fertility Services and its Endometriosis Center — giving patients access to research-level care in an academic setting
  • Mandarin/Taiwanese-speaking physicians: Dr. Lin (Mandarin/Taiwanese), Dr. Su (Mandarin) and urologist Dr. Hsieh (Taiwanese/Mandarin) consult directly in Chinese; the website also offers Chinese and Spanish versions
  • County milestones in fertility technology: First PGT-M baby (2000) and first oocyte-freezing live birth (2012) in San Diego County
  • CAP-accredited laboratory for 24 years: IVF laboratory and embryology team with a combined 116+ years of experience, meeting rigorous CAP standards
  • eSET leadership: Long-standing emphasis on elective single embryo transfer to reduce multiple-pregnancy risks, with a 50.5% singleton live birth rate in the under-35 group
  • Broad insurance network: Accepts PPO/POS plans including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, HealthNet, Progyny, TriCare Select and United HealthCare; designated UnitedHealthcare Infertility Center of Excellence
  • Multi-Cycle Discount Program: Two egg retrievals plus up to four frozen embryo transfers (FETs) to improve cumulative success and ease financial pressure

IVF & Fertility Services

  • IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): Full-cycle treatment including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, ICSI, blastocyst culture and transfer
  • ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): Sperm injection for male-factor infertility
  • IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
  • Egg Freezing / Fertility Preservation: Vitrification for medical (before cancer treatment) or elective fertility delay
  • Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A / PGT-M / PGT-SR): Chromosomal aneuploidy screening, monogenic disease testing and structural rearrangement screening
  • Oncofertility: Collaboration with UCSD to preserve fertility for cancer patients before treatment
  • Donor Egg / Donor Sperm: Including donor egg bank programs
  • Surrogacy (Gestational Carrier)
  • Male Infertility Care: Dr. Hsieh provides microsurgical and surgical sperm retrieval
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and robotic surgery
  • Fertility Testing: Semen analysis, hormone testing, HSG and comprehensive evaluations

Fees & Packages

RPSD does not publish specific treatment prices on its website, but offers the following financial arrangements (per the clinic’s cost and insurance pages, accessed 2026):

  • Financial counseling at the first visit: Patients meet a dedicated financial counselor who reviews treatment costs and payment options
  • Multi-Cycle Discount Program: Two egg retrievals plus up to four frozen embryo transfers (FETs); the clinic notes that approximately 50% of IVF patients do not conceive on the first attempt, so multiple cycles improve cumulative success and distribute costs
  • Insurance coverage: Many carriers cover diagnostic testing before an infertility diagnosis is confirmed (consultation, ultrasound, initial blood work, semen analysis and HSG); RPSD accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, HealthNet, Progyny, TriCare Select and United HealthCare
  • California SB 729: The clinic hosts an SB 729 FAQ section explaining state insurance coverage requirements for fertility treatment

Patient Journey

  1. Request a consultation: Book through the RPSD website or by phone; choose an in-office or virtual visit
  2. Patient portal registration: A New Patient Experience Specialist invites you to register, complete a medical history questionnaire, upload insurance information and sign new-patient forms online
  3. Initial consultation: Meet a reproductive endocrinologist to review history, discuss options, undergo an ultrasound evaluation and build a personalized treatment plan
  4. Fertility testing: Hormone panel, AMH, ultrasound, semen analysis, HSG or other evaluations as indicated
  5. Plan confirmation and financial counseling: Finalize the treatment path (IVF/egg freezing/IUI/surgery) and review insurance and payment options with a financial counselor
  6. Treatment cycle: Ovarian stimulation (with ultrasound and blood monitoring) → egg retrieval (QuadA-accredited surgery center, IV sedation) → ICSI → blastocyst culture → PGT if indicated → fresh or frozen embryo transfer
  7. Pregnancy confirmation and follow-up: Blood β-hCG test 9-12 days after transfer, with ongoing monitoring through fetal heartbeat confirmation
  • Surrogacy: California law recognizes commercial surrogacy agreements (California Family Code §7960-7962) and allows pre-birth parentage orders establishing intended parents as legal parents
  • Egg/Sperm donation: donation proceeds on written informed consent, and the donor is not treated as the legal parent of a child conceived from it. Our sources cite no California statute for that rule at this center. Health and Safety Code §125355, which is sometimes invoked here, caps payment for eggs retrieved for research and does not govern a clinical donor program
  • PGT-A/PGT-M: No special legal restrictions in California; standard medical informed consent applies
  • LGBTQ+ family building: California law protects family-building rights across sexual orientations and gender identities (Family Code §297-297.5); same-sex couples can build families through surrogacy and donor gametes
  • California SB 729: The California Senate Bill 729 requires certain state-regulated insurance plans to cover fertility preservation (including medically indicated egg freezing); RPSD provides patient guidance on its website
  • Embryo legal status: California has not defined the legal status of embryos at the state level; disposition rights are governed by reproductive agreements

Location

  • Address: 9850 Genesee Ave Suite #800, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Phone: +1 858-552-9177

Key Advantages

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
ICSI
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Egg Freezing
PGT Genetic Testing
Donor Egg
Surrogacy
Fertility Preservation
Male Infertility Care

Location

9850 Genesee Ave Suite #800, La Jolla, CA 92037

Facilities

Credit Cards Accepted
Multilingual Services (Chinese/Spanish)
Telehealth Consultations
Wheelchair Accessible

Medical Team

Patient Reviews

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Tina Tom
1 week ago

I appreciated how thorough and clear all the expectations and instructions were throughout the entire process. Everyone was friendly, caring, and helpful.

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vannessa flores
4 weeks ago

I previously used Reproductive Partners Fertility Center as a Kaiser patient and had no significant issues, but Kaiser managed my fertility care. Now that Reproductive Partners is directly coordinating my IVF/fertility treatment, my experience has been completely different. To be fair, my doctor, Dr. Stanhiser, was great. My concerns are with the nursing/case-management and administrative systems responsible for coordinating medications, scheduling, testing, samples, results, and communication. My nurse actually told me, “Unfortunately, we just have too many people for us to keep track of.” That is extremely concerning to hear from a fertility clinic responsible for time-sensitive care. My assigned nurse repeatedly failed to follow through. I was essentially told to call if something was important, yet she was frequently unavailable when I did. I requested another case manager and am still waiting. I am also still waiting for appointment confirmation and continue having to initiate follow-up myself. Billing has been another issue. Reproductive Partners provided checkout sheets with charges/codes and collected payment at checkout, including charges associated with samples before they went to an outside laboratory. My understanding was that subsequent laboratory charges would come from the lab. Now Reproductive Partners is repeatedly trying to collect an additional balance. I have asked for an itemized reconciliation showing the charges, my previous payments, how they were applied, and how this balance was calculated. I am NOT refusing to pay a legitimate bill. I am asking them to show me what I owe and why. Most concerning was an unexplained delay involving one of my samples. I had to call because my results were taking too long. I was initially told the doctor needed to review them—but the results weren’t even there for the doctor to review. That left me asking: When was my sample actually sent? Why was it delayed? When did the lab receive it? Reproductive Partners assures me the sample was mine and simply delayed, but I still have not received an adequate explanation for why. I am NOT claiming my sample was switched or mislabeled. The unexplained delay simply left me with unanswered questions about whether it was sent on time and whether appropriate specimen identification, labeling, handling, and tracking procedures were followed. Combined with being told they have “too many people for us to keep track of,” this has significantly affected my confidence in my care. Dr. Stanhiser later left the practice. Again, she was great, but I did not receive adequate proactive communication or a clear transition plan for my fertility treatment. I also requested management contact in January/February 2026. I finally received a call approximately a week ago. It is now August. Approximately SIX MONTHS for management follow-up. My Reproductive Partners Fertility Center experience has involved poor nursing follow-through, billing transparency concerns, an unexplained sample delay, continuity-of-care issues, and delayed management response. Great fertility doctors cannot compensate for a system that does not consistently coordinate and communicate. Based on my experience, I recommend prospective IVF and fertility patients consider a different fertility clinic. You deserve fertility care where your treatment actually feels like it matters.

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Elaine
1 month ago

Words cannot express how much gratitude my husband and I have for the entire team at Reproductive Partners San Diego for all they have done to help us bring our miracle baby girl home. Deciding on a fertility clinic can be daunting, but RPSD came highly recommended by my OB based on patient feedback and I’m so glad I chose their office for IVF. In considering clinics, I was impressed by the fact that only doctors perform ultrasounds at RPSD and appreciated the time they took to answer my questions. Dr. Duleba and his incredible nurse coordinator Sheri Collins never gave up on our difficult case and were always receptive to new ideas and changes in protocol. Sheri was also incredibly responsive on communication from scheduling to medication orders and random cycle questions. She truly made this process logistically seamless. I always felt like a patient at RPSD as opposed to a number and all the nurses, doctors and embryologists have been nothing but warm and helpful throughout the process. They all truly want to see you succeed and I consistently felt supported during our journey. I write this review while holding my baby and still can’t believe she’s here. Thank you so much RPSD for helping us achieve our family planning goal!

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Thankful-Recipients
1 month ago

I want to specifically recognize Khadeeja Osborne, a financial counselor at Reproductive Partners. She is incredibly warm, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely competent, a combination that is rarer than it should be. From our first conversation, she made us feel like actual people rather than account numbers, and it was clear she knew her field inside and out. She cared about the outcome for us, not just about closing out a file. The clearest example: fertility care is brutally expensive, and the insurance side is where most people give up and simply pay whatever they're told. Khadeeja did something different. She walked us through our plan in detail, what was covered, what wasn't, how the benefits were structured, and how to sequence things to get the maximum coverage available to us. She used her command of that system on our behalf rather than just processing paperwork, and it saved us a significant amount of money. She was also endlessly patient with us. We asked the same questions more than once, and she never made us feel like a burden for it. She followed through on every single thing she said she would do. During an emotionally difficult process, she was the relief and attention that we needed. Khadeeja deserves to be recognized by name. Reproductive Partners is lucky to have her.

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Dani A
1 month ago

My husband and I have been going through IVF treatment. It has been a long road. The doctors, nurses, coordinators, and all the staff at RPFC have made this a stress free, painless process. I feel understood, taken care of, and in wonderful hands. My first appointment with Dr Lin, she met with me for over an hour! Going through my medical history in depth. Our coordinator Brittney G has gone above and beyond for us. She is always on top of my medications, protocol schedule, all my paperwork. She quickly responds to any questions I have, and I haven't had to worry about anything! Anyone going through IVF knows what a night and day difference this makes. Thank you Dr Lin, Brittney, and RPFC!

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gmlaccount
1 month ago

Dr. Stanhiser truly deserves a five-star review! Although it's been a while (sorry for the delayed review), we wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude. Our fertility journey lasted about a year and included some unique and challenging circumstances. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Stanhiser provided exceptional care and guidance. She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, trustworthy, and always took the time to address our concerns. We are deeply grateful for everything she did for us. The entire clinic is outstanding. The doctors, nurses, and embryologists are all kind, professional, and supportive. Our clinical coordinator, nurse Carly, helped made the process as smooth as possible. Our embryologist, Wei Zhang, was also exceptional—knowledgeable, patient and made us sure that we had professional backend support. We wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Stanhiser and the entire clinic team to anyone seeking outstanding fertility care. Thank you all for making such a meaningful difference in our journey!

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Noor
Edited 2 months ago

My husband and I are so grateful to Dr. Su and Brittney for helping us become parents. After our IVF journey, we were blessed with our beautiful baby girl, and we truly couldn’t have done it without them. Dr. Su is an outstanding physician and person. From our first appointment, she made us feel hopeful and cared for, and she always took the time to explain everything, answer our questions, and make us comfortable. Her calm, reassuring, and positive approach gave us strength throughout our journey, and we always felt that she genuinely cared about us and was just as invested in our success as we were. We are forever grateful for her expertise, dedication, and kindness. Brittney was an amazing IVF coordinator kind, patient, organized, and always supportive. She was incredibly responsive, kept everything running smoothly, and was always there to guide us through every step with compassion and encouragement. Her kindness and reassurance meant so much to us. The entire team made a difficult journey feel much easier, and we always felt cared for like family. Thank you, Dr. Su, Brittney, and everyone at the clinic, for giving us the greatest gift of our lives our beautiful daughter. We will always be grateful and highly recommend your team to anyone beginning their fertility journey.

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Kaila Mandell
2 months ago

We couldn’t have imagined a better treatment going to this facility. My husband and I agree that our nurse, Carly, was one of the best nurses we’ve ever had, if not the best nurse we’ve ever had. She was incredibly professional but also…...

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Rachel Rolinski
2 months ago

I had a wonderful experience with fertility preservation at Reproductive Partners. I was especially pleased with the efficiency and professionalism of Breann and the whole surgery center team on the day of my egg retrieval. I was very…...

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Virginia Stanton
2 months ago

The staff at the surgery center was stellar for our retrieval. Sharon at the front desk was so kind. Maureen, our anesthesiologist was thorough, caring, smart, and attentive. Last, but certainly not least, Christine, our nurse, went truly…...

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