About Brown Fertility

Brown Fertility is a comprehensive fertility and reproductive endocrinology clinic headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, serving patients throughout Florida and Southeast Georgia, with locations in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, Gainesville, Melbourne, Ocala, Tallahassee, Albany, Brunswick, Valdosta, and Thomasville. Specializing in IVF, IUI, egg donation, gestational surrogacy, fertility preservation, and advanced infertility surgeries, the center offers a full spectrum of treatments including frozen embryo transfer, endometrial receptivity testing, PRP therapy, and mind‑body support. Recognized among America’s Best Fertility Clinics in 2025, Brown Fertility boasts over 30,000 IVF cycles, more than 20,000 miracle babies born, and a reputation for some of the highest success rates nationwide, with 93 % of local physicians recommending the practice. The multidisciplinary team—led by Medical Director Dr. Samuel E. Brown and supported by seasoned reproductive endocrinologists, board‑certified OB‑GYNs, expert embryologists, and dedicated patient‑navigator nurses—delivers personalized, patient‑centric care, offering evening and weekend appointments, extensive financing options, military discounts, and a national study on fertility perceptions. Comprehensive patient support includes free fertility quizzes, counseling, a robust educational blog, and coordinated care for destination and international patients, ensuring each family receives compassionate guidance from the first consultation through successful conception.

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    1. Expert Medical Team
    Dr. Brown delivers precise diagnoses, personalized treatment plans, and hands‑on involvement even during busy schedules. The embryology laboratory consistently achieves high success rates, exemplified by a 100% egg‑to‑embryo conversion in one case. Supporting physicians such as Dr. Shah and Dr. Gouid provide clear options and realistic expectations.
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    2. Compassionate Patient Support
    Nurses and coordinators like Chelsea, Teena Pasion, Jennie Waldrep, and Christina offer continuous emotional encouragement, detailed medication guidance, and prompt responses to inquiries. Patients report feeling heard, comforted, and never rushed throughout monitoring and procedures.
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    3. Strong Success Stories
    Multiple patients achieved live births after IVF or IUI cycles, including twin boys, a healthy baby girl, and successful frozen embryo transfers. The clinic’s high embryo conversion and effective fresh and frozen cycles underscore its clinical effectiveness.
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    4. Thorough Communication
    Staff members such as Mackenzie, Brittany, and Mikel ensure appointments feel personal and informative. Detailed explanations of each step, from genetic testing to medication protocols, empower patients to understand their journeys.
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    5. Flexible Out‑of‑State Care
    Patients residing outside Jacksonville receive coordinated medication shipping, faxed orders, and responsive email support, allowing seamless treatment despite geographic distance.

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    1. Billing and Insurance Confusion
    Numerous patients encounter unexpected charges, mismatched self‑pay rates, and delayed refunds. Insurance coverage is sometimes miscommunicated, leading to out‑of‑pocket expenses that exceed quoted prices.
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    2. Front‑Desk Disorganization
    Front‑desk staff are reported to be inattentive, with errors in patient information, long sign‑in times, and occasional last‑minute appointment cancellations without clear explanations.
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    3. Scheduling Delays
    Patients experience prolonged wait times for telemedicine appointments, frequent rescheduling, and difficulty reaching providers promptly, resulting in missed or delayed consultations.
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    4. Communication Gaps on Lab Work
    Requests for biopsy results, genetic testing updates, and medical records often face weeks of silence, causing frustration and uncertainty during critical treatment phases.
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    5. Perceived Cost Transparency Issues
    Some patients describe aggressive upselling of tests, unclear pricing for procedures like IUI and IVF consults, and surprise fees for follow‑up appointments, contributing to a sense of financial opacity.
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Brown Fertility — Patient Reviews

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C*** L.
1 weeks ago
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Dr Brown and his coordinator Chelsea were incredible throughout my journey!! I highly recommend them to anyone trying to conceive! Great communication and bedside manner! They answer any and all quest…

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2 weeks ago
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This has to be the first organization ever. Don’t make appointments on time, require you to make down payments ahead of knowing what procedures, unorganized. Unprofessional. And for them to be dealing…

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L*** R.
1 months ago
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Horrendous experience with Dr Brown. Constantly waiting 40 minutes for appointments, it’s clear they only see you as a number. Avoid, for sure.

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T*** H.
1 months ago
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Chelsea is the best. She is an active listener and acts on my needs. I wouldn’t want to go through this process with anyone else. ❤️ ~Tee

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R*** V.
1 months ago
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I’m grateful every day for the joy our child brings into our lives. Brown Fertility gave us the hope and answers we needed, when we thought all hope was lost. Because of Brown Fertility our dreams of …

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K*** A.
2 months ago
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The financial department is HORRENDOUS. Do NOT spend your money here. Find a more upfront and honest facility to spend your hard-earned money at. This isn't the only fertility clinic in this area. It'…

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O*** H.
2 months ago
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I made appointment with them they than re made appointment on line I waited for a doctor for hour in half they told me to get my labs done witch I did in November 2025 and now April 2026 and I never…

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L*** R.
2 months ago
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I had such a great experience at Brown, and I’m truly so grateful. For some context, I have lean PCOS and don’t ovulate regularly, so getting pregnant wasn’t easy for me. I first went through two IUI…

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M*** M.
2 months ago
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I had a very difficult experience with Brown Fertility that I feel others should be aware of. A lot of hidden fees. Zero of doctor attention. I had to wait for a month after every cycle to actually ta…

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J*** O.
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I am very thankful to hear the good things about new moms but my wife and I had the opposite experience. Dr brown not once seemed to actually care about us. He was 40 minutes late and then instead of …

Brown Fertility — FAQ

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Brown Fertility’s IVF laboratory employs state‑of‑the‑art technology, including a vitrification flash‑freezing system that achieves a 95% survival rate for frozen embryos, preserving blastocyst quality for subsequent transfers. The lab utilizes time‑lapse imaging and advanced incubators to monitor embryo development, allowing embryologists to select the most viable embryos for transfer. All procedures are performed under strict quality‑control protocols and are accredited by relevant reproductive medicine societies, ensuring high fertilization rates and consistent success across assisted reproduction cycles.

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