About IVFMD

IVFMD is a fertility clinic located in Cooper City, Florida, specializing in advanced fertility treatments. For over 30 years, IVFMD has helped thousands of families achieve their dreams of becoming parents or growing their families through personalized fertility care and access to groundbreaking methodologies in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. The clinic offers a comprehensive suite of services including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg freezing, sperm freezing, oncofertility, egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and gestational surrogacy. IVFMD’s expert team—Dr. Kenneth M. Gelman, Dr. Sabrina Gerkowicz, Dr. Alexis Karstaedt, Dr. Ellen Wood, and APRN Adriana Ballestas—delivers compassionate, individualized care focused on each patient’s unique circumstances. Patients consistently praise the welcoming, friendly staff and the clinic’s comfortable, personalized environment. Conveniently serving nearby communities such as Davie, Sunrise, Plantation, Weston, Lauderhill, Pembroke Pines, and Hollywood, IVFMD also provides travel assistance and accommodation coordination for out‑of‑town patients, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the fertility journey.

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    1. Exceptional Medical Staff
    Patients repeatedly commend the medical staff at IVFMD Cooper City, particularly Dr. Gelman and Dr. Wood, for their dedication, compassion, and expertise. Their ability to truly listen to patients and tailor treatment plans stands out, creating a sense of trust and partnership.
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    2. Caring and Supportive Environment
    Reviews reflect that the clinic provides a warm and supportive atmosphere, with staff members treating patients like family. Nurses like Manzi and Jocelyn receive accolades for their professionalism and kindness, ensuring that patients feel cared for every step of the way.
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    3. Comprehensive Communication
    The clinic offers a service-oriented environment with a secure patient portal that allows for 24/7 communication with staff. Many patients appreciate the quick responses from nurses and the financial team, ensuring clear guidance throughout the treatment process.
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    4. Positive Success Stories
    Several patients share successful outcomes after treatment at IVFMD Cooper City, including successful pregnancies and healthy births. These success stories enhance the clinic's reputation as a trustworthy fertility service provider.
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    5. Professional and Organized Services
    Patients commend the clinic for its efficient services and professional demeanor. Initial visits and procedures are reported as well-organized, which helps in mitigating the stress often associated with fertility treatments.

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    1. Scheduling Conflicts
    Some patients experienced difficulties with scheduling appointments, including visits set for days when their doctors were unavailable. This can be frustrating given the distance some must travel to receive care, leading to wasted time and energy.
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    2. Billing Transparency Issues
    There are notable complaints regarding unclear billing practices, with some patients feeling overwhelmed by unexpected charges. Many state that they did not receive clear explanations regarding fees, which adds unnecessary stress to the treatment process.
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    3. Communication Reliance on an App
    Patients often expressed frustration with the clinic's communication reliance on the Prelude app, which was not always responsive or helpful. Issues with app functionality hinder the ability to communicate effectively with medical staff.
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    4. Lengthy Wait Times
    While patient care is commendable, several reviews mention persistently long wait times for appointments. Patients are often kept waiting well past their scheduled times, which can be frustrating in an already stressful situation.
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    5. Mixed Staff Responsiveness
    Although many staff members are praised, a minority have been described as unprofessional or lacking accountability. Several patients noted that the inconsistency in staff responsiveness negatively impacted their overall experience.

Fertility Treatment Prices at IVFMD

Prices shown are starting prices. Final cost depends on individual treatment plan.

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IVF (Own Eggs)
from US$13,500

Freeze-all/embryo-freezing cycle. Includes monitoring, anesthesia, retrieval, insemination, culture, and embryo freezing. Does not include fresh embryo transfer.

Egg Freezing
from US$9,000
PGT-A Testing
from US$15,000
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Prices are indicative only. The clinic will confirm the exact cost during consultation.

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IVFMD — Patient Reviews

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1 weeks ago
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Dear Dr. Alexis and the entire staff, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care, kindness, and support you gave us throughout our IVF journey. From the very beginning, every mem…

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K*** P.
2 weeks ago
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Professional Attentive And with many procedures for better performance

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J*** L.
3 weeks ago
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Dr Wood is an excepcional doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable and you know you are in one of the best hands within the industry. Dr.K who does my intrilipids is the sweetest - she helped be a beaco…

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T*** N.
1 months ago
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The Naples team is excellent, informative & has made this journey amazing thus far.

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A*** K.
1 months ago
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I began my journey at IVFMD in 2022 and have waited all this time to write my review. We began our journey at the Cooper City office. Ultimately, I opted to transfer my care to Dr. Palmerola at the So…

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V*** C.
1 months ago
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I had to have an SIS ultrasound and I was EXTREMELY nervous and unwell at the thought of it. Minutes before we started Adriana Ballestas literally said “we’re doing this together” and I came out of th…

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J*** A.
3 months ago
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I truly thank Dr. Gelman and his amazing team for everything they have done for me during my IVF journey. It has been 2 years following with this clinic, and from the beginning they always treated me …

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C*** P.
3 months ago
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Our experience with IVFMD was extremely disappointing. We were patients for about 9 months, yet only met with a physician once—at the very beginning. During that initial consultation, we were told th…

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M*** L.
4 months ago
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My IVF team are above par . They gave us an excellent care and extended knowledge in our journey. Dr. Kenneth Gelman’s team helped us with our questions whenever we needed. Thanks to all the nurses es…

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T*** K.
4 months ago
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Disappointed by Billing Practices and Lack of Accountability I wish I could give NEGATIVE STARS. They are a corporation out for money, they don’t care of patients. Even my acupuncturist that works wit…

IVFMD — FAQ

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IVFMD Cooper City Fertility Clinic welcomes single women who wish to pursue fertility treatment. The clinic’s inclusive philosophy states that whether a patient is part of a couple, a solo mother, or part of an LGBTQ+ family, they will receive compassionate, personalized care. Single women can access the full range of services, including IVF with donor eggs, IUI with donor sperm, egg freezing, and oncofertility preservation, all supported by dedicated counseling and financial guidance.

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