Santa Barbara Fertility Center
Santa Barbara, California 93103
Medical Director: René B. Allen, MD
Santa Barbara Fertility Center offers comprehensive reproductive care in a supportive environment where your journey to parenthood is understood and respected. Under the experienced leadership of Medical Director René B. Allen, MD, the center provides a full range of fertility services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg programs, and surrogacy coordination. Their laboratory maintains verified accreditation, ensuring the highest standards for your care.
The center's track record speaks to their commitment to helping families grow. For patients under 35, they achieve a 42.40% live birth rate, while patients ages 35-37 see a 28.60% live birth rate. With 279 treatment cycles completed in 2022, the team brings both expertise and dedication to each patient's unique situation. Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, the center combines advanced reproductive medicine with the personalized attention you deserve during this important time in your life. Their approach focuses on providing clear information and compassionate support as you navigate your fertility options.
Services Offered
In vitro fertilization — eggs are retrieved and fertilized in a lab, then transferred to the uterus.
Oocyte cryopreservation — eggs are retrieved and frozen for future use.
Uses eggs from a screened donor for patients who cannot use their own.
Gestational carrier arrangements — an embryo is transferred to a surrogate who carries the pregnancy.
Success Rates
Success rates reflect live births per intended egg retrieval, as reported to the CDC for the 2022 reporting year. Rates vary based on individual patient factors.
| Age Group | Fresh Transfers | Frozen Transfers | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 42.40%-6.0 | 37.80% | 48.4% |
| 35–37 | 28.60%-7.4 | 25.60% | 36% |
| 38–40 | 21.10%-2.5 | 38.10% | 23.6% |
| Over 40 | 6.90%-2.6 | Not reported | 9.5% |
Based on 279 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.
Physicians
Nearby Clinics
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The Center for Fertility and Gynecology, Vermesh Center for Fertility
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Tree of Life Center for Fertility, California Fertility Clinics
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