Santa Barbara Fertility Center
Santa Barbara, California 93103
Medical Director: René B. Allen, MD
Santa Barbara Fertility Center, led by Medical Director René B. Allen, MD, provides comprehensive fertility services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg, and surrogacy options to help build families. With 279 cycles performed in 2022 and a 42.40% IVF success rate for patients under 35, the clinic combines experience with strong outcomes. Located in Santa Barbara, California, they offer personalized care tailored to each patient's unique fertility journey.
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.
Nearby Clinics
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LifeStart Fertility Center
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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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