Western Fertility Institute
Encino, California 91436
Medical Director: Ashim V. Kumar, MD
Western Fertility Institute in Encino, California, led by Medical Director Ashim V. Kumar, MD, offers comprehensive fertility services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg, and surrogacy options to help patients build their families. With 734 cycles performed in 2022 and a 50.60% IVF success rate for patients under 35, the institute combines extensive experience with proven results. Whether you're exploring fertility preservation or advanced reproductive treatments, Western Fertility Institute provides personalized care grounded in clinical excellence.
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 | 50.60%+2.2 | 57.50% | 48.4% |
| 35–37 | 49.00%+13.0 | 52.20% | 36% |
| 38–40 | 25.80%+2.2 | 38.10% | 23.6% |
| Over 40 | 20.70%+11.2 | 50.00% | 9.5% |
Based on 734 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.
Nearby Clinics
Los Angeles Reproductive Center (LARC)
Encino, California0.3 mi away
IVF success (<35): 47.70%
Valley Center for Reproductive Health, Inc., West Coast Women's Reproductive Center
Sherman Oaks, California2.2 mi away
The Center for Fertility and Gynecology, Vermesh Center for Fertility
Tarzana, California2.7 mi away
IVF success (<35): 79.50%
Tree of Life Center for Fertility, California Fertility Clinics
Tarzana, California2.7 mi away
IVF success (<35): 43.30%