University of Chicago Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Medical Director: A. Musa Zamah, MD, PHD
The University of Chicago Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility offers comprehensive fertility care in a supportive, academically-grounded environment. Under the leadership of Medical Director Dr. A. Musa Zamah, MD, PhD, the center provides a full range of services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg programs, and surrogacy support. Their verified lab accreditation reflects their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and safety protocols.
The center's outcomes speak to their expertise and dedication. For patients under 35, they achieve a live birth rate of 48.90%, while patients ages 35-37 have a 31.30% live birth rate. With 406 treatment cycles performed in 2022, they balance personalized attention with meaningful experience treating diverse fertility challenges. As part of the University of Chicago Medicine system, patients benefit from access to cutting-edge research and a multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to individual needs and circumstances while drawing on the latest advances in reproductive medicine.
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 | 48.90%+0.5 | 51.10% | 48.4% |
| 35–37 | 31.30%-4.7 | 36.60% | 36% |
| 38–40 | 13.00%-10.6 | 22.60% | 23.6% |
| Over 40 | 10.30%+0.8 | Not reported | 9.5% |
Based on 406 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.
Nearby Clinics
Institute for Human Reproduction (IHR)
Chicago, Illinois1.9 mi away
IVF success (<35): 44.30%
Northwestern Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Chicago, Illinois2 mi away
IVF success (<35): 44.00%
Fertility Centers of Illinois-River North IVF
Chicago, Illinois2.2 mi away
IVF success (<35): 49.50%
North Shore Fertility
Skokie, Illinois13 mi away
IVF success (<35): 44.40%