University of Pennsylvania, Penn Fertility Care

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

Medical Director: Clarisa R. Gracia, MD

Penn Fertility Care at the University of Pennsylvania brings world-class reproductive medicine to Philadelphia under the leadership of Medical Director Clarisa R. Gracia, MD, offering comprehensive services including IVF, egg freezing, donor egg, and surrogacy options. With 1,880 cycles performed in 2022 and an impressive 52.80% IVF success rate for patients under 35, the clinic combines extensive experience with strong outcomes to support your family-building journey. Whether you're exploring fertility preservation or pursuing treatment, Penn Fertility Care provides evidence-based care backed by academic expertise.

Services Offered

IVF

In vitro fertilization — eggs are retrieved and fertilized in a lab, then transferred to the uterus.

Egg Freezing

Oocyte cryopreservation — eggs are retrieved and frozen for future use.

Donor Egg

Uses eggs from a screened donor for patients who cannot use their own.

Surrogacy

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 GroupFresh TransfersFrozen TransfersNat'l Avg
Under 3552.80%+4.451.60%48.4%
35–3742.00%+6.043.20%36%
38–4022.30%-1.333.60%23.6%
Over 407.90%-1.624.00%9.5%

Based on 1,880 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.

Nearby Clinics

Data on this page is sourced from the CDC's National ART Surveillance System (NASS) and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). Success rates reflect live births per intended egg retrieval for the 2022 reporting year. Individual results vary based on patient age, diagnosis, and treatment protocol.