University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213

Medical Director: Julie M. Rios, MD

The University of Pittsburgh Physicians Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology offers comprehensive fertility care in a supportive environment where you can feel confident in your treatment journey. Under the leadership of Medical Director Dr. Julie M. Rios, the center provides essential services including IVF, egg freezing, and surrogacy coordination to help you build your family. Their laboratory maintains verified accreditation standards, ensuring quality care throughout your treatment process.

The center's outcomes reflect their commitment to excellence, with live birth rates of 52.30% for patients under 35 and 50.60% for those ages 35-37. Having completed over 1,000 treatment cycles in 2022 alone, the team brings substantial experience to each patient's unique situation. As part of the University of Pittsburgh medical system, you'll benefit from access to comprehensive healthcare resources and a team that understands the emotional and physical aspects of fertility treatment, helping you navigate this important chapter with both clinical expertise and genuine care.

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.

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 Group	Fresh Transfers	Frozen Transfers	Nat'l Avg
Under 35	52.30%+3.9	44.40%	48.4%
35–37	50.60%+14.6	47.60%	36%
38–40	25.50%+1.9	32.40%	23.6%
Over 40	6.80%-2.7	17.40%	9.5%

Based on 1,017 total cycles reported. National averages computed across all reporting clinics.