Laurel Fertility clinic
in San Francisco
Laurel Fertility clinic in San Francisco
Personalized fertility care,
in the heart of San Francisco
At our flagship location in San Francisco, you’ll find more than just leading-edge fertility care—you’ll find a team who truly sees you.
Whether you’re exploring your fertility for the first time or looking for a second opinion, we’re here to listen with empathy and guide you with clarity. From your very first visit, we take the time to understand your story, your needs, and your goals—so we can build a treatment plan together that feels right for you.
What we offer
in San Francisco
Our California Street clinic provides a full spectrum of fertility services, including:
- Comprehensive fertility evaluations for all genders
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Egg freezing and fertility preservation
- Diagnostic testing and genetic screening
- Third-party reproduction services (donor sperm, donor egg, gestational carrier coordination)
- Supportive, culturally aware care for individuals, couples, and LGBTQ+ families
All procedures, including egg retrieval and embryo transfer, can be done onsite here in San Francisco.
Meet your care team
Our San Francisco team includes highly experienced reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, embryologists, and patient care coordinators—each committed to providing respectful, personalized support through every stage of your journey.
Dr. Collin Smikle, MD, FACOG
Medical Director
Dr. Collin Smikle is the founder and Medical Director of Laurel Fertility Care. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility, he has extensive experience in IVF, all assisted reproductive technologies and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He is a highly respected physician, researcher, teacher and medical author.
He graduated Yale Medical School (1985) and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School (1989). He received specialty training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of California San Francisco where he did extensive research in oocyte and follicular development and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Dr. Smikle has authored over 25 medical publications, book chapters, and abstracts. He is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Bay Area Reproductive Endocrinologists Society, and the San Francisco Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.
Let’s take the first step together
If you’ve been trying to conceive without success—or if you’re simply not ready yet but want to explore your options—our San Francisco team is here to help you make sense of it all. No pressure. No one-size-fits-all plans. Just real conversations with people who care.