IVF Michigan & Ohio Fertility Centers

Affiliate: Gift of Life Surrogacy

Fertility Clinic |

Egg Donor Agency

About

IVF Michigan & Ohio Fertility Centers is the leader in the treatment of infertility. Our skillful medical team includes specialists in all aspects of reproductive medicine, including In vitro fertilization and urology. At IVF Michigan & Ohio, our extensive experience in the field enables us to continually improve protocols, contributing to one of the highest success rates in the nation. The embryology and andrology labs offer cutting-edge technology, leading to a high percentage of successful outcomes for our patients. With eight locations throughout Ohio and Michigan, under the direction of expert physician, Dr. F. Nicholas Shamma, our team is committed to fulfilling dreams of parenthood by delivering compassionate and personalized care. IVF Michigan & Ohio specialists complete more IVF cycles per year than any other center in the state, and have helped thousands of same sex couples on this very special journey to parenthood, one miracle at a time. Our donor egg program offers many options, includes fresh, frozen and agency donor eggs with diversity, completed FDA testing, and genetic screening. We take pride that our patients have individualized treatment plans designed specifically for them. Our sister company, Gift of Life Surrogacy Agency in Ohio, is dedicated to supporting intended parents and their gestational carrier.

Website: ivf-mi.com

Phone: 248-250-1489

Employees: 150

Founded: 1998

Conference Presentations:

Services

Last updated on Dec 06, 2023 08:24 PM

Clinic Services

ED Non-medical Screening

Criminal Background Check
Psychological Screening with a Mental Health Professional
Review of Past Egg Donation
Medical Questionaire
MMPI / PAI testing
Drug Screening

ED Medical Screening

Genetic Counseling (ED)

Genetic Screening (ED)

ED Medication Instruction and Supervision

ED Cycle Monitoring

Monitoring - office visits for egg donor
Monitoring - ultrasound examinations
Monitoring -bloodwork

Travel Coordination (ED)

IP Medical Screening/Bloodwork

Semen Analysis

GC Medical Screening

Sonohystogram or hysteroscopy
Cervical map
Mock cycle

GC Medication Instruction and Supervision

GC Monitoring

Ultrasound & blood for alignment and suppression
Pregnancy tests
Monitoring of carrier through 12th week of pregnancy

IVF Cycle

Egg retrieval with ultrasound guidance
Anesthesia for egg retrieval
Fertilization and Embryo Culture
Embryo transfer with ultrasound guidance

Embryo Genetic Testing

PGT-A
PGT-M

Embryo Storage

Semen Freezing and Storage

Genetic Counseling (IPs)

Egg Donation Services

ED Matching

ED Non-medical Screening

Criminal Background Check
Psychological Screening with a Mental Health Professional
Review of Past Egg Donation
Medical Questionaire
MMPI / PAI testing
Drug Screening

Are all donors exclusive with this agency?

Promotions

GPAP Stage I Discount: 10% Annual quota: Unlimited

GPAP Stage II 1 pro bono Clinic Service(s) per year

Membership Benefits Program

$1500 off professional fee for embryo transfer

Team Members

Last updated on Dec 06, 2023 08:23 PM

Dr. F. Nicholas Shamma - Founder, Reproductive Endocrinologist

Dr. F. Nicholas Shamma is a founding member of IVF Michigan & Ohio Fertility Centers and the founder of Gift of Life Surrogacy located in Sylvania, Ohio. Dr. Shamma is one of the leading reproductive endocrinologists and infertility specialists in Ohio and Michigan. Dr. Shamma is American Board Certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He has performed over 8,000 IVF cases and has helped thousands of couples achieve their dreams of parenthood. Dr. Shamma has over 150 publications and abstracts in the fields of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility. He has also made significant contributions to ethical considerations in infertility and gestational surrogacy, ensuring that patients receive not only cutting-edge treatment but also thoughtful, compassionate care. Along with consistently delivering personalized care and compassion, he understands the emotional aspects of infertility. Throughout your unique journey, Dr. Shamma and the team at IVF Michigan & Ohio is here to support you build your family.

Dr. Ahmad Hammoud - Reproductive Endocrinologist

Dr. Ahmad Hammoud, Medical Director at IVF Michigan, is American Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is also National Board of Medical Examiners Certified. Dr. Hammoud’s professional interests include studying the effects of environment and diet on fertility, abnormal sperm testing, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and reduced ovarian reserve. Dr. Ahmad Hammoud believes in providing medical and emotional support to couples dealing with infertility. Dr. Hammoud has received multiple local and national awards for excellence in clinical care, medical education and infertility research.

Dr. Andrea Starostanko - Reproductive Endocrinologist

Dr. Andrea Starostanko is a double board-certified specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at IVF Michigan & Ohio Fertility Centers. She’s dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate their unique paths to parenthood, with a particular focus on egg freezing, in vitro fertilization (IVF), third-party reproduction, and providing inclusive fertility care for single individuals and the LGBTQ+ community. Having personally used IVF to build her own family, Dr. Starostanko understands the profound impact this technique can have on family building. Dr. Starostanko’s approach to care is centered around education and evidence-based practices. She believes in empowering her patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Her practice is known for creating a supportive and encouraging environment where patients feel heard and understood. Deeply committed to engaging with the community, Dr. Starostanko has been recognized by her peers as an Hour Detroit “Top Doc” every year since she began her practice.

Dr. Suruchi Thakore - Reproductive Endocrinologist

Dr. Suruchi Thakore is a physician specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Thakore cares for patients at the Grand Rapids and East Lansing locations. Prior to moving to Michigan, Dr. Thakore was the Division Director of the University of Cincinnati Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. There, she was a patient and physician advocate for the State of Ohio for infertility and women’s reproductive health. She has a strong passion for providing evidence-based care to optimize the success of her patients. Dr. Thakore’s interests include polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility preservation, management of infertility, and use of third party reproduction to create families. She believes that everyone has a right to build a family and that infertility is a journey. Dr. Thakore is honored to be a guide and advisor to her patients to help achieve their family planning goals. She looks forward to making a home in Michigan and continuing helping patients through their journey.

Provider Costs

Last updated on May 09, 2024

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Attributes & Policies

Attributes

Annual number of Gestational Surrogates treated by the clinic in the last calendar year: Not provided

Percentage of international Surrogacy Cases (last calendar year): Not provided

Percentage of LGBTQ Surrogacy Cases (last calendar year): Not provided

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Policies

Offers a network of satellite monitoring locations: No

Requires single embryo transfer: No

Requires embryos to be PGT-A tested: No

Agency fee payment schedule: Not provided

Requires non-refundable consultation/commencement fee: No

Available financing options: Not provided

Additional Policies / Clarifications: Not provided

Reviews

(2025, USA Parents)

Dr. Shamma and the IVF Michigan and Ohio clinic, as well as the gift of life surrogacy agency they partner with were extremely informative, and helped guide us from start to finish on our journey resulting in our baby girl this month. My husband and I highly recommend their agency. For first time parents the surrogacy process can be intimidating, but they were patient and helped guide us at every step of the process.

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