IVF lab in Chesterbrook
Our in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab, including embryology, endocrine, and andrology labs, in Chesterbrook is known for its high standards of care and innovative approaches to family-building care.
About
SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is among the largest and most advanced labs in the region. The Chesterbrook lab is equipped with the latest technology to give patients every advantage on their journey to conceive, including HEPA-filtered clean air ventilation systems, heated work stations that simulate the In Vivo (Latin for “within the living”) environment, anti-vibration tables that protect and provide uninterrupted workflow, highly sophisticated inverted microscopes to better evaluate embryo growth and development, and advanced incubators and media, among many others.
SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is updated with the latest technology and is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART). Dedicated to providing personalized and comprehensive support for patients, SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is ready to make your family-building dreams a reality.
Chesterbrook’s IVF lab supports the following SGF locations:
Pennsylvania
Suite 218
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Jenkintown, 19046
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New Virtual Patient Consultations
Suite 102
Bethlehem, PA 18020
Bethlehem, 18020
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Chesterbrook, PA 19087
Chesterbrook, 19087
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Full Service
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Embryology Laboratory
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IVF Center
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 300
Johnstown, PA 15905
Johnstown, 15905
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Virtual Consults
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Monitoring
Suite 350
Lancaster, PA 17601
Lancaster, 17601
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 340
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Mechanicsburg, 17050
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 1030
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Philadelphia, 19102
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 290
Warrington, PA 18976
Warrington, 18976
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Suite 100
Wexford, PA 15090
Wexford, 15090
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
York, PA 17403
York, 17403
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Full Service
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New Patient Consultations
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Egg Donation Center
Meet the team
Meet the IVF lab director at SGF Chesterbrook: Michael J. Tucker, Ph.D., HCLD
Michael J. Tucker, Ph.D., HCLD, received his undergraduate degree in zoology and physiology from the University of London and his doctorate in reproductive physiology from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
He has worked in the field of reproductive medicine/embryology for more than 30 years. Prior to joining Shady Grove Fertility as Scientific Director in 1998, Dr. Tucker spent 10 years establishing a track record of exceptional pregnancy rate for IVF and other assisted technologies as the scientific director for a leading fertility program in Atlanta.
Services
- Egg retrieval and fertilization
- Egg and embryo cryopreservation
- Embryo culture and monitoring
- Embryo transfers
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Preparing embryos for preimplantation genetic testing
- Freezing and storage of embryos, eggs, and sperm
- Semen analysis
- Sperm washing and preparation for IUI or IVF
Success rates at SGF’s Chesterbrook IVF lab
Success rates provide crucial information that aids patients and our physicians in making informed decisions about fertility treatment options. Understanding the likelihood of success can help patients and physicians choose the best possible course of action for their family-building journey.
Autologous In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Success Rates, Chesterbrook, PA
Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021 Data – Primary Outcome Per Egg Retrieval Cycle
View SGF’s most recent SART data for Chesterbrook, PA
Live Birth Rate per Transfer | |
<35 | 51.6 % |
35-37 | 46.7 % |
38-40 | 44.1 % |
41-42 | 27.3 % |
>42 | 4/4 |
Robust security and safety measures
SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is dedicated to ensuring the security and confidentiality of patient information and biological samples. SGF has one of the most stringent, long-standing chain of custody protocols developed according to the highest industry standards and continuously refined alongside the latest research. Because of our commitment to these procedures, SGF has never had an incorrect identification. Patients can rest assured that their cryopreserved materials are safe at our IVF lab in Chesterbrook.
Additional laboratory resources
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