American Fertility Medical Center Corporation is the registered legal entity associated with Coastal Fertility's Irvine operations at 2 Hughes, Irvine, California. The 2 Hughes address is located in the Irvine Spectrum business district, a major commercial and medical hub in the southeastern portion of the city near the junction of the 5 and 241 freeways. Patients may encounter both the corporate name "American Fertility Medical Center Corporation" and the consumer-facing brand "Coastal Fertility" when reviewing billing statements, insurance EOBs, or medical records. The clinical services at this location are offered under the Coastal Fertility brand, accessible at coastalfertility.com. Coastal Fertility also maintains a second Irvine location at 15500 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 100. To explore all Orange County fertility options, visit the California fertility clinic directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Coastal Fertility's physician team brings together board-certified reproductive endocrinologists with subspecialty training in infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and complex ovarian stimulation protocols. The practice has established itself as a recognized independent fertility group serving Orange County and the broader Southern California patient population.
Reproductive endocrinologists at Coastal Fertility complete OB/GYN residency followed by a dedicated fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), culminating in board certification. Patients are encouraged to visit coastalfertility.com to review physician profiles and current availability, and to contact the practice for the most up-to-date information about which providers see patients at the 2 Hughes location.
Services and Treatments
Coastal Fertility at the Irvine Spectrum location offers a comprehensive range of fertility diagnosis and treatment services:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Fresh and frozen embryo transfer cycles
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- Ovulation induction for timed intercourse or IUI cycles
- Egg freezing and elective fertility preservation
- Embryo banking across multiple stimulation cycles
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Comprehensive fertility evaluation including hormonal testing and antral follicle count
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG) and sonohysterography
- Male-factor evaluation: semen analysis, sperm DNA fragmentation
- Donor egg and donor sperm cycle coordination
- Third-party reproduction services (gestational carrier)
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation and management
Laboratory and Success Rates
Coastal Fertility operates a dedicated embryology laboratory that supports its IVF program. The lab's capabilities — including blastocyst culture, laser-assisted hatching, time-lapse embryo imaging, and biopsy for PGT — directly influence patient outcomes. The 2 Hughes location in the Irvine Spectrum area is in close proximity to the infrastructure of a major Southern California medical corridor.
Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
The Irvine Spectrum area is a well-developed business and lifestyle district with extensive parking, nearby retail, and easy freeway access from throughout Orange County. Patients traveling from Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, or the South Orange County communities find the Spectrum location straightforward to reach. The business park setting is typical for Southern California fertility practices and provides a clinical environment distinct from hospital campuses.
Understanding the entity structure — American Fertility Medical Center Corporation as the legal entity operating under the Coastal Fertility brand — is most relevant when patients deal with insurance billing or need to provide the clinic's legal business name for insurance forms or legal documents. Clinically, the experience is that of a Coastal Fertility practice.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is a lower-cost, private option that suits patients with no known fertility diagnosis — including single parents by choice, same-sex couples, and people who want to try a few cycles before committing to clinical treatment.
At-home insemination kits like those from MakeAMom come with step-by-step instructions designed for donor or partner sperm. Kits are a one-time purchase that can be reused until conception succeeds, require no clinic visit, and arrive in plain, discreet packaging. Many patients use them as a first step while working toward a fertility consultation — or alongside ovulation tracking while they wait for an appointment slot.
If you have a known fertility diagnosis, have been trying for 12 months without success (six months if you're over 35), or your physician has already recommended IUI or IVF, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
California does not have a comprehensive state fertility insurance mandate for IVF. Most commercially insured Californians are not automatically entitled to IVF coverage under state law, though some employer-sponsored plans — particularly those offered by large technology companies, universities, and public agencies — voluntarily include fertility benefits. Patients should verify their coverage with both their insurance carrier and the clinic before beginning any treatment cycle.
For self-pay patients, Coastal Fertility's financial team can provide detailed cost estimates for different treatment protocols. Multi-cycle IVF packages, refund programs, and third-party financing (CareCredit, Prosper Healthcare Lending) are common options in the Southern California fertility market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between American Fertility Medical Center Corporation and Coastal Fertility? American Fertility Medical Center Corporation is the registered corporate legal name. Coastal Fertility is the consumer-facing brand name under which the practice operates. You may see the corporate entity name on billing documents, insurance correspondence, or legal filings, while day-to-day patient interactions use the Coastal Fertility name.
How does the 2 Hughes location differ from the 15500 Sand Canyon location? Both are Coastal Fertility Irvine locations, but they are at different addresses within the city. The 2 Hughes address is in the Irvine Spectrum area near the 5/241 interchange; the Sand Canyon location is further east near the 5 freeway. Patients should confirm which location is most convenient and which physicians are available at each site.
Does California's lack of a fertility mandate mean I will pay everything out of pocket? Not necessarily. Employer plan documents vary widely. Some Californians — particularly those employed by large corporations or government entities — have generous fertility benefits even without a state mandate. Always verify with your insurer before assuming no coverage applies.
How can I determine which Coastal Fertility location is right for me? Both Irvine locations serve the same general service area. Patients should consider proximity to home or work, physician availability, and scheduling convenience. The clinic's centralized scheduling team can help identify the best option based on the patient's preferred providers and appointment needs.