Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility – Tucson — An Honest Patient Guide

The Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (ACREI) is located at 5190 E Farness Drive, Suite 114, in Tucson, Arizona — a different address from the Vivere Arizona Reproductive Institute Skyline Drive locations described elsewhere on this site. E Farness Drive is in the central-eastern part of Tucson, in a medical office corridor near the Wilmot Road and Speedway Blvd intersection, serving patients from central Tucson, the Sam Hughes neighborhood, the University of Arizona area, and the broader mid-Tucson residential communities.

ACREI is the primary practice brand for the clinical program that also operates under the entity name "Vivere Arizona Reproductive Institute LLC" at 1775 E Skyline Drive in the Foothills. Patients should understand that ACREI and the Vivere entity at Skyline Dr are affiliated components of the same clinical practice — the physicians and embryology team serve both locations, and the two addresses represent different geographic access points for the same care program. The Farness Dr address is the main brand clinic, while the Skyline Dr address is oriented toward the northern Foothills patient population.

For a complete understanding of the Tucson entity structure, see also our related editorials on Vivere Arizona Reproductive Institute LLC (Skyline Dr, with and without suite number). For additional Arizona clinic options, see our Arizona fertility clinic directory.

Physicians and Clinical Team

ACREI is staffed by board-certified reproductive endocrinologists with ABOG subspecialty certification.

• Michael Doody, M.D. — Dr. Doody is a founding physician of the ACREI practice and one of Tucson's most experienced reproductive endocrinologists. He has provided fertility care in Tucson for many years and is known for his expertise in IVF stimulation protocols, recurrent implantation failure management, and complex reproductive endocrine disorders. His long tenure in the market means that many Tucson families have come to ACREI through multi-generational referrals.

• Additional REI Physician(s) — ACREI/Vivere maintains additional fellowship-trained REI specialists. Patients should confirm the current physician team and availability at the Farness Dr location at the time of scheduling.

• Embryology Team — ACREI operates an embryology laboratory that serves both the Farness Dr and Skyline Dr locations. The embryologists handle fertilization, culture, cryopreservation, and PGT biopsy coordination. Confirming which laboratory location handles a patient's specific cycle is worth clarifying at the initial consultation.

• Nursing and Clinical Support — Fertility nurses manage monitoring, medication protocols, and patient communication. The Farness Dr address serves the central Tucson patient base.

Services and Treatments

ACREI offers comprehensive reproductive medicine services:

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) — Complete cycles with controlled ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and fresh or frozen embryo transfer.
• ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) — For male-factor infertility and prior poor fertilization.
• IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) — Natural and stimulated cycles with partner or donor sperm.
• Egg Freezing (Oocyte Cryopreservation) — Elective and medically indicated fertility preservation.
• Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) — Transfer of vitrified embryos.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-A / PGT-M) — Chromosomal and monogenic screening.
• Donor Egg IVF — Coordination of fresh and frozen donor egg cycles.
• Donor Sperm Services — For patients using donor sperm.
• Gestational Carrier Coordination — Medical management for intended parents.
• Male Fertility Evaluation — Semen analysis and male-factor workup.
• Fertility Assessment — AMH, antral follicle count, HSG, and hormonal panels.
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Evaluation — Diagnostic workup and management protocol.
• Endometriosis and PCOS Management — Evaluation and treatment planning.
• LGBTQ+ Family Building — Inclusive care for all patient configurations.

Laboratory and Success Rates

ACREI's embryology laboratory supports IVF cycles for both Tucson locations. The practice reports outcomes to SART. Patients should search the SART database under the ACREI name as well as under the Vivere entity name to locate the full outcome data set for this practice.

Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.

Tucson is a smaller ART market than Phoenix, and ACREI is among the most established fertility practices in southern Arizona. Reviewing outcome data in the context of the statewide Arizona landscape provides useful framing for patients who may also be considering traveling to Phoenix-area clinics.

Patient Experience

The E Farness Dr address is in a medical office building in central-eastern Tucson — more convenient for patients from the university area, Sam Hughes, Midtown, and the established Tucson residential neighborhoods than the Foothills-oriented Skyline Dr address. The corridor has standard medical office amenities including parking and accessibility for patients arriving by car.

ACREI's long-standing presence in Tucson — built primarily through local referral networks and community reputation — means that many patients come to the practice through their OB/GYN rather than through national marketing channels. The practice has served southern Arizona patients for many years, and its size reflects a community-based model rather than a high-volume national network approach.

For patients who have been referred to ACREI by a local OB/GYN, the familiarity and trust embedded in that referral relationship is often a meaningful part of the patient experience. The practice's small-scale, community-based identity is a differentiator from larger Phoenix-area networks that have expanded into the Tucson market.

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

Arizona does not have a state fertility insurance mandate. Coverage for fertility treatment in Arizona depends entirely on employer benefit design. Tucson's largest employer base includes University of Arizona and state government workers, whose benefit coverage varies by plan. Private-sector patients in Tucson should check with their insurer directly.

ACREI's billing office handles insurance verification and self-pay pricing inquiries. Given the multi-entity structure of the practice, patients should confirm which entity name and NPI will be used for billing before treatment begins — this ensures that prior authorizations are obtained under the correct name and that claims are processed without administrative mismatch.

For patients without coverage:

• Self-Pay Pricing — Request current pricing from the billing team.
• Third-Party Financing — Medical financing options for fertility treatment costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ACREI brand relate to the Vivere Arizona Reproductive Institute entity? ACREI (Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility) is the clinical brand name of the practice. "Vivere Arizona Reproductive Institute LLC" is a legal entity associated with the same practice, operating primarily at the Skyline Drive address in the Foothills. The physicians are the same; the entity names differ because of how the practice has organized its legal structure. Patients may see either name on paperwork.

Which Tucson address is the main clinic? The E Farness Dr address (5190 E Farness Dr, Suite 114) is the main ACREI brand location. The 1775 E Skyline Dr address is the Foothills satellite location, registered under the Vivere entity names. Both are part of the same clinical practice. Choose your appointment location based on which address is more convenient for you.

Is this practice related to the Boston IVF or Pinnacle Fertility networks? No. ACREI/Vivere is an independent Tucson-based practice, not affiliated with Boston IVF, Pinnacle Fertility, or other national fertility networks. The practice's independence and local roots are core to its identity.

Does Arizona require insurance to cover fertility treatments? No. Arizona has no state fertility mandate. Your coverage depends entirely on your employer's benefit design.