CCRM Fertility of Newport Beach — An Honest Editorial Review
Among fertility clinics in California, CCRM is one of the larger multi-state IVF networks, and the Newport Beach location is its Orange County flagship — an all-inclusive, SART-member program with an academic-trained physician roster, a full embryology lab, and the usual CCRM emphasis on single-embryo transfer and rigorous embryo-selection protocols. For OC patients weighing a CCRM Denver flagship vs. a local option, Newport Beach puts the same clinical framework within a short drive of Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Niguel.
About the Practice
CCRM Fertility of Newport Beach is a SART-member reproductive-endocrinology program at 3501 Jamboree Road, Suite 1100, in Newport Beach's Newport Center. The clinic is part of CCRM Fertility, a national network originally founded in Denver in 1987 that now operates clinics across the United States and Canada.
Physician Roster
- Sina Abhari, MD — Medical Director. Dr. Abhari joined CCRM Fertility in 2023 after serving as Assistant Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins University. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and the subspecialty of REI.
- Elizabeth Dilday, MD — Reproductive Endocrinologist. Dr. Dilday serves as a peer reviewer for both the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics and Fertility and Sterility, and has held multiple leadership roles in organized medicine.
- Hanna Kim, MD — Reproductive Endocrinologist.
All REIs are certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both OB/GYN and the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Services Offered
Services at CCRM Newport Beach include the full ART spectrum:
- Comprehensive fertility evaluation (AMH, AFC, HSG, semen analysis, genetic screening)
- Ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) with or without ICSI
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M)
- Oocyte cryopreservation (egg freezing)
- Donor-egg cycles
- Donor-sperm cycles
- Gestational-carrier cycles
- LGBTQIA+ family-building pathways
- Fertility preservation for oncology patients
What This Practice Is
CCRM Newport Beach is a full-service IVF clinic. It operates an on-site embryology lab, performs egg retrievals and embryo transfers, and reports cycle outcomes to SART and the CDC's National ART Surveillance System. When you are weighing this clinic against others, the key comparison points are SART cycle volume, age-stratified live-birth rates, PGT-A utilization rate, and embryo-utilization efficiency — not overall review star counts.
California SB 729 and Coverage
California's SB 729 significantly expanded infertility and IVF coverage requirements for large, state-regulated group health plans — taking effect in 2025. Many Orange County patients now have IVF benefits that did not exist before. CCRM clinics typically work with most major California commercial plans plus employer benefit networks (Progyny, Carrot, Maven, WINFertility). Verify plan-specific benefits with CCRM's financial team before your first consult. Our fertility insurance mandates by state guide walks through SB 729 in detail.
Patient Experience
The 4.9/184 Google rating for CCRM Newport Beach reflects strong patient satisfaction, and the 4.8/511 rating with 96.6% satisfaction on a second independent platform (Real Patient Ratings) reinforces that signal. Recurring themes in CCRM reviews typically emphasize protocol sophistication (particularly for repeat-loss and failed-cycle patients), rigorous lab quality, and thorough pre-cycle workups. Individual experiences vary. CCRM's larger multi-state footprint also means more standardized protocols, which can be a plus or minus depending on how much individualization you want.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
For patients weighing an IVF consult at CCRM while still in the "just trying" phase, at-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is a reasonable earlier step for those without a known fertility diagnosis. MakeAMom kits are a one-time purchase, reusable until conception, and ship in plain packaging. They pair well with basic preconception health work. At-home insemination is not appropriate once you've been recommended IVF, have a known diagnosis, or have been trying 12 months (six if over 35).
When to Consult CCRM Newport Beach
Consider this program if you:
- Have had two or more pregnancy losses
- Have failed prior IVF cycles at another program
- Need PGT-A or PGT-M
- Need donor-egg, donor-sperm, or gestational-carrier cycles
- Are pursuing fertility preservation
- Are LGBTQIA+ and want a network with explicit family-building pathways
- Want a multi-state network with protocol consistency
Our how to read IVF success rates guide and the IVF overview are useful reading before a first consult.
Location and Contact
Address: 3501 Jamboree Road, Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (949) 222-1290 Website: ccrmivf.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CCRM Newport Beach SART-reporting? Yes. CCRM clinics report to SART and to the CDC ART National Surveillance System.
Who is the medical director? Dr. Sina Abhari, who joined CCRM in 2023 from Johns Hopkins University.
Does California insurance cover IVF? California SB 729 expanded IVF coverage for large state-regulated group plans starting in 2025. Self-insured ERISA plans vary. See our fertility insurance mandates by state guide.
How does CCRM compare to other OC fertility clinics? Compare on SART cycle volume, age-stratified live-birth rates, PGT utilization, and cost transparency. Star ratings alone are not a reliable proxy for clinical outcomes.
Editorial note: Independently written by the Fertlo editorial team; not sponsored. See our editorial policy.