Diana E. Chavkin, MD, FACOG — An Honest Editorial Review
For patients weighing fertility clinics in California, the choice between a large volume program and a boutique REI-led practice is often a question of attention and protocol customization. Dr. Diana E. Chavkin runs Chavkin Fertility at 450 N Roxbury Drive, Suite 500, in Beverly Hills, and also practices with Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC).
Dr. Chavkin is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is an active member of ACOG, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society.
Training and Credentials
Dr. Chavkin earned her undergraduate degree at Barnard College, Columbia University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), and her MD at New York University School of Medicine. She completed both her OB-GYN residency and her REI fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Browse her PubMed publications and her Doximity profile for a full CV.
Services and Specialties
Services available through Dr. Chavkin's practice include:
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), including minimal-stimulation IVF and frozen embryo transfer
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and ovulation induction
- egg freezing and oncofertility
- donor egg IVF, reciprocal IVF, and third-party reproduction
- LGBTQ+ family building and surrogacy coordination
- Recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, diminished ovarian reserve, and advanced maternal age evaluation
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A / PGT-M)
Success Rates and Lab Quality
Dr. Chavkin's IVF cycles are performed through SCRC's laboratory. National IVF outcomes are reported annually to SART and the CDC; the SCRC program publishes its data on the SART Clinic Summary Report site and the CDC ART Success Rates report. Because clinic-level averages blend very different ages and diagnoses, always compare within your own age band and diagnosis group. Our how to read IVF success rates guide covers the most common interpretation pitfalls.
Patient Experience
Dr. Chavkin holds a 5.0 Google rating across roughly 42 reviews, which is consistent for a boutique REI who personally manages consults and monitoring. Recurring themes in public reviews point to direct physician access, willingness to customize stimulation protocols for diminished ovarian reserve and advanced age, and transparent counseling around third-party reproduction. The Roxbury Drive office is a short walk from Wilshire Boulevard with paid parking on site.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey starts 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 Cost in California
California's SB 729, effective 2025, requires large-group, state-regulated commercial plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of infertility — including IVF. Self-funded (ERISA) employer plans remain exempt, and small-group and individual plans are handled differently. Verify benefits with your carrier and with the practice before your first consult. See our fertility insurance mandates by state guide and IVF cost by state breakdown for California-specific ranges.
Location and Contact
Address: 450 N Roxbury Dr, Suite 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: (310) 277-2393 Website: chavkinfertility.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chavkin accepting new patients? Availability changes throughout the year. Contact the office at (310) 277-2393 to confirm current consultation wait times.
Does Dr. Chavkin's practice accept insurance? The practice works with several commercial carriers and offers self-pay packages for uncovered services. California's 2025 IVF mandate under SB 729 expanded coverage for many large-group plans; self-funded employer plans vary.
Where are IVF cycles performed? Dr. Chavkin performs retrievals and transfers through Southern California Reproductive Center's lab, where she is an attending physician.
Editorial note: Independently written by the Fertlo editorial team; not sponsored. See our editorial policy.