Endometriosis and Reproductive Surgery Specialists PLLC (Scottsdale, AZ) — An Honest Editorial Review
Among fertility clinics in Arizona, the Scottsdale office at 9817 N. 95th Street is unusual for its legal name: Endometriosis and Reproductive Surgery Specialists PLLC, operating publicly as IVF Phoenix™. The naming signals the practice's original identity — a reproductive surgery program for endometriosis, fibroids, and tubal disease, led by a fellowship-trained REI rather than a dedicated MIGS surgeon. Its Google profile sits at 5.0 across roughly 50 reviews.
Training and Credentials
Dr. John L. Couvaras, MD, FACOG is the sole reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director. He earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, completed Ob/Gyn residency at Baylor College of Medicine, and finished a two-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is dual board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and holds the FACOG designation. He previously served as Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproductive Medicine and Chairman of Ob/Gyn at Abrazo Scottsdale Hospital, and as 2017 President of the Maricopa Medical Society. He is not AAGL fellowship-trained — his reproductive surgery experience is the surgical portion of REI training, focused on fertility-preserving operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and microsurgical tubal reconstruction.
Services and Surgical Focus
Consistent with the PLLC name, the Scottsdale flagship is structured around reproductive surgery as a first-line tool, not only a bridge to IVF:
- Operative laparoscopy for endometriosis, ovarian endometriomas, and pelvic adhesions
- Hysteroscopy for uterine septum resection, polypectomy, and submucosal fibroid removal
- Microsurgical tubal anastomosis (tubal reversal) and tubal surgery
- Laparoscopic myomectomy for intramural and subserosal fibroids
- HSG, saline infusion sonohysterography, AMH and antral follicle count workup — see our HSG test guide and laparoscopy for fertility diagnosis
- IVF with fresh or frozen transfer, ICSI, PGT-A, IUI, egg freezing, donor gamete cycles, and LGBTQ+ family building (including reciprocal IVF and transgender fertility preservation)
For patients exploring the surgery-and-fertility intersection, our endometriosis and fertility primer is a useful companion read. Full IVF-program detail including lab leadership, pricing, and outcomes lives in our longer review of the IVF Phoenix East Valley (Mesa) office.
Surgical Approach and Outcomes
Dr. Couvaras's surgical volume is not publicly reported, and the practice does not publish a standalone endometriosis excision-versus-ablation rate, myomectomy blood-loss data, or tubal reversal pregnancy-per-age tables — information that dedicated MIGS or tubal-reversal programs sometimes share. What IVF Phoenix does publish is a 62.17% average clinical pregnancy rate for frozen embryo transfers in 2024 across a patient population averaging age 37. That figure is self-reported and reflects pregnancy, not live birth. Verified, age-stratified IVF outcomes for the practice are available through the CDC ART success rates portal and the SART Clinic Summary Report. Prospective surgical patients should ask directly about case volume for the specific procedure under consideration (endometriosis excision, myomectomy, or tubal anastomosis), and whether a referral to an AAGL-fellowship MIGS surgeon is indicated for deep infiltrating endometriosis or large Type 0/1 fibroids.
Patient Experience
The Scottsdale office's Google rating of 5.0 across roughly 50 reviews is strong but a smaller sample than its Yelp presence (111+ reviews). Recurring themes across platforms emphasize Dr. Couvaras's diagnostic efficiency at the first visit, a consistent care team rather than rotating nurses, and responsive administrative staff. Early morning monitoring hours accommodate working patients on stimulation cycles. The location sits in the Scottsdale Airpark area off Shea Boulevard, drawing patients from Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, and North Phoenix.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Some patients with known endometriosis, fibroids, or prior tubal disease still want to try conception on their own terms between consults — particularly when donor sperm is already in the plan, tubes are patent, and there is no severe male factor.
At-home insemination kits from MakeAMom are a one-time, reusable purchase and arrive in plain, discreet packaging. They are not a substitute for surgical or REI care when indicated — but they can fit alongside ovulation tracking in the planning phase.
If you have known endometriosis distorting pelvic anatomy, blocked or absent tubes, severe male factor, or are 35+ and have been trying six months, a board-certified REI is the right next step.
Insurance and Cost in Arizona
Arizona has no state mandate requiring private insurers to cover IVF or fertility care, so coverage is employer-dependent. IVF Phoenix participates with Optum/UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield and offers complimentary benefit verification before the first visit. Self-pay IVF with frozen transfer is listed at $7,250, IVF plus PGT-A at $9,500, and egg freezing from $6,500. See our fertility insurance mandates by state overview and IVF cost by state breakdown for comparative context.
Location and Contact
Address: 9817 N. 95th Street, Building I, Suite 107, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Phone: (602) 765-2229 Legal Entity: Endometriosis and Reproductive Surgery Specialists PLLC (DBA IVF Phoenix™) Sister Office: IVF Phoenix East Valley, 6859 E. Rembrandt Ave, Suite 111, Mesa, AZ 85212
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an endometriosis-excision specialty center or a fertility clinic? Both, by legal structure — but the practice is led by a reproductive endocrinologist, not an AAGL-fellowship MIGS surgeon. Dr. Couvaras performs fertility-preserving operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. Patients with suspected deep infiltrating endometriosis or complex bowel/bladder involvement should ask whether an AAGL-trained MIGS surgeon would be a more appropriate referral.
Does the clinic perform tubal reversal? Yes. Microsurgical tubal anastomosis is part of the reproductive-surgery scope. Patients considering reversal versus IVF should ask for case-specific success estimates based on tube length, age, and partner semen parameters.
Is Dr. Couvaras accepting new patients? The practice generally offers new-patient appointments within a few weeks of inquiry and performs complimentary insurance verification before the first visit.
Editorial note: Independently written by the Fertlo editorial team; not sponsored. See our editorial policy.