Dr. Kenneth Gelman – IVFMD Hollywood (Hollywood, FL): Patient Guide

Dr. Kenneth Gelman, MD, PA is a reproductive endocrinologist practicing at IVFMD's Hollywood, Florida location at 9900 Stirling Road, Suite 222, Hollywood, FL 33024 — in the western Broward County community of Hollywood, near the Pembroke Pines and Miramar border. The clinic holds a 4.3-star rating based on 69 patient reviews and serves patients from throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. For a broader view of fertility resources in the state, see our guide to fertility clinics in Florida.

IVFMD is one of South Florida's established fertility practice brands, and Dr. Gelman's Hollywood PA (professional association) entity is the licensed physician structure through which he provides care at this location. Stirling Road in western Hollywood is a convenient location for patients from Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Weston, and Cooper City — suburban communities with large family-formation-age populations and limited local fertility specialty access compared to the denser Fort Lauderdale and Miami corridors.

About Dr. Kenneth Gelman

Dr. Kenneth Gelman is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist licensed in Florida. Board certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility requires completion of an ACGME-accredited REI fellowship following OB/GYN residency training, followed by successful written and oral board examinations administered by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Gelman's practice at IVFMD Hollywood reflects his focus on individualized fertility care for patients in Broward County's western suburbs. His patient reviews frequently reference the clarity of his communication during initial consultations, his approachability when patients have detailed questions about their protocols, and his availability during active treatment cycles. The PA entity structure through which he practices — Kenneth Gelman, MD, PA — is the legal framework for his physician licensure in Florida, separate from the IVFMD brand under which the practice markets itself.

IVFMD operates additional locations across South Florida, allowing patients who begin treatment with Dr. Gelman at Hollywood the possibility of monitoring at other IVFMD sites if geographic convenience requires.

Services and Treatments

Dr. Gelman's Hollywood location provides the following fertility diagnostics and treatments:

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with fresh and frozen embryo transfer protocols
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) with partner or donor sperm
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidies (PGT-A) and Monogenic Conditions (PGT-M)
• Elective egg freezing and fertility preservation
• Ovulation induction cycles with oral and injectable medications
• Donor egg IVF through IVFMD's programs
• Donor sperm IUI and IVF
• Gestational surrogacy medical coordination
• LGBTQ+ family building, including reciprocal IVF for same-sex couples
• Endometriosis evaluation and management
• Recurrent pregnancy loss workup
• Male factor evaluation and semen analysis
• Diagnostic workup: AMH, AFC, FSH, HSG, saline sonohysterography

Laboratory and Success Rates

IVFMD maintains embryology laboratories at its South Florida locations under SART-member reporting standards. Cycle-level outcome data for the Hollywood location are submitted annually to the CDC's national ART surveillance program and are accessible through the SART Clinic Summary Report.

South Florida is a competitive fertility market, and patients have access to multiple SART-member clinics across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Using the SART database to compare age-stratified live birth rates across clinics — rather than relying on clinic-quoted "success rates" — provides the most reliable basis for comparison.

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

With 69 reviews, Dr. Gelman's Hollywood practice has a meaningful body of patient feedback for evaluation. Reviewers describe the western Broward County location as convenient — the Stirling Road address has easy parking and is less congested than medical facilities closer to Fort Lauderdale or downtown Hollywood. Patients from Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Weston consistently cite the reduced commute time as a key factor in choosing this location over alternative Broward or Miami-Dade providers.

Dr. Gelman's reviews emphasize his personal investment in patient outcomes and his communication style during difficult moments in treatment. Patients who experienced failed cycles describe his approach as honest and supportive — a combination that is particularly meaningful in reproductive medicine, where delivering difficult news with empathy is as important as clinical expertise.

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

Florida does not have a state fertility insurance mandate. Coverage for infertility diagnosis and treatment is entirely plan-dependent. Many Florida employer plans exclude IVF as a covered benefit, though diagnostic services — bloodwork, ultrasounds, and semen analysis — are more commonly covered. Patients in Broward County employed by large healthcare systems (Memorial Healthcare System, Broward Health, Cleveland Clinic Florida) or major employers in financial services, technology, and education should review their plan documents for any fertility benefits.

IVFMD's billing team can perform a pre-treatment benefits verification. For uninsured or underinsured patients, financing programs with installment payment options are available. Florida Medicaid does not cover fertility treatments. Some patients pursuing fertility preservation for cancer treatment may qualify for assistance through organizations like Livestrong Fertility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between "Kenneth Gelman, MD, PA" and IVFMD? IVFMD is the brand name under which the practice markets itself and provides patient-facing services. Kenneth Gelman, MD, PA is the professional association entity — the legal structure under which Dr. Gelman is licensed to practice medicine in Florida. Patients may see either name on billing statements or insurance documents, as both refer to the same physician and practice.

Does Dr. Gelman see patients at other IVFMD locations? IVFMD operates multiple South Florida locations. Whether Dr. Gelman sees patients at locations other than Hollywood should be confirmed directly with the practice. Patients cycling at the Hollywood location may be able to use other IVFMD sites for monitoring appointments if scheduling requires it.

How long is the wait for an initial consultation at the Hollywood location? New patient appointment availability varies. Western Broward patients who have been avoiding longer drives to Fort Lauderdale or Miami may find availability at Hollywood's Stirling Road location more accessible. Contact the practice directly for current scheduling estimates.

Is IVF covered by Florida Blue or Humana plans in Broward County? Florida does not mandate fertility insurance, so coverage depends on your specific plan design. Some Florida Blue and Humana plans include infertility diagnostic coverage but not IVF. Contact IVFMD's billing team for a benefits verification before your first appointment.