North Shore Fertility SC operates at 4250 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076 — a distinct location from the practice's Old Orchard Road office, which sits about a mile to the west. The Dempster Street location serves patients from central Skokie, Evanston, Morton Grove, Niles, and the surrounding north suburban Chicago communities. The practice shares its 4.5-star rating and 18 reviews across both Skokie addresses, and belongs to the same North Shore Fertility brand found at northshorefertility.com. Patients comparing fertility clinics in the Chicago metro can visit the Illinois fertility clinic directory. If you are specifically looking for the Old Orchard Rd address, see the separate guide for that location.
Physicians and Clinical Team
North Shore Fertility SC on Dempster Street is staffed by the same network of board-certified reproductive endocrinologists and clinical personnel as the broader North Shore Fertility practice. Subspecialty-trained REI physicians oversee both diagnostic evaluation and active treatment cycles, supported by fertility nurses, ultrasound technicians, and dedicated care coordinators. The Dempster St location is suited for patients who live or work in the eastern Skokie area or find the Dempster corridor easier to access via public transit (the Yellow Line CTA stops nearby at Dempster-Skokie station). Physician rotations between offices are managed at the practice level, so patients should confirm which attending physician will be leading their care.
Services and Treatments
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) with fresh and frozen embryo transfers
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with partner or donor sperm
- Elective egg freezing and fertility preservation for oncology patients
- Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) and single-gene disorders (PGT-M)
- Ovulation induction with oral medications and injectable gonadotropins
- Donor egg IVF using fresh and frozen donor oocyte cycles
- Donor sperm selection and cryobanking support
- Gestational carrier coordination
- Endometriosis evaluation and uterine factor workup
- Comprehensive male fertility assessment and sperm banking
Laboratory and Success Rates
North Shore Fertility's shared embryology laboratory supports all office locations within the practice. Laboratory services include ICSI for male factor cases, extended blastocyst culture, embryo vitrification, and embryo biopsy for PGT. Patients undergoing egg freezing benefit from vitrification protocols that significantly improve oocyte survival compared to slow-freeze methods.
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
The Dempster Street location offers a smaller, neighborhood-scaled office environment that patients often find less intimidating than major hospital-based fertility centers. Reviewers appreciate the staff's attentiveness and the practice's ability to keep appointments on schedule. The CTA Yellow Line stop at Dempster-Skokie makes this location one of the more transit-accessible fertility offices in the north suburbs, a notable benefit for patients who commute from the city or don't want to drive for early monitoring appointments. The office serves a diverse north suburban patient base and is experienced with a wide range of family-building needs.
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
Illinois maintains one of the country's stronger fertility insurance mandates. Fully insured group health plans in Illinois covering 25 or more employees are required to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment, including IVF. The mandate covers standard fertility workups, stimulation medications, and multiple IVF cycles (subject to plan limits). State employees' group insurance also provides fertility benefits.
Patients should determine whether their employer plan is fully insured or self-insured (ERISA), as self-insured plans fall under federal jurisdiction and are not subject to the Illinois mandate. North Shore Fertility's insurance and billing team can help verify your coverage and submit prior authorizations. For patients without insurance coverage, medical financing and multi-cycle package pricing are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same practice as the North Shore Fertility at Old Orchard Rd? Yes, both are North Shore Fertility locations in Skokie. They share the same physician network, brand, and clinical systems. The Dempster St and Old Orchard Rd offices differ only in their physical address and proximity to different neighborhoods. The Dempster St location is more accessible via CTA Yellow Line.
Can I receive all of my IVF care at the Dempster Street office? The Dempster St office handles consultations and monitoring appointments. Procedural components such as egg retrievals and transfers may be performed at another North Shore Fertility facility with a dedicated procedure suite. Your care coordinator will clarify your full treatment path at the start of your cycle.
Does North Shore Fertility accept Medicare or Medicaid? Fertility clinics generally do not accept Medicaid for IVF services, as Medicaid programs in Illinois typically do not cover elective fertility treatments. Medicare eligibility for fertility treatment is also limited. Patients relying on government insurance programs should ask directly about any applicable coverage or charitable care options.
How do I know which Skokie office to choose? If you live in eastern Skokie or use CTA transit, the Dempster St office may be more convenient. If you drive from the western suburbs or prefer proximity to the Old Orchard mall area and expressway access, the Old Orchard Rd office is likely a better fit. Either way, care quality and physician access are the same.