RMA of New York's East Side location occupies the tenth floor of 635 Madison Avenue, positioned at the intersection of midtown Manhattan and the Upper East Side — one of the most medically concentrated neighborhoods in the United States. With a 3.5-star rating across 248 patient reviews, RMA of New York reflects the realities of a high-volume metropolitan practice: clinically strong and procedurally sophisticated, with the operational pace that comes from serving a dense urban patient population. The clinic is explicitly LGBTQ+-welcoming, serving same-sex couples, single parents by choice, and transgender patients navigating family building. New York State has a fertility insurance mandate that requires large-group insured plans to cover IVF — a meaningful financial advantage for eligible patients. For a complete overview of certified fertility providers across the state, visit the New York fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
RMA of New York draws its physician staff from some of the most competitive training programs in reproductive endocrinology. The clinic's physicians are fellowship-trained REI specialists with published research in areas including embryo genetics, oocyte biology, and polycystic ovary syndrome. RMA of New York is affiliated with the RMA network, a national organization that supports research and data-sharing across member clinics. The Madison Avenue location serves patients who need a centrally located midtown option within the RMA system. Current physician rosters and subspecialty interests are available at rmany.com or by calling (212) 756-5777.
Services and Treatments
- IVF and ICSI
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with donor or partner sperm
- Egg freezing (elective and oncofertility)
- Embryo banking for deferred family building
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M)
- Third-party reproduction: donor egg, donor sperm, donor embryo
- Gestational carrier coordination
- Reciprocal IVF for same-sex female couples
- LGBTQ+ family building consultation
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
- Male factor infertility: semen analysis, referral to urology
- Endometriosis and uterine factor management
- Fertility preservation for medical reasons
Laboratory and Success Rates
RMA of New York operates a high-quality IVF laboratory where fertilization, embryo culture, biopsy for genetic testing, and cryopreservation are performed. The lab supports both fresh and frozen cycles and uses vitrification for all cryopreservation. RMA's affiliation with the national RMA network enables participation in multi-site research and quality benchmarking. 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 635 Madison Avenue office is positioned for the working professional — accessible by subway (N/Q/R/W at 59th Street, 4/5/6 at 59th Street-Lexington), express bus, or on foot for Upper East Side residents. The midtown-adjacent location means patients can often schedule early-morning monitoring appointments before office hours without disrupting the workday significantly. This is a meaningful quality-of-life factor for fertility patients in New York, where a typical IVF stimulation cycle can require monitoring visits on eight to twelve consecutive days.
New York City's pace means that the clinic operates with efficiency in mind — the experience may feel more systemized than at a smaller suburban practice, but the upside is streamlined scheduling and access to a dense support infrastructure. Patients who want more leisurely appointments may find certain consultation visits feel compressed; it is worth communicating directly with the care team about questions or concerns you want to address during visits.
The clinic's LGBTQ+-inclusive orientation is reflected in its intake forms, consultation language, and clinical protocols. Same-sex couples, single patients, and transgender patients are served with an understanding of the specific medical and logistical pathways relevant to their family building goals. New York City's vibrant LGBTQ+ community and established legal framework for assisted reproduction make it a supportive environment for non-traditional family building.
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
New York State's fertility insurance mandate (as of 2020) requires large-group insured health plans to cover IVF — up to three cycles — as well as egg freezing for medical reasons. This is one of the most comprehensive mandates in the country and a significant financial benefit for patients covered by New York-regulated group plans. Self-insured employer plans (ERISA plans) are not subject to the state mandate; patients should verify their plan type with their HR department. RMA of New York's financial counselors can assist with benefits verification and help patients understand their out-of-pocket liability before beginning treatment. Financing options are available for patients without coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New York State's insurance mandate cover my IVF at RMA of New York? If you are covered by a large-group insured health plan regulated under New York State law, yes — state law requires coverage for up to three IVF cycles. However, self-insured (ERISA) plans are exempt. Confirm your plan type with your employer's HR department and ask RMA's billing team to run a benefits check.
What does reciprocal IVF involve? In reciprocal IVF, one partner's eggs are retrieved and fertilized in the lab, and the resulting embryo is transferred to the other partner's uterus. Both partners have a biological role in the pregnancy. RMA of New York has experience guiding same-sex female couples through this process, including protocol coordination and legal considerations.
Is the East Side location the only RMA of New York office? No. RMA of New York has multiple locations across the five boroughs and in the surrounding metro area. The East Side office at 635 Madison Avenue is a central midtown option; patients can ask about alternative locations that may be more convenient.
How long is the wait for a new patient appointment? Wait times vary. In a major metropolitan practice, new patient consultations may be scheduled two to six weeks out. If your situation is time-sensitive — for example, prior to a cancer treatment or if you are over 38 — mention that when calling, as expedited consultations may be possible.