The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine – Los Angeles, registered under the entity name Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine Los Angeles Medical Group Inc., is associated with the address 1520 East Chevy Chase Drive in Glendale, California. This location is part of the historic SIRM network — the Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine — founded by Dr. Geoffrey Sher, a prominent figure in the early development of American IVF who played an important role in establishing fertility care as a clinical subspecialty. SIRM operated as a national multi-site fertility network, with locations across multiple states including California, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, and others. California does not have a state fertility insurance mandate. For current California fertility clinic options, visit the California state directory.
Note on operating status: The SIRM network underwent significant organizational and ownership changes in the 2010s and 2020s, with some locations closing, others transitioning to new physician ownership, and others being absorbed by regional or national fertility groups. Prospective patients should verify the current operating status of the Glendale location before scheduling an appointment. The information below reflects the historical practice community and geographic context for this address.
Physicians and Clinical Team
SIRM's physician network historically included reproductive endocrinologists trained in a high-volume, outcomes-focused model, with particular emphasis on complex cases and patients who had experienced IVF failures elsewhere. Dr. Geoffrey Sher's clinical philosophy centered on personalized immune-based protocols and individualized stimulation approaches, which attracted patients seeking alternative explanations for recurrent IVF failure or unexplained implantation failure. SIRM physicians included fellowship-trained REI specialists who carried the network's clinical approach into their local practices.
The Glendale/Los Angeles Medical Group entity represents the California registration of the SIRM practice at this address. As with other legacy SIRM locations, the physician team and operational structure may have evolved significantly since the network's peak; patients researching the Glendale location should contact the practice directly to understand its current clinical team and service offerings.
Services and Treatments
SIRM practices historically offered:
- Comprehensive fertility evaluation with emphasis on immune and implantation factors
- Ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval
- IVF with individualized protocols
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A)
- Egg freezing for fertility preservation
- Donor egg coordination
- Recurrent implantation failure evaluation
- Immune-based treatment protocols for implantation dysfunction
- Donor sperm coordination
- Gestational carrier management
The specific services available at the current Glendale location depend on the operating status and physician team in place at the time of a patient's inquiry.
Laboratory and Success Rates
SIRM locations historically operated their own on-site IVF laboratories with protocols aligned with the Sher network's clinical philosophy. Laboratory capabilities at SIRM sites typically included ICSI, extended culture, PGT coordination, and cryopreservation. Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Given the organizational changes within the SIRM network, historical outcomes data may not accurately reflect the current state of operations at the Glendale location. Patients researching this site should ask the clinic directly about current SART reporting and recent cycle outcomes.
Patient Experience
Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, situated between Burbank, Pasadena, and the northeast portion of the City of Los Angeles. East Chevy Chase Drive is a professional address in Glendale's established commercial zone, accessible from the I-5, I-2 (Glendale Freeway), and CA-134 freeways. Glendale has a large Armenian American community and a diverse population that spans multiple ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the broader LA County mosaic.
For fertility patients in Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Arcadia, and the greater San Gabriel Valley, the East Chevy Chase Drive address is more convenient than clinics located in West Los Angeles or the South Bay. The location also draws patients from the La Cañada, La Crescenta, and Montrose communities immediately north of Glendale.
The SIRM legacy at this address is meaningful to patients who specifically sought out the Sher network's reputation for treating complex cases and recurrent failure. Patients familiar with Dr. Sher's published work on IVF and immune factors in implantation may have sought out this location specifically for that clinical philosophy.
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
California does not have a state fertility insurance mandate. Patients at the SIRM Glendale location historically paid for most fertility treatment out of pocket unless they had employer-sponsored fertility benefits. This financial reality continues to apply to patients seeking care from whatever practice currently operates at this address. Los Angeles County's large technology, entertainment, and healthcare employer base includes some companies with voluntary fertility benefits.
For patients without employer coverage, IVF in the Los Angeles area typically costs $15,000–$25,000 with medications. Financial counseling resources at the clinic can provide current pricing and financing options. Third-party medical lending through firms specializing in fertility financing is commonly available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) known for? SIRM was founded by Dr. Geoffrey Sher and grew into a national fertility network known particularly for treating patients with recurrent IVF failure and unexplained implantation problems. Dr. Sher's clinical philosophy emphasized immune-based evaluation and individualized protocols, including the use of medications such as intralipid infusions and other immune modulation strategies. The network attracted patients from across the country who had experienced multiple IVF failures and were seeking alternative explanations or approaches.
Is the Glendale SIRM location currently operating? The SIRM network went through significant changes in the 2010s and 2020s, with some locations closing and others transitioning to new ownership. Prospective patients should call the clinic directly to confirm current operating status, physician availability, and services offered before scheduling an appointment.
What should patients with prior SIRM records do if they want to access their files? Patients who were treated at a SIRM location and need to access embryo storage records, medical history, or outcome records should contact the clinic where their treatment occurred directly. If a location has closed, the medical records may have been transferred to a successor practice or a medical records repository. Embryo storage at closed clinics is a situation requiring immediate action — contact the clinic or a fertility attorney for guidance on protecting your stored genetic material.
Are there other fertility clinics near Glendale that serve the same patient community? Yes. The greater Los Angeles area has numerous board-certified REI practices. Patients in Glendale and the northeast San Fernando Valley can also access fertility care in Pasadena, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, and West Los Angeles. Fertlo's California directory provides an overview of regional fertility clinic options.