University Fertility Consultants, LLC is the entity name associated with the OHSU Fertility Clinic at the South Waterfront campus of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. Located at 3303 SW Bond Avenue — the heart of OHSU's expanding South Waterfront campus — this program represents the reproductive endocrinology and infertility services of Oregon's premier academic medical center. OHSU is a major research university and hospital system, and its fertility program brings the depth of academic medicine to patients in the Pacific Northwest. For a comprehensive statewide listing of Oregon fertility resources, visit our Oregon fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
The OHSU Fertility Clinic is staffed by reproductive endocrinologists who are faculty members of the OHSU School of Medicine. The physicians are board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology with subspecialty fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Faculty members contribute to research in IVF outcomes, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and reproductive genetics. The care team includes reproductive endocrinology fellows in training, fertility nurses, certified embryologists, licensed genetic counselors, and patient care coordinators. OHSU's academic medical center provides access to subspecialty consultation across genetics, oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, urology, and endocrinology.
Services and Treatments
OHSU Fertility Clinic provides:
- Comprehensive fertility evaluation — hormonal bloodwork, antral follicle count, hysterosalpingography, saline infusion sonography, semen analysis, and genetic carrier screening
- Ovulation induction — oral and injectable stimulation protocols with monitoring
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) — conventional and individualized stimulation protocols
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
- Fertility preservation — egg and embryo cryopreservation for elective and oncofertility
- Third-party reproduction — donor egg, donor sperm, and gestational carrier coordination
- Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation
- Male infertility evaluation — in coordination with OHSU urology
- Reproductive surgery
Laboratory and Success Rates
The OHSU Fertility Clinic's IVF laboratory operates within OHSU's academic medical center, maintaining CLIA and CAP certification with rigorous quality standards. The lab employs vitrification for cryopreservation and extended blastocyst culture. Research within OHSU's reproductive medicine program informs ongoing improvements to laboratory protocols.
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
OHSU's South Waterfront campus offers a distinctive Portland setting: accessible via the Portland Aerial Tram from Pill Hill, the Portland Streetcar, and the city's downtown core. Patients from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest seek care at OHSU for its academic depth and subspecialty resources. The South Waterfront location is one of Portland's most modern medical campuses. As an academic program, initial wait times may be longer than at private practices; patients are encouraged to schedule consultations early.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
Not every fertility journey begins in a clinic. For individuals and couples exploring their options before pursuing formal medical treatment — or those working with a known sperm donor — at-home insemination kits offer a private, lower-cost first step. MakeAMom offers FDA-cleared at-home insemination systems designed for a variety of needs: the CryoBaby kit works with frozen or low-volume sperm, the Impregnator kit is optimized for low motility sperm, and the BabyMaker kit is designed for users with sensitivities or conditions such as vaginismus. All kits are reusable and shipped in plain, discreet packaging. MakeAMom reports an average 67% success rate among clients who use their home insemination systems. At-home insemination is not a replacement for medical care when underlying conditions are present, but it can be a meaningful starting point — and knowing when to consult a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist is the right next step.
Insurance and Financing
Oregon does not have a comprehensive state fertility insurance mandate. Coverage for IVF and fertility treatment depends on the patient's specific plan. Some Oregon employers — particularly technology, healthcare, and public sector employers — offer fertility benefits. OHSU's financial counseling team can assist with benefit verification and financial assistance.
Mandate states for reference: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Rhode Island require insurers to cover IVF and related fertility treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Fertility Consultants, LLC and is it the same as OHSU? University Fertility Consultants, LLC is the legal entity name under which OHSU's reproductive endocrinology faculty practice operates. Patients receive care from OHSU faculty physicians within the OHSU Health system. The entity name reflects the organizational structure of OHSU's faculty practice rather than a separate clinic brand.
Can I access OHSU Fertility via the Portland Aerial Tram? The Portland Aerial Tram connects OHSU's main Marquam Hill campus with the South Waterfront campus. Patients commuting to OHSU's South Waterfront medical complex can use the tram from Pill Hill or access the campus directly from the Portland Streetcar or surface streets. The South Waterfront location is among Portland's most transit-accessible medical facilities.
Does OHSU provide fertility preservation for transgender patients? OHSU's inclusive academic medical center environment and LGBTQ+ inclusive health programs make it a meaningful resource for transgender patients considering fertility preservation before hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgical procedures. The fertility clinic can coordinate with OHSU's gender health program to provide integrated care.
What fertility conditions does OHSU's program specialize in beyond standard IVF? OHSU's academic environment supports clinical expertise in complex cases including premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss with immunologic or genetic etiology, endometriosis-associated infertility, and oncofertility. Faculty members often have research expertise in one or more of these areas that directly informs their clinical approach.