Women's Excellence In Obstetrics & Gynecology operates a Clarkston, Michigan location at 5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 350, serving patients in northeastern Oakland County and the surrounding communities of Independence Township, Waterford, Lake Orion, Oxford, and Holly. Women's Excellence is a multi-location OB/GYN practice in the greater Detroit metropolitan area; the Clarkston office is one of several satellites that extend the practice's reach beyond its main facilities. Clarkston is located along I-75 in Oakland County's northern corridor, making it a convenient option for patients from Pontiac, Auburn Hills, and Flint who prefer a closer appointment site. Michigan does not have a state fertility insurance mandate, though some employer plans include fertility benefits. For a full list of Michigan fertility resources, visit the Michigan fertility clinics page.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Women's Excellence In Obstetrics & Gynecology is a physician-led practice staffed by board-certified OB/GYN physicians and advanced practice providers. The practice focuses on comprehensive women's healthcare from adolescence through menopause. OB/GYNs are trained to evaluate menstrual irregularities, hormonal imbalances, and early-stage fertility concerns; for patients requiring subspecialty reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) care—such as IVF or complex infertility workup—a referral to an REI specialist is standard. Specific physicians at the Clarkston location should be confirmed directly with the practice.
Services and Treatments
- Comprehensive obstetric care and prenatal management
- Routine and complex gynecology
- Contraception counseling and management
- Menstrual disorder evaluation (PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids)
- Hormonal evaluation and management
- Fertility evaluation and initial workup (ovarian reserve testing, semen analysis referrals)
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (laparoscopy, hysteroscopy) at affiliated facilities
- Menopause management and hormone therapy
- Cervical cancer screening and colposcopy
Laboratory and Success Rates
Women's Excellence is an OB/GYN practice; it does not operate an IVF laboratory or perform assisted reproductive procedures. Fertility-relevant lab work—such as cycle-day-3 FSH, AMH, and estradiol—can typically be ordered and drawn at or through the practice. If evaluation reveals a need for IUI, IVF, or other advanced reproductive technologies, patients are referred to a partnering reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist.
Patients who proceed to ART should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
Patients at the Clarkston location benefit from proximity and shorter travel compared to Detroit-area medical centers. The multi-location Women's Excellence network means records and care coordination are generally seamless across offices. Patients in Clarkston, Waterford, Lake Orion, and Independence Township with complex gynecologic needs may be seen at multiple locations within the same practice depending on procedure scheduling. Parking is available at the Bow Pointe Drive office park.
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
Michigan does not mandate insurance coverage for fertility treatments. OB/GYN visits and diagnostic testing are typically covered under standard health insurance plans subject to copays, coinsurance, and deductibles. Fertility medications and IUI or IVF procedures, if referred to a specialist, are subject to plan-specific fertility benefits. Patients should verify coverage for specific services—such as ovarian reserve testing or infertility diagnosis—before scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an OB/GYN versus a reproductive endocrinologist for fertility concerns? An OB/GYN is typically the first point of contact for fertility concerns. They can perform a foundational workup including ovarian reserve testing, pelvic ultrasound, and referral for semen analysis. If results are abnormal, if you have a known condition such as PCOS or endometriosis, or if initial evaluation does not identify a cause after several months of trying, a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist (REI) is appropriate.
Does Women's Excellence have multiple Michigan locations? Yes. Women's Excellence In Obstetrics & Gynecology is a multi-location practice in southeastern Michigan. The Clarkston office at 5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 350, serves Oakland County's northern communities. A separate Lake Orion location also appears in public records at 1428 S Lapeer Rd; patients should confirm which office handles their specific services when scheduling.
Does the Clarkston office offer same-day appointments? Appointment availability varies. For urgent gynecologic concerns, call the office directly to inquire about same-day or next-day options. Routine new-patient appointments may have longer lead times.
What insurance does Women's Excellence accept? The practice accepts many commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid. Patients should confirm their specific plan's participation status before scheduling.