The IVF-Fertility Division of Women's Clinic Ltd., is a private practice, office based infertility program. Our doctors are Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Our Reproductive Endocrinologist is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).

January 11, 2009

» The IVF-Fertility Division of Women's Clinic Ltd. observes 20 years of its in vitro fertilization program with a birthday party that draws 37 couples and 68 children. To see the complete article, please click here.

June 17, 2008

» The first (known) live birth in the Delaware Valley occurred on June 17, 2008 from a patient who underwent a robotic tubal reversal with Dr. Shahab Minassian.  This is a major breakthrough in the medical community in the Delaware Valley.  Congratulations to Dr. Minassian.  Please check back soon for more information!

Our practice offers infertility care from the most basic aspects to the most advanced reproductive technologies. Included among the therapies offered are in vitro fertilization, ICSI, and embryo freezing. Egg freezing is a new addition to our program with the arrival of Dr. Minassian. Additionally, ovulation induction techniques are utilized incorporating in-office vaginal ultrasound assessment and in-office endocrine blood testing, along with artificial insemination with husband and donor sperm and advanced sperm testing. Where indicated, surgical sperm recovery and sperm freezing are available.

In order to address the emotional needs of our patients, in addition to counseling by our staff, we have made available monthly group psychology therapy sessions lead by masters level therapists. These sessions are free and open to anyone in the community, whether or not a patient of the IVF-Fertility Division of Women's Clinic Ltd.

These infertility treatments are conducted in our friendly and personal private practice setting. The office is located adjacent to The Reading Hospital and Medical Center where any necessary surgical procedures would be performed, to include open microsurgical cases, laparoscopic robotic surgery using the latest da Vinci Surgical System, advanced laser laparoscopy operations and intrauterine surgery, such as removal of a uterine septum or submucus fibroid. Dr. Vincent Pellegrini, his associates, Dr. Shahab S. Minassian and Dr. Stephen H. Fehnel, will be quite pleased to carry you through the various therapies that might be required.

The IVF-Fertility Division of Women's Clinic Ltd. infertility programs are supplemented by Fertility Medical Laboratories. This is our wholly owned specialty laboratory, dedicated to the treatment of our infertility patients. This laboratory is Pennsylvania State licensed and CAP surveyed for SART full accreditation. Our laboratory is directed by Sheldon Schlaff, M.D., Medical Endocrinologist, and supervised by Michele Haas, BS. The laboratory performs all of the endocrine blood studies that are needed to evaluate infertile couples. Advanced semen analysis, sperm preparations and enhancement techniques are available.

Please call 610-374-2214 ext. 3071 in order to obtain more information from Debra Schott, C.R.N.P. or Robin Rohrer R.N.C., our Infertility Nurse Coordinators.

**Please note: All patients must present their valid photo ID to the receptionists at check in.