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NOTICE: To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, all patients scheduled for appointments in the office will be asked to wear a face covering. At this time, we are also limiting the number of support persons to one adult visitor per scheduled patient. Thank you!

We get it – you hear ‘fertility treatment’ and your mind instantly jumps to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), the most involved method of treating infertility. Rest assured, having a consultation with a fertility specialist does not automatically equal IVF. For over 95% of our patients, IVF is NOT the first step or only option.

You see, we chose the name The Fertility Center (TFC) for a reason. Our number one priority is to treat each of our patients as the individuals that they are. We respect our patients’ opinions and beliefs when it comes to which treatment is right for them. You may want to try every option possible before moving on to IVF. You may have zero interest in ever pursuing IVF. You may want to proceed directly to IVF. Any of these scenarios are perfectly fine with us. A shared decision making process between you and your TFC physician is the foundation of our practice. Our team believes in investigating the issue, offering our best advice, and pairing that with the treatment option you are most comfortable with. This is how we are able to design a treatment plan that is best for you.

We have had the privilege of helping thousands of patients achieve their goal of becoming parents since opening The Fertility Center in 1991. Families are our passion. We hope you’ll allow us the opportunity to help you grow yours.

Valerie I. Shavell, MD

Mili Thakur, MD

Emma Giuliani, MD

Gary R. Jones, MD

Shana Broxup, PA-C

“During our time at The Fertility Center, we have seen each doctor. Each one is so sweet, caring and helpful. We would not be where we are without them.”

– Ali

“We are incredibly thankful for everyone at TFC, as the moments we spent there are what led us to where we are today.”

– Biz

“Just when we were about to give up after trying for nearly 2 years, one simple procedure brought a huge blessing and the completion of our family.”

– Angela

Our Practice

The Fertility Center
3230 Eagle Park Drive NE, Suite 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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We began trying for a family and after a year with no luck, we were referred to The Fertility Center. I was so nervous for our first appointment, but left feeling at ease and ready to start treatment. Dr. Dodds was so personal, informative, patient and...

Locations

Grand Rapids
3230 Eagle Park Drive NE, Suite 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
toll-free: 877-904-4483
phone: 616-988-2229
fax: 616-988-2010

Kalamazoo
317 S. Drake Road, Suite B
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
toll-free: 877-500-1658
phone: 269-324-5100
fax: 269-324-5041

Mason
1100 S. Cedar Street, Suite 2
Mason, MI 48854
toll-free: 877-904-4483
(Call our Grand Rapids office to schedule in Mason)

Traverse City
1200 Sixth Street, Suite 400
Traverse City, MI 49684
toll-free: 877-904-4483
(Call our Grand Rapids office to schedule in Traverse City)

The Fertility Center is very aware of the current concerns surrounding the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, regarding abortion access nationwide and overturning Roe v. Wade.

Unfortunately, we do not have many details about how this may impact our patients, especially in consideration of embryos (frozen or future), reproductive care, and even in vitro fertilization (IVF). Rest assured we are in communication with legal experts and are keeping a close eye as things continue to unfold. We will be sure to provide current updates once we have more concrete information on how Michigan may be affected. Until then, we will continue to provide the best care and guidance that our patients have come to expect. Should you seek more information, we invite you to visit Resolve and American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).