Frank Yelian, Jackson Wu, Michelle Yu, and Salman Okour also see patients at the Life IVF office in Irvine.
Fertility clinics
Arcadia, CA · (626) 777-1133
Frank D. Yelian, MD, PhD, FACOG8.0/10 · 35 reviews · Oct 2026JJackson Wu, MD, PhD, FACOG7.8/10 · 0 reviews · Oct 2026
Michelle Yu, MD, FACOG
Salman Okour, MD, FACOG Doctors
Medical Director
8.0/10 · 35 reviews · Oct 2026
Fertility Specialist
Fertility Specialist
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I highly recommend Life IVF Center. From the first consultation to embryo transfer, everyone was very informative and supportive through the entire process. Dr. Yelian, Dr. Yu and…I highly recommend Life IVF Center. From the first consultation to embryo transfer, everyone was very informative and supportive through the entire process. Dr. Yelian, Dr. Yu and staff help make dreams come true.Thank you for so much support and dedication so that our dream of being parents is a reality eternally grateful to the clinic and all its employees excellent service without a…Thank you for so much support and dedication so that our dream of being parents is a reality eternally grateful to the clinic and all its employees excellent service without a doubt I would recommend it to all those who go through infertility problems with them it is possible to fulfill your dream of being a mother 🥰 See you in two years for our second baby 🥰 And if you are going through infertility like me here is the right place 😊 I tell you that I spent 4 years trying to be a mother and I arrived here and a couple of months later that dream came true Gracs Dr Yelian and all his team thank you for giving us the greatest happiness 🙏I chose this clinic because I trusted Dr. Ye and was strongly recommended by a friend. With Dr. Ye's help, I had a successful transplant on my first try. My daughter is now 17…I chose this clinic because I trusted Dr. Ye and was strongly recommended by a friend. With Dr. Ye's help, I had a successful transplant on my first try. My daughter is now 17 months old, and I am very happy and grateful to Dr. Ye! I also …I forgot to leave a review for this clinic. Everything went so fast and we now have a beautiful baby boy of 3 months. The staff here were so kind to my wife and Dr Yelian was very…I forgot to leave a review for this clinic. Everything went so fast and we now have a beautiful baby boy of 3 months. The staff here were so kind to my wife and Dr Yelian was very encouraging about our chances. We were very lucky and everything took the first time. I can’t recommend this group enough!I am beyond grateful for the care and support I received at this IVF clinic. From the very beginning, the entire team made me feel seen, heard, and truly cared for during one of…I am beyond grateful for the care and support I received at this IVF clinic. From the very beginning, the entire team made me feel seen, heard, and truly cared for during one of the most emotional journeys of my life. Every step was explained with patience and compassion, which helped ease so much of the anxiety that comes with fertility treatment. I especially want to recognize my ultrasound technician, who was truly the best. She was incredibly kind, gentle, and reassuring during every scan. She took the time to explain what she was seeing, made sure I felt comfortable, and brought such a calming presence into moments that could have been very overwhelming. Her compassion and attention meant more to me than she will ever know. The doctors, nurses, and coordinators are all incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, going above and beyond both medically and emotionally. IVF is not an easy journey, but having a team like this makes all the difference. I will forever be thankful for the dedication, empathy, and hope this clinic gave me, and I highly recommend them to anyone beginning their fertility journey.Loved the experience at Life Ivf Center .. especially the Arcadia office. All the staff there is super patient and makes you feel super comfortable.
Title: Deeply Disappointed with Life IVF – Please Read Before You Choose This Clinic I normally don’t write reviews, but after my experience with Life IVF (Arcadia & Irvine…Title: Deeply Disappointed with Life IVF – Please Read Before You Choose This Clinic I normally don’t write reviews, but after my experience with Life IVF (Arcadia & Irvine locations), I felt it was important to share in hopes of helping others avoid what we went through. We started our IVF journey at the Arcadia location, expecting a full-service clinic. What we quickly found out is that there is no doctor on-site—all procedures, including retrieval and transfer, are done 30+ miles away in Irvine with Dr. Yelian. The only doctor at Arcadia was Dr. Johnson, who only offered brief telephone consultations. During my treatment, I never saw a doctor in person until the day of egg retrieval and embryo transfer. That alone was unsettling. What made it worse was after my egg retrieval, Dr. Yelian mentioned I should look into adenomyosis—which was incredibly disheartening since that was the main reason I was pursuing IVF to begin with. It was clear he hadn't even reviewed my file. I felt like just another number in a system that prioritized volume over care. Following the procedure, I experienced severe pain that required a trip to the ER. Not a single nurse or doctor from Life IVF followed up with me, asked how I was doing, or offered any aftercare guidance. The lack of compassion was astounding. Then, after our first embryo transfer failed, I wasn’t even informed by a doctor. Instead, a nurse casually told me the transfer didn’t take—without even checking if my husband was present to support me. She offered no next steps, and it took three days of me calling repeatedly to finally get a callback from Dr. Yelian. After everything, I made the decision to transfer my remaining embryos to another clinic. Shockingly, Dr. Yelian tried to scare me during the required phone call by saying other clinics might "put the wrong embryo into you." I was appalled that a doctor would say such a thing—clearly a fear tactic, and highly unprofessional. In the end, we found a new IVF clinic, where we received thoughtful care and attention. We had a successful first transfer and now have a healthy and happy 1-year-old. It’s taken me time to write this review as I’ve been busy with our preemie and adjusting to new motherhood, but I can’t stay silent. People deserve to know what they’re walking into. If you’re considering Life IVF in Arcadia or Irvine, please be cautious. There is zero continuity of care, minimal doctor interaction, and very little compassion shown throughout the process. Your fertility journey is too important to entrust to a clinic that treats patients like numbers on a spreadsheet.I am finally pregnant with our first baby ever! When another Top Doctor told me my case was hopeless, Dr Yelian and his team did not give up on me. The whole team in Arcadia was…I am finally pregnant with our first baby ever! When another Top Doctor told me my case was hopeless, Dr Yelian and his team did not give up on me. The whole team in Arcadia was amazing! The front desk and patient coordinators, Michelle and Staci- thank you for your patience with me; Carla is an amazing ultrasound tech who I get to see in every appointment- your expertise in your field made us feel at ease and worth the 2 hour drive everytime for our appointments; to Aileen - the phlebotomist who always is so warm and kind; the nurses- Sofia, Isabelle and Lia- for patiently answering all of our questions and requests; to Dr Yu- who did our transfer and an amazing Doctor to talk to and work with- thank you for everything; and finally Dr Yelian- who made sure to revise our protocol each time until we are finally successful with our pregnancy- thank you for you kindness and consideration. We will definitely be back for baby number 2 , if time and budget allows.I’m so grateful that my dream has finally come true—my baby boy is now 3 months old! The IVF process can feel overwhelming, but the support I received made all the difference.…I’m so grateful that my dream has finally come true—my baby boy is now 3 months old! The IVF process can feel overwhelming, but the support I received made all the difference. From the start, my coordinator Fiona was amazing—professional, responsive, and always there to answer my questions and guide me through each step. Once I began treatment, the medical team took such wonderful care of me. Thank you to the nurse team, especially Liya, as well as the ultrasound tech and phlebotomist for their kindness and expertise. Most of all, thank you to Dr. Yelian for helping make my dream a reality. I’ll forever be grateful!After over 5 years of trying at other facilities and naturally, we graduated from one transfer at Life IVF!Everyone was so helpful in the process. Mostly thank you to Fiona for being real and up front with me. I could not recommend this place more!I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this facility. The staff is so sweet, everything is run very efficiently and the online portal makes record keeping a breeze. Most…I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this facility. The staff is so sweet, everything is run very efficiently and the online portal makes record keeping a breeze. Most importantly, I just "graduated" and am currently 10 weeks pregnant with my first. Praying all continues to go well, but I cannot recommend this facility enough.Hi, Young. Thank you so much for rating your experience with us so highly - we're so happy we were able to work together!Best service in the world and I plan to come here after I give birth and thank all these amazing people who help me have a successful pregnancy!My experience at Life IVF was excellent. From day one, I felt like I was in safe hands with people who actually cared about my fertility success.I’ve had a great experience many times here. Dr. Yelian has excellent bedside manners and explains things well. His Arcadia and Irvine staff are very sweet and accommodating. I’ve…I’ve had a great experience many times here. Dr. Yelian has excellent bedside manners and explains things well. His Arcadia and Irvine staff are very sweet and accommodating. I’ve felt very cared for throughout all aspects of my care. Special shout out to Carla and Aileen in Arcadia, they make you feel like family. Highly recommend life ivf.
We highly recommend Life IVF Center, led by Dr. Frank Yelian, MD, PhD. They have a headquarter located in Irvine and another location in Arcadia. Both offices have the newest…We highly recommend Life IVF Center, led by Dr. Frank Yelian, MD, PhD. They have a headquarter located in Irvine and another location in Arcadia. Both offices have the newest technology equipment and a big team full of very caring nurses and specialists who are there to help you through your fertility journey. My husband and I had been trying to conceive for several years before we finally decided to seek fertility treatments. We interviewed more than 5 fertility specialists and ended up with a doctor in the San Gabriel Valley who recommended IUI procedures because it is more affordable and less invasive. However, the success rate for IUI is lower than for IVF. He discouraged us from IVF because I had low ovarian reserve due to my age, which was 41 at the time. We tried several rounds of IUI and ended up with my very first pregnancy ever. We were ecstatic, however, that happiness only lasted 8 weeks when we had a miscarriage. We were heartbroken but not discouraged to continue with our fertility journey. One of my best friends recommended Life IVF Center to us in 2022. My friend and her husband conceived successfully under Dr. Yelian's care several years ago. We found out that from time to time, Dr. Yelian offers complimentary introductory seminars which are both available online and in person. Dr. Yelian usually raffles out a free round of natural cycle IVF treatment to a lucky couple. We didn't win but after we attended the seminar, we were inspired by Dr. Yelian's positivity that low egg count does not mean there are no good quality eggs. There are so many success stories from Life IVF Center. My husband and I decided to make our official switch to Dr. Yelian in early 2022. After several rounds of egg retrievals and genetic testing of embryos, we finally harbored and froze some precious embryos after about 1.5 years. We recently graduated from Life IVF Center during the summer of 2023 and moved on to our Ob/Gyn. We are so thankful for Dr. Yelian and his team of nurses and technicians at both the Irvine office and the Arcadia office. Everyone we work with is always so caring, patient, and kind to answer all of our questions. We live close to Arcadia so we do most of our monitoring at the Arcadia office. The Arcadia team reached out to us even after our graduation and offered to stay in touch if we have any questions and to share our future milestones. Everyone takes great care of us every step of the way. I also like how our personal IVF records are all accessible through a very organized online system which keeps us up to date on every procedure. Dr. Yelian understands that every patient is different and everyone needs a treatment plan specific to their circumstance. In fact, treatment plans are reviewed and adjusted after every visit! Dr. Yelian and his team have been very helpful and encouraging, even during times when we felt like giving up. Our best advice is to not give up and maintain a positive mindset. We hope you will have your miracle baby or babies too!Hi, Helen. We must have done something right to get such a good rating from you. We really appreciate you taking the time!Hi, Stacy. Thank you so much for rating your experience with us so highly - we're so happy we were able to work together!I would like to thank everyone at the Life IVF center, the doctors here are very responsible and professional, and I would like to thank for Liya for her patience and professional…I would like to thank everyone at the Life IVF center, the doctors here are very responsible and professional, and I would like to thank for Liya for her patience and professional answers to my questions every timeIt is crazy to say but we are 30 weeks pregnant! That miracle happened only because of Life IVF, dr. Yelian and his team. We are forever thankful and have no words to express our…It is crazy to say but we are 30 weeks pregnant! That miracle happened only because of Life IVF, dr. Yelian and his team. We are forever thankful and have no words to express our gratitude. After 3.5 years of unexplained infertility, we finally got our biggest and most important precious present that pretty soon will make an appearance. I especially want to thank all the hardworking, caring, amazing personnel of Arcadia Clinic. My huge thank to Gabriela for always calming my nerves down and easily finding my tiny veins when no one could. Please tell her I am having a baby girl, she was dying to know who we are having especially after seeing my first beta of 563.7 mIU/ml. My big thank you to dr. Johnson who has a magic touch. She retrieved 12 eggs at once. The procedure was quick and did not hurt at all. She walked me through every step and explained what she was doing while performing the retrieval. Out of 12 eggs we only got one pgt-a normal embryo and that's the one I am pregnant with now. Many thanks to Carla. My husband and I were so looking for her ultrasounds. She took her time and was very thorough with every visit. She was so excited for us. Isabela, Jessica, Liya, Abby, Priscilla, and girls from the front desk, and I am sure I forget someone thank you so much!!! We are so happy we picked Life IVF. I highly encourage everyone to pick this type of IVF and this LIFE IVF clinic. Not only you get pregnant but you will save money and your body with thank you too. Their approach is more natural and very gentle. You take no birth control and no crazy amount of hormones like usual IVF. Egg retrieval is without full anesthesia which is amazing. You don’t need to put your body through the regular IVF. Thank you so much! We will be back for our second and maybe third baby :)I’ve been going to Life for the past few years. I have a procedure today, and received a call from a Nurse named Amanda, she was rude, short, and lacked accountability. The office…I’ve been going to Life for the past few years. I have a procedure today, and received a call from a Nurse named Amanda, she was rude, short, and lacked accountability. The office sent me an email with specific instructions on what I needed to do prior to the procedure. She calls to tell me “well a heads up woulda been nice”. When I ask her why I would need to give a heads up, when I’m following instructions sent by your office, her response was, “well I don’t know who sent that template, for that email”. This process is always stressful enough, without having to deal with unwarranted attitudes, that fail to check patient email history/emails, before calling to place blame on the patient. When I suggested she take some sensitivity training, her response was “yeah ok”. The audacity that medical professional sometimes demonstrate, is scary, reckless, harmful, and I hope whoever finds this message, will address it accordingly.Clean place, short wait time, and friendly staff that are accommodating. Although the ultrasound technician was a little rough in the vaginal ultrasound (in my opinion could’ve…Clean place, short wait time, and friendly staff that are accommodating. Although the ultrasound technician was a little rough in the vaginal ultrasound (in my opinion could’ve been more gentle as I have went to other IVF facilities and u/s by obgyns). Make sure you bring a mask as they do require a mask for the whole visit. Bathroom located right outside. Parking is shared with the rest of the medical building. 4th flood elevator to the right.Hi, Jennifer. Thank you so much for rating your experience with us so highly - we're so happy we were able to work together!This bad IVF choose because they never explain everything nothing every by email and the doctor doesn't even want see you in person I will never recommend this clinic to no body…This bad IVF choose because they never explain everything nothing every by email and the doctor doesn't even want see you in person I will never recommend this clinic to no body bad choiceThe entire staff was gracious. The work is very meticulous. Recommended!I am grateful to God for guiding me to choose LifeIVF clinic. At 40, I began my IVF journey with a mix of anxiety and excitement. Because of my age, although I underwent three egg…I am grateful to God for guiding me to choose LifeIVF clinic. At 40, I began my IVF journey with a mix of anxiety and excitement. Because of my age, although I underwent three egg retrievals, I was fortunate enough to have a successful …Endless gratitude to dr. Yelian and dr. Johnson!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I was a “lost cause” with AMH 0.04. My very first egg retrieval I had just 1 follicle, they weren’t able to pull the…Endless gratitude to dr. Yelian and dr. Johnson!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I was a “lost cause” with AMH 0.04. My very first egg retrieval I had just 1 follicle, they weren’t able to pull the egg. But dr. Y didn’t give up, he offered to try again in an hour, retrieved that egg from deflated follicle and it turned out to be my one and only good embryo! I’m 29 weeks pregnant now. Needless to say how paranoid I was every step of the process but both doctors and stuff were so understanding and supportive! They making my dream come true! Forever yours!Hi, Hue. We're so delighted that you had a great experience working with us. Thank you for taking the time to rate us!IVF CENTER MY DAUGHTER HAD BAD EXPERIENCE THIS CENTER I WILL NOT RECOMMEND NO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS EITHER YOU CHARGE EVERYTHING SEPARATE for everything you guys never honestthey refuse to do ovarian rejuvenation prp unless you commit to doing IVF cycle...its absurd...i wanted to see if ovarian rejuvenation worked first before committing to any cycles…they refuse to do ovarian rejuvenation prp unless you commit to doing IVF cycle...its absurd...i wanted to see if ovarian rejuvenation worked first before committing to any cycles of anything because im extremely low ovarian reserve, so for me to pay $10k for zero eggs or maybe 1 egg doesnt make any sense...any good doctor will tell you that and would agree to try ovarian prp without forcing you to commit to IVF...doesnt make any sense...such a shame...I am 45 yrs and 8 months old. I had my own genetic child at age 45 after Mini IVF at the Irvine Location. I am now trying to see if i can get a second baby. I have age related…I am 45 yrs and 8 months old. I had my own genetic child at age 45 after Mini IVF at the Irvine Location. I am now trying to see if i can get a second baby. I have age related infertility, DOR, High FSH, Poor Response, Low AMH and Perimenopausal. I learned about PRP at one of the free webinars and was excited to try it. I did research on PRP and it is a step forward in the journey to combat infertility due to the ovarian rejuvenation research about it. Dr. Johnson is amazing and walked me through the process and answered any questions I have. Arcadia clinic is clean & up to date facilities.Thank you, Lucina, so very much for choosing us to be a part of your fertility journey. We wish you all the best.Hi, Susana. We're so delighted that you had a great experience working with us. Thank you for taking the time to rate us!Coming from Texas we have been to other fertility specialists and have done extensive research to find a center and Dr. to best suite our needs and we found it at Life IVF. You'll…Coming from Texas we have been to other fertility specialists and have done extensive research to find a center and Dr. to best suite our needs and we found it at Life IVF. You'll come to find Life Ivf to be orderly, clean and efficient. The staff from front desk, to phlebotomists, ultrasound techs, nurses, billing, to the Dr. who performed my egg retrieval was very attentive and even sat with me a few minutes while she monitored and stabalized my vitals. She took time to listen to my needs. Dr. Yelian was so kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to come in to be my support as my retrieval was being performed in which during he assured me I was doing great and everything was going to be fine as he patted me on my shoulder. He also performed my transfer. He is passionate about patient care and making dreams of motherhood come true! He takes it very serious to meet the individuality of treatment in women accordingly. I had 3 abnormal embryos, and Life ivf even allowed us to pick up our babies that did not make it so we can have them buried. This is the place to go if you want a positive outcome. THANK YOU LIFE IVF🙏🤰👶We came here after there was some debate about whether or not our insurance covered services. So we finished out our IVF journey here with our obstetrical appointments. We just…We came here after there was some debate about whether or not our insurance covered services. So we finished out our IVF journey here with our obstetrical appointments. We just had to pay out of pocket, but it was worth it to not have to drive to Irvine once a week. The staff here is very nice and helpful. We did our blood tests and ultrasounds here. It is less busy than Irvine and you do get your test plans faster. They just don't take insurance, which is a shame. I'm sure a lot of patrons would come here if they accepted insurance. Overall a great facility with great staff.Life IVF has two locations i mostly frequented the Arcadia location. I loved the nurses they were always polite and kind. Dr Yeilin and Dr Johnson were knowledgeable and willing…Life IVF has two locations i mostly frequented the Arcadia location. I loved the nurses they were always polite and kind. Dr Yeilin and Dr Johnson were knowledgeable and willing to answer my questions. You will mostly deal with the nurses on the majority of your visits and see the Drs for your consultation, egg retrieval and transfer. Also alot of the communication is through your patient portal and asking the nurses questions. Be aware you will have to sometimes come back for meds so its best if you live close or have time to wait. The biggest plus i found was they are the most affordable clinic i have found in southern California. If you are looking for affordable place, and ok with quick appointments and minimal medication Life IVF is the place for you. I just graduated from my first cycle and we were successful.Shout out to Liya, Carla and other amazing ladies in the Arcadia office! They provided timely and very professional services. My wait was never longer than 15 minutes. They…Shout out to Liya, Carla and other amazing ladies in the Arcadia office! They provided timely and very professional services. My wait was never longer than 15 minutes. They cheered for my every single milestone event and showed empathy and courage during my Difficult times. Three years, one toddler and one more on the way. I cannot express my gratitude 😍❤️.I tried iui three times in other places after four years of infertility, but all failed, because the high cost of ivf has always made me hesitate and procrastinate. Thanks to…I tried iui three times in other places after four years of infertility, but all failed, because the high cost of ivf has always made me hesitate and procrastinate. Thanks to life’s 10K plan they make me for only one time to successful pregnancy, I graduated successfully from 10W today, and thanks to Yelian for customizing it very suitable for me The micro-promotion plan has little harm to the body and no OHSS at all! Thanks to all the staff of Arcadia, everyone is very nice, attentive and comfortable. Five-star recommendationThey don't explain the treatment they made pay whole 10k nobody has money pay the 10k no even credit cards that much money next time explain each step special to new patients that…They don't explain the treatment they made pay whole 10k nobody has money pay the 10k no even credit cards that much money next time explain each step special to new patients that coming in. The one in arcadia does not explain the question is they need be more organized because the people in front desk need speck Spanish and English because dont understand there language so we have better understand okDr. Yelian reviewed my results and suggested a retrieval for that one little follicle, which (spoiler alert) became my son...specializing in DOR...smiling, warm, and kind…Dr. Yelian reviewed my results and suggested a retrieval for that one little follicle, which (spoiler alert) became my son...specializing in DOR...smiling, warm, and kind doctor...always kindly called me in the evenings to explain everything...He’s methodical, confident in his approach, adaptable, and seems humble and genuinely concerned about our healthDr. Yelian is the kindest, most compassionate physician. I have been told that my only option is egg donor due to POI and he didn't hesitate to take me on as a patient. He…Dr. Yelian is the kindest, most compassionate physician. I have been told that my only option is egg donor due to POI and he didn't hesitate to take me on as a patient. He understood my need to try with my own eggs and has been extremely hopeful despite two cancelled cycles; with my third cycle I was able to retrieve my own egg which is essentially a miracle in my eyes given my high FSH and multiple previously cancelled cycles.Dr. Yelian is incredibly intelligent and has developed unique protocols to help a variety of patients using the lowest doses of medication as possible. He speaks very quickly but…Dr. Yelian is incredibly intelligent and has developed unique protocols to help a variety of patients using the lowest doses of medication as possible. He speaks very quickly but always took the time that I needed. He doesn't always explain unless you ask, but once you ask he will provide detailed information. He was responsive to my needs and desires as a patient and adapted protocol to best work for me.He [Dr. Frank Yelian] is dirct to the point , no wasting time . Created a plan , and it was successful first try . Being over 40 and failled ivf with others I researched how high…He [Dr. Frank Yelian] is dirct to the point , no wasting time . Created a plan , and it was successful first try . Being over 40 and failled ivf with others I researched how high amounts of drugs and hormones damage fragile egg quality , Dr Yelian understands this and does not pump you with meds . I love that ! Easy on the body guided miminal stimulation resulted in my baby girl.Dr. Yelian is very concise. He does not speak much during consultation, but when he does, you can tell that he knows what he is doing. He is open to all questions and answers in a…Dr. Yelian is very concise. He does not speak much during consultation, but when he does, you can tell that he knows what he is doing. He is open to all questions and answers in a way that you can understand. He is also willing to call you just to answer those random questions that may pop-up during your cycle...They do embryo transfer on a case by case basis. They primarily lean towards eSET.Dr. Yelian himself was very kind, listened, allowed us to tell our story and validated us...He explained his suggestions clearly and was able to provide solid statistics...he said…Dr. Yelian himself was very kind, listened, allowed us to tell our story and validated us...He explained his suggestions clearly and was able to provide solid statistics...he said typically they put in a single embryo for the first one and I believe would re-evaluate if that doesn't work...On Day 3 of my cycle, I started by taking Chlomid and 50 mg 1 x per day and Gonal F 75 units 1 x per day for 6 days. On day 7, I returned to the clinic for a blood and transvaginal ultrasound. My medication was then tweaked...Egg retrieval was scheduled for 2 days later and I was provided instructions on what to eat/drink the morning ofDuring one of the FETs, Dr. Yelian was late and my poor little 5BB hatching embryo sat out in the cold operating room temperature for over 45 minutes as I laid there prepped and…During one of the FETs, Dr. Yelian was late and my poor little 5BB hatching embryo sat out in the cold operating room temperature for over 45 minutes as I laid there prepped and ready for the transfer...During one of our retrieval rounds, we were told that we need to pay an additional $1,000 if we want the doctor to release the next day's medication protocol based on my blood test results...Dr. Yelian’s preferred approach is “natural IVF”. Our first egg retrieval we actually did not use any medication at all...His thought process in doing natural IVF is focusing on…Dr. Yelian’s preferred approach is “natural IVF”. Our first egg retrieval we actually did not use any medication at all...His thought process in doing natural IVF is focusing on your own eggs and not overstimulating your body to overproduce eggs...because I have not been pregnant yet, Dr. Yelian preferred to do one embryo transfer and said once I have been pregnant and had birthed then he’d feel more comfortable transferring 2 embryos.Dr. Yelian is very kind and will answer your questions IF you get the chance to see him. Mostly you will have contact with nurses. He is very optimistic and gives everyone a…Dr. Yelian is very kind and will answer your questions IF you get the chance to see him. Mostly you will have contact with nurses. He is very optimistic and gives everyone a chance at success, though I was under the impression that this would be much easier than it has been. I'm not sure if I'm just that unfortunate or if they present an inflated success rate... Some of the frustration is from not getting to talk to a doctor and hear the reasons for the particular treatment plan. The nurses send over the ultrasound information and bloodwork results for a doctor to review in Irvine. This is my least favorite aspect of the clinic. I like to know why things are being done a certain way, but if you want to talk to a doctor about your treatment plan, it will cost you $75.You only see the doctor [Dr. Frank Yelian] at the consult and at the egg retrieval. Once you start, you check in, do blood draw and ultrasound. The results are sent in to the…You only see the doctor [Dr. Frank Yelian] at the consult and at the egg retrieval. Once you start, you check in, do blood draw and ultrasound. The results are sent in to the doctor. The doctor see's the numbers and decides your medication. There is no interactions with the doctor which I felt like a number...Only positive thing I would say is that he is quick with his hands doing the retrievals and the transfers.I have one frozen blastocyst that I plan on transferring [with Dr. Yelian]. I feel fortunate to have even gotten this far after 5 IVF cycles...I had my consultation with Dr.…I have one frozen blastocyst that I plan on transferring [with Dr. Yelian]. I feel fortunate to have even gotten this far after 5 IVF cycles...I had my consultation with Dr. Yelian and then had my egg retrieval performed by him. He was available to answer any questions or concerns that I had. Very responsive, polite and informative. I appreciated that Dr. Yelian believed that we could still keep trying with our own eggs...was very kind and easy to talk to.He [Dr. Yelian] knows his job, i feel in safe hands with him. He is very confident. It’s my first cycle with him, and i trust him on every step we do in this journey. ... I am…He [Dr. Yelian] knows his job, i feel in safe hands with him. He is very confident. It’s my first cycle with him, and i trust him on every step we do in this journey. ... I am only to start my stims, so nothing to tell about IVF protocols. We did one natural cycle with trigger shot and timed intercourse. Dr Y insisted on retrieving the one follicle i had saying that can be my only chance to get pregnant. I didn’t agree. And then i felt like they made me trigger and closed this page pf history. ...He’s a nice man with a big heart! He’s just very busy and you don’t always get to see him. Most of the time your are just dealing with the staff. I do feel like he truly cares and…He’s a nice man with a big heart! He’s just very busy and you don’t always get to see him. Most of the time your are just dealing with the staff. I do feel like he truly cares and wants to help! He’s very optimistic and honest. ... I don’t like that you don’t get to speak directly to Dr/ Yelian. ... We did a mini cycle with minimal meds and specific meds to keep my FSH down.[Dr. Yelian] usually doesn't get in until after 10:00am so if you have an 8am appointment and want to speak to the nurse, you wont get to until the doctor reviews your lab…[Dr. Yelian] usually doesn't get in until after 10:00am so if you have an 8am appointment and want to speak to the nurse, you wont get to until the doctor reviews your lab work...The doctor is very difficult to get a hold of and it is mainly the nurses that you speak with...The course of treatment that Dr. Yelian prescribed was a mistake according to him which only resulted in 3 eggs being retrieved. We only bought a 2 cycle package so this was devastating to us because he did 2 retrievals within 1 cycle because of a luteal phase he wanted to try.As the lead doctor of the clinic he [Dr. Frank Yelian] oversaw all the treatment even if I did not see him at every visit. He made himself available to answer questions or consult…As the lead doctor of the clinic he [Dr. Frank Yelian] oversaw all the treatment even if I did not see him at every visit. He made himself available to answer questions or consult before the start of a new treatment and at the end of treatment. Overall, I felt he provided excellent care and treatment and adjusted medications accordingly to what was needed. I really appreciated that his priority was to choose the least invasive treatments as possible for the most optimal results for each patient.The doctor [Dr. Frank Yelian is] very kind, and checked in on us a lot, and remembered us and our names even though he has many patients...was very capable and kind and thorough.…The doctor [Dr. Frank Yelian is] very kind, and checked in on us a lot, and remembered us and our names even though he has many patients...was very capable and kind and thorough. He treated us as humans and looked us in the eye and was very compassionate. The only negative was that in the beginning, because my wife and I are a same sex couple, he asked us some questions that we didn’t feel we’re necessary, like about “how bisexuality works”. Idk how that could be relevant.[Dr. Frank Yelian is a] Great IVF doctor and he always knew what he was talking about! He seems to have quite a lot of experience in IVF! He knew the best treatments to offer his…[Dr. Frank Yelian is a] Great IVF doctor and he always knew what he was talking about! He seems to have quite a lot of experience in IVF! He knew the best treatments to offer his patients depending on their infertility history. He made me feel really confident that all would go well. Everything went as planned and I am happy that I went to him for my first IVF!!...offered an organized process from egg retrieval to egg transfer to pregnancy test results. Medications were given to prepare the patient for both procedures and effective dosages were recommended depending on the thickness of endometrium and amount of mature follicles a patient had.I felt like a human because he [Dr. Yelian] took time explaining my Fertility.to me and my husband he really cares about your infertility journey. problems he made sure he…I felt like a human because he [Dr. Yelian] took time explaining my Fertility.to me and my husband he really cares about your infertility journey. problems he made sure he explained everything to the both of us he took his time with us knowing the day we went in for our consultation he seems very busy but still made us feel very comfortable and made sure we understand everything and asked us if we had any questionsDr Yelian is very caring and friendly. You can tell he cares about you. Even in passing he’ll stop and put a hand on your shoulder and say hello. My first egg retrieval was done…Dr Yelian is very caring and friendly. You can tell he cares about you. Even in passing he’ll stop and put a hand on your shoulder and say hello. My first egg retrieval was done by Dr Yelian and it went smoothly. ... Dr Yelian visited with us personally twice, once before we started IVF and again before our second retrieval. ... We decided that transferring both would be the best.Dr Yelian was very kind. He truly cares for all of his patients. The day I got my negative beta I met with him and we talked about what happened and what we could do the next time…Dr Yelian was very kind. He truly cares for all of his patients. The day I got my negative beta I met with him and we talked about what happened and what we could do the next time around. He listened to my concerns and was truly sorry that we weren’t successful ... Dr. Y is very friendly. He truly cares for all of his patients. He takes the time to get to know all of his patients and it’s very kind and understanding.he [Dr. Yelian] glances through your information in front of you and then begins your consult. He is moderately friendly, just maybe would like if I felt like he knew my info…he [Dr. Yelian] glances through your information in front of you and then begins your consult. He is moderately friendly, just maybe would like if I felt like he knew my info before I entered his office. He did call me a few times through my treatments...After my miscarriages I didn't hear from him personally either time...approached IVF totally differently and I appreciate that. He changes his protical for each patient and adjusts meds along the way if necessary. He's not much of a talker so be prepared to ask questions if you have them because after your first meeting with him you you have to pay to see him which feels pretty wrong to me.Every time I see the doctor to consult my treatment plan, he doesn't answer the questions directly. He always says that the treatment can be started according to his opinions and…Every time I see the doctor to consult my treatment plan, he doesn't answer the questions directly. He always says that the treatment can be started according to his opinions and doesn't give the patient a detailed and serious answer... when I went to doctor ye, I made it clear that I wanted to try new treatments, such as long-term ovulation. Dr. Ye agreed. You can give me a try. According to doctor Ye's plan, I can enter the cycle after taking estrogen for 2 weeks. However, before I entered the cycle, doctor ye did completely change his previous plan.[Dr. Frank Yelian] always makes sure you are comfortable and know exactly what is going on. He helped us beyond what anyone could imagine and made sure that we would have a family…[Dr. Frank Yelian] always makes sure you are comfortable and know exactly what is going on. He helped us beyond what anyone could imagine and made sure that we would have a family through this process. Never did I feel as if we were a number Dr.Yelian and his entire staff made us feel like family...3 transfers with donor eggs 2 fresh 1 frozen ( current pregnancy) Medications used during treatment: PIO, endometrin, estrace..knows what he is taking about. Trust him and trust the process.When we have met with Dr. Yelian he has explained our specific treatment in details. Dr. Yelian takes time to answer all of our questions in details, for example one time we had a…When we have met with Dr. Yelian he has explained our specific treatment in details. Dr. Yelian takes time to answer all of our questions in details, for example one time we had a total of 35 questions and he answered all of them, he took his time with us. He is kind and we felt that he really was aware of our individual treatment plan for each cycle.... Since I'm diagnosed with DOR stimmimng was minimal consisting of clomid and menopur, we also had natural cycles in between, all cycles stimulated my follicles.At the time of the initial consultation, the doctor told us particularly good prospects with very attitude. But after starting the IVF cycles, we could hardly see [Dr. Yelian].…At the time of the initial consultation, the doctor told us particularly good prospects with very attitude. But after starting the IVF cycles, we could hardly see [Dr. Yelian]. All kinds of the examinations were done by the nurses and the egg retrieval operations were usually done by other doctor. In the procedure of the IVF cycle, it was difficult to adjust the plan in order to achieve better results according to the patient's situationTreatment started [with Dr. Frank Yelian] trying to use wife's eggs, but quickly shifted to the recommendation that we purchase eggs from a donor. Eggs were frozen and all failed…Treatment started [with Dr. Frank Yelian] trying to use wife's eggs, but quickly shifted to the recommendation that we purchase eggs from a donor. Eggs were frozen and all failed to developed after fertilization rather quickly. We were quite surprised as we were sold on the idea that we would get embryos... The doctor was quite busy. Wife and I consulted with him a couple of times in the beginning and then had to work with various assistants unless paying for a follow-up consultation with him, regardless of how long that took.Dr. Yelian is very excited about the science of IVF and ready to explain every detail. It really seems to be a passion. He's confident, but also practical. I wanted facts, I…Dr. Yelian is very excited about the science of IVF and ready to explain every detail. It really seems to be a passion. He's confident, but also practical. I wanted facts, I wanted to know what could be done, how and when. He could give all the answers and answers for what ifs.... I did three mini-IVF cycles in a row, but had started four cycles.... With the exception of one, all my cycles were based solely on my natural cycle and did not include taking injections or birth control to get on a schedule convenient to the clinic.What I liked most about Dr. Yelian was his approach not to do conventional IVF for someone over 40. He does mini IVF and natural IVF. We did natural IVF, where it just follows my…What I liked most about Dr. Yelian was his approach not to do conventional IVF for someone over 40. He does mini IVF and natural IVF. We did natural IVF, where it just follows my natural cycle. We were going to try minimal stim but my cycles became too irregular. To regulate them, I went on birth control, but then that made my FSH through the roof, and he suggested I take a break...He's wonderful, and he has a very busy practice. He's limited on time, but I felt taken care of throughout. He's very kind and compassionate, and has had great success. He was realistic about my chances, while remaining encouraging. He's very knowledgeable and I would recommend him.Dr Yelian showed and explained every step before and during each step of transfer. Dr Yelian was always open for questions or concerns and had prompt responses. I truly appreciate…Dr Yelian showed and explained every step before and during each step of transfer. Dr Yelian was always open for questions or concerns and had prompt responses. I truly appreciate how he made my husband and I feel like the only patients and always up to date on where we were in our cycle without us having to back track to catch him up. We felt special and important and that made our cycle easy and stress free.He [Dr Frank Yelian] does not seem willing to deviate too far from the box with regard to treatment protocols. It seems like every patient is doing pretty much the same protocol…He [Dr Frank Yelian] does not seem willing to deviate too far from the box with regard to treatment protocols. It seems like every patient is doing pretty much the same protocol but with tweaking to the dosage of medications. He did humor me once by letting me try a different priming method, which was my best responsive cycle. I also had to push to get additional bloodwork and testing done to rule out other issues that could have had an impact on my success. I learned after starting cycles with him that he would not allow medications when FSH levels were too high. There was one cycle when I started stims and at a subsequent monitoring appoinThis clinic [LIFE IVF Center] is a last-ditch stop for women with DOR or POF to use their own eggs. There really aren't many other options out there...Be your own advocate! This…This clinic [LIFE IVF Center] is a last-ditch stop for women with DOR or POF to use their own eggs. There really aren't many other options out there...Be your own advocate! This is the most disorganized fertility office I have been to...You never communicated with the same staff, and they do not answer about 50% of their emails. Some are not native English speakers, which is fine and of course is common in CA, and are extremely difficult to communicate with over the phone. I had 4 egg retrieval cycles and one transfer, and every cycle had an annoying communication error.Dr Yelian is a very nice man, but you never receive followup after the retrieval or an assessment of how the cycle went. There is not much of a feedback loop. For the first three…Dr Yelian is a very nice man, but you never receive followup after the retrieval or an assessment of how the cycle went. There is not much of a feedback loop. For the first three cycles, he kept us on natural cycle. After asking about minimal stimulation, he did move us to Clomid cycles and one gonadotropin cycle, but other than that did not really reassess and change treatment based on the previous cycle. Following leaving Life, two other REs were of the opinion that Clomid, after your 40s, has an adverse effect that sometimes inhibits conceiving and can temporarily cause menopausal symptoms for 3 months, by changing or missing cycles.Dr. Yelian is personable and he is optimistic by nature and truly wants you to succeed....Dr. Yelian is the expert in treating sever DOR ladies (high FSH, low AMH). He is creative…Dr. Yelian is personable and he is optimistic by nature and truly wants you to succeed....Dr. Yelian is the expert in treating sever DOR ladies (high FSH, low AMH). He is creative in his treatment plans and he seldom gives up (cancels cycle) on his patients. He is optimistic by nature and truly believes that every egg can be the golden one and will go for every egg he can get, which is very important in the case of DOR ladies. He creates individualize treatment plans base on your ultrasound resultDr Yelian specializes in natural cycle and minimal stimulation IVF and most of his clients have DOR, POF, high FSH, and/or are in their 40s or beyond. He mostly uses estrogen and…Dr Yelian specializes in natural cycle and minimal stimulation IVF and most of his clients have DOR, POF, high FSH, and/or are in their 40s or beyond. He mostly uses estrogen and birth control pills to treat his patients and the goal is to produce "one good egg" (his mantra) each cycle.Good if you want natural cycles or are older...I think he [Dr. Yelian] is good at explaining.... He doesn' t try an advanced techniques or new ideas on the cutting edge. Doesn't…Good if you want natural cycles or are older...I think he [Dr. Yelian] is good at explaining.... He doesn' t try an advanced techniques or new ideas on the cutting edge. Doesn't work with immunological concerns. He will treat older patients and patients with diminshed reserve but he doesn't give an accurate impression of your chances nor does he fully help in terms of getting where you want to go.Clinic route
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Life IVF Center - Arcadia
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Fertility clinics
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California
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