Before finding this incredible team, we spent 6 years trying to conceive. Our journey was filled with heartbreak, including the challenges of male-factor infertility and the…Before finding this incredible team, we spent 6 years trying to conceive. Our journey was filled with heartbreak, including the challenges of male-factor infertility and the reality that time was becoming an important challenge as we were aging. The years being unsuccessful with pregnancy seemed to fly by. Then we found Southwest Fertility in 2020. Dr. Vinay Gunnala and Tara were absolutely amazing throughout every step of our journey. They are knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely care about us as people, not just patients. The entire clinical staff was always kind, supportive, and welcoming. They understood how emotionally crippling infertility can be and were incredibly sensitive while helping us navigate the many ups and downs of our multi-year journey. Today, because of their expertise and unwavering support, we have a beautiful toddler girl and are now expecting our baby boy—something we weren't sure would ever be possible. We are forever grateful for the care we received and for helping make our dream of growing our family a reality. If you're looking for a fertility clinic that will truly stand by you through every high and low, we can't recommend this team enough. They gave us hope when we needed it most, and they will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you, Southwest Fertility! ~ The LowrysFertility clinic
Southwest Fertility Center
Phoenix, AZ · (602) 956-7481
- Main Office: 3125 N. 32nd Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Directions
- Satellite Office: 6314 W. Union Hills Dr., Suite 210, Glendale, AZ 85308 Directions
- Website
- southwestfertilitycenter.com
- Phone
- (602) 956-7481
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ

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Southwest Fertility Center is absolutely wonderful. Dr. Vinay Gunnala is kind, extremely skilled and knowledgeable, and patient. He takes his time to get to know you and discuss…Southwest Fertility Center is absolutely wonderful. Dr. Vinay Gunnala is kind, extremely skilled and knowledgeable, and patient. He takes his time to get to know you and discuss your goals and questions without feeling rushed. The entire team is competent and kind. Every provider I saw at the practice answered my questions patiently and provided high quality care. Wherever you are in the fertility journey I would highly recommend SWF!I had an incredible experience with Southwest Fertility Center and can’t recommend them highly enough. They supported me through two egg retrievals and two embryo transfers—one…I had an incredible experience with Southwest Fertility Center and can’t recommend them highly enough. They supported me through two egg retrievals and two embryo transfers—one unsuccessful and one successful—and I’m now 6 months pregnant from my second transfer. What truly stood out was how the entire team showed up for me through every phase. They were compassionate and supportive during the heartbreak of my first failed transfer, and just as genuinely excited to celebrate my success. Dr. Vinay Gunnala was my physician, and he is truly exceptional. He is kind, patient, and deeply knowledgeable. He always took the time to listen to all of my questions and concerns (no matter how small they felt) and explained everything in a clear, logical way. His calm, reassuring presence made an incredibly stressful process feel much more manageable. He has outstanding bedside manner and always offered thoughtful, practical advice. The nurse practitioners, Shelley and Tara, were also fantastic. I met with them frequently, and they were consistently reassuring, informative, and supportive. They made a complicated process feel much easier to navigate. Nurse Maria was there for my procedures and was the one who called me with both difficult and happy news. She brought so much warmth and compassion—always greeting me with a smile and making me feel at ease, even during the hardest moments. From the front desk staff to the medical assistants, embryologists anesthesiologists, nurses, and doctors, the entire team treats you like family. You feel truly cared for every step of the way. IVF can be an emotionally and physically draining journey, but I’m so grateful I had such an amazing team supporting me through it. I can’t speak highly enough of Southwest Fertility Center—and I fully plan to return to them for any future embryo transfers as we grow our family.We are beyond thankful for the wonderful team at Southwest Fertility. With their care and guidance we were able to navigate through the difficulties of an ectopic pregnancy and…We are beyond thankful for the wonderful team at Southwest Fertility. With their care and guidance we were able to navigate through the difficulties of an ectopic pregnancy and endometriosis. Thankfully, through it all, we have now graduated with a happy and healthy pregnancy. We are hopeful for the future and plan to return to Southwest Fertility to continue growing our family. Thank you Dr. Vinay Gunnala and team!The entire team at Southwest Fertility Center is absolutely wonderful! Everyone from the front desk, nursing team, and doctors are kind, compassionate, and caring in addition to…The entire team at Southwest Fertility Center is absolutely wonderful! Everyone from the front desk, nursing team, and doctors are kind, compassionate, and caring in addition to being incredibly knowledgeable and skilled at what they do. Dr Vinay Gunnala truly cares about each of his patients. Every appointment is treated with importance and care and we never once felt rushed or that our questions weren’t answered. Appointments with Dr Gunnala feel like an informative talk with a friend, which is a huge comfort during sensitive and emotional times. Whatever your goals or specific concerns are, Dr Gunnala and his team are committed and skilled at helping you. If you’re looking for help and not sure where to turn, look no further than SWFC!Dr. Gunnala, Shelly and the entire support staff here are fantastic. Warm and welcoming from the start of my families journey in 2022 all the way to now, 2026 pregnant with my…Dr. Gunnala, Shelly and the entire support staff here are fantastic. Warm and welcoming from the start of my families journey in 2022 all the way to now, 2026 pregnant with my second baby all from their help. They were kind, encouraging, and patient from the beginning. They educated my husband and me so we could make informed decisions and held our hands when things didn't go our way, (which throughout fertility treatments happens quite often). The way Dr. Gunnala is always so positive, even in moments of loss, helped us to remain calm and positive. He also helped us set realistic expectations so we could be prepared for the process in front of us. We are so grateful for all of the help and guidance in the journey of building our family. If you are on the fence about a place to choose in this process, look no further. Dr. Gunnala and staff will guide you through this difficult process with all the grace you could want or need! Thank you for my beautiful family Dr. Gunnala! We love you!We welcomed both of our children thanks to Southwest Fertility Center. Our journey to complete our family was long and challenging—nearly six years—but through every high and low,…We welcomed both of our children thanks to Southwest Fertility Center. Our journey to complete our family was long and challenging—nearly six years—but through every high and low, the team at Southwest stood by us with constant care and support. The entire team, under the guidance of Dr. Vinay Gunnala and Dr. Sujatha Gunnala, is exceptional and truly compassionate. They never treated us like just another patient; they cared for us as people. Dr. Vinay is one of the best doctors we have worked with—always patient, never rushed, and incredibly thoughtful in addressing our questions and concerns. What stood out most was Dr. Vinay’s personalized approach. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all model, he closely monitored how my body responded to each cycle and adjusted treatment plans accordingly. Even during difficult cycles with negative outcomes, Dr. Vinay and his team were deeply empathetic and supportive, encouraging us not to give up on our dream of growing our family. Today, the team at SW Fertility Clinic feels like family to us. We are forever grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Vinay and his team to anyone seeking fertility care.I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Gunnala and this clinic. When we came to them my husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for over a year. Dr. Gunnala…I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Gunnala and this clinic. When we came to them my husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for over a year. Dr. Gunnala always took the time to explain every step to us and also offer hope and encouragement that we would get the family of our dreams one day. The staff including all of the nurse practitioners (especially Shelley), the medical assistants (shout out Yvonne) and even the front desk staff (shout out to Karla) were always so friendly and encouraging. Special shout out to one of the nurses, Maria, who was kind enough to share her personal fertility story with us. You have a gorgeous family and you sharing your story with us gave us so much hope that we would get our family someday too. Thank you Southwest Fertility Center for being there for us throughout our fertility journey. I am now happily 34 weeks pregnant because of you and I cannot wait to meet our baby boy and to introduce him to the team that made it all possible.I have gotten pregnant THREE times and had successful pregnancies with SW Fertility Center. I could not have done it without them and are FOREVER grateful for their help! My two…I have gotten pregnant THREE times and had successful pregnancies with SW Fertility Center. I could not have done it without them and are FOREVER grateful for their help! My two sons and my daughter are perfect and I can never thank the team enough. We were blessed with our son in 2019 after 6 years of trying (I struggle with PCOS). Unfortunately we had a difficult time conceiving again after our son so we went back to SW Fertility and had my daughter. We were unsure if we wanted another one but decided to have one more. We just had my other son 2 weeks ago. If you are struggling with fertility issues and are reading this, please call and schedule an appointment! Dr Gunnala and Dr Vinay are the best doctors and not only that but their whole team (who was the same years later) is the best! Everyone from Fran at the front office to Yvonne in the back to the amazing nurses Tara, Shelley, Lana and Agatha, they treat you like FAMILY. Before coming here in 2018, I had been to five other doctors and numerous other fertility treatments with no success. The difference with SW Fertility is that they incorporate other medications along with the fertility medication which helps increase your chances. Their goal is to help you get that family you are hoping for! I can never thank them enough for always trying their hardest to help me get pregnant.Southwest Fertility Center is a BLESSING for couples dreaming of starting a family!! There are not enough kind words in the English language to describe the absolutely AMAZING…Southwest Fertility Center is a BLESSING for couples dreaming of starting a family!! There are not enough kind words in the English language to describe the absolutely AMAZING staff that we encountered throughout our journey. Drs. Gunnala are fabulous, all the APPs are top notch and every single person involved are the best at what they do. My wife and I had to go through 2 cycles before we achieved our goal (due date 12/18/25). Despite the disappointment of a "failed" first cycle, the way the clinic helped us process the disappointment while, at the same time, giving us hope was absolutely what we NEEDED. The day we "graduated" was something we will talk about and celebrate for years to come. The long and short of it is this..... The professional knowledge, the kind empathetic personalities, and the overwhelming levels of support are why we ARE going to be parents this year. To anyone out there, struggling to make a family..... KEEP HOPE ALIVE and remember, it only takes one to make one!!!! Southwest Fertility Center, we owe everything to YOU!!Ive only ever been here for outside monitoring and ive had a pretty good experience at this location. All the ultrasound techs ive had were all really kind. My favorite tech is…Ive only ever been here for outside monitoring and ive had a pretty good experience at this location. All the ultrasound techs ive had were all really kind. My favorite tech is Tara. She is super sweet and makes the experience easier considering the appointments can be uncomfortable at times. I was pretty fortunate to get her majority of my appointments.I can’t say enough about Southwest Fertility Center. They were so unbelievably kind from our first meeting through the very end. Dr Gunnala (both of them) Tera and the whole staff…I can’t say enough about Southwest Fertility Center. They were so unbelievably kind from our first meeting through the very end. Dr Gunnala (both of them) Tera and the whole staff made us feel like family. The care and expertise is the best in the country. We had a baby on our first try and he is perfect. Thank you so much for everything you did for us. You made our family complete!We initially had an online appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner at Southwest Fertility Center, and they were very nice. Based on that experience, we were convinced to…We initially had an online appointment with a doctor or nurse practitioner at Southwest Fertility Center, and they were very nice. Based on that experience, we were convinced to go in person for an exam. However, when my husband and I arrived at the clinic, we signed in on a sign-in sheet, and there were multiple staff members working at the front desk. Immediately after we signed in, the receptionist closed the front desk window without saying a word to us—no greeting, no instructions, nothing. We sat down and continued waiting, expecting some communication. No one spoke to us or updated us on our appointment status. Another couple arrived after us, yet they were seen before us while we were still ignored. After waiting for over 30 minutes with no explanation, my husband tried asking the receptionist what was going on, but we were completely disregarded. Feeling disrespected and frustrated, we decided to leave. Then, about an hour after we had already left, they suddenly called me—but at that point, the damage was done. Now, I am receiving a bill for $41.33 with no clear explanation of what I am being charged for. We only attended one online session, which should have been covered by my insurance. I did not receive full service during the in-person visit, and I demand that these charges be removed from my account. To make matters worse, I have tried contacting the clinic by phone multiple times, and no one has answered. I do not recommend going to this clinic—especially if you are Mexican like myself. I strongly believe that discrimination played a role in how we were treated, as I have unfortunately experienced similar situations while living in Arizona. It is unacceptable that this kind of behavior is allowed to continue.The best Doctor and TEAM ever We had been trying to conceive naturally for 15 years. As we got older we realized we needed to know what was wrong. My first appointment with Dr.…The best Doctor and TEAM ever We had been trying to conceive naturally for 15 years. As we got older we realized we needed to know what was wrong. My first appointment with Dr. Vinay Gunnala was on May, 2023. He found out the biggest obstacle were FIBROIDS! I needed surgery Dr. Gunnala explained in detail about the procedure and the possibility of having a second surgery because of the size of my fibroids. My first surgery was on July of 2023 and the second on February of 2024. After the surgery and fibroids out of my uterus we had to wait for my body to heal and we started IVF round in April of 2024. And now 8/30/24 I’m 12 weeks pregnant with my little girl. And all I have to say is thank you, thank you, thank you. This fertility clinic is Amazing! Wanted give special thanks to ..Shelley, Karla,Yvonne, Agatha, Mirna and all the staff!! Everyone that works here is awesome and so sweet, they are so caring and make you feel heard and understood! I have zero complaints! Also… Doctor Vinay Gunnala is fluent in Spanish!! Thank you so much Dr. Vinay Gunnala and staff.It took 6 years of surgeries, IUI and IVF to finally get our miracle and going to Southwest Fertility made it all possible. Doctor after doctor ignored my concerns about having…It took 6 years of surgeries, IUI and IVF to finally get our miracle and going to Southwest Fertility made it all possible. Doctor after doctor ignored my concerns about having endometriosis and the first appt with Dr Gunnala made me feel like I was in the right place and someone finally understood and agreed with me. The team was there with us every step of the way and never gave up on us. They always had the best attitude and made us feel at home. I would recommend them to anyone and will be back to try for siblings!I called about services offered. I was disappointed because they have no services available for testing/ treatment for hhv-6a, nor did they know what it is. Genuinely concerned…I called about services offered. I was disappointed because they have no services available for testing/ treatment for hhv-6a, nor did they know what it is. Genuinely concerned about the number of women who likely have been offended Ivf …First, I want to share that our journey with SFC did result in a healthy pregnancy (my wife is 20 weeks pregnant with a healthy little girl)!! However, my review is more about the…First, I want to share that our journey with SFC did result in a healthy pregnancy (my wife is 20 weeks pregnant with a healthy little girl)!! However, my review is more about the moments leading up to this result. My wife and I went through IUI and later, IVF and had various feelings of joy, grief, confusion, and anticipation. The entire team walked us through these moments; they reassured us when we felt scared, explained things (over and over again) when we felt confused, laughed with us when we had to make light of the experiences, and most importantly, they shared in our hope and dream of becoming parents. With every try, with every new med, with every failed outcome, with every ultrasound.. they believed in our hope of having success. So, For those that have the big hope of becoming parents, look no further than southwest fertility center. For those that have gone through some hardship and maybe have a little less hope, look no further than southwest fertility center. Each team member will meet you wherever you are- holding your hope, building your hope, and reminding of the hope that still remains. You will be in the best of hands! This is a special place, with some Of the most special people. Karla, Yvonne, Daisy, Shelley, Tara, Dr. G... you're all invited to thanksgiving (:Southwest fertility staffs are amazing. Am sindhu i came to this center lastyear. After 3 unsuccessful attempts , 16 weeks pregnant now & I would recommend both Dr Sujatha Gunnala…Southwest fertility staffs are amazing. Am sindhu i came to this center lastyear. After 3 unsuccessful attempts , 16 weeks pregnant now & I would recommend both Dr Sujatha Gunnala and Dr Vinnay Gunnala to all those who are struggling like me to have a new little member in your family. Both doctors & nurses are great and knowledgeable. We did 1 fresh transfer & PGT with all our remaining embryos. After 3 unsuccessful attempts doctors suggested to try the Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) cycle & it turned out to be a successful one💕. Thankyou Dr. vinay Gunnala & Dr.sujatha Gunnala who always helped us by explaining all the process & made us comfortable through this journey. I love shelly Rosander’s way of approach she always explains the process & makes you feel comfortable. She made me comfortable through out my ivf journey especially during ERA cycle biopsy. She took good care of us through out our ultrasound appointments & will patiently answer all our queries. Agatha (aggie) never failed to call back or mail back to the queries. She responded each & every mail so that i don’t miss my medicines or break my cycle. Thanks to all the nurses & ivf coordinators Ann, Daisey. I would definitely return to Dr. sujatha & Dr. vinay gunnala team for baby 2 . Waiting to show our little one to both the doctors & staffs who all helped me & stood by me in my difficult times & gave some courage & hope to continue through out this process & helped me to have a baby in my life💕. Dr.sujatha & vinay gunnala always treat you with care & love they will surely let you feel comfortable & trust the process.I don’t know where to start from, coming from a mother who lost her child due to an ultra rare genetic disease to almost losing hope in having a healthy baby due to limited…I don’t know where to start from, coming from a mother who lost her child due to an ultra rare genetic disease to almost losing hope in having a healthy baby due to limited genetic testing, we found Dr. Gunnala. During our first consultation with Dr. Gunnala he explained thoroughly all the necessary genetic testing needed to eliminate the embryos at risk, and select the healthy ones. He made the IVF process starting from the Egg retrieval cycles to the embryo transfer super easy and was available to answer all of our questions and concerns throughout the entire journey. Today I am 13 weeks pregnant, thank you Dr. Gunnala and thank you Southwest fertility center for the amazing patient care. Fadi and I greatly appreciate itIs 10 stars an option? As I write this I am 30 weeks pregnant …. And so grateful for Dr. Gunnala and his entire staff at Southwest Fertility. My husband and I tried for years to…Is 10 stars an option? As I write this I am 30 weeks pregnant …. And so grateful for Dr. Gunnala and his entire staff at Southwest Fertility. My husband and I tried for years to get pregnant on our own but nothing was working …. When we finally made the decision to get help I was terrified. For one I have a hard time in general with doctors and two because I am deathly afraid of needles…. and blood draws… and all I really knew about IVF was that it involved a lot of them. From my first meeting with Dr. Gunnala I could tell he legitimately cared about my fears , he really listened and took me seriously. He helped me make a plan that I was comfortable with, and he gave me hope that I could do it. We decided to start with IUIs to see if it would work and ease me into the whole world of fertility. When I had my first blood draw I was a mess …and when I say half the office came in to help I really mean that. They all stopped what they were doing to literally hold my hand to cheer me on and to see me through it. When the IUIs didn’t work for me and we decided to move on to IVF I truly felt like I had the entire office cheering me on. They helped me believe in myself and the process even on the days I couldn’t. I ended up doing three rounds of IVF … and Dr, Gunnala after every round took the time to explain everything to me. I’ve honestly never met a more patient and kind doctor. After my third round I had 3 healthy embryos and was ready to try for a transfer….And it worked!!!!! I have so much love in my heart for everyone at that office. Shelley who gave me so much confidence and treated me with so much kindness, respect and love , Yvonne ( both of them for always being there to hold my hand) Fran at the front desk who would make little signs and cards for me when I would finish a blood draw, Agatha, Malissa, Tara, Janet, Norma … the whole team of embryologists…im grateful for everyone that works in that office. I’m not just saying this …I couldn’t have done any of this and wouldnt be sitting here 30weeks pregnant without each and everyone of them …. If you are trying to choose a fertility clinic…. You will be so happy you chose this one!!! Seriously they are the best. I could go on for days about how amazing they are …They are forever my family and gave me the gift of a lifetime. Thank you SWFC!!!!I had a horrific experience at Southwest Fertility Clinic. My husband and I were undergoing IVF treatment, which required two egg retrieval processes. Unfortunately, after the…I had a horrific experience at Southwest Fertility Clinic. My husband and I were undergoing IVF treatment, which required two egg retrieval processes. Unfortunately, after the second retrieval, I had to visit the emergency room and spent four days there. It was the most terrifying experience of my life. My stomach was severely swollen, and the pain was unbearable. The situation took an interesting turn during the embryo transfer process. It was discovered that I had fibroids. My husband and I were concerned and repeatedly asked the doctor if it was better to address the fibroids first. However, he assured us it wasn't a problem. We proceeded with the first transfer, but it was unsuccessful. My husband had reservations about the process, citing poor communication among the nurses, I was working with Greta who didn't work there anymore and I had some other nurse who was just unaware of my process. There were instances where medication dosages were incorrect. I brought this to their attention, and they apologized and corrected the mistake. I had the meds instructions on the prescription different from what they had on portal and email from new nurse. We decided to proceed with a second transfer, but it was also unsuccessful. I became severely ill, experiencing extreme pain, and had to visit the emergency room for the second time during this IVF process. The doctors were shocked, stating that my fibroids were large and would prevent a successful pregnancy. They didn't know why any IVF doctor will do a transfer giving the size of embryo and location of it. This drained the life out of me and my husband. My husband and I felt disappointed as we had expressed our concerns about the fibroids from the beginning it was discovered and brought to out attention by Dr. Gunnala. We realized that the clinic was wasting our time and money by proceeding with transfers despite knowing about the fibroids. We where flying from Alaska and they had me diem there why I was taking all those meds with little to no follow up untill the day if the transfer the second circle. We eventually had an appointment with Dr. Gunnala, who said he can schedule us to perform surgery to remove the fibroids. My husband and I were so disappointed and asked him why he didn't do this sooner! We wasted about 2 years with him. We decided to seek treatment from Seattle Reproductive Medicine (SRM) instead. They performed the myomectomy, and after 3 months did my embryo transfer! Thank God I was able to get pregnant. I am currently five months pregnant and it was a smooth process. Our experience with Southwest Fertility Clinic was disastrous. The clinic's priorities seemed to be focused on making money rather than addressing patients' needs. My husband and I are pursuing legal action against the clinic for negligence and deceptive behavior. The stress, emotional turmoil, and financial burden we endured were significant and unnecessary if Dr.Gunnala did his job right . In contrast, SRM provided us with the necessary care and we are grateful for their expertise.My wife and I started our IVF journey here in 2023 and could not have made a better decision. We knew once we met our care team that we were in amazing hands. After IVF round 2 1…My wife and I started our IVF journey here in 2023 and could not have made a better decision. We knew once we met our care team that we were in amazing hands. After IVF round 2 1 year later, we found out we were pregnant with our first baby 🤍 The staff made us feel like family, truly amazing people. Dr. Vinay Gunnala made it possible for us and we will forever be grateful for him and his wonderful nurses!For anybody that has had fertility struggles and has had to seek the care of a fertility specialist, you know first hand how exhausting both physically and emotionally the process…For anybody that has had fertility struggles and has had to seek the care of a fertility specialist, you know first hand how exhausting both physically and emotionally the process is (on top of the incredible expense). I first went to SW …My wife and I were told after our third round of IVF at a different fertility center that we were throwing our money away, which was at least blunt and honest, but it was pretty…My wife and I were told after our third round of IVF at a different fertility center that we were throwing our money away, which was at least blunt and honest, but it was pretty soul crushing. My wife decided to give it another try with a holistic approach, and through the help of Danielle Lewis and her referral to this wonderful center, we are expecting Baby Berger on November 10th after round 4. Will IVF work for you? I have no idea, not everyone has the ability to go through that many rounds. Will this place treat you with love, respect, and handle the process in a professional manner? Absolutely. I also expect a good referral on our upcoming daughter’s Harvard college application and a lot of hot sauce purchases in return.First of all shoutout to Dr Gunnala and the whole team. If I could give SWFC 100 stars I would.The moment I heard about Southwest Fertility it was like God who was telling me to…First of all shoutout to Dr Gunnala and the whole team. If I could give SWFC 100 stars I would.The moment I heard about Southwest Fertility it was like God who was telling me to go there and have faith and trust the process. The moment we stepped into their office we were greeted with warmth and positivity. Dr Gunnala consistently set and explained expectations for every step of the process. Dr Gunnala and the staff truly made us feel like we were family as we went through each step.The process is very physically and emotionally tough but they made our journey as comfortable as possible.I’m so grateful and blessed.I couldn’t have asked for a better team to go through this process with us. Tara, Shelley, Janet, Melissa and the whole staff for your support. I highly recommend SWFC for anyone who has been struggling with fertility please don’t hesitate to contact SWFC. I thank God every day for SWFC.We love these people! When other doctors told us we would never become parents, SW Fertility gave us the gift of embryo adoption. We are now 10 weeks pregnant with our first…We love these people! When other doctors told us we would never become parents, SW Fertility gave us the gift of embryo adoption. We are now 10 weeks pregnant with our first child. Throughout this journey they have been supportive, easy to …This review was a long time in the making. As a gay couple, my husband and I wanted to find a fertility center that not only provided the science needed for us to have a child but…This review was a long time in the making. As a gay couple, my husband and I wanted to find a fertility center that not only provided the science needed for us to have a child but also the understanding and compassion we were looking for. …To begin I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to the incredible team at SWFC! It takes a village to get through the struggle of infertility and I can’t praise them enough on the…To begin I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to the incredible team at SWFC! It takes a village to get through the struggle of infertility and I can’t praise them enough on the level of professionalism they offer to their patients. I consider SWFC a part of our family now because they truly are there for every step of the journey. I am grateful for the honesty and hard work they put into their patients to help them be successful in what they do. I personally had a difficult embryo transfer which was unexpected but they handled it with so much care and detail. Dr. Gunnala, Shelley, Melissa and Janet are AMAZING and we wouldn’t have our miracle baby if it wasn’t for them. Thank you again for your dedication to our journey. We can’t wait to work with you again!Everyone at Southwest Fertility Center was awesome to work with. We are a gay couple that had our baby through surrogacy and we felt extremely welcomed throughout the process. Dr.…Everyone at Southwest Fertility Center was awesome to work with. We are a gay couple that had our baby through surrogacy and we felt extremely welcomed throughout the process. Dr. Vinay Gunnala was tremendously caring and informative, as …One year ago today I started with Southwest fertility, and I’m currently 24 weeks pregnant with a perfect baby girl! I had the best experience with everyone Southwest! We traveled…One year ago today I started with Southwest fertility, and I’m currently 24 weeks pregnant with a perfect baby girl! I had the best experience with everyone Southwest! We traveled a minimum of 3 hours one way for each appointment because there’s no fertility clinic in our local town and it was beyond worth it. The staff was very accommodating knowing we were traveling. I did 2 (failed) IUIs because I personally wasn’t ready to make the jump to IVF, but when we did I truly could not have been in better hands. Every step was explained clear and in addition to this baby we have 2 more frozen PGTA normal embryos. As someone who had low AMH, this is huge to have gotten 3 and I truly credit it all to Dr. Vinay and his staff. We frequently visited the Glendale office and can’t say enough amazing things about the girls there. Shelly, we love you. I also had a very involved husband who felt like all of his questions were answered and he was also kept in the loop. We actually begged to stay at the clinic longer once we were pregnant and they kept us as long as possible. I can not recommend them enough! They are truly family now and we miss them dearly but look forward to coming back for 2!First of all I cannot explain how grateful we are with SWFC, the staff and Doctor have been so amazing and caring throughout our journey, from a financial aspect to of course the…First of all I cannot explain how grateful we are with SWFC, the staff and Doctor have been so amazing and caring throughout our journey, from a financial aspect to of course the IVF process. IVF is an emotional and even physical roller coaster and I couldn’t have asked for a better team to go through this process with us. I am currently 6 months pregnant with a healthy baby boy! Thank you to Dr. Vinnay Gunnala, Tara, Shelley, Janet, Melissa and the whole staff for your support! If you would like a knowledgeable and caring doctor with compassionate staff then I highly recommend SWFC. Again thank you SWFC you’ve definitely become part of my family.I cannot say thank you enough to the SWFC team for their excellence, precision, care, commitment, and stellar communication during what is otherwise considered a very strenuous…I cannot say thank you enough to the SWFC team for their excellence, precision, care, commitment, and stellar communication during what is otherwise considered a very strenuous process. Their method of conveying scheduling for medication, labs, and appointments was always accurate and clear, helping me to feel grounded. I worked closely with Tara, Lana, and Shelley, who were beyond considerate and knowledgeable. And of course, Dr. Vinay Gunnala was the best Doctor I could have asked for. He made the challenges of IVF entirely manageable and poured his heart and soul into helping my husband and I build a family. I’m almost 13 weeks now and can’t wait to update the team with my progress and also return for future transfers.Whole heartedly I can recommend Southwest Fertility and Doctor Vinay Gunnala. Dr Gunnala and the team at Southwest Fertility Center were incredible. The moment we stepped into…Whole heartedly I can recommend Southwest Fertility and Doctor Vinay Gunnala. Dr Gunnala and the team at Southwest Fertility Center were incredible. The moment we stepped into their office we were greeted with warmth and positivity. We were apprehensive at first due to a poor experience with another fertility clinic in the past ,but Southwest quickly put those fears to rest by providing a detailed step by step program that ultimately led to our little miracle. Dr Gunnala consistently set and explained expectations for every step of the process and was constantly reminding and reassuring that we were doing everything we could. Dr Gunnala and the staff truly made us feel like we were family as we went through each step. The process of IVF is very physically and emotionally tough but they made our journey as comfortable as possible. After a decade of us trying to get pregnant, we had a successful IVF on the first attempt. We plan on going to them again for our next baby. Thank you everyone at southwest fertilityGoing to see Dr. Vinay Gunnala at SW Fertility was the best choice we have ever made. After trying to conceive unsuccessfully for 3.5 years, we are now pregnant with our first…Going to see Dr. Vinay Gunnala at SW Fertility was the best choice we have ever made. After trying to conceive unsuccessfully for 3.5 years, we are now pregnant with our first child!! …Hello everyone! Me and my husband are patients of Southwest Fertility Center and would love to share our story. My husband had a vasectomy in a previous marriage. Then after we…Hello everyone! Me and my husband are patients of Southwest Fertility Center and would love to share our story. My husband had a vasectomy in a previous marriage. Then after we got married, we decided we wanted kids together. July 2020 he got a vasectomy reversal for our honeymoon, how romantic! Well things went good, numbers were ok but we still could not conceive. So after a few months of trying, almost a year probably, we went to southwest fertility. The BEST decision we could have made. They ran tests on me and it turned our I had some issues. I needed to have some (a lot) of polyps removed and had to have my left tube litigated. At this time my husbands numbers started dropping and we thought his vasectomy reversal was scaring over. At this point, we of course knew the odds were not quite in our favor but we kept pushing on. Dr. Vinay Gunnala preformed the surgery I needed and it was successful. We were ready to move forward with IVF. Our egg retrieval was great! We ended up with 32 eggs I think? But after all was said and done and we got the results from the genetic testing only 2 came back transferable and only 1 a grade A. I remember sitting at my step-daughters softball practice in tears after getting that call thinking I would never be a mother. But we kept pushing forward! We did a frozen transfer and she implanted the first try and we were blessed with our baby girl in January. Dr. Vinnay Gunnala is an amazing doctor and person. He makes you feel like family and his bedside manner is the best there is. He communicates everything and makes sure you feel comfortable every step of the way. The entire staff is that way. From Shelley to Agatha, Karla and Fran, they are just amazing people. Now, they don't always answer the phone. Why? Because they are always busy caring for their patients. They prioritize patient care but Fran ALWAYS calls you back ASAP. The office is not open 7 days a week, but there is always someone there and a nurse on call. They do know, periods are not a scheduled event and our body's are not programmed. I had multiple weekend appointments and thought to myself all of the time, wow...this staff/doctors really care because they are always here! I know first hand the trials and tribulations of IVF. It takes a toll on you emotionally, physically and financially. We are still making payments on our girl. Through the ups and downs and tears of joy and sadness we kept pushing on and now we could not be happier. IVF is not an easy road. It is expensive. It is an emotional rollercoaster full of ups and downs. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel and I have the ultimate faith in Southwest Fertility Clinic and Dr. Gunnala. Me and my husband were even talking about trying for our second baby... If we can save enough money that is because we would have got to through the entire process again but would in a heartbeat if money was no object! So if you have read this please don't give up. The cards might be stacked against you but miracles happen every day and the Southwest team will be there every step of the way.I am a single mother by choice with a surrogate. We switched to SFC from ARMS when our hopes were all but in the toilet from how things went for us at ARMS. ARMS admittedly lied…I am a single mother by choice with a surrogate. We switched to SFC from ARMS when our hopes were all but in the toilet from how things went for us at ARMS. ARMS admittedly lied to us, dragging our process out over 9 months for 100% bogus reasons, which they later admitted and ended up refunding some of my money because of it. We were at SFC for EIGHT WEEKS before we had our fresh transfer. In that short 8 weeks, they gave us back our hope and we were able to be excited and happy again about making this baby. (Both) Dr Gs made us feel like family, like they genuinely cared about us and our dream of making this happen. COMPLETELY different then how we were made to feel at ARMS. After spending almost a year being given the run around for this and that reason, our experience at SFC restored our faith. Little things like after our transfer, as we were walking out of the office, all the people that had a hand in our journey up to that point were standing in the office to wave us off and tell us good luck!! We were overcome with emotion at how many people were invested in us being successful. Everyone. The women who drew our blood for labs, the finance manager, to the nurses and of course Dr G. It made us feel like we couldn’t lose. It was one of the most heart warming things I’ve ever experienced. And when we graduated onto OB they sent us off with hugs and hand shakes while playing the graduation song over the loudspeaker 😁😆 I am so thankful SFC was suggested to me. My only regret is not starting with them originally. Now I have a beautiful daughter who is the epitome of health and literally the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever laid eyes on. Born 2/2/22 after only 1 transfer she’s my little lucky charm💚💚💚My wife and I first came to Southwest Fertility Center in November 2019 to start our fertility journey with Dr. Vinay Gunnala. He and his mom have the absolute bedside manners and…My wife and I first came to Southwest Fertility Center in November 2019 to start our fertility journey with Dr. Vinay Gunnala. He and his mom have the absolute bedside manners and are kind and compassionate and have always given us hope …My wife and I could not be anymore thankful with Southwest Fertility. Dr. Gunnala and the team(all the nurses and Janet) Were always so sweet and supportive in our baby journey.…My wife and I could not be anymore thankful with Southwest Fertility. Dr. Gunnala and the team(all the nurses and Janet) Were always so sweet and supportive in our baby journey. We have referred/recommended 2 times, and will be doing it any …This place deserves more than 5 stars! The whole entire staff makes you feel like family. We traveled from Texas to do treatment here and they made it so easy for us so that we do…This place deserves more than 5 stars! The whole entire staff makes you feel like family. We traveled from Texas to do treatment here and they made it so easy for us so that we do not have to travel back and fourth too much. Our nurses …I am so appreciative of everything this clinic has done for us. Dr. Vinay Gunnala and his team were so supportive of our struggle and journey and were with us every step of the…I am so appreciative of everything this clinic has done for us. Dr. Vinay Gunnala and his team were so supportive of our struggle and journey and were with us every step of the way. …Doctor Gunnala was very informative with his power points and visuals. He broke every step down for us to understand and at the same time did so with such a warm and positive…Doctor Gunnala was very informative with his power points and visuals. He broke every step down for us to understand and at the same time did so with such a warm and positive approach...Made us feel very secure and safe throughout the processHe [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] explains each procedure in details step by step and make sure my husband and I don’t get lost in conversations. We are both new and nervous to the procedure…He [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] explains each procedure in details step by step and make sure my husband and I don’t get lost in conversations. We are both new and nervous to the procedure and he’s with us walking us through...He’s very much involved in every detail. We come in for blood work he’s there to greet majority of time even if it’s-a quick wave as he’s passing the room. It’s really nice. He makes sure at the end of the visit, we understand what’s needed why it’s needed as well as provide options and recommendations. There’s never no pressure.Dr. Gunnala was the advocate that I/we needed...takes the time to understand your goals and your limitations and worked with us to create a treatment plan that fit our…Dr. Gunnala was the advocate that I/we needed...takes the time to understand your goals and your limitations and worked with us to create a treatment plan that fit our needs...made sure that we always had all of our questions answered...really listens, I never felt like a number...my appointments were never rushed, and he always remembered me because he truly cares about each of his patients...He [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] was kind and patient when explaining the IUI and/or IVF process to me. He prepared me with all of the facts and statistics and allowed me to decide on how I…He [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] was kind and patient when explaining the IUI and/or IVF process to me. He prepared me with all of the facts and statistics and allowed me to decide on how I wanted to proceed. I felt as though he cared about every one of his patients and would do everything he could for us to be successful. His protocol was a standard IUI and IVF protocol but I felt confident that he was closely monitoring me during my IUI's and retrievals and always adjusted my protocol as needed.He [Dr. Gunnala] has always treated me with compassion and true heart. I’ve had a difficult fertility journey. I had chose a donor that ended up not producing what we had…He [Dr. Gunnala] has always treated me with compassion and true heart. I’ve had a difficult fertility journey. I had chose a donor that ended up not producing what we had expected. He didn’t let me lose hope...Unfortunately when I went in for my 9wk us there was no heartbeat. He quickly hugged me and made feel like everything will be ok...Dr. Vinay was there every moment making sure I didn’t feel alone. He was absolutely amazing during my darkest hrs...Dr Vinay [Gunnala] is thorough and takes time to explain every step of this arduous process...compassionate when discussing sensitive topics. He is responsive to emails and was…Dr Vinay [Gunnala] is thorough and takes time to explain every step of this arduous process...compassionate when discussing sensitive topics. He is responsive to emails and was honest with probabilities during our IVF process...We were on a down-regulated Gonal-F, Ganirelix protocol with a Lupron Trigger to lower the risk of OHSS...In the end we ended up with mild ohss, and due to the number of embryos, Dr Vinay insisted that we freeze-all and have a frozen transfer in another cycle.He [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] always answers all my questions to make sure I understand...So far I have only had one tube removed, a few polyps, and a fibroid...Now that everything is…He [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] always answers all my questions to make sure I understand...So far I have only had one tube removed, a few polyps, and a fibroid...Now that everything is structurally normal we will proceed to IVF. We have male factor infertility and my other tube is abnormal...He takes the time to show visual slides when explaining ivf and fertility...He [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] was very warm through the consultation and ended with saying he was positive he could help me...He asked many times if I had questions and was very…He [Dr. Vinay Gunnala] was very warm through the consultation and ended with saying he was positive he could help me...He asked many times if I had questions and was very thorough. He even said they'd work with me regarding ultrasounds he needs taken in his office, not something you hear from fertility clinics very often... said yesterday that his nurses would be sending me a message today containing everything he spoke about during the teleconsult including tests he was going to order. I haven't yet received it and when I called I discovered they had closed almost two hours early. Some of these tests need to be done soon if I'm going to start in September so I'm concerned.She [Dr. Sujatha Gunnala] was warm, understanding, and had a very concise and professional manner. She is working with us to resolve our issues with infertility by helping me…She [Dr. Sujatha Gunnala] was warm, understanding, and had a very concise and professional manner. She is working with us to resolve our issues with infertility by helping me address my male infertility issues...So far put me on a list of supplements. And has asked me for two rounds of semen analysis to identify issues I'm having with male infertility and has prescribed supplements to assist with that issue...Be honest about your lifestyle no matter what unhealthy practices you haveDr. Gunnala does a very good job of communicating the rationale for her thought process regarding the treatment and the particular cause(s) for infertility. She has a warm bedside…Dr. Gunnala does a very good job of communicating the rationale for her thought process regarding the treatment and the particular cause(s) for infertility. She has a warm bedside manner and is thorough but efficient. I always felt that I had enough time to discuss all of my questions. However, I'm not sure the success rates she proposed reflect reality. However, I think she might have glossed over certain details in an effort to follow our wishes. For example trying to maximize the success of the first transfer (IVF, ICSI, PGS, FET) without evaluating whether that would truly make a significant difference for us as a couple with unexplained infertility.Our first fresh transfer [with Dr. Gunnala] we did a single embryo transfer. Because my embryos were of average quality for the frozen transfer she suggested we transfer 2, we…Our first fresh transfer [with Dr. Gunnala] we did a single embryo transfer. Because my embryos were of average quality for the frozen transfer she suggested we transfer 2, we took her advice and did 2 of which 1 was successful... is warm, blunt, and gives very in depth descriptions of expectations and care as well as what to expect...was amazing from start to finish. She set realistic expectations and told us the likelihood of our first transfer working was about 20% so when it didn't work although I was upset, I wasn't blindsided having known the odds of a transfer working go up with each successive transfer. She was an amazing cheerleader throughout the entire ordeal and always made us feel welcome, informed and loved like family.I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Gunnala. We are out of state and I was concerned about the logistics.... I did not meet her face to face until we flew out for…I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Gunnala. We are out of state and I was concerned about the logistics.... I did not meet her face to face until we flew out for our procedure. She had FaceTime conference calls with me and phone calls. All of her orders were written up and emailed to me to review and to make sure there were no miscommunications....My protocol was for a frozen embryo transfer. I was prescribed prenatals, vitamin D, Co-Q10.Dr G [Gunnala] is compassionate. She has an amazing bedside manner. She is smart and has been doing this along time. She comes across as strategic. She is gentle. What helps is…Dr G [Gunnala] is compassionate. She has an amazing bedside manner. She is smart and has been doing this along time. She comes across as strategic. She is gentle. What helps is that she says “when you are pregnant... this is the next step.” Not just— if you can get pregnant. In those little ways, her words give hope.... Dr G is a hands on person. She comforts you. She held my hand before surgery. She asked if I was understanding along the way. She doesn’t rush. She doesn’t make you feel like any questions are out of the norm. She reminds you to be a couple in love and not just two patients. She is amazing.Our understanding is that this cycle plan [with Dr. Gunnala] was aggressive (to do the clomid challenge and an IUI in the same cycle) and that Dr. G did this because she knew we…Our understanding is that this cycle plan [with Dr. Gunnala] was aggressive (to do the clomid challenge and an IUI in the same cycle) and that Dr. G did this because she knew we had a challenging time line with my partner's work/travel. The doctor had discovered that I had a small uterine polyp in my original work up (during the clomid challenge). She said this is not in and of itself a reason for infertility, but said it would be smart to remove it in case it is malignant or results in problems during an eventual pregnancyShe [Dr. Gunnala] was kind and thorough but we did not see her often. Most of the time the nurses handled things. She wanted to continue with IUI despite having severe male factor…She [Dr. Gunnala] was kind and thorough but we did not see her often. Most of the time the nurses handled things. She wanted to continue with IUI despite having severe male factor where she should have moved us to IVF sooner...First round did IUI as part of a Clomid challenge diagnostic test. She put my husband on Clomid to up his count and we did another IUI. His count did not his 2mil so she took him off Clomid but wanted to do a third IUI. I used Clomid the first, low dose follistim for the second and increased follistim the third cycle.Knows her stuff, wants fast results, very smart and up on the literature. Her nurses work directly w/ patients and are excellent.She [Dr. Gunnala] communicated very well what was going to happen, and expectations of what the treatments could offer...Be patient, at first she can seem very direct, but you…She [Dr. Gunnala] communicated very well what was going to happen, and expectations of what the treatments could offer...Be patient, at first she can seem very direct, but you learn as you go through the process that it is necessary...She was thorough, and always asked if I had any questions or whether I was uncomfortable. They [Southwest Fertility Center - Phoenix] were excellent. Always communicated well. Worked around my schedule and were always available...The clinic has the one fertility dr, and several nurses. The clinic works the same as described for the dr and nurses...The clinic is not close to my home, but is worth the drive for the experience she offers...Staff was very nice and accommodating...She [Dr. Gunnala] was so compassionate and caring. She encouraged me along the whole process was very honest with me... She was wonderful. She addressed all I’ve my concerns and…She [Dr. Gunnala] was so compassionate and caring. She encouraged me along the whole process was very honest with me... She was wonderful. She addressed all I’ve my concerns and questions. She cared about my well being and out embryos. She was very knowledgeable. She made sure we took ever step needed. She gave us the best possible outcome in regards to our embryos.... We did ivf. Started the medication. Did the egg retrieval and our embryos grew for 5 days. Two were transferred. 9 days later a positive pregnancy testWho you would meet
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