The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is a part of the First Fertility family of centers. Learn More About The Center.

About CARS

Finding the right fertility clinic means finding a place where you feel truly understood and supported. At the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services (CARS), you’ll be welcomed with decades of expertise, open minds, and genuine compassion. Our team has helped thousands of families grow, and every single journey shapes the way we care for you today.  

Decades of Experience in Fertility Treatments 

Our infertility treatment center has decades of experience treating fertility patients, and we are very proud of our success. Run by reproductive endocrinology experts, our results and reputation are among the best because we provide the most appropriate medical care in an environment that is sensitive to our patients’ needs.  

Here’s what sets our clinic apart: 

  • 18,000 babies welcomed through our support 
  • 95% satisfaction among individuals & families surveyed (QReviews April 2023–April 2024) 
  • 82.2% success rate for first-time IVF cycles in those under 35 (SART 2022) 

Being an academic affiliate of the UConn School of Medicine keeps our team at the forefront of research and medical advancement. You’ll benefit from evidence-based treatments, innovative techniques, and the comfort of knowing your care is guided by both science and empathy. Plus, we have six convenient offices to keep care close to you.   

Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists 

Our physicians are board-certified or active candidates for board certification in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. And our nurses have extensive specialized training specific to this subspecialty of medicine and nursing. 

This means you’re surrounded by knowledgeable fertility specialists who listen closely and guide you with confidence, clarity, and respect. 

Fertility Services Tailored for Your Tomorrow 

Every individual and family comes with a story, and your care plan is designed around yours. Here, you’ll find a broad spectrum of services so you always have options that fit your life and your dreams: 

If your fertility interests stretch into genealogy, consider Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) or Carrier Screening to understand your family’s genetics before you move forward. Knowledge is a tool, and we’re here to help you use it wisely. 

The Center is a 2024 LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Builder

We’re proud to say that The Center received an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Builder designation in the 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation is the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. For 16 years, the HRC Foundation has released the HEI, which is the leading national benchmarking tool for LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and best practices in healthcare facilities.

The Center received high marks on the criteria used for the HEI, including Non-Discrimination & Staff Training which measures the following:

  • Patient Non-Discrimination
  • Visitation Non-Discrimination
  • Employment Non-Discrimination
  • Staff Training

If you’re an individual or couple in the LGBTQ+ community, The Center can help you reach your family building goals. Make an appointment today.

Fertility Equity Award

The Center is 2025 FertilityEquity™ Culturally Competent Care Certified

Our clinic is proud to be certified in providing culturally competent care through the FertilityEquity e-Learning modules. 

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Inclusive Fertility Care for All 

Families are wonderfully diverse, and so is the care you’ll find here. From the moment you reach out, you’ll meet a team committed to guiding individuals and couples—including many LGBTQ+ patients—with honesty, science, and heart.   

As a recognized LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader, our clinic works actively with you to design a care plan, regardless of your family configuration. That includes: 

  • Donor egg and sperm options 
  • Gestational surrogacy support 
  • Fertility preservation for transgender individuals 

Your identity, your story, and your dreams are honored and supported every step of the way. 

IVF Clinic near Me 

Our highly advanced IVF lab mirrors the natural environment to support optimal embryo development. Think: strict air quality controls, state-of-the-art incubation, and precise genetic screening. Every step, from the first test to the last follow-up, prioritizes safety and care. 

  • Strict Air Quality Control: Helps create the best possible environment for developing embryos. 
  • Advanced Incubation Technology: Maintains stable temperature and humidity, key for lab success. 
  • Comprehensive Genetic Screening: Adds another layer of reassurance, using science to inform your path. 

This is science, medicine, and innovation working together to support your IVF treatment journey. 

Committed to Supportive Fertility Care 

We are committed to providing compassionate and supportive care to patients seeking fertility treatment. To meet this commitment, we help with the emotional stresses of infertility, as well as with insurance coverage and financial options. 

We also make available to our patients the services of our highly trained psychologist, who has more than a decade of experience in helping patients cope with the stresses of infertility and as well as helping them with emotional, ethical, and legal issues and decisions. 

Book a Consultation and Learn More About Us 

Your questions, your worries, your hopes—bring them all. The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services team is here to help you find answers, map out options, and support you with every resource at our disposal.  

If you’re ready to learn more or start building your plan, let’s talk. We invite you to learn more about our practice and begin your own family building experience by scheduling an appointment.  Warmth, wisdom, and unwavering support await. 

Our Experience Leads to Your Experience

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is proud to be a part of First Fertility, a fertility company that offers comprehensive and customized care for patients to grow their families. First Fertility has the most experienced leadership team in fertility healthcare, and this depth of understanding helps create a foundation upon which the most positive outcomes can be achieved.