IVF lab in Chesterbrook
Our in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab, including embryology, endocrine, and andrology labs, in Chesterbrook is known for its high standards of care and innovative approaches to family-building care.
About
SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is among the largest and most advanced labs in the region. The Chesterbrook lab is equipped with the latest technology to give patients every advantage on their journey to conceive, including HEPA-filtered clean air ventilation systems, heated work stations that simulate the In Vivo (Latin for “within the living”) environment, anti-vibration tables that protect and provide uninterrupted workflow, highly sophisticated inverted microscopes to better evaluate embryo growth and development, and advanced incubators and media, among many others.
SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is updated with the latest technology and is accredited by the Joint Commission and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART). Dedicated to providing personalized and comprehensive support for patients, SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is ready to make your family-building dreams a reality.
Chesterbrook’s IVF lab supports the following SGF locations:
Pennsylvania
1653 The FairwaySuite 218
Jenkintown, PA 19046
1653 The Fairway, Suite 218Jenkintown, 19046
267-296-9270 
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Egg donation center
2901 Emrick BlvdSuite 102
Bethlehem, PA 18020
2901 Emrick Blvd, Suite 102Bethlehem, 18020
484-640-5367 484-640-5376 -
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Egg donation center
735 Chesterbrook BlvdChesterbrook, PA 19087
735 Chesterbrook Blvd, Chesterbrook, 19087
610-981-6000 855-437-5785 -
IVF and embryology lab
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Egg donation center
1111 Franklin StSuite 300
Johnstown, PA 15905
1111 Franklin St, Suite 300Johnstown, 15905
412-785-1057 814-534-9465 -
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205 Granite Run Dr.Suite 350
Lancaster, PA 17601
205 Granite Run Dr., Suite 350Lancaster, 17601
610-376-1229 855-281-4721 -
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Egg donation center
2005 Technology Pkwy, Building 2Suite 340
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
2005 Technology Pkwy, Building 2, Suite 340Mechanicsburg, 17050
717-763-1036 855-281-8626 -
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Egg donation center
1515 Market StreetSuite 1030
Philadelphia, PA 19102
1515 Market Street, Suite 1030Philadelphia, 19102
610-667-1070 855-369-5326 -
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Egg donation center
865 Easton Rd.Suite 290
Warrington, PA 18976
865 Easton Rd., Suite 290Warrington, 18976
267-488-0858 855-309-0286 -
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Egg donation center
6400 Brooktree CourtSuite 100
Wexford, PA 15090
6400 Brooktree Court, Suite 100Wexford, 15090
412-785-1057 412-785-1206 -
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2200 South George StreetYork, PA 17403
2200 South George Street, York, 17403
717-844-5308 717-844-5322 -
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Egg donation center
Meet the team
Meet the IVF lab director at SGF Chesterbrook: Michael J. Tucker, Ph.D., HCLD
Michael J. Tucker, Ph.D., HCLD, received his undergraduate degree in zoology and physiology from the University of London and his doctorate in reproductive physiology from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
He has worked in the field of reproductive medicine/embryology for more than 30 years. Prior to joining Shady Grove Fertility as Scientific Director in 1998, Dr. Tucker spent 10 years establishing a track record of exceptional pregnancy rate for IVF and other assisted technologies as the scientific director for a leading fertility program in Atlanta.
Services
- Egg retrieval and fertilization
- Egg and embryo cryopreservation
- Embryo culture and monitoring
- Embryo transfers
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Preparing embryos for preimplantation genetic testing
- Freezing and storage of embryos, eggs, and sperm
- Semen analysis
- Sperm washing and preparation for IUI or IVF
Success rates at SGF’s Chesterbrook IVF lab
Success rates provide crucial information that aids patients and our physicians in making informed decisions about fertility treatment options. Understanding the likelihood of success can help patients and physicians choose the best possible course of action for their family-building journey.
Autologous In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Success Rates, Chesterbrook, PA
Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021 Data – Primary Outcome Per Egg Retrieval Cycle
View SGF’s most recent SART data for Chesterbrook, PA
| Live Birth Rate per Transfer | |
| <35 | 51.6 % |
| 35-37 | 46.7 % |
| 38-40 | 44.1 % |
| 41-42 | 27.3 % |
| >42 | 4/4 |
Robust security and safety measures
SGF’s IVF lab in Chesterbrook is dedicated to ensuring the security and confidentiality of patient information and biological samples. SGF has one of the most stringent, long-standing chain of custody protocols developed according to the highest industry standards and continuously refined alongside the latest research. Because of our commitment to these procedures, SGF has never had an incorrect identification. Patients can rest assured that their cryopreserved materials are safe at our IVF lab in Chesterbrook.
Additional laboratory resources
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