Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fertility Specialist in Portland, OR
Northwest Fertility Center has been dedicated to helping families achieve their dreams of parenthood since 1986. Our practice combines personalized care with cutting-edge technology, guided by Dr. Eugene Stoelk, a reproductive endocrinologist with over 35 years of experience. We specialize in diagnosing and treating infertility issues, including recurrent miscarriages, endometriosis, and hormonal disorders, while maintaining some of the highest success rates in the nation. Our approach prioritizes individualized treatment plans that respect patients' physical, emotional, and financial needs.With an on-site laboratory and comprehensive services ranging from basic fertility guidance to advanced procedures like IVF and donor oocyte IVF, we provide seamless care tailored to each couple's unique circumstances. Dr. Stoelk's philosophy of compassionate, evidence-based medicine has earned him recognition as a leader in the Pacific Northwest. Our team understands the emotional challenges of infertility and strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, educated, and empowered throughout their journey.
Services
In-Vitro Fertilization
Fertility Testing
Sperm Analysis
Hormonal Disorder Treatment
Recurrent Miscarriage Care
Endometriosis Management
Intrauterine Insemination
Ovulation Monitoring
Embryo Transfer
Cryopreservation
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years of specialized fertility expertise with individualized treatment plans
- Our on-site laboratory ensures timely and coordinated diagnostic testing
- Dr. Stoelk personally manages all IVF procedures for consistent care
- We maintain some of the highest success rates in the Pacific Northwest
- Our compassionate approach balances medical precision with emotional support
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized treatment plans
High success rates
Supportive staff
Successful pregnancies
Services
In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Our IVF program offers advanced assisted reproduction technology with personalized care. The process includes ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, laboratory fertilization, and embryo transfer. With success rates exceeding national averages, we provide comprehensive IVF solutions including embryo cryopreservation and specialized techniques like ICSI for severe male factor infertility. Dr. Stoelk personally manages each case from initial consultation through pregnancy testing.
Fertility Testing
We offer comprehensive diagnostic services including hormonal assessments, ultrasound monitoring, and semen analysis. Our on-site andrology lab provides accurate sperm testing critical for determining appropriate treatment options. Testing helps identify ovulation disorders, tubal issues, and other factors affecting fertility, enabling targeted treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs.
Intrauterine Insemination
This procedure concentrates and places prepared sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation. IUI effectively addresses mild sperm abnormalities and unexplained infertility. Combined with ovulation monitoring and timed precisely using ultrasound and hormone testing, this minimally invasive treatment increases fertilization chances while maintaining natural conception processes.
Endometriosis Management
Our approach addresses endometriosis-related infertility through medical management and surgical intervention. We create individualized plans combining hormonal therapies, laparoscopic surgery, and assisted reproductive technologies to overcome the hostile uterine environment caused by endometrial implants, improving pregnancy outcomes for affected patients.
Recurrent Miscarriage Care
We specialize in evaluating and treating underlying causes of recurrent pregnancy loss. Through comprehensive testing for genetic, anatomical, hormonal, and immunological factors, we develop targeted interventions including preimplantation genetic testing, hormonal supplementation, and specialized embryo transfer protocols to improve live birth rates.
People
Dr. Eugene Stoelk
Medical Director
Board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with 35+ years of experience. Completed fellowship training at University of Louisville after personal infertility struggles. Established NW Fertility Center in 1986, maintaining consistently high success rates while prioritizing compassionate, individualized care for patients facing fertility challenges.
Questions
What fertility treatments do you offer besides IVF?
We provide comprehensive options including intrauterine insemination, ovulation induction, hormonal disorder management, endometriosis treatment, and recurrent miscarriage care. Our approach starts with basic interventions before progressing to advanced techniques when needed.
How do you personalize fertility treatment plans?
Dr. Stoelk conducts thorough evaluations of each couple's medical history and diagnostic results. Treatment protocols consider age, diagnosis, previous treatments, and individual circumstances rather than using standardized approaches, ensuring care tailored to your specific needs.
What makes your IVF success rates higher than average?
Single-physician oversight ensures consistent decision-making throughout treatment. Personalized medication protocols, careful embryo selection, and ultrasound-guided transfers contribute to our success rates exceeding national averages while minimizing multiple pregnancy risks.
How do you support patients emotionally during treatment?
Our team provides compassionate care recognizing the emotional challenges of infertility. We maintain open communication, offer thorough explanations of treatment steps, and create a supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood throughout their journey.
What diagnostic testing is performed before treatment?
Initial assessments include pelvic ultrasound, hormone level testing, semen analysis, and medical history review. Additional testing is only ordered when specifically indicated by patient history or initial findings to avoid unnecessary procedures and costs.
Do you treat male infertility issues?
Yes, our on-site andrology lab provides comprehensive sperm analysis. We address male factor infertility through treatments like ICSI, which injects single sperm directly into eggs, and donor insemination options when appropriate.
Reviews (7)
Brittany Adams
Jun 21, 2022
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I spent hours looking for a fertility clinic and finally chose this place. And so glad I did! Their price for IVF packages was a lot more affordable than most places I looked at. We had nothing but an good experience here. Thanks to Dr. Stoelk and his team we are finally parents to a beautiful set of twins.
Bonnie Page
Jun 09, 2022
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We had a great experience with NW Fertility Center! Dr. Stoelk and his team are wonderful and the whole process was very smooth. We would definitely recommend Dr. Stoelk and his team!
Jasmine D.
Jun 04, 2022
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Dr STOELK and his staff are simply amazing, caring, compassion and have a good sense of doing the right thing when it comes to cycles, timing and accuracy for fertility. Definitely recommend his center to anyone I know
Kyndra Stone
Apr 09, 2022
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Good doctor, very old school. I like that he won't do extra testing unless there's a problem. However, I was told to come back when I lose weight, I did lose some weight but still not enough after 6 months, and due to my age I didn't think I should continue to wait any longer. So I went to OHSU and got good results with Dr. Wu in spite of my weight. Glad I did IVF before I hit 35.
Ashley & Bruce Williams
Apr 06, 2022
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We cannot express enough the immense gratitude for the positive experience we had with Dr. Stoelk and his team. Great communication and teamwork. We were "long-term" patients with the team through the ups and downs of trying to conceive. We weren't always patient as one is always excited to graduate to the next step; but we are thankful that we had Dr. Stoelk by our side- he truly had our best interests at heart through it all.
Danielle S.
Mar 29, 2022
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I was referred to Dr. Stoelk after several miscarriages that did not have a straightforward cause. In our first visit Dr. Stoelk correctly hypothesized the issue, which had gone undiagnosed for nearly 2 decades! He, and his team, were unbelievably supportive through the process of trying to conceive (including phone calls well into the evening to discuss treatment, and magic with insurance billing). We welcomed a baby boy earlier this month & are so, so grateful to everyone at Northwest Fertility for helping us!
Desirae S.
Feb 25, 2022
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I've had two ectopic pregnancies both ending in salpingectomies. No underlying medical conditions or past conditions that would've put me at a higher risk for ectopic pregnancies. After extensive testing prior to going to Dr. Stoelk's, the reason for my ectopic pregnancies was a medical mystery. After our losses and no answers for the ectopic pregnancies, my husband and I resigned ourselves to never having a child. Skip forward a few years and enter Dr. Stoelk.
It was our last ditch effort to have a child of our own. Since a few years had passed, I was now suffering from premature ovarian failure at the young age of 35. My husband had no medical issues and his swimmers were in perfect working order. Our first round of IVF gave us 4 fertilized eggs. "It only takes one, " I kept saying. We transferred 2 and got pregnant with 1. Our beautiful daughter was born 12/29/21. We'll always be forever grateful to Dr. Stoelk and his office. There's also only one person who works in billing, Melody. She's amazing and is always happy to answer questions or explain billing issues/concerns. We can't recommend Dr. Stoelk enough. Thank you.
It was our last ditch effort to have a child of our own. Since a few years had passed, I was now suffering from premature ovarian failure at the young age of 35. My husband had no medical issues and his swimmers were in perfect working order. Our first round of IVF gave us 4 fertilized eggs. "It only takes one, " I kept saying. We transferred 2 and got pregnant with 1. Our beautiful daughter was born 12/29/21. We'll always be forever grateful to Dr. Stoelk and his office. There's also only one person who works in billing, Melody. She's amazing and is always happy to answer questions or explain billing issues/concerns. We can't recommend Dr. Stoelk enough. Thank you.
