Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fertility Clinic in Weston, FL
At Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies (FIRST), we are dedicated to providing exceptional fertility care with a focus on personalized treatment and cutting-edge technology. Established in 1998, our practice is built on over three decades of experience serving patients locally, nationally, and internationally. Our founder, Dr. Minna Ruth Selub, brings extensive expertise in reproductive endocrinology, having pioneered South Florida's first donor egg program and maintained continuous care for LGBTQ+ families since the 1990s.We prioritize one-on-one physician continuity, ensuring each patient receives undivided attention throughout their journey. Our transparent approach emphasizes realistic expectations while offering affordable options, including natural cycle IVF and multi-cycle discount packages. With board-certified specialists, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and a compassionate team, we combine technical excellence with emotional support to help patients achieve their family-building goals.
Services
IVF Program
Donor Egg Program
LGBTQ Reproductive Services
Fertility Preservation
Third Party Reproduction
Menopause Management
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis
Natural Cycle IVF
Fertility Clinic Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We provide continuous care with one physician throughout your treatment journey
- Our fees for donor egg IVF are among the lowest in South Florida
- We pioneered LGBTQ+ fertility services in the region since 1991
- We offer natural cycle IVF starting at $3,500 with minimal medication requirements
- Our board-certified specialists have over 30 years of combined experience in reproductive endocrinology
What people say
Personalized attention
Successful pregnancy outcomes
Compassionate care
LGBTQ-friendly services
Transparent communication
Services
IVF Program
Our IVF program offers comprehensive fertility treatment using advanced laboratory techniques. We provide conventional IVF, ICSI for male factor infertility, and preimplantation genetic testing. Our protocols range from aggressive stimulation for optimal egg retrieval to minimal stimulation approaches. The program includes embryo culture, cryopreservation, and transfer services with personalized treatment plans for each patient's specific needs.
Donor Egg Program
We offer a full-service donor egg program with immediate availability of pre-screened donors. Our program includes coordination of donor-recipient matching, synchronization cycles, and comprehensive laboratory support. Patients benefit from our extensive experience since establishing South Florida's first donor egg program in 1998, with options for fresh or frozen donor egg cycles tailored to individual requirements.
LGBTQ Reproductive Services
Our clinic specializes in reproductive solutions for LGBTQ+ families, including reciprocal IVF for lesbian couples and gestational surrogacy for gay male couples. We provide comprehensive care from initial consultation through pregnancy, with expertise in third-party reproduction and legal coordination. Our team has supported LGBTQ+ patients since 1991, offering inclusive, non-judgmental care.
Fertility Preservation
We provide cryopreservation services for both male and female fertility preservation. Our program includes egg freezing for women delaying childbearing, sperm freezing for men facing medical treatments, and embryo banking. The service features advanced vitrification technology and storage facilities with one-year complimentary storage, serving patients facing cancer treatments or elective family planning.
Natural Cycle IVF
This low-intervention IVF approach utilizes natural menstrual cycles with minimal medication. We monitor follicular development and perform egg retrieval without aggressive stimulation, reducing costs and side effects. The program suits patients with diminished ovarian reserve or those seeking more affordable options, offering single-embryo transfer with lower multiple pregnancy risks compared to conventional IVF.
People
Minna Ruth Selub
Medical Director
Board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with 30+ years experience. Graduated from Smith College and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Completed residency at Beth Israel Medical Center and fellowship at Duke University. Serves on Memorial Hospital medical staff. Fluent in five languages and active in ASRM and SART professional organizations.
Debbie Carmichael
Patient Coordinator
Certified Medical Assistant with 25+ years in infertility program administration. Former University of Miami infertility program administrator. Manages daily operations and patient coordination. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and patient support in fertility care services.
Questions
What fertility treatments do you specialize in?
We specialize in IVF, donor egg programs, LGBTQ reproductive services, natural cycle IVF, fertility preservation, and third-party reproduction including surrogacy.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We accept most major insurance plans and offer financing options through Prosper Healthcare Lending. Our staff will help verify your specific coverage details.
What makes your clinic different from others?
We provide continuous care with one physician, offer lower-cost treatment options, and have specialized expertise in LGBTQ family building since 1991.
Are weekend appointments available?
Yes, we offer Saturday and Sunday morning hours for time-sensitive procedures while maintaining regular weekday hours for other appointments.
How do you support international patients?
We coordinate care for international patients with travel-friendly schedules and multilingual support, leveraging our experience serving patients from over 30 countries.
Reviews (6)
Grant D.
Feb 21, 2022
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From the time we started our IVF journey with Dr. Selub and FIRST IVF, we knew we were in good hands. They worked closely with us through the whole process, you could text at any time with questions or concerns and get almost immediate response. We are so grateful for their guidance and Dr. Selub's knowledge and expertise. Would highly recommend FIRST to anyone having difficulties conceiving. Thank you all!
Ic U.
Feb 13, 2022
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Had an appointment scheduled. Staff called me and basically went over everything including pricing. They also advised me the original appointment I booked wasn't available, whatever I'll take the next. Then the lady threw a curve ball stating Its a REQUIREMENT TO BE VACCINATED. The vaccine doesn't stop you from catching covid. I think this is a ridiculous requirement. The ones with the vaccine can be positive, but not know and not present symptoms. How is this any difference? Its actually worse! Anyway, you all just lost a customer, Im not being a test dummy like the rest of you!
Crispy Q.
Nov 11, 2021
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I am a military retiree, so I am a knucklehead and very stubborn. I did not listen to the advices of Dr Selub, Dr Singh and Debbie for one year of treatment and I got nothing else that failures as they predicted. Beginning of 2021 I decided to listen to them to the T and here I am writing this review from the hospital while my wife and our newborn peacefully rest. This team is fabulous, very professional with vast of knowledge, experience and dedication to customer satisfaction. There's no words to express how much my wife, our son and I appreciated them.
Carina Espinal
Oct 12, 2021
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The entire staff was dedicated to support my husband and I on achieving our little miracle baby. Everyone is extremely professional and compassionate. They understand that this journey is very emotional. At the same time they are very realistic and do not set false hope. James was always so attentive on every call. Debbie was Amazing she would even text me to make sure I was following the medicine correctly and timely. I highly recommend Dr. Selub and Dr. Singh if anyone needs fertility treatment.
Colleen Baychu
Sep 26, 2021
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They were the 3rd facility that I have been to and I wished I went to them first. The entire staff made me feel like a family member and treated me like one. They never made me feel discouraged and was there with me at every step of my journey. They never gave up and was determined as I was to have my miracle baby. I have no words to express the gratitude that I have toward every single member of staff at FIRST IVF and I will always give in touch. Thank you for making my dream of becoming a mother a reality.
Cheyenne
Sep 21, 2021
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I am very happy that my wife and I were recommended this facility. Through this hard process of infertility, they are able to coordinate with us based on our needs and preferences. Dr. Selub and Debbie always make themselves available to us and make us feel prioritized. Dr. Singh is very kind and very informative with the process of the embryo and always answers our questions. I'm happy to say my wife is 2 months pregnant!
