Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fertility Clinic in Charlottesville, VA
Virginia Fertility & IVF was founded in 2006 by Dr. Christopher Williams and has grown into a leading fertility clinic in Central Virginia. Our state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot facility houses a nationally accredited embryology lab, recognized by the College of American Pathologists for meeting the highest standards of excellence. Our team of renowned reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, and embryologists is dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered care tailored to individual fertility needs. With a focus on medical integrity and innovative treatments, we have helped over 5,000 families achieve successful pregnancies since our inception. Our practice emphasizes compassionate support, transparent communication, and evidence-based approaches to fertility care.We joined Ivy Fertility's national network in 2023 to expand access to world-class reproductive services. Our providers bring decades of combined experience in reproductive endocrinology, including specialized training at institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and University of North Carolina Hospitals. We maintain a commitment to patient safety, ethical practices, and continuous improvement in fertility treatment outcomes. Our success rates consistently rank among the highest in Virginia, as recognized by Newsweek. Through comprehensive services ranging from genetic testing to LGBTQ+ family building, we strive to make fertility care accessible and effective for all patients.
Services
IVF Treatment
IUI Services
Egg Freezing
Genetic Testing
Male Infertility
LGBTQ+ Family Building
Surrogacy Services
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Fertility Evaluation
Donor Egg Programs
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2006 with 18 years of specialized fertility expertise
- Nationally accredited embryology lab by College of American Pathologists
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
- 90% patient recommendation rate based on clinical satisfaction surveys
- Comprehensive financing options and insurance coordination available
Associations and certifications
- College of American Pathologists (CAP)
What people say
Exceptional success rates
Compassionate care
Personalized treatment
Expert medical team
Supportive environment
Services
IVF Treatment
Our IVF program retrieves eggs and fertilizes them in our CAP-accredited lab to create embryos for uterine transfer. This advanced treatment addresses tubal issues, genetic disorders, and unexplained infertility with personalized protocols. With 18 years of experience and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, we optimize pregnancy success rates while maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
Egg Freezing
This service enables women to preserve reproductive potential through ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval. Ideal for those delaying parenthood due to medical, professional, or personal reasons, our program uses vitrification technology to maintain egg viability. Our specialists provide comprehensive counseling to determine optimal timing and expected outcomes for future family planning.
LGBTQ+ Family Building
We offer tailored pathways for same-sex couples and transgender individuals through donor insemination, reciprocal IVF, and surrogacy arrangements. Our team provides specialized guidance through legal, medical, and emotional aspects of family creation. With global experience in LGBTQ+ fertility care, we ensure inclusive, respectful treatment for all family-building journeys.
Genetic Testing
Preimplantation genetic testing analyzes embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. This reduces miscarriage risks and improves pregnancy success rates through selective embryo transfer. Our lab employs advanced sequencing technology to identify genetic markers associated with inherited conditions and developmental potential.
Male Infertility
We diagnose and treat male factor infertility through comprehensive semen analysis and specialized testing. Our approach identifies hormonal, genetic, or anatomical causes affecting sperm quality and quantity. Treatment options include surgical sperm retrieval, intra-testicular sperm injection (ICSI), and lifestyle interventions to improve reproductive health outcomes.
People
Dr. Linnea R. Goodman
Reproductive Endocrinologist
Board-certified specialist with fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology from Cleveland Clinic. Recipient of Golden Tarheel Teaching Award and minimally invasive surgery recognition during residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals.
Dr. Laura P. Smith
Fertility Specialist
Graduated from University of Virginia Medical School after earning Highest Distinction BA in archaeology and science. Brings expertise in reproductive medicine through extensive clinical experience since 2003.
Dr. Christopher D. Williams
Founder & Director
Established Virginia Fertility & IVF in 2006 after completing residency at Carolinas Medical Center. Medical director with 30+ years combined experience in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology.
Questions
What fertility treatments do you offer?
We provide IVF, IUI, egg freezing, genetic testing, male infertility evaluation, LGBTQ+ family building, and surrogacy services.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with major providers including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Progyny. Our team verifies coverage details before treatment.
What are your success rates?
Our clinic has helped over 5,000 families with success rates consistently ranking #1 in Central Virginia by Newsweek.
How much does IVF cost?
Treatment costs vary by individual plan. New patient visits range $420–$750, with IUI at $625 and HSG at $879.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we provide flexible financing through partnerships and work with patients to maximize insurance benefits when available.
Reviews (5)
Lindsey Smith
Jun 22, 2022
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We had such a great experience at VA Fertility and IVF. After lots of upsetting news about starting our family we saw Dr. Smith who reassured us we had options. We are expecting our first baby in August and are so grateful for all of the doctors and nurses who helped us get to this point! They were kind and caring through each step. The nurses were so reassuring and answered every question we had as we were going through treatments. I absolutely recommend seeing any doctor at that practice!
Kimberly Bowers
Jun 22, 2022
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ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Docs, Nurses, Lab Techs, Secretaries, and the rest of the staff. They ALL make you feel like family
Tiffany Emerson
Jun 22, 2022
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The doctors and all of the staff are amazing, so nice and always take the time to make sure you understand everything and that you are doing ok throughout your process/journey.
Sydney Amos
May 24, 2022
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Virginia Fertility and IVF is an amazing office. The doctors, nurses and staff are all great to work with. They made scheduling appointments so easy and we never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seen. They were always so helpful, full of information and we felt like we could trust them 110%. We have been battling infertility for several years and finally took the leap to see a specialist a couple months ago! With the help of Drs Smith, Williams and Goodman, we found ourselves pregnant after our first IUI! I truly can't say enough wonderful things about VA Fertility and IVF!
Daniel Garcia
May 14, 2022
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Dr. Williams is a very caring, understanding, and professional doctor that tends to his patients needs. We had some communication issues with his staff and he made it his duty to go above and beyond to resolve the issue.
