InVia Fertility Specialists

InVia Fertility Specialists: fertility center in Illinois

InVia Fertility Specialists is a fertility center based in Illinois serving patients from Chicago and its metropolitan area. Its medical team consists of specialists board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. The clinic presents itself as a center that combines diagnostics, advanced treatments, and personalized support, with in-person and telemedicine consultations for initial visits.

Its activity dates back to 2002, according to the entity itself, which states more than two decades helping Chicago families. The company appears in the legal notice as Karande and Associates d/b/a InVia Fertility Specialists.

Medical team

The team of specialists includes the following professionals:

• Dr. Vishvanath C. Karande: president and medical director of InVia Fertility Specialists, and director of the IVF program.
• Dr. Sigal Klipstein: graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
• Dr. Elizabeth Puscheck: trained at the University of Chicago and at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis; completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology.
• Dr. Thanh-Ha Luu: graduate of Rush University Medical College in Chicago; board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and board-eligible in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
• Dr. Lisa Shandley: reproductive endocrinologist who joined InVia Fertility in September 2024; graduated cum laude from Northwestern University.

The clinic also has its own technical staff.

Fertility treatments and services

The center offers a range of treatments aimed at different assisted reproduction needs:

• Female and male infertility treatment, with personalized plans based on individual characteristics, test results, and family-building goals.
• In vitro fertilization (IVF) and assisted reproductive technologies.
• Egg freezing.
• Clomiphene (Clomid) stimulation.
• Treatment of blocked tubes.
• Sample semen analysis.
• Reproductive surgery.
• Recurrent pregnancy loss.
• Egg donation, with its own program for both donors and recipients, and matching services.
• Surrogacy, with support for intended parents and gestational carriers, including legal guidance and emotional support.

The clinic publishes success rates and patient testimonials, and offers informational resources on the causes and diagnosis of infertility, a glossary, early pregnancy, webinars, and videos.

Patients and coverage

InVia Fertility serves single patients, couples, and LGBTQ+ individuals, and states that it provides specialized care to diverse communities. Its staff includes specialists fluent in Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Russian, Hebrew, and Hindi. The clinic also has specific resources for international and LGBT patients.

On the financial side, the entity offers information on financing, a financial handbook, insurance coverage, fertility loans, a shared IVF program, and medication savings options. Financing is processed through PatientFi.

Locations and access

The clinic operates in six Illinois locations: Arlington Heights, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Northbrook, and Rockford. Each center provides access to an online patient portal to view records and test results. The entity also offers telemedicine for initial consultations.

Notice about call volume

The site indicated that the clinic was experiencing a very high volume of calls and messages, and asked patients for patience, committing to respond to portal messages within 48 hours.