Laurel Fertility Care

Laurel Fertility Care Providing the best fertility care & support needed to grow your dreams of having the family you want. At Laurel Fertility Care you are a person not a number.

Laurel Fertility Care features a nationally accredited state-of-the-art laboratory providing you with the latest Assisted Reproductive Techniques, including; IVF, ICSI, IUI, egg preservation, egg donation, Minimal Stimulation Cycle IVF and IVF Surrogacy. Laurel Fertility Care has three convenient locations in the Bay Area: San Francisco, Modesto, and Fresno. Having multiple locations allow us to c

oordinate your care with more convenient times and locations. You will always see your doctor on your visit. Our team of professionals are here to walk each step of your fertility journey with you. San Francisco Location
1700 California Street, Suite 570
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-9199

Modesto Location
1524 McHenry Avenue, Suite 405
Modesto, CA 95350
(415) 673-9199

Oakland Location
494 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite A
Oakland, CA 94609
(415) 673-9199


Social Media Policy
Everyone uses social media these days and Laurel Fertility Care (further referred to as LFC) is no exception. We have a page, an Instagram account, and are planning other social media engagement soon. We encourage to you read, share and interact with us on these sites. Before you post, please make sure you read our social media disclaimer below. We welcome and encourage open discussion on LFC’s social media sites - including but not limited to our blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram pages and online story-sharing forums - and look forward to your comments. We do make reasonable efforts to monitor participation to ensure that you stay on topic, are courteous and avoid making offensive comments. Please remember that information posted on any of our social media platforms shouldn't be considered medical advice and shouldn't replace a consultation with your health care professional. Please be aware that once you post something online, there's the potential for many people to read your words, even years from now. As a result, we suggest that you exercise caution when posting medical information on any of our social media sites and that you not disclose personally identifiable information like your location, medical record number, financial information, etc. Please note that LFC reserves the right to:
• Edit comments for content
• Remove off-topic contributions
• Delete offensive comments and attacks
• Block offensive contributors
• Delete spam and suspected spam
LFC is not responsible for the content of any comments or responses posted to any web site or social media site. Please contact your healthcare provider for specific medical advice and/or treatment recommendations. Call 911 in the case of any emergency. If you are an employee or an affiliate of LFC, please refer to applicable policies and procedures. LFC employees and affiliates should review our policy for staff and affiliates. If you have questions about LFC's social media activities, please contact us at [email protected]

06/19/2026

We want all members of the LGBTQ community to know that we see them, we hear them, we understand what they're going through. We've actually been serving those patients for a very long time, well before others did in the Bay Area."
That is Dr. Smikle, speaking about something that has been true at Laurel Fertility Care for years.
Long before it became common practice in fertility medicine, our clinic was already serving LGBTQ+ patients with the same level of care, attention, and respect as every other patient who walked through our doors. We want every person who comes to us to be addressed in the appropriate terms they need, to feel heard, and to know they are being cared for and valued, fully and without exception.
This Pride Month, we are proud to say that inclusive care has never been a trend for us. It has always been the standard.

Meet Natalie Isabella.The last time we saw this family was at our 20th anniversary celebration at Del Osso Farm last Oct...
06/17/2026

Meet Natalie Isabella.
The last time we saw this family was at our 20th anniversary celebration at Del Osso Farm last October, when mom was still pregnant with the baby girl who would soon become the newest member of the Laurel Fertility Care family.
Born March 31, 2026, Natalie Isabella is here, and this family is complete.
There is something deeply special about watching a patient's journey come full circle, from the early appointments and hard conversations to a celebration where they are pregnant and smiling, to a visit where they walk in with their baby in their arms. This is what keeps our team coming back, every single day.
Welcome to the world, Natalie Isabella. We could not be happier for your family, and we are so grateful you let us be part of your story.

Dr. Smikle picks up.When you have a question about your results. When you are not sure if what you are feeling is normal...
06/15/2026

Dr. Smikle picks up.
When you have a question about your results. When you are not sure if what you are feeling is normal. When something changed and you need to talk to someone who actually knows you.
In fertility care, that kind of access is rarer than it should be. Most clinics operate on a rotating model. You see whoever is available. You explain your history again. You wait for a callback from someone who is reading your chart for the first time.
That is not how we work.
At Laurel Fertility Care, Dr. Smikle is involved at every stage of your care. From your first consultation to your last appointment, he knows your name, your history, and your story. When you call, he picks up. Not because it is required, but because continuity of care is not a feature here. It is the foundation.
If you have been looking for a fertility clinic in the Bay Area where you are truly seen, not just your chart, we would love to meet you.
Call us at 415-673-9199 or visit laurelfertility.com.

We thought of everything. Even that.Two jars. Latex and latex free, both fully stocked, always. Because no one should ha...
06/13/2026

We thought of everything. Even that.
Two jars. Latex and latex free, both fully stocked, always. Because no one should have to mention their allergy twice or wonder if we remembered.
It is a small thing. But at Laurel Fertility Care the small things are kind of our whole thing. Three locations, one doctor who knows your name, and yes, both kinds of gloves.
If you are ready to work with a team that sweats the details, we would love to meet you. Call us at (415) 673-9199 or visit laurelfertility.com.

In just a few moments, everything changes.One ultrasound. One heartbeat. And suddenly 2026 looks completely different.Lo...
06/10/2026

In just a few moments, everything changes.
One ultrasound. One heartbeat. And suddenly 2026 looks completely different.
Look at the joy on their faces. That is not just happiness, that is relief, and disbelief, and a whole future clicking into place all at once. Our Modesto team lives for this moment. Every single time.
Congratulations to this incredible family. We are so proud of you and we cannot wait to meet this baby. 2026 is going to be big. 🍼🎉
If you are ready for your moment, we would love to be part of it. Call us at (415) 673-9199 or visit laurelfertility.com.

The first ultrasound. The first heartbeat. The first time it all becomes real.This is where it starts. Then come the bab...
06/09/2026

The first ultrasound. The first heartbeat. The first time it all becomes real.
This is where it starts. Then come the baby steps, the first words, the chaos of a little person who takes over your entire life. And these two moms wouldn't have it any other way.
This is why we do what we do at Laurel Fertility Care. Twenty years of first moments, and this one never gets old.
Congratulations from your whole Laurel family. We are so glad we got to be part of this.

If you have endometriosis, you already know the pain. The kind that stops you in your tracks, that gets brushed off as "...
06/09/2026

If you have endometriosis, you already know the pain. The kind that stops you in your tracks, that gets brushed off as "just a bad period," that you have learned to push through because no one took it seriously enough to look deeper.
This is what is actually happening inside your body.
Those black dots on this uterine model represent endometrial lesions. Tissue that grows outside the uterus, wrapping around organs, causing chronic inflammation, and in many cases making it much harder to get pregnant. On average it takes seven to ten years to get a diagnosis.
No wonder it hurts.
If you have been diagnosed and are trying to conceive, this is one of the most common things we see at Laurel Fertility Care. You are not starting from zero when you walk through our doors. We already know your story and we know what to do next.
Call us at (415) 673-9199 or visit laurelfertility.com. We are in San Francisco, Oakland, and Modesto.

Last Friday, our Modesto clinic hosted its very first Fertility Friday event, and we are still smiling about it.Sixteen ...
06/08/2026

Last Friday, our Modesto clinic hosted its very first Fertility Friday event, and we are still smiling about it.
Sixteen community members came in for a free AMH blood test, and every single one of them has been scheduled for a complimentary follow-up phone call with Leslie to review their results and talk through what they mean.Whether they are actively trying to conceive, considering egg freezing, or simply curious about their timeline, they now have real information and a real conversation with a fertility specialist waiting for them.
That is what this event was designed to do. Not just to offer a free test, but to open a door.
This day came together because of an incredible team. Leslie hosted the event and kept everything running with warmth and precision. Marissa and Cristal kept the lab going, making sure every blood draw was handled with care and efficiency. And Megan, who came up with the idea for Fertility Friday in the first place and made sure every guest left with a goodie bag worth smiling about.
A heartfelt thank you also to Beth at Mandell's Pharmacy for contributing chocolate chip cookies and bottled water for our guests. It meant more than you know.
To everyone who signed up, showed up, and trusted us with something as personal as their fertility, thank you. We hope to see you again soon.
Call us at 415-673-9199 or visit laurelfertility.com to schedule your follow-up or learn more about AMH testing.

This is a blastocyst. A five day old embryo, just days away from becoming something that changes a person's life forever...
06/04/2026

This is a blastocyst. A five day old embryo, just days away from becoming something that changes a person's life forever.
Every single one of our patients has been here. This moment, this image, this tiny thing holding so much hope. It is easy to get lost in the appointments and the timelines and the waiting. But this is what it is really about. This is what our embryology team is working toward every single day.
We have been doing this since 2005 across San Francisco, Oakland, and Modesto. And this image never gets old to us. Not once.

If you have been wondering whether IVF is right for you, we would love to talk. Call us at (415) 673-9199 or visit laurelfertility.com.

Dr. Smikle got his office ready for Pride Month and we are fully here for it. 🏳️‍🌈Twenty years ago, Dr. Smikle founded L...
06/03/2026

Dr. Smikle got his office ready for Pride Month and we are fully here for it. 🏳️‍🌈
Twenty years ago, Dr. Smikle founded Laurel Fertility Care with a simple belief: every person who wants to build a family deserves a doctor who will fight for them. That has always included LGBTQ+ families. It still does.
Over the years we have walked alongside same-sex couples through reciprocal IVF, supported single parents by choice, and been in the room for some of the most important moments of people's lives. Those moments do not belong to one month. But we are glad to have a month to say it out loud.
From all of us in San Francisco, Oakland, and Modesto: Happy Pride. We are glad you are here.
If you have questions about your options or are ready to get started, call us at (415) 673-9199 or visit laurelfertility.com.

Address

1700 California Street, Ste 570
San Francisco, CA
94109

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14156739199

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