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The California Center for Reproductive Health is one of the veteran clinics in Los Angeles. Our board certified fertility experts have been helping build families for over 20 years. As one of the top fertility clinics in the US, we pride ourselves in proven high success rates year after year, thanks to personalized fertility care, using innovation and employing safe and proven fertility treatments...
The California Center for Reproductive Health is one of the veteran clinics in Los Angeles. Our board certified fertility experts have been helping build families for over 20 years. As one of the top fertility clinics in the US, we pride ourselves in proven high success rates year after year, thanks to personalized fertility care, using innovation and employing safe and proven fertility treatments to achieve a successful outcome
Serious Concerns About CCRH: Unprofessional Care, Hidden Fees, and Questionable Practices Our experience at California Center for Reproductive Health (CCRH) was deeply distressing and raised serious concerns about the standard of care at this clinic. During a recent embryo transfer, the procedure was conducted with a blatant disregard for basic medical protocols. The attending physician failed to ensure sterility and exhibited unprofessional behavior throughout the process, subjecting us to unnecessary stress and discomfort during what should have been a hopeful and positive experience. Our Physician’s parting words were “Good luck and hope that your kids can fix this screwed up world!” Adding to our frustration, we had to pay an additional $2,500 just to retrieve our remaining embryos from their lab. We are now praying that these embryos were stored properly and not damaged while under their care. CCRH attempted to waive this fee but only if we signed a lengthy indemnification form that would have absolved the clinic, its affiliates, partners, and others from any claims. Given our experience, we could not, in good conscience, sign such a document. It’s alarming to think that other patients might be subjected to similar treatment. Additionally, we later discovered that CCRH has been involved in a serious legal issue regarding a mix-up of embryos, which only adds to our concerns about their practices. We strongly urge anyone considering CCRH to be cautious and thoroughly research their options before making any decisions. Our experience has left us questioning the integrity and safety of this clinic.
Unfortunately I was one of the non successful stories. I felt like everything went great after 6 months of not getting pregnant I went to get checked to make sure my tubes were still open. My obgyn then told me I had stage 4 endometriosis and when they did my reversal they should have seen that. But I was never told that I had it at all. My endometriosis is not on them. But them not letting me know I had it was the problem. Not letting me know the chances of me having a baby was slim. I tried contacting them for a while and they never responded. It’s been a few years now. Still dealing with this. All this I put my body through they shouldn’t have went through with the tubal ligation reversal knowing I had stage 4 endometriosis.
Before considering this clinic, I strongly urge you to do thorough research. Below is a detailed account of a recent experience that was bizarre, deeply upsetting, and unprofessional. Context: After years of trying to conceive naturally and through IUI, we decided to use a gestational carrier (GC). We selected CCRH and had Dr. Tina Koopersmith as our physician for the embryo transfer. What Happened: On the day of the transfer, our GC was prepped while we waited for Dr. Koopersmith. About 20 minutes past our scheduled time, Dr. Koopersmith arrived and immediately informed us she was late due to "journaling," during which she had some revelations. She then checked the paperwork and abruptly questioned why we were opting for a Double Embryo Transfer (DET) instead of a Single Embryo Transfer (SET), despite this being our plan all along. As Dr. Koopersmith began the transfer preparations, she appeared confused and asked the nurse where the tools were located, despite the nurse having already prepared everything. Dr. Koopersmith then started preparing our GC’s intimate area without wearing gloves, only putting them on when she was ready to perform the procedure. Throughout this time, she launched into a monologue about her morning journaling session, sharing the following points: 1. Infertility is a blessing because the planet is deteriorating, and reducing the human population might be a solution. 2. Light and darkness coexist, meaning any good from humanity is always followed by bad. 3. Children are humanity's only hope to fix the world. 4. Society is patriarchal, and we need to reduce the male population or ensure women predominantly organize society. During this unsettling conversation, Dr. Koopersmith inserted the initial pipette but quickly realized it was too short after viewing the grainy ultrasound image (their equipment is outdated). She then fished around for another pipette, reprimanding the nurse again. Finally, she forcefully inserted the larger pipette, causing our GC to wince in pain, and ejected our two embryos. The embryologist confirmed the applicator was clear. As Dr. Koopersmith exited the room, she left us with a parting thought: "Get ready for quads since we put in two. Hope your kids can fix this messed-up world." We were in complete shock and needed a few minutes to process what had just happened. I then asked the nurse for clarification, and several concerning issues became apparent: 1. The procedure area was far from sterile; Dr. Koopersmith manipulated our GC's skin without gloves. 2. The pipette insertion was so forceful that our GC was in visible pain throughout the procedure. 3. At no point were our embryos' grade, unique identifier, or our information checked and verified. We had no way of knowing if these were the correct embryos or even ours. 4. The emotional atmosphere was so tense and negative that we felt extremely uncomfortable, even questioning Dr. Koopersmith's mental state during the procedure. This was the worst experience I have ever had with a medical professional. The unprofessionalism, lack of safety, and disregard for the accuracy of the procedure were appalling and dangerous. We decided to transfer our remaining embryos to another clinic, only to be told we would have to pay $2,500 to move our own tissue out of their care. We had a follow-up call with Dr. Mor, the clinic owner, to discuss the situation. Instead of listening, he yelled at us, saying, "This will be a one-sided conversation," and expressed disbelief that we would seek care elsewhere. This clinic is corrupt, negligent, and seems primarily interested in profit. My recommendation is to seek care elsewhere.
Doctor Mor received his medical degree from Tel Aviv University-Sackler School of Medicine in Israel. He completed a four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Subsequently, Dr. Mor completed a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California. Doctor Mor is Board Certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Throughout his career Dr. Mor has researched many topics in infertility and human reproduction, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); emergency contraception; neuroendocrinology; insulin resistance; male factor infertility; donor sperm insemination; tubal factor infertility; IVF stimulation protocols; congenital uterine anomalies; tubal gamete/embryo transfer (GIFT/ZIFT/TET); pregnancy at advanced reproductive age; and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and continues to do so today. He is a member, in excellent standing, of multiple prestigious medical societies, including the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS), the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and remains a Clinical Instructor at USC. Doctor Mor is one fertility expert who is constantly striving to stay on the cutting-edge of fertility treatments and human reproduction. In addition to monthly Journal Club meetings/publication review sessions and educational seminars/lectures, Dr. Mor attends at least two major Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility meetings each year in an effort to present his patients with the latest in innovative reproductive care. Only interventions that have been tested and validated through multiple good studies are adopted in Dr. Mor’s practice, in an effort to administer safe and effective treatments to achieve a healthy pregnancy. A true “patients’ doctor,” Dr. Mor is and will be your physician throughout your fertility journey! All consultations, after-hour inquiries, pelvic examinations, ultrasound examinations, diagnostic procedures, assisted reproductive procedures (egg retrievals, embryo transfers…), and surgical procedures, if needed, will be performed by Dr. Mor. Involvement in every aspect of your fertility care and complete micromanagement of your treatment makes Dr. Mor your ideal partner in your path to becoming pregnant.
Doctor Koopersmith has practiced her craft in private practice since she finished her training in 1995. A native of New York, she wanted to leave the northeast for adventure and expansion so she chose to attend DUKE University in North Carolina for undergraduate education, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Although she was PREMED from the start, she was admitted early to DUKE University School of Medicine on the condition that she devise a unique undergrad curriculum. This allowed her to major in political science and study at LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS for a semester. Her research during college included the portrayal of birth control in the media as well as a comparison of healthcare systems between the USA and the Scandinavian countries. By her third year of medical education, she began to focus more on GYN and FERTILITY, doing a research project on recurrent miscarriage—a precursor animal study before a human trial of paternal leukocyte immunizations for miscarriages. Family and a relationship lured her out to Los Angeles, where she did a 4 year residency in OB-GYN at USC/LA County Medical Center. Following this, she continued her studies at USC/LA County for her fellowship in REI/Fertility where she did research on contraception, hormones and immunology. Leaving the academic environment to practice medicine allowed Dr Tina the flexibility to have her medical practice in close proximity to her children’s schools to facilitate raising her family. But despite monthly journal clubs and semi-annual medical conferences to stay up to date, Dr Tina craved more intellectual stimulation. In 2017, she went back to school and has not stopped furthering her education. Dr Koopersmith is way more than just an REI fertility gynecologist. She is now board certified in INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, graduating with honors from the AIHM Integrative medical fellowship. She subsequently has also finished the coursework with the INSTITUTE for FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE (IFM.org). She is certified as a S.xuality &r0tic Blueprint Coach as well as Master coach with Accelerated Evolution Academy. She is trained in heart math, including using heart math in cases of trauma. Well versed in meditation, she has taken several meditation and enlightenment courses. For many years, she could be found on weekends watching her children do their athletic pursuits—this ignited a spark to move beyond casual workouts. In her 40s, she partnered with Team in Training and upped her game. For fun, she loves to swim, bike, run and play—doing triathlons and running races, with yoga for recovery. When she is not out training or racing, you might find her reading or enjoying her infrared sauna. She has recently started to play mahjong, study pottery and TANGO dance. She also loves to write books and speak and teach. In summary, Dr Tina Koopersmith is an integrative medicine physician AND coach, best-selling author, speaker, athlete and always a mom and perpetual student. For 30 years, she focused on bringing life to her patients (babies) and now she is dedicated to SIMULTANEOUSLY bring her adult patients BACK TO LIFE — enjoying MOMENT TO MOMENT – even while waiting for their family to grow.
Maria is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, who graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Master of Science in Nursing degree. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at California State University, Dominguez hills. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Maria has an extensive critical care background assessing and treating a variety of medical conditions to promote optimal delivery of safe and quality care. Her passion for reproductive endocrinology began when she experienced the struggles of infertility herself. It opened her eyes to the physical and emotional challenges of reproductive health, which inspired her to write her Comprehensive Directed Study on Infertility. Maria is dedicated to using evidence-based practice and research to advance her knowledge of reproductive endocrinology and infertility and for implementing reproductive care. Her extensive personal and clinical experiences in reproductive care means she always considers compassionate and individualized care to be the primary component when administering the appropriate treatment regimen. In addition to her many skills, Maria is an expert sonographer and performs multiple office procedures at CCRH. She also co-coordinates all 3rd party reproduction treatment cycles at CCRH.
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