Gen 5 Fertility Center

Cindy is an exceptional coordinator. She is attentive, patient , knowledgeable and very professional. She answers all my questions and finds any solution I may have. Upon entering the clinic it was very clean and the staff was very welcoming and genuine. Denise makes you feel loved the moment you meet her. Throughout my journey, she never made me feel like I was doing it alone. I am forever grateful for my coordinators . Dr . Woods is a wonderful person who makes you feel comfortable and confident about your decisions . He also keeps you 100% informed about any procedures . GEN 5 will forever be the my favorite clinic to attend.

We had an incredible experience with Gen5, and I wanted to share our heartfelt gratitude. We traveled to Beijing on Thanksgiving day, and with God’s blessings, we safely arrived. We truly cannot stop recalling how rewarding the whole experience was, and much of that is thanks to the incredible team at Gen5.From the very beginning, the team was supportive and thorough. Jean, Sunny, Luna, Yvonne, and Fan guided us through every detail during the preparation phase, and Cleo ensured the transportation logistics were seamless. We were warmly welcomed when we arrived at the beautiful Gen5 facility, which has a bright, welcoming atmosphere with a stunning view from the windows.Ginger was fantastic with the blood tests – so skilled and gentle! And Mary provided such a positive, reassuring presence, making sure we felt confident before heading into the surgery room.A special thanks to Maggie for recommending Gen5. It truly is an excellent fertility center with a core value of putting patients first. We also had the chance to meet Dr. Adams, who is as graceful as she is strong, and I’m hopeful for positive news from her lab!I’d also like to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Wood. He’s the most hands-on and encouraging doctor I’ve met. His support and advice really kept us positive throughout the process. Thanks to his suggestion, we visited Coronado the next day and had the chance to take in the beautiful blue ocean and white sands. I collected shells and sand from the beach as souvenirs for my family to share in the beauty of San Diego.Dr. Wood’s dedication to his research and his genuine care for improving quality of life are truly inspiring. We’re excited to hear about the progress on his work, and I believe he is making meaningful contributions to fertility care.

Cindy is the absolute best. I’m so thankful for both times for being my coordinator. She is always here to answer questions and help me feel comfortable. Rosalia is pretty awesome herself She is always very welcoming and attentive. Every doctor appointment such a great staff with excellent customer service. This office has such a great community with everyone being so caring and attentive to patients. after leaving, I always feel like I visited with friends

I had an amazing experience at Gen 5 Fertility Center! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how clean and welcoming the facility was. Denise, was truly incredible—her kindness, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. She went above and beyond to answer my questions and guide me through the process, ensuring I felt comfortable every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to support me on this journey!

Dr Wood and his staff are very friendly and professional. Nurse Cindy was available at any time to answer any questions or concerns I had. Always reassuring. I am very happy to have chosen Gen5 for my surrogacy journey. My case manager Denise was great to have! She made sure everything was smooth for me from my transfer day to recovery days. Love her & her personality!!

This is my 4th fertility clinic and by far the best. My only regret is that I did not come to Gen 5 sooner. Dr. Wood is so knowledgeable and really passionate about helping his patients. The staff is amazing. They are always so nice and helpful. My coordinators have been quick to respond to any questions I may have. I also love that I actually get to see Dr. Wood at my appointments. I really appreciate everything they have done for me and the future of my family.

I’ve had a very positive experience so far! Denise has been incredibly helpful and supportive, always responding quickly to my questions. Veronica, my clinic coordinator, has also provided detailed and useful information in her emails. While some of the other staff seem busy, they have all been kind and friendly. I’m looking forward to continuing my journey, and I’ll happily update my rating once I’m finished! 👶🏻

From the first time I reached out to the agency I have had only a wonderful experience. Special thank you to my coordinator Denise for being so kind, supportive and professional. Its not always easy as I am a first time surrogate and I have tons of questions but she is always there for you even if you only need to talk. Denise has been a huge asset to have each step of the journey and truly taken so much stress off my plate. Cindy is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and made me feel at ease with every medical question /appointment I have had. I very thankful to have Denise and Cindy as my support team!

The staff at Gen5 are all very kind, friendly, and make you feel very comfortable. I love that the clinic is super clean and you can tell how much everyone cares about the people who walk in and out of their doors. Not only are they all super knowledgeable, but Cindy has been great with all of the questions Ive had and Veronica has a wonderful bedside. I appreciate all of you!

Cindy and Denise were such an amazing team. They both were so welcoming and pleasant each visit. The clinic was always clean and had a friendly environment. Thank you Cindy and Denise for both supporting me through my journey.

Denise and Cindy have been incredibly helpful!! Since the moment that I arrived at the clinic they were very informative, patient and supportive. Denise has been there at any time of the day and is friendly. It’s super easy doing this journey alongside them and look forward to working more with them.

Dr. Wood and his staff are the best!! From the first meeting and every step of the way, the team at Gen 5 was superb. I was made to feel very comfortable, cared for, and most importantly, given so much hope. The facility is so clean and nice to visit. All the staff are so professional and very kind. Best decision I made was to go through my fertility journey with Gen 5!! Thank you!!

My experience with this clinic has been amazing! Denise is always available to answer any questions and offer support! Cindy is so knowledgeable and is easy to get in touch with when issues arise. This is my first surrogacy journey, and Im so grateful was referred to them!

This is one of the most beautiful and best fertility clinics I’ve had the privilege of working with as a donor!The amazing team, including Cleo, Fan, BiBi, and Dr. Woods, was attentive, friendly, and professional.They made the entire process, both during and after, incredibly smooth and stress-free.

After four long years of trying to conceive and enduring five unsuccessful IVF cycles at various clinics in San Diego, my husband and I had almost lost hope. We had invested over $100,000 in treatments, and we were very frustrated and discouraged. Then, we turned to Dr. Wood at Gen 5 Fertility Center, a decision that transformed our lives.Initially, we were skeptical, given our past experiences, but Dr. Wood’s optimism and the centers advanced approach gave us hope. Unlike our previous experiences, Dr. Wood introduced us to protocols that were more advanced and tailored specifically to us. This personalized care was a refreshing change.Our journey at Gen 5 was significantly enhanced by our wonderful coordinator, Jasmine. Both she and Dr. Wood were incredibly supportive throughout the process. They were always available to answer questions, provide reassurance, and spent ample time with us during each visit, including thorough follow-ups.The protocol designed by Dr. Wood for our situation made all the difference- After just one retrieval, we were overjoyed to have two healthy embryos. We proceeded with the transfer of both, and I am ecstatic to share that we are now pregnant with twins! This miracle was achieved in just one cycle at Gen 5 Fertility Center, a stark contrast to our previous ordeals.We are beyond grateful towards Dr. Wood and the team at Gen 5 Fertility Center. They have not only provided us with medical excellence but also with emotional support and hope. We feel incredibly blessed to be expecting twins and it’s all thanks to the exceptional care at Gen 5.To those struggling with infertility, I highly recommend starting your journey at Gen 5 Fertility Center. Contact Dr. Wood and save yourself the time, money, and emotional toll of exploring other options. Our experience is a testament to the centers exceptional service and expertise in fertility treatments. We are deeply grateful and excited for this new chapter in our lives!

This is an amazing clinic Cindy, Veronica, Dr. Wood, & the rest of the staff are so helpful, nice, patient & a great support system. Cindy held my hand through my procedure while Veronica assisted the Dr with the procedure. The appointment was very quick. I also loved Denise she guided me through the whole adventure getting to my appointment & even checked in with me after my appointment & hung out with me a little to make sure everything was perfect.

Working with Gen5 has been easy and smooth. My coordinator has always answered my questions with great detail, and always on top of everything. I love the sense of security that they provide by checking personally on you, just to make sure everything is going smoothly and to see if you need anything

Without exaggeration, you simply cannot find a better, more professional, cleaner, and nicer fertility clinic than Gen5 Fertility. Unfortunately, I’ve visited many over my marriage. Dr. Woods really knows his stuff. Fertility, surrogacy, egg harvesting, ovarian rejuvenation, IVF, etc… is all done right here in San Diego. This is easily one of the most premier medical facilities you can find. They have. VIP client center where some of the procedures are a little more discreet. This place has been cleaned, thoroughly, top to bottom often. You can tell they hold a little higher standard. This is one of the many reasons they are so successful in their practice and in the fertility industry. Choosing a fertility clinic can be stressful, but these guys make it really easy. I would consider them quite trustworthy. It also doesn’t hurt that they have a great view of the ocean from their office. 😉

We had a great experience with Gen 5 Fertility. We were originally torn between doing our IVF in Asia or in the US but after extensive research we decided to go with Gen 5 Fertility in San Diego. I first reached out to the clinic and was not able to get a hold of them but finally got a respond through email from one of their overseas coordinators Fan Yang.I had told her about our plans and she arranged a video consult with Dr Wood the following day as we were located in Indonesia, there was quite a time difference. Dr Wood was very reassuring and understanding of our situation and plan. We had informed them that we wanted to start as soon as possible and so after the video consult another coordinator had contacted us about the finances, our dates and schedule for the start of our IVF Journey.We did a 2 total of 2 rounds of IVF and 1 FET and we are currently successfully pregnant with twins!The instructions for the IVF medications were really clear and they also provided us a calendar to follow along. Our IVF coordinator was Angelina Gibbons and she was such a joy to be around. Thank you so much Angie!! When it was time for the Egg Retrieval, I was a little nervous as I had read online that many women experience discomfort after the procedure. Luckily for me, I had experienced zero discomfort both times during and afterwards. Dr Samuel Wood was truly amazing!Our first round of IVF was not as we expected as we wanted a few PGT tested embryos, so it only made sense for us to do the 2nd round which gave as a total of a few PGT tested embryos.When it was time for the transfer, we were very excited and happy that the IVF part of the program was over. My husband was with me in the room with the nurse and Dr Wood when the transfer was happening. We got to see the 2 embryos being put inside through the screen which was such an exciting moment for us. I felt a little discomfort in the beginning before the transfer started, but when I mentioned it to Dr Wood he immediately made adjustments and I felt very comfortable from then on. The receptionist Jasel was such a sweetheart, she had given us some flowers for good luck and we truly appreciated :) It made me smile every time I looked at it after the transfer!Our main coordinators for the FET was Jasmine and Manasvini, they were absolute angels, they were there for us every step of the way. Whenever we had any problems or concerns they were very easy to get ahold of through the phone or email. We were very thankful to have only have needed 1 FET for a successful pregnancy!Honestly, everyone at Gen 5 was really sweet and helpful, all the nurses that had taken my blood and helped me out, thank you so much! All of you made our IVF Journey so joyful :) For my last scan before leaving Gen 5, Fan Yang had joined the scan and it was such a special and fun last day at the clinic. Thank you again to everyone at Gen 5 for our successful fertility journey!!

IVF does not have to be mass production and this place really works. I went through 4 rounds of failed IVF at 2 top rated clinics in NYC over the course of 2 years before finding Gen 5. I was only 29 when I started but quickly realized I have premature ovarian failure (extremely low AMH). Needless to say how devastating and traumatizing the whole experience was for me. We could not have any high quality and genetically normal embryos from all 4 rounds. We reached out for an initial consultation at Gen 5 just curious (but skeptical at the same time) of the ovary rejuvenation and mini IVF protocol. It was the last try before we move on from the topic of having baby. I still remember during the initial call Dr Wood said he was confident he can help us but i was not even confident of myself. That call was early 2022. Then 3 trips to San Diego with the result of one 4AA and two 4AB embryos and fast forward to today, my baby girl turned 1 year old a week ago. We are so grateful. All I can say is that I wish I knew Gen 5 earlier. Even from the surgery experience, Dr Wood is always there for us. For a difficult case like mine where standard protocol on the east coast (large dosage and switch to similar medications and start another round) doesnt work, you should look here.

I was 39 years old when I had my consultation in January. I had my egg retrieval in March. I had my embryo transfer in July. I paid for 1 round of IVF. I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant. The reason I chose Dr. Samuel Wood and Gen 5 Fertility Center is because I was new to San Diego, and I saw him in The Kardashians show. I got the impression from the show that using their resources Dr. Wood was the best IVF doctor in the area and he wasn’t just doing whatever the standard IVF is, he was taking a more holistic and innovative approach.Dr. Samuel Wood is available for all ultrasound appointments and does the egg retrieval and embryo transfer. I appreciate his personality and humor. He’s positive and engaging. He always asked me questions to get me to guess and see if I was following along with the information he was providing me. I can tell he truly wants to make each of his patients into parents. He does everything with precision and perfection, and he doesn’t settle for less. Other doctors made me feel like my anatomy was not normal and maybe the reason for infertility. Dr. Wood assured me everything was fine. The more competent you are and the less mistakes you make, you don’t have to blame the patient.My FET Coordinators were Vinny & Jasmin. I could email them anytime. I stuck within business hours most of the time. I always received a prompt and considerate response. I got a lot of reassurance from them. It was nice to have them be a part of the process along the way. They are truly hopeful and happy for you along the way.My whole experience was wonderful considering I have a crippling fear of blood tests and needles. I ended up being able to administer all my injections myself at home. All the blood tests were done at the fertility center. The technicians who do the bloodwork are good.I would do IVF again at Gen 5 Fertility Center and I hope to do it again ASAP.

If anyone asks my wife and me about who we recommend for infertility services in San Diego we would 100% recommend Gen5 fertility.First, our years-long infertility journey started at another San Diego clinic, which matters because I’m not so sure how we’d perceive our experience at Gen5 if we hadn’t experienced that clinic first.At the first clinic, we met with a doctor only once (after rescheduling us twice) who never remembered us or anything in our tiny patient file. Over 3 IUI’s we never had the same care providers, and worst of all it was always a different person who called to say the procedure was unsuccessful. The process is SET after the service you’re buying is determined. If you’re doing an IUI, you’re getting one dosage – no follow-up, no bloodwork tracking, and no adjustments along the way.When IVF started to become a more necessary reality we had to decide if we wanted to remain a part of the impersonal high-volume clinic (presumably VC/PE funded and growth-minded) or find someone else. As it turned out switching to Dr. Wood and Gen5 may have saved my wife’s life.Gen5 runs 100% through Dr. Wood, which seems to be a conscientious quality-of-care decision. From the very first appointment my wife said felt more taken-care of from a bedside manner perspective, and an obvious and evident expertise perspective.The value of this level of care really showed itself during the stimulation process when my wife had a super high estradiol level (4x normal) which prompted a quick change of care that seems to have prevented life-threatening OHSS and allowed the egg retrieval to continue.Even with the adjustments we still ran into some complications where we needed an emergency next-morning visit, but we shudder to think what could’ve happened if we were still at the first clinic.This level of care was eventually what we decided mattered the most for us. It’s a real decision to make because there are downsides to it. Appointments can take a very long time (an hour or longer often), and it’s presumably because Dr. Wood sees EVERYONE. Also when my wife and mine’s emergency next-day-appointment happens, it’s is pushing everyone else’s appointment 30 minutes later.Gen5 is not the cheapest option but we consider it a good value. The process for an IUI was about 2-3x the price of our first clinic. “Comparable” IVF packages were 20-30% more expensive at Gen5. For the money though, you get actual follow-up, bloodwork tracking, and adjustments to care along the way.These time and money costs are where I think we would’ve perceived Gen5 differently had we not gone to another clinic first. After seeing what else is out there we’re less concerned about the time and money, and more concerned about how much worse infertility treatment in San Diego would be if Dr. Wood and the Gen5 team wasn’t here.And of course the team matters a lot. Big thank you to our dedicated coordinators Yuzi, Jasmin, and Vinny. We were never apprehensive to send a midnight email.We are now graduated from the clinic, happily looking forward to expecting our first. We’ll be back in a couple years!

My experience with Gen 5 was outstanding. This is my second surrogacy journey. Denise and Mishele expertly navigated me through the entire process without any issues, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and compassion. The team addressed my needs with warmth and efficiency. I wholeheartedly endorse this agency to friends and family.

This review is strictly for Denise Nunez, surrogate coordinator. She has been awesome answering any questions I have and always get quick responses. I love how she always checks on me and makes sure I am doing ok along with making sure I can always reach out to her.

This is just one of many reviews I will leave. Our journey of trying to have a baby started in May and it is still continuing. I had my first retrieval in July and now I am back for my second. While I adore everyone I wanted to shout out Cynthia for being so welcoming my second time around. She just makes everything so funny and bubbly.

Gen 5 has help me with my appointments for my surrogacy process! Very clean professional and very helpful staff ! Denise is such a big help with everything I appreciate her so much for everything she does for me and other surrogates !

Gen 5 is a great place for all fertility needs! Staff is so wonderful with positive energy! Coordinators such as Denise are always available to answer any questions with urgency.

I highly recommend Gen 5 Fertility for IVF. I tried at two other centers without success and after one cycle with Dr. Wood, I was finally pregnant. They have a wonderful caring team and a beautiful facility in San Diego.

I am a proud Egg Donor at Gen5 Fertility.My amazing team (Fionna, Fan, Alicia, Bibi, etc) have made my first journey with them, the most memorable and smooth. Everyone is communicative, accommodating, trustworthy, and go above-and-beyond. Dr. Wood is absolutely phenomenal, his bedside manner is graceful and I felt so good putting my trust into his hands.The office itself is located on a beautiful hilltop. There’s refreshments and snacks in the waiting room and the front desk ladies are very nice.You can tell it’s more of a family in this office, which makes the entire energy a more comfortable and welcoming environment.I’m honored to say that I will be donating with my amazing Gen5 + YourEggs team again and would definitely recommend anybody who’s looking to go down this journey of gifting the precious gift of life. As well as, anybody looking for a fertility office! Thank you to everyone I’ve worked with! It’s amazing what we can do, to change lives & bring in life!

Just wanted to say this is my second time with gen 5 as a surrogate and Denise is such amazing person to work with she has helped me out so much in this second time around and it’s so much less stressful to be able to have her by my side in all this so I’m not alone

My experience with Gen 5 so far has been so amazing the staff are all welcoming especially Veronica she has been there to guide me and answer any questions or concerns I have. I look forward to this amazing journey. Thank you

My Wife and I are so grateful for having found Dr. Wood and Gen5 Fertility.Our journey started less than a year ago, when my wife and I walked into Gen 5 for the first time. By the time we left the initial consultation, we both agreed that Dr. Wood was going to be our fertility doctor.There was no pressure at all during the consultation, and we left with a clear understanding of what Gen5 does, what Doctor Wood thought would be a good place to start for us, and what the costs would be.If you havent looked up Dr. Wood already, he is not your average fertility specialist. He has been at the forefront of his field for a very long time. People travel from across the USA (and beyond) to be under his care. Having somebody this talented in my city was great. Before our consultation, my wife wasnt sold on having a male doctor, but from the moment we met Dr. Wood, those hesitations vanished. Beyond being such a capable doctor, he has a very calming and reassuring presence that made the entire process so much easier.Our coordinators, Chloe and Jasmin, both consistently went above and beyond as well. They were always easily accessible and thoughtful and thorough in all of their communications. Both were helpful with everything from helping show us how to do the shots (yes, there were shots, no they were not that bad), to answering questions we had between appointments.We did a single round of full IVF with Gen 5. Dr. Wood reviewed all of our labs and personally did scans/ultrasounds before and during our cycle to tailor a stims / medication protocol specific to our needs. Our first and only retrieval went amazingly well, and resulted in multiple PGT tested euploid embryos. We moved onto transfer shortly thereafter and our first FET transfer resulted in pregnancy! Since graduating from Gen5, baby has been growing and looked great at our 20 week anatomy scan this week.Words cannot express how grateful we are to Dr. Wood, Dr. Adams (our Embryologist), our coordinators Chloe and Jasmin, and the entire Gen5 team for the extraordinary care provided to us.TLDR: We are having a baby! Go in for a consultation and meet Dr. Wood. Youll see why we chose Gen5 to help us start our family.

As a first time surrogate I couldn’t have had a better support system! Gen5 Fertility Clinic was amazing all across the board. The staff was so nice and helpful. Dr. Wood made me feel very comfortable from the first day I worked with him to the last! Communication was great on all ends from the staff! And they helped me out in every way possible to go the extra mile to make my journey as easy and smooth as possible. I would definitely recommend this clinic to others! Best experience I have ever had with a business!

Everyone is always so kind and professional! The staff and physician always make me feel comfortable and completely safe!! I would highly recommend Gen5 to anyone and it’s been a pleasure working with the whole team.

Highly recommend Gen 5 fertility center, have had a great experience at clinic everyone there are really nice, attentive and polite Dr. woods always very nice he is great explains everything step by step , also the girls are very nice, especially veronica she is attentive.

Cindy and dr wood are a great team really nice great communication felt comfortable threw out my whole appointment

Words cannot describe how grateful and blessed I am to have come across Gen 5 Fertility, from the moment I stepped in the clinic I felt welcomed, I knew Dr. Wood was going to give me the opportunity to become a mother. His confidence, professionalism and working skills made me feel so comfortable. His staff is truly amazing!! The front desk staff, embryologist and all nurses are all just so sweet and caring. Marissa is just so wonderful, hands down the best coordination, always welcomed me with a smile and made sure to ask me how I was doing every time I came into my appointments, she truly made me feel so comfortable and cared for. I am so blessed to say that doctor Wood made it possible, I will be welcoming my baby boy this fall! From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!

I have been to other clinics in the past and I have always received amazing care at Gen 5 Fertility. Everyone at the clinic is super kind. They make you feel like family and a second home. Staff is so patient, kind and caring. My coordinator Melissa goes above and beyond to make the journey comfortable. She always kept me informed and never failed to answer a question or return an email or phone call. Dr. Wood is extremely knowledgeable and he immediately made me feel like I was in good hands. He was very attentive and did the best to get me the best results. Now I am 14 weeks pregnant and I could not have made it this far without Dr. Wood and the support of the staff. Gen5 makes your dreams come true and I highly recommend Dr. Wood to anyone considering a fertility specialist.

My husband and I had multiple failed IVF cycles at other centers before coming to Gen 5 Fertility. From the moment I met Dr. Wood and the Gen 5 team, I felt hopeful from all the support, warmth and understanding. Dr. Wood took so much time for me and was there every step of the way. He patiently answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. My first transfer resulted in a positive HCG test and now, I am 10 weeks pregnant, and my husband and I just cant wait for our precious baby to arrive. Thank you to Dr. Wood and the whole team!

My experience with GEN five fertility AMAZING!! I am currently a surrogate first timer and with my experience here as nervous as I am already, I feel at home. The staff are so sweet so kind my coordinator is Cindy she is amazing she walks me through every step I never feel like any of my questions are not good enough to be answered she is there every step of the way with me. The front Desk ladies are super awesome!! they’re so sweet always so welcoming, also with blood draws, I have to say they’re pretty good they always get it the first time never leaves me bruised up place and Doctor wood is such a gentleman he will walk you through every step anything he is doing preparing for he is quick on answering if you need to get any blood draws the next day ultrasound if I can give this a 10 star rating I would definitely look into this you will not regret it

I’ve been working with Gen 5 fertility center since Jan of this year as a surrogate. They have been friendly, knowledgeable, timely, and extremely easy to work with. Cindy has been an amazing coordinator and has answered all of my questions promptly. Cindy has done an excellent job at fully explaining all processes, procedures, and medications to me. Dr.Wood is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this fertility center!

I embarked on a challenging journey towards parenthood over two years ago. I had five unsuccessful IVF attempts at other centers before discovering Gen 5 Fertility and the exceptional care of Dr. Wood. I was very close to giving up when Dr. Villanueva encouraged me to meet with Dr. Wood for a consultation, and I’m so happy I listened because from the first moment I stepped foot in the office I knew our life was about to change. In my consultation with Dr. Wood, he meticulously reviewed my past cycles and outlined a personalized approach to optimize my fertility journey. He and Dr. Adams started me on supplements and a special pre-treatment protocol that was specifically tailored to me. Dr. Wood did all of the ultrasounds and procedures himself and after just one retrieval we ended up with two healthy PGT- normal embryos. We moved forward with a single embryo transfer and I’m now almost 19 weeks pregnant with our precious baby. My husband and I are going to be forever grateful to Dr. Wood, Dr. Adams, and everyone at Gen5. To those who might be on a similar path I want you to know that there is hope and I can’t recommend Gen 5 Fertility and Dr. Wood enough.

Gen5 has been nothing short of amazing. After trying for a year on our own, and then finding out we have male factor infertility, I was terrified. 5 months after being under Melissa & Dr Wood’s care, we’re now 5 weeks pregnant. 1 egg retrieval (still have 13 embryos on ICE) & 1 FET (transfer), and we’re pregnant! They’re diligent, precise, highly sophisticated, and friendly. I would recommend them to any close friend or family member. We’re so blessed to have found them.

Every one I met here was so patient, nice, and caring to me. Dr Wood and Dr Ms. Anesthesia have been so professional and experienced. It has been an awesome experience with Gen5!I worked with Bibi, Mary, Tracy, Ginger, Lisa, and Claire for my entire treatment. The surgery is finished but I enjoyed a lot working with the team!

As a second time surrogate I had a really great experience with this clinic. Dr. Woods was amazing and Jessica was the best coordinator. They made my experience great and I never felt like I couldn’t ask anything if I was in doubt. They have the latest state of the art equipment and they always made me feel comfortable with me every step of the way until released to my own doctor.

I have worked with several centers in the process of surrogacy. Many have been good, however Gen5 has been exceptional! Lets just start with the AMAZING surrogate coordinator. I have NEVER had a surrogate coordinator like Jessica. By far, the most incredible coordinator I have worked with. She takes her time to answer questions promptly and even quickly on weekends. She is also very caring and supportive. Even the simple things like getting a blood draw at Gen5 has been great. They always make sure I am doing ok through them and feeling comfortable. The front desk welcome me by my first name and I never feel like just a random patient. Dr. Wood is kind and encouraging. You can feel his positive spirit the moment he walks in the room. He knows what he is talking about and makes each cycle really easy. Even when I had a chemical pregnancy, he came with a new game plan to see how else we can make this successful. If you are looking into a great IVF center, look no further. THIS IS THE ONE!

I was SO nervous about some procedures that I had coming up. Once there Jessica was AMAZING in making me feel so welcome and at ease. The whole thing was so fast yet thorough and so professional. Dr. Wood was also so nice, welcoming and most importantly professional. He took his time and didn’t make me feel rushed at all. Neither did Jessica. I definitely recommend this clinic. I hope I’m able to deal with them some more throughout this process.

Im very happy with my IVF experience with Gen5. I have successfully gone through IVF with two different clinics, prior. I like the efficiency of this clinic on getting me in and out, as thats been an issue in the past.My coordinator is Cindy, and she has made my experience this time around stand out, above the others. Shes easily reachable, and checks in with you, showing that she truly cares. Hope to work again with them in the future!

I’m not one to take the time and write reviews, but my experience at Gen 5 Fertility Center was exceptional from consultation to conception. Traditionally, people don’t like to share their infertility experience, but if this can help just one person take a step in the right direction towards bringing life into this world then I’ve done my deed.I was hesitant to go by a male doctor for whatever reason - I just didn’t feel comfortable. My husband and I were trying to conceive for 6 years so it was quite a journey before I got to Dr. Wood at Gen 5. I researched and went to the “top doctors in San Diego”. My diagnosis was “unexplained infertility”. I will spare the names of the clinics but both offices had leading female doctors and I was very disappointed in not only the experience, but the staff. This was such a sensitive time in our lives and not that I wanted any hand holding during the process, but at least some professionalism.At one of the clinics, I had 2 failed IUI’s and 1 failed IVF, they lost my paperwork, wouldn’t return my calls promptly (they had the worst automated system that wouldn’t connect me to an actual person) and unclear injection instructions. After my failed IVF, they told me that I would need an egg donor if I ever wanted a chance of successful pregnancy. I did not accept that as answer so I found another doctor.The next clinic was very unprofessional and supposedly the top fertility doctor. They blurted out my name and procedure in the lobby. It was another failed IUI. I never even met with the actual doctor.I’m not mad about my previous experiences because it brought me to Dr. Wood which I know was God sent. After thoroughly researching and reading pleasant reviews, I knew I had to get out of my comfort zone. He was my last shot in making this work locally before I reached out to clinics in LA.Fast forward to the consultation, I walk in and it’s a state-of-the-art facility. I pay attention to little details and I thought it was so sweet that they had a little “congratulations on the consultation” sign upon my arrival. Then I met with his patient and financial coordinators, Emily and Snow, who were very friendly and professional and explained the whole process thoroughly.I knew I wanted to jump right into IVF because of my losing streak with IUI’s but Dr. Wood insisted that we try a back to back IUI just to see if my body was receptive. It didn’t work the first or the second time, but at least we ruled it out. I mention this because most doctors would just resort to IVF first since it’s more money in their pocket, but not Dr. Wood.We were hopeful for IVF. I chose the second tier option to pay a little extra but guaranteed a second cycle in case the first time didn’t take. The difference would be refunded if the embryo was implanted successfully.My coordinators, Yuzmel and Marissa, were like angels carrying me through the whole process. Their compassion, clear communication, unparalleled professionalism, and friendliness eased me through the grueling process of IVF. I feel that the dynamic of an establishment starts from the top and Dr. Wood has created the most sensational team that truly love what they do.Dr. Wood was the saving grace that concluded our 6 year journey. I believe I had about 30-40 good quality eggs with 22 perfect embryos.. so much for needing an egg donor. My pregnancy was smooth sailing and our beautiful blessing was born healthy and strong.I know this was all God’s plan and if you’re reading this review and debating if you should make a consultation, take this as your sign to schedule now. Save yourself from the time and draining energy I had to endure going to the other “notable” clinics in San Diego.Dr. Wood and the staff at Gen 5 Fertility Center, including Yuzmel, Marissa, Snow, Emily, Ginger, and the friendly faces at the reception were all extraordinary. I’m so happy that all my prayers were answered through their care.God bless those who are struggling with infertility but may they find peace with trusting that it’s all divine timing. 🤍

After 18 rounds and 5 yrs ( 3 different Drs ) Gen 5 - Dr Woods and my amazing nurse Melissa A. Are the reason we have our twins today! I cant thank you both enough. Melissa was by far the best nurse, calling and checking in on me! My financial coordinator, Snow was also so knowledgeable, kind, professional and just amazing to work with.This office TOP NOTCH!!!Take my word from someone who has been down this road and on the IVF journey for years... Once you have walked into Gen 5 ... youre truly at Home!!!! Thank you again, Dr Woods, Melissa and Snow! Our family is complete because of YOU !!!!! We love you guys.

This clinic is beyond exceptional. The staff and doctors here are second to none. As a Surrogate Mother we don’t always get treated the greatest, but at this clinic I am always treated with love, exceptional care and respect. They all take their time and explain everything to you whether you’re their patient or there for outside monitoring. The doctor treats me like I have done this before (because I have)and is always honest and kind. I had to have a procedure done at this clinic and Dr. Wood was quick and informative throughout the process. He was gentle and made sure I was okay. If I had a choice I would pick Dr Wood and his staff every time! Thank you all for being so gracious, kind and helpful! I always feel like I am in great hands with this clinic!

Dr Wood is pretty great. Hes funny and always makes me feel alot less nervous about things. His staff is always helpful. My coordinator Jessica always take the extra effort to help me out and make me feel at ease. Trust is super important to me, so Im extremely happy that I found a doctor and staff that I can trust.

I was delighted with the service and treatment I received at Gen 5. Staff was great. Dr. Wood was a very kind and understanding. I am a real believer in his work and research. I am coming back for another session of Ovarian Rejuvenation. I was very pleased with the results.

My wife and I had a great experience at Gen5. The entire staff is extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. Dr. Wood is an incredible specialist and one of the most knowledgeable doctors Ive ever been around. Every staff member from finance, front desk, nursing, surgical and anything else takes so much attention and care in the patient and makes the experience really personalized. Would recommend to literally anyone needing care from any service they provide.

Dr Wood is a wonderful person, very genuine, and professional ,and he cares abut his Patients so much, to where he treats you like you are his only patient. I have always been able to talk to the doctor and get my problems resolved. I am glad and honored to be Doctor Wood’s patient. Coming here is like dealing with trusted family. This is the place that feels like home. The staff is amazing, every one is smiling happy and exited for you to have your Parenthood dream come true.

Dr. woods has been awesome so far in my surrogacy journey, he makes you feel welcomed and comfortable at every appointment. The staff at Gen5 is very friendly and Jessica Lee has been extremely helpful during my process and keeps me well informed with what’s happening during each step.

Dr. Wood is a brilliant doctor and also a very warm man. The level of medical care my wife received w Dr. Wood and his staff was very superior. Mykaela and Yuzi and Emily (staff) in his office are also so nice, and so sharp, and so helpful. Excellent communication. Incredible doctor! Incredible staff!

I hope there was an option for 10 starts when you have excellent experience with Doctor, staff, installation, nurses, lab, embryologist and accountability department, all in same place.We feel beyond grateful with Dr. Wood. He made possible what 5 different doctors at 4 different clinics couldn’t after 6 transfers. And he did it on his first try!.We have male factor but even though we couldn’t stay pregnant, I had 5 chemicals and 1 fail transfers, and other Doctors Only wanted me to “keep trying” and that made us loose 9 embabies. That made us feel terrible how other clinics treat your embryos like just the number of opportunities you can “flip the coin”. But not at Gen5 they care about you and your embryos. One clinic even told me to consider egg donation, and carry myself the baby, when that was not the answer.Days before my transfer with Dr. Wood and even knowing my background of all my losses and all tests and lining looking good (no answer for my chemicals, at that point) he told me that I had 85% chances of succeed. One day, he said that my uterus was slightly right, but he was not concerned, that transfers were a little bit different and that they don’t learn that at school, they learn during practice. Well, he was RIGHT again, what the other 5 doctors missed, he didn’t.Thanks to all his experience, knowledge and years of preparation, he is giving us the family we were waiting for 3 years of IVF and 5 of infertility. I am 13 weeks pregnant now for the first time and everything is doing well so far.Marissa and Yuzmel our coordinators were amazing, always answering my concerns on time. They all really care about you.Thank you Gen5 (L) there’s no words that can express how grateful we are.

I just love this place! This is my 2nd time going with Dr. Wood he is super nice and funny. Also my nurse Jessica has been great too. During transfer I had a nurse named HOPE I was nervous she helped me calm down know judgment from her. She is such a kind soul I have never ment a nurse so sweet and caring. The new facility is so clean and beautiful i hope to continue coming here for along time 🙂

I have been through several rounds of IUI with no success and figured that the only way for my dream to come true was through IVF. After several consultations with other facilities, I am so incredibly grateful that I found Dr Wood here at Gen 5! From the time we met, my husband and I knew that he was the right fit for us. Their facility didn’t try to coax us into something that wasn’t fit for us and didn’t deceive us in any way. Everything was always upfront and communicated very well so their wasn’t any confusion at any point in time. Also, my coordinator, Marissa is a godsend!! Sweetest lady ever and amazing in her patience with me. Dr Wood and everyone else at their facility did what they do best and now after being in their care for about 4 months for ivf and fet, I got my results from my first blood work test afterwards and I am ecstatic to announce that it is positive for my first pregnancy!

Dr. Wood and my coordinator Melissa Aguirre are the absolute best. I was an edge case with extremely low follicle count and extremely low AMH.They went above and beyond for me. Everyone that works there, the front office manager, the other nurses, phlebotomists, embryologists - they are all amazing! Mary usually handled my care during egg retrivals and she was so reassuring.Everyone was always extremely caring and nice - even during the hardest times of the pandemic. And their blood draws dont hurt! I cant say the same for my new doctors office.I went through 4 rounds of IVF (remember Im an edge case) and I was able to get 2 healthy embryos. I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and it feels surreal.I was actually very sad when I had to graduate to a regular OBGYN. The care I received at Gen5 is like no where else. And Melissa went above the call of duty for me - she really helped get me through the entire IVF experience. I have zero hesitation recommending Gen5 Fertility to anyone that is experiencing infertility.

This will be my first trip, I just like that all the staff are friendly, welcoming and always there for you, the best. Being part of the surrogate alternative, I came here by chance delivering an uber ets, I asked the receptionist and she loved it very much and she referred me to this agency. I came to feel really connected with the staff and looked forward to all the phone calls and emails from everyone. Support staff members introduce each and every potential foster parent.My name is cinthya ☺️

I love Dr Wood hes so nice an answers all of my questions I have. Gen 5 fertility is very accommodating by allowing me to pick the time I can come into the office. Jessica was on time and answered any additional questions I had within a matter of minutes of me emailing her. Dr Wood is also very supportive and knowledgeable in anything we are doing.

Had a great experience as a gestational carrier at Gen5. The facilities are gorgeous, and the staff is super helpful and always so nice! Jessica was my clinic coordinator, and she was great at communicating the plan and results quickly! I would recommend Gen5 to anyone in need of fertility assistance.

Dr Wood is a fantastic doctor. Explains everything and makes you feel comfortable. His Nurse Jessica is the best! She answers all questions, and is very friendly! Im so happy with all of my experiences with this place!

Received a recommendation to bring my best friend here. I brought her and we were thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, the hospitable staff as well as our experience with Dr. Wood. This can be such a sensitive subject for most, but we felt so safe and welcome there.

I‘m pregnant!I wanted to share my experience with Gen 5 and Ovarian Rejuvenation because I couldn’t find many statistics or much conclusive proof that OR works when I was researching and I really wanted some reassurance before sinking thousands MORE dollars into my desperate and bleak looking journey to have my own biological baby.I hope this finds all you future mamas with low ovarian reserve, low amh, and/or premature ovarian insufficiency out there who have been told by other fertility clinics that you’re not eligible for any type of IVF or egg freezing and that your only option is an egg donor or adoption.I am 38 years old and have had two miscarriages. The most recent was a little over two years ago when I was at 17 weeks. I was devastated. Actually, there are not words for how I felt. Devastated doesn‘t even cover it. As soon as we were cleared by my OB that it was safe to try again, my partner and I started trying. We figured it would happen quickly because it did the first time. Fast forward a year of trying and still no pregnancy. My periods had become irregular, ranging from 14-45 days. So I made an appointment at a local fertility clinic and found out that my AMH was 0.04 and my FSH was elevated. I also had only one antral follicle in my right ovary and zero in my left. The doctor told me my only option was an egg donor. I tried another local fertility specialist and, although not as careless as the first one, they basically said the same thing.I experienced feelings of loss and grief that were indescribable at the thought that I couldn’t have a biological child. It felt wrong and I could not accept it.Shortly there after some information on ovarian rejuvenation popped up in one of my social media feeds. I found Gen 5 and immediately made an appointment to talk to Dr. Woods. The entire team was so friendly and informative and reassuring. They filled me with hope and explained why most fertility clinics will not consider anyone who is not ideal because they are required to report their statistics and don’t want to take a chance even though it’s entirely possible regardless of AMH and FSH. All it takes is one healthy egg.I decided on the ultra OR procedure because it would give me 6 months to decide whether I wanted to do ivf or freeze my eggs through Gen 5 because they are the only group who would do that for me given my numbers. 4 months after the treatment I scheduled my first appointment for egg freezing but as the date got closer I had this impulse to take a pregnancy test. It was positive. I have spontaneously conceived naturally after trying for two and a half years despite my condition and all of the odds stacked against me. I had an ultrasound with a heartbeat that confirms I am in my 7th week of pregnancy. It is nothing short of a miracle.Dr. Woods and his team and what they are doing is magic! Or cutting edge science in fertility medicine, call it what you want.Again, I have no words to describe the feelings I have. I am joyful in a way that surpasses anything I have known as an adult. And I wholeheartedly encourage ANYONE who has been told they can’t have a biological because of advanced maternal age or premature ovarian insufficiency or poor egg quality or anything like that to give this a chance. It works. I am proof.

I was very nervous about starting this journey upon my first visit to Gen 5. After meeting Jessica and Dr. Woods and listening to them explain every step I felt so much better. Even on a busy day they made sure every patient was well taken care of before moving on. Thank you for everything.

Dr. Woods is the best and Im sooo glad he has his own clinic now! He helped me successfully get pregnant my first IVF cycle as a surrogate in 2017 and gave birth to a healthy baby boy! Thank you Dr. Woods for being amazing!

Gen 5 has been amazing! Dr. Wood, and my nurse Jessica were so friendly and helpful through this whole process of becoming a Surogent! Excellent facility! Friendly staff amd hopfully a successful outcome.

I love the relaxing atmosphere of Gen 5, and how well Dr. Woods and his staff treat his patients. Dr. Woods is extremely knowledgeable and kind!Jessica is also super nice and also extremely helpful with any questions I have!

First time coming to this clinic, but I have seen Dr. Woods before and he has always been a great doctor, he always answers all my questions and gets straight to the point. The clinic has been very friendly and are pretty quick to get things going. The staff are all great and it sure helps this journey run a little smoother. Thanks

Very friendly, staff! I felt very welcomed and cared for! ❤️

My first time starting this journey and what better experience then starting off my year with an incredible and organized staff Dr. Woods was super friendly and kind, assistants Jessica lee, and Carla, and Ginger were absoulty helpful as well always making sure I felt comfortable! Thank you again Gen 5 Fertility for this great experience I hade today I hope and wish you have a happy holidays 💞👌🤞

My experience at GEN 5 is a very good one, very short wait time. Jessica the coordinator is always very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended them for any fertility treatment

I am very grateful that we decided to pursue ENPLAF (ovarian rejuvenation) with Gen 5. I am 43 years old. We conceived twice naturally last year and lost both babies at 7 and 8 weeks respectively. In November of 2020 and again in November of 2021 we did an egg retrieval and got a total of 4 embryos but all were chromosomally abnormal. We have been determined to do all in our power to have a child. I have no known fertility issues, but I do have an immune disorder...and I am a kidney donor! Age is my primary obstacle. Needless to say, I am a complex case! All that being said, we are one month post ENPLAF at Gen 5 and just completed our 3rd IVF egg retrieval at Spring in San Francisco. We got 12 follicles (this was more than we got in 2020 when we had 11 follicles but was 2 years younger!) and it resulted in 6 day-three embryos! We are ecstatic! We plan to retrieve again immediately to take full advantage of the ENPLAF treatment benefits! I do not think ovarian rejuvenation is for everyone, but with age being my primary obstacle it seems to have made a huge difference for us! We will transfer our embryos in the fall. I cannot wait to see if a baby finally results! Thank you, Dr. Wood, Emily and the entire Gen 5 team for your kindness, dignity, compassion, honesty and interaction with us. We are so happy to celebrate the fruit of this journey with you!

So far Dr Wood has been great! Very kind & straight fwd. He along with the rest of the facility has been so much help with my surrogate journey!

I have been working with Gen 5 for a couple months now. Ive had great experiences with everyone Ive worked with. They are all professional, knowledgeable and nice. I am very glad I chose Gen 5 to work with. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

The place is amazing! The doctors are very wonderful and kind, not to mention, the service is phenomenal! There is 6 ultrasonic rooms and 2 surgery rooms and Ive seen how spacious and clean they all are.Five stars to the doctors and staff!

It is always a pleasure coming from LA to San Diego for appointments with Dr.Wood. Seeing Jessica at the front desk is also helpful very kind and welcoming. Always get back to me with in a short period.

Right as I walked in I felt very comfortable. During my first screening they made sure I knew what was happening, the process on what to expect and timeline for everything. I really appreciate how in depth they went! Highly recommend!

Unprofessional and unkind service. They see patients as their bank accounts, not even numbers. They treat you as you an old rodent with a fat gold purse ready to give it away for one promise of giving you a progeny. In reality, they make you feel worse psychologically and physically. Stay away at any cost unless you want to try and see for yourself.

Dr wood is amazing he always makes sure that everything is in order most of all that I am healthy for the cycle he has always thought about my health , Jessica and Rebecca are fantastic Jessica is always there to make sure that I am taking my medications and inserting in the safe spots Rebecca is always keeping in contact with me to make sure I have everything I need I definitely recommend gen 5

This center is absolutely phenomenal! Dr Wood & Jessica take all the time needed to answer all questions & always keep me comfortable. I cant recommend them highly enough. As far as Im concerned this is the only ferility center for me!!

Dr wood is very kind. And Jessica is super nice and always there to answer any questions I have. Great location as well. Beautiful area

My First time coming to this clinic and I was very pleased with how I was treated the Dr was very nice and Jessica was very informative during my screening she made me feel very comfortable.

Dr Wood has answered all the questions we have had & explains the embryo transfer very well. I would highly recommend him.

I had my best fertility clinic experience from the moment I walked into Gen 5 clinic. Staff are so nice, very helpful and friendly. Doctor wood knowledge and expertise in fertility treatments ensure that you receive the best care and guidance throughout your journey. I would like to express my appreciation for my nurse coordinator Melissa who has been incredibly helpful and supportive. Melissa was always available to answer all my questions anytime with clear communication. Her exceptional qualities have played a significant role in making my experience at the fertility clinic positive and stress-free. Chelsea is very helpful, kind and patient helping me communicate with insurance. Overall Thank you all for providing such a calm and nice atmosphere for your patients.

Not a better fertility clinic out there! They have the best, most competent and helpful staff, the office is clean and Dr. Wood is one of a kind

Facility is very clean and well kept, staff and doctors are very friendly and made my cousin that is going through this surrogacy journey very easy. I highly recommend this place.

I always look forward to coming here for my appointments, the doctors and staff and really friendly and patient, and they always are helpful whenever I have a question!

Definitely the cleanest place with the friendliest staff. We highly recommend Dr. Wood!

Great experience, very fast and courteous . Dr Wood is awesome , and Jessica was so helpful and nice !!!!!!!

Great place everyone is very friendly. All Dr.’s explain the process very clear, and Very professional.

Great people. We got great results. Got triples!!! Thank you!!!

Very professional and nice Dr. Very knowledgeable as well.

5 stars cus I turned out alright

All the cooperation is very comfortable and pleasant. There are very serious, responsible and polite colleagues, as well as doctors who make people feel reassured. The environment is also very comfortable!

I had a very unpleasant experience with Dr. Villanueva, he behaved in a very unfriendly manner, regarding the treatment he also did not give results and he was very arrogant during the last consultation.I do not recommend the clinic in the least.