Get a referral
The two best ways to get a personal recommendation are from a trusted health professional, or from a friend or relative who has successfully used a particular clinic. They both have their advantages. Medical professionals tend to know the reputation of other doctors. But a happy patient can often explain why they recommend a particular clinic, whether it is their bedside manner, ability to convey the process without being brusque or patronizing, or their utilization and knowledge of the most cutting edge techniques.

Don’t fall for exaggerated statistics
One of the most frustrating aspects of researching fertility clinics is understanding the success statistics that each clinic claims. There are numerous reasons why a clinic may appear to be highly successful. For example, there is a huge difference between “pregnancy rates” and “take home baby rates.” The percent of women who get pregnant at any given clinic is worth knowing, but the most important stat is what percent of their patients ultimately delivered a healthy baby.

In addition, if a clinic only accepts women under 35, their success rates may appear more impressive than one which is more cutting edge, but doesn’t restrict by age. Given the complexity of the various factors that determine success, I would encourage you to visit the following two websites for the most reliable success rates of clinics:
www.sart.org
www.fertilitysuccessrates.com

Learn whether the clinic profits from performing certain procedures over others
As you’re likely aware, there’s often an inherent conflict of interest for medical professionals who may choose to order more tests and treatments than are necessary, simply because it’s more lucrative for them. Of course, the majority of doctors are ethical and caring clinicians who want the best for you. Still, you should try to determine how they make their money. For example, physicians in teaching facilities are often salaried, so there is no incentive to order unnecessary tests or procedures.

Trust your gut
If the answer were always emblazoned across the sky, there’d be no question. But, alas, with something as profound as who you will ultimately trust to help you achieve your dream, your gut feeling is often your best barometer.
If every time you go to the clinic, you feel like a number, or feel that you are only given a few minutes with your doctor, or you don’t understand why the clinician is ordering a particular procedure, consider finding another facility. In the end, your path to becoming a parent should be as stress-free as reasonably possible, and that starts with which clinic you ultimately choose
to help you.