About San Diego Fertility Center
San Diego Fertility Center (SDFC) was founded in 1989 and has since helped bring over 20,000 babies into the world. An internationally recognized pioneer in fertility treatment, SDFC consistently ranks among the top fertility clinics in the nation for patient care and outcomes. The clinic is part of the Ivy Fertility network and operates across Southern California with locations in Del Mar, Temecula, and Mission Valley, plus a consultation office in New York City.
SDFC's embryology laboratory was the first in San Diego to offer preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and holds national certification from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) — placing it among an elite group of reproductive labs meeting the highest standards of excellence in the United States. The clinic has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Fertility Clinics" from 2023 to 2026, and by San Diego Magazine as the "Best Fertility Clinic" in 2023–2024.
SDFC is particularly renowned for its donor egg IVF and gestational surrogacy programs. Its frozen embryo transfer (FET) success rates significantly exceed national averages across all age groups — for patients aged 38–40, SDFC's success rate is 2.4 times the national average. The clinic has deep expertise in working with surrogacy agencies like New Grace Fertility to coordinate seamless gestational carrier cycles for international patients.
Key Highlights
Lead Physicians
Dr. Said Daneshmand, MD
Dr. Said Daneshmand is an internationally recognized fertility specialist at San Diego Fertility Center, known worldwide for his expertise in third-party reproduction, donor egg IVF, and gestational surrogacy. In 2018 alone, patients from over 40 countries sought his care — a testament to his global reputation.
He completed his residency and fellowship at UCLA and holds dual board certification in obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive endocrinology & infertility. Dr. Daneshmand played a pivotal role in developing the PTEC (Post-Thaw Extended Culture) protocol — one of the most successful IVF protocols available today — and implemented cutting-edge NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) technology for the most precise embryo genetic screening possible.
His groundbreaking research on endometrial receptivity has been published in the prestigious journal Fertility and Sterility, where he also serves as a reviewer. He is a member of the Decherney Society, ASRM, and ESHRE, and serves on the boards of multiple surrogacy advocacy organizations. His honors include the Eileen Pike Medical School Valedictorian Award, the PCRS Fellow & Practicing Physician Research Award, and presidency of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Iota Chapter. In 2025, he was named a Top Fertility Doctor by San Diego Magazine.
Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Farsi, Dr. Daneshmand brings an unparalleled international perspective to patient care — making him especially valued by New Grace Fertility's diverse global clientele.
Dr. Sandy Chuan, MD
Dr. Sandy Chuan is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist at San Diego Fertility Center who has been practicing as a fertility specialist since 2007. She earned her medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, where she received both the Outstanding Senior Resident Award and the Berlex Best Teaching Resident Award. She then completed a 3-year clinical fellowship and an additional 2-year research fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at UC San Diego.
Dr. Chuan specializes in PCOS, diminished ovarian reserve, fertility preservation, mini-stimulation IVF, and third-party reproduction including donor egg and surrogacy. Her research — published in peer-reviewed journals — spans PCOS, the role of HCG in assisted reproduction, and sperm factors in IVF.
She has been recognized as a Castle Connelly "Top Doctor" (2017–2026) and a San Diego Magazine "Top Doctor" (2018). Born in Taiwan, Dr. Chuan immigrated to the U.S. at age 8 and is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese — making her especially valued by New Grace Fertility's Chinese-speaking patients.
Dr. Susanna J. Park, MD
Dr. Susanna J. Park is a reproductive endocrinologist at San Diego Fertility Center who brings a rare combination of academic rigor and compassionate patient care. She spent the first decade of her career at Columbia University in New York City, where after completing her training in 2004 she was invited to remain as Assistant Professor, translating basic science and clinical research into improved patient outcomes. She joined SDFC in 2012.
Dr. Park's research has been supported by major grants, including the ACOG/Solvay Menopause Research Award and a Pfizer/Women's Health Research Scholar grant providing five years of funding. Her work on mid-cycle gonadotropin surges and neuroendocrine changes in perimenopausal women has been presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. She has received the Organon Resident Research Award for Outstanding Research in Women's Health and the New York Obstetrical Society Resident Research Award.
She has been named a San Diego Magazine "Top Fertility Doctor" every year since 2019 (seven consecutive years through 2025). Dr. Park specializes in donor egg IVF, gestational surrogacy, egg freezing, hysteroscopic corrective surgery, and LGBTQ+ family building. Born in Seoul, Korea, she grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, before moving to New York City — and is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish.
Services Offered
- IVF with donor eggs — One of the largest donor egg programs on the West Coast
- Gestational surrogacy — Full coordination with surrogacy agencies
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Egg freezing & fertility preservation
- LGBTQ family building — Leading programs for gay surrogacy and same-sex parenting
- Fertility surgery and diagnostics
- ICSI, assisted hatching, and embryo banking
- Second opinions and complex case consultations
Why Choose San Diego Fertility Center with New Grace Fertility?
When you choose San Diego Fertility Center through New Grace Fertility, you get the best of both worlds: world-class clinical expertise combined with New Grace's personalized coordination and support. New Grace manages the surrogacy and egg donation logistics — from matching and legal to surrogate care — while the clinic's physicians focus on delivering exceptional medical outcomes.
- Nationally recognized excellence — Top-ranked clinic with award-winning physicians
- Largest donor egg program — Extensive donor pool and streamlined matching process
- 70+ years combined experience — Deep expertise across all fertility treatments
- LGBTQ pioneering programs — Leaders in gay surrogacy and diverse family building
- Seamless coordination — New Grace Fertility manages all surrogacy and donor logistics