About Tree of Life Fertility
Tree of Life Fertility is a fertility clinic in Southern California renowned for its compassionate, patient-centered care with a strong focus on international and cross-border patients. The clinic's renowned medical director, Dr. Vuk Jovanovic, and esteemed embryologist, Dr. Li Man, form a "golden partnership" within the industry, delivering treatment protocols centered on minimally invasive intervention.
The clinic takes a deeply personalized approach: physicians engage in close, in-depth contact with every client, prescribing medications with great care to ensure that drug types and dosages align precisely with each patient's individual needs and goals. Treatment plans are fully tailor-made, creating a warm, home-like atmosphere that helps clients feel supported while achieving the best possible outcomes.
Tree of Life Fertility is continuously advancing the field of global reproductive endocrinology, seeking newer therapies to help patients. Dr. Jovanovic brings extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery and holds physician certification in robotic-assisted surgery. The clinic customizes treatment protocols for each patient's specific condition, with expertise in conventional stimulation therapy, mini-stimulation therapy, and natural cycle IVF — all aimed at maximizing the chances of conception.
Accreditations & Memberships
Key Highlights
Lead Physicians
Dr. Vuk Jovanovic, MD
Dr. Vuk Jovanovic is the founding medical director of Tree of Life Fertility and a leading authority in reproductive medicine with a distinguished international background. He completed his OB/GYN residency at Duke University School of Medicine and earned a prestigious 3-year full scholarship for reproductive endocrinology and infertility research at Ivy League Columbia University.
He holds dual board certification in obstetrics/gynecology and infertility from both U.S. and German medical boards, and is licensed to practice reproductive medicine across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and other countries. Dr. Jovanovic is an active member of both the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
His honors include the Duke University "Golden Trochar" Award and being named "America's Best Reproductive Physician" by Orange Coast magazine in 2016. He has been featured multiple times by CNN as an international fertility expert. At Tree of Life, Dr. Jovanovic specializes in conventional stimulation therapy, mini-stimulation IVF, and natural cycle IVF, with advanced certification in robotic-assisted surgery.
Dr. Li Man, PhD
Dr. Li Man is Tree of Life Fertility's lead embryologist and a nationally recognized expert in assisted reproductive technology laboratory science. She holds an MS and PhD from Sun Yat-sen Medical University (中山医大) and completed postdoctoral research in IVF treatment and genetic diagnosis at the University of Florida.
Dr. Li is a certified special inspector dispatched by the American Society of Pathology and has been at the forefront of embryology innovation since 1994, when she began performing ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) — making her one of China's first certified REI (reproductive endocrinology and infertility) physicians. Her expertise spans ICSI, PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis), and advanced embryo culture techniques.
Prior to joining Tree of Life, Dr. Li served as director of the preimplantation genetic diagnosis center at SCRC, founder and laboratory director at Pacgenomics, and laboratory director at FSAC, WFI, the Los Angeles Reproductive Center, and ICRM. Together with Dr. Jovanovic, she forms the clinic's celebrated "golden partnership" that drives exceptional outcomes for patients worldwide.
Services Offered
- IVF with donor eggs — Coordinated donor screening and IVF cycles for international patients
- Cross-border surrogacy — Full coordination for gestational carrier cycles
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Egg freezing & fertility preservation
- LGBTQ family building — Specialized programs for diverse families
- Fertility diagnostics and personalized treatment planning
- Bilingual coordination and travel assistance
- Embryo banking and multi-cycle IVF programs
Why Choose Tree of Life Fertility with New Grace Fertility?
When you choose Tree of Life Fertility 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.
- Cross-border expertise — Specialists in coordinating care for international patients
- Compassionate approach — Emotional support woven into every step of your journey
- Asian family focus — Deep cultural understanding and bilingual support
- Seamless logistics — New Grace Fertility handles all coordination details
- Proven success — Strong outcomes for donor egg IVF and surrogacy cases