Open Fertility
Astoria, NY
Welcome to Open Fertility Astoria, where you’ll receive top-quality care in an accessible and inviting environment.
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Open Fertility Astoria
3613 30th Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
P. (718) 450-9440
F. (718) 450-9411
[email protected]
Office Hours:
7:00 AM-4:00 PM EST | M-F
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A Team of Experts
We ensure you’re in the best
possible hands.
As a patient in our Astoria fertility clinic, your primary Provider will be an experienced Open Fertility Nurse Practitioner, who knows the specifics of your situation and is supported by board-certified REIs.
The Astoria Team
Deb Minjarez,
MD
Open Fertility Medical Director
She / Hers
Dr. Debra Minjarez is an infertility specialist with over two decades of experience dedicated to supporting patients through every phase of their fertility journey. With a deep understanding of the emotional and financial toll that fertility treatments can take, she is committed to empowering individuals to make informed, confident decisions about their reproductive health.
At Open Fertility, Dr. Minjarez is excited to bring her expertise to a collaborative team of highly qualified advanced practice providers. She believes in Open Fertility’s mission to make fertility care more accessible, affordable, and patient-centered. Dr. Minjarez feels privileged to guide patients through each step, ensuring they receive compassionate, expert care as they pursue their dreams of growing a family.
Valerie Shafran,
FNP-C
Open Fertility Provider
She / Hers
After beginning her journey in Montreal, Valerie’s path led her to New York City in 2018, where she has continued to grow and thrive as a dedicated Fertility Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). With a Master of Science in Nursing, she brings a deep knowledge of reproductive health and pairs it with extreme compassion for her patients for an outstanding patient experience. She began her career at Lenox Hill as a mother-baby registered nurse and assisted patients with discharge medications and newborn/postpartum recovery. Before joining the Open Fertility team, Valerie practiced as a Fertility Nurse Practitioner at NYU and Extend Fertility.
Valerie’s approach to fertility care is rooted in clear communication, evidence-based practice, and a genuine desire to support each of her patients’ unique journeys. Her extensive background allows her to skillfully guide individuals and couples through their treatment plans so they feel heard, informed, and empowered every step of the way.
Fluent in Russian and conversational in Spanish, Valerie is committed to creating inclusive spaces so that patients of all backgrounds can feel supported in their fertility journeys. She is thrilled to bring her expertise and warmth to Open Fertility, where she can continue to do what she loves most – supporting people on their family-building journeys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Open Fertility in Astoria, your care will be led by a dedicated Nurse Practitioner who will guide you through every phase of your fertility journey. From your first consultation—where your goals and treatment options are discussed—to selecting a personalized protocol, overseeing your medication, and monitoring your progress, they’ll be with you every step of the way. After your procedures, they’ll continue to support you by reviewing outcomes and planning next steps together.
Our Providers receive direct mentorship from Open Fertility’s Chief Medical Officer, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist. This ensures that you benefit from a high standard of care rooted in clinical expertise.
All procedures, such as egg retrievals and embryo transfers are completed by an experienced Physician.
Throughout your treatment, a dedicated Patient Navigator will also be available to support you. You can reach them via phone, or through the Salve app to get answers to any questions you have and help navigating your care.
Not quite yet! For the time being, our Astoria fertility clinic partners with Spring Fertility’s state-of-the-art surgery center and embryology lab in Manhattan in the Bryant Park neighborhood. That’s where all procedures will take place, and where tissue will be safely stored. You can learn more about Spring Fertility’s exceptional cryosafety standards here, and explore travel tips and accommodations for New York here.
At Open Fertility, we believe exceptional fertility care should be more accessible. Our highly trained and fertility care-specialized Providers allow us to deliver the same level of attention and expertise—without compromising on personalized, expert care.
We also simplify the process by streamlining protocols and reducing the number of unnecessary in-person appointments, saving you time and money.
No, we do not accept insurance currently. Our self-pay model allows us to offer clear and upfront pricing, while avoiding the inflated costs often associated with insurance coverage.
While we know this may be a concern for some, many of our patients find that our self-pay rates are still more affordable than the out-of-pocket expenses they would face even with insurance coverage.
