Open Fertility
Astoria, NY
Welcome to Open Fertility Astoria, where you’ll receive top-quality care in an accessible and inviting environment.
Open Fertility Astoria
3613 30th Ave
Astoria, NY 11103
P. (718) 450-9440
Office Hours:
7:00 AM-4:00 PM EST | M-F
Services at Our Astoria Clinic
Open Fertility Astoria offers physician-supervised fertility care with transparent, self-pay pricing well below the national average.
IVF
IVF at our Astoria clinic is physician-overseen from start to finish. Your APP (Advanced Practice Provider), in collaboration with the medical director, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, manages your care through every monitoring appointment and teaches you how to prepare and administer injections so you feel confident from the first dose. A board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist performs your egg retrieval and embryo transfer at Spring Fertility’s nationally recognized Manhattan IVF laboratory near Bryant Park. Procedures take place under general anesthesia, and most patients return to normal activity the following day.
Egg Freezing
Egg freezing gives you the flexibility to plan your family on your own timeline. The process starts with a consultation to assess your ovarian reserve, followed by 10 to 14 days of hormone injections to stimulate egg production. Your provider monitors your progress closely with ultrasounds and bloodwork throughout. Once your eggs are ready, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist retrieves them in an approximately 20-minute outpatient procedure at Spring Fertility’s nationally recognized Manhattan IVF laboratory near Bryant Park. Your eggs are then frozen using vitrification (a rapid freezing method that preserves egg quality with high survival rates after thawing) and stored until you decide to use them.
LGBTQ+ Family Planning
Open Fertility welcomes LGBTQ+ patients whose treatment needs align with our focused IVF care model.
For eligible female partners, we offer reciprocal IVF, allowing one partner to provide the eggs while the other carries the pregnancy. Treatment is supported by Open’s clinical team, Spring Fertility reproductive endocrinologists, and Spring’s IVF laboratories.
Open does not offer donor egg treatment, gestational carrier programs, or the full range of third-party reproduction services. Patients seeking broader LGBTQ+ family-building options can explore comprehensive care through Spring Fertility.
Our team can help you determine which care model best supports your family-building goals.
A Team of Experts
At Open Fertility, experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates guide your treatment and monitor your progress in collaboration with reproductive endocrinologists. Powered by Spring Fertility, our care model gives you access to Spring’s advanced IVF laboratories and embryology teams, with Spring reproductive endocrinologists performing egg retrievals and embryo transfers. This thoughtfully designed approach makes expert fertility care more accessible without compromising the expertise behind your treatment.
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.
Ava Schwartz,
PA-C
Open Fertility Provider
She / Hers
Ava is a New York State-licensed and Nationally Certified Physician Associate (PA-C). Having earned her degree from the Pace University Lenox Hill Hospital PA Program, she has a strong foundation in evidence-based, patient-centered care. She began her career at Spring Fertility in New York City, where she gained extensive hands-on experience assisting with egg retrievals, embryo transfers, hysteroscopies, and endometrial biopsies. Through rigorous clinical training and working closely with patients, Ava has developed a deep understanding of reproductive medicine and the patient experience.
She believes that exceptional fertility care begins by partnering with her patients. Ava is committed to prioritizing open communication and patient education so individuals and couples can navigate their treatment with confidence and peace of mind.
Ava is incredibly excited to join the Open Fertility team and bring both her clinical expertise and personal warmth to supporting patients every step of the way.
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Fertility Clinic in Astoria, NY
At Open Fertility, cost should never stand between you and care. Here’s what to expect:
Astoria, NY
Estimated cost breakdown
Initial Consultation
$195
Embryo Cryo Package
Retrieval, insemination, embryo culture & cryopreservation
$6,995
Estimated Medications
~$2,495
PGT-A Biopsy
Biopsy, up to 4 embryos (+$295 per additional embryo)
$1,195
Control FET
$2,995
Third Party Testing Lab
Estimate of testing fees
~$800
Total:
$14,675
Avg cost of IVF at other US clinics:
$25,000+
We accept FSA and HSA funds (pre-tax health spending accounts) toward treatment costs. Bloodwork is billed separately by an outside lab.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Open Fertility in Astoria, your care will be led by a dedicated APP (Advanced Practice Provider) who guides you through every phase of your treatment. 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 APPs work in collaboration with Open Fertility’s medical director, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, to ensure you receive the best possible care.
All procedures, including egg retrievals and embryo transfers, are completed by an experienced Physician.
Throughout your treatment, a dedicated Patient Navigator will also be available via phone and the Salve app (Open Fertility’s secure patient messaging platform) to answer any questions you have. An after-hours phone line is also available 24/7 for medical concerns outside regular office hours.
Open Fertility is powered by Spring Fertility’s world-class clinical infrastructure and laboratory expertise. All procedures take place at Spring Fertility’s state-of-the-art surgical and embryology centers in Manhattan’s Bryant Park neighborhood, where your tissue will also be safely stored. You can learn more about Spring Fertility’s cryosafety standards here and explore travel tips and accommodations for New York here.
Our highly trained APPs specialize in fertility care, allowing us to deliver the same level of expertise and attention without the higher costs typically associated with doctor-only care. We also focus on the appointments and testing your treatment actually requires, reducing unnecessary in-person visits and 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.
We do accept coverage through fertility benefits provider Progyny. If you have benefits through Progyny, please call us to schedule an appointment.
No referral is required. Initial consultations are typically scheduled promptly after contact. Your consultation includes a review of your medical history, a physical exam, a preliminary fertility assessment, and a full discussion of your treatment options, timeline, and costs. The consultation fee is $195. Bloodwork ordered at your consultation is processed by an outside lab and billed separately.
Patients receive convenient consultations and monitoring at our Astoria clinic, while egg retrievals and embryo transfers are performed at Spring Fertility’s nationally recognized Manhattan IVF laboratory near Bryant Park, giving patients the convenience of neighborhood care with access to one of the country’s leading embryology programs.
Egg retrieval is a short outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia and ultrasound guidance, typically completed in approximately 20 minutes. A board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist performs the retrieval at Spring Fertility’s Manhattan IVF laboratory. Most patients return to normal activity within 24 hours.
Open Fertility supports eligible female partners pursuing reciprocal IVF, where one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy.
Open does not offer donor egg treatment, gestational carrier programs, or comprehensive third-party reproduction services. Patients with broader LGBTQ+ family-building needs can explore treatment options through Spring Fertility.
Our team can help determine whether Open’s focused care model or Spring’s broader services are the better fit.
Getting Here
Open Fertility Astoria is located at 36-13 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103. The clinic is one minute from the N and W trains at 30th Ave station, with Q18 and Q19 bus service directly on the block — making it one of the most accessible fertility clinics in Queens.
- By subway: Take the N or W train to 30th Ave station. The clinic is a one-minute walk.
- By bus: The Q18 and Q19 serve 30th Ave directly.
Procedures take place at Spring Fertility’s state-of-the-art surgical and embryology centers near Bryant Park in Manhattan. Your care team will walk you through logistics well in advance of your retrieval date. Travel tips and hotel accommodations near the Spring Fertility center are available here.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Open Fertility Astoria makes IVF and egg freezing more accessible to eligible patients across Queens, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Jackson Heights, Brooklyn, and surrounding New York City communities.
Our focused care model combines convenient local consultations and monitoring with Spring Fertility’s reproductive endocrinologists, advanced IVF laboratories, and embryology expertise in Manhattan.
Whether you’re considering IVF, exploring egg freezing, or ready to take the next step after IUI, our team can help you understand your options, treatment costs, and whether Open Fertility is the right fit for you.