IVI RMA North America expands Southern California presence with acquisition of Reproductive Health and Wellness Center, Rise Fertility, and Halo Fertility from Global Premier Fertility
Leading Southern California clinics join Premier North American Fertility Network
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — IVI RMA North America, a leader in fertility care and assisted reproduction, Tuesday announced it completed the acquisition of three prominent Southern California-based fertility clinics from Global Premier Fertility: Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC), Rise Fertility and Halo Fertility. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
“All three of these organizations are recognized for their outstanding clinical outcomes, research orientation, use of the latest assisted reproduction technologies, personalized treatment approaches, and innovative care–and we are thrilled to welcome them to the IVI RMA family,” said Lynn Mason, CEO of IVI RMA North America. “By combining the strengths of our global network with the expertise and reputation of these clinics, we are uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled fertility care in California.”
Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC), based in Laguna Hills, California, is led by Dr. Marcus Rosencrantz, an award-winning, double-board certified fertility specialist who has been named an Orange County Top Doctor and Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the past five consecutive years and one of America’s Most Honored Professionals. He has also been recognized over multiple years with Patients’ Choice, On-Time Doctor, and Compassionate Doctor awards. RHWC employs the most advanced embryo science and technologies, creates innovative fertility plans tailored to each individual, and achieves the highest fertility success rates in Orange County.
Rise Fertility, based in Newport Beach and Mission Viejo, California, is led by Dr. Sanaz Ghazal, a double board-certified fertility specialist who has achieved national recognition for her research and achievements as a top fertility doctor in Southern California. Rise Fertility is known for its cutting-edge fertility care, focus on personalized treatment plans and exceptional high-touch patient experiences.
Halo Fertility, based in Rolling Hills Estates, California, is led by Dr. Matthew Macer, a highly respected award-winning reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist. Halo Fertility is known for providing the gold standard in fertility care, blending the latest technology and science, compassion, and understanding to deliver unparalleled patient-centered care.
This strategic acquisition strengthens IVI RMA North America’s presence and market leadership in the United States, expands its presence throughout Southern California with the addition of over 30 doctors and employees, and reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based, patient-centered fertility care to the greatest number of patients. IVI RMA’s global network consists of over 190 clinics in 14 countries, supported by more than 4,400 dedicated professionals.
“We are proud to welcome Dr. Rosencrantz, Dr. Ghazal, Dr. Macer and their dedicated teams to the IVI RMA North America family,” said Thomas Molinaro, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at IVI RMA North America. “These clinics exemplify the best in patient care and clinical innovation. Together, we will help more families achieve their dreams of parenthood with the best fertility care available.”
“The RMA Network is a perfect fit for RHWC. They are the largest group in the world devoted exclusively to human reproduction technology, leaders in fertility research, and they extend the highest quality of fertility care to their clients,” added Dr. Marcus Rosencrantz, Founder and CEO at Reproductive Health and Wellness Center. “We believe this relationship will continue to bring our patients excellence in care as we support them in building their families.”
“We’re excited to join IVI RMA, the pioneers of science-based fertility treatment who have been recognized leaders in patient-centered care since their inception 25 years ago,” added Dr. Sanaz Ghazal, Founder & Medical Director at Rise Fertility. “We’re confident that the alignment in approach to patient care and support for our team will greatly benefit our patients in helping them achieve their family building goals.”
“Our patients deserve to receive unparallelled patient-centered care and the latest in reproductive technology and becoming part of the IVI RMA family of fertility clinics will ensure we deliver on that promise,” said Dr. Matthew Macer, the founder of Halo Fertility.
“We’re very excited for what the future holds for RHWC, RISE and HALO as they become part of the esteemed IVI RMA North America Fertility Network,” said Kolin Ozonian, CEO of Global Premier Fertility. “We are thankful for all of the hard work and accomplishments by the physicians and the teams that led to this opportunity.”
The integration of RHWC, Rise Fertility and Halo Fertility into the IVI RMA North America network will begin in January 2025 and focus on ensuring a seamless experience for patients, staff, and stakeholders, with no disruption to ongoing treatments.
About IVI RMA North America
IVI RMA North America, comprising Reproductive Medicine Associates, Boston IVF, Toronto-based TRIO, and Pearl Mini-IVF Fertility Clinic in San Diego, spans 22 IVF laboratories and has helped women achieve pregnancies which have led to the birth of over 220,000 babies to date. Pioneers in innovative care, including PGT-A, single embryo transfer, fertility preservation, LGBTQ+ care, and more, the network has published over 1,000 papers which have pushed the fertility industry forward. Part of IVI RMA Global, one of the world’s leading Reproductive Medicine groups committed to providing evidence-based fertility solutions with the greatest chance of success in the shortest time necessary to patients seeking treatment anywhere in the world. IVI RMA Global employs more than 4,400 people across 190+ locations in 14 countries. Learn more at rmanetwork.com and ivirma.com.
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