Acacio Fertility Center-Bakersfield

I. Hospital Overview

II. Hospital Introduction

Acacio Fertility Center-Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA, and was founded and led by Dr. Brian Acacio (MD, FACOG), a board-certified specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Acacio graduated from the George Washington University School of Medicine,Reproductive ImmunologystudiesInfertilityWith over 30 years of clinical experience in the field, specializing in recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and recurrent miscarriage, among other complex infertility conditions.

The center features a CLIA-certified assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratory, offering comprehensive fertility treatment services including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), donor egg and sperm programs, and fertility preservation. It is a single-physician-led reproductive center specializing in complex infertility cases. The former Laguna Niguel campus has been closed, with all services consolidated at the Bakersfield campus.

Honors and Achievements

• Professional Reputation: Dr. Brian Acacio is widely recognized by his peers in the fields of reproductive immunology and recurrent implantation failure, frequently receiving referrals for complex infertility cases from other medical institutions.

• Patient Reviews: 4.2-star rating on Google Maps, with patients recognizing its personalized treatment plans and professional service standards

• Multi-campus service network: As part of the Acacio Fertility Center brand, covering multiple California regions including Bakersfield, Laguna Niguel, and Orange County.

III. Core Features

1. Dr. Shan led the entire processPatients are treated personally by Dr. Brian Acacio, ensuring continuity of care through consistent engagement with the same attending physician throughout the entire treatment process.

2. Expertise in Complex InfertilityWith extensive experience in reproductive immunology, recurrent implantation failure (RIF), and recurrent pregnancy loss; other physicians frequently refer complex RIF and recurrent pregnancy loss cases here, reflecting peer recognition of their professional expertise.

3. Affordable pricesThe center promotes "the lowest possible prices" and offers a discounted initial consultation.

4. Multi-insurer cooperation: Access to approximately 14 insurance networks, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, and Molina.

5. Comprehensive ServicesCovering one-stop assisted reproductive services including IVF, egg donation, surrogacy, and cryopreservation of eggs and embryos.

IV. Attending Physician: Brian Acacio, MD, FACOG

• M.D.: George Washington University School of Medicine, 1993

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine (UCI), 1988

• Residency: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, 1993–1997

• Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), LAC+USC Medical Center, circa 1997–2000

• Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG); Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)

• Served as the Medical Director for SIRM in Los Angeles and Orange County, and founded Acacio Fertility Center in 2008.

• Current Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Kern Medical Center, Clinical Assistant Professor at UCLA

• Published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and delivered lectures, and was selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor

• Areas of Expertise: Reproductive Immunology, Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF), Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and Complex Infertility

V. Service Items

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A complete IVF cycle service, including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and transfer.

• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI): A microsurgical sperm injection technique for male factor infertility

• Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A): Preimplantation Chromosomal Aneuploidy Screening

• Egg Donation: Providing service support for patients who require donor eggs

• Sperm Donation: Providing Sperm Donation Services for Patients in Need

• Fertility Preservation (Egg Freezing / Embryo Cryopreservation): Providing freezing services for patients with fertility preservation needs.

• Gestational surrogacy

• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): A Basic Treatment Option for Mild to Moderate Male Factor Infertility

• PRF ovarian regeneration

• Telehealth: Facilitates initial consultations and follow-ups for patients who are unable to visit the clinic in person.

6. Test Tube Procedure

Initial Consultation

1. Schedule an appointment (via the official website form or by calling (661) 326-8066, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM)

2. Initial Assessment: Comprehensive review of medical history, discussion of causes of infertility and available treatment options (discounted initial consultation offered)

3. Diagnostic tests: hormone testing, semen analysis, imaging studies, etc.

Treatment cycle

4. Develop individualized treatment plans (IVF / ICSI / PGT-A, etc.)

5. Ovulation induction: Medications stimulate the ovaries, with follicle growth monitored via ultrasound and blood tests.

6. Egg retrieval: Ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte retrieval (under general anesthesia or sedation)

7. Fertilization and Embryo Culture: IVF/ICSI fertilization in CLIA-certified laboratories, cultured to the blastocyst stage

8. PGT-A testing (if applicable)

9. Embryo Transfer: Ultrasound-Guided Transfer

Postoperative follow-up

10. Blood hCG test approximately 10–14 days after transplantation

11. Early Pregnancy Monitoring and Remote Follow-up

7. Fee Reference

The center does not publish its pricing on third-party platforms; specific fees must be confirmed by contacting the clinic directly.

According to patient evaluation case references: approximately31,000. Costs vary depending on individual treatment plans and are subject to the final quote from the clinic.

8. Success Rate Reference

The center has not published age-specific success rates verified by CDC/SART (the 2022 CDC list shows "not reported"). Its official website claims to have "one of the highest IVF success rates in Bakersfield and the Central Valley." It is recommended that patients request the current SART report from the clinic during their visit for verification.

The center performs approximately 200 cycles per year (compared to the national average of about 400 cycles for clinics in the United States). Reference: CDC 2022 national average live birth rate (per egg retrieval):

9. Address and Transportation

• Address2225 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

• Telephone: (661) 326-8066

• Fax: 661-843-7706

• Business HoursMonday to Friday, 07:00–17:00; closed on weekends

10. Suitable Audience

Patients with complex infertility, recurrent implantation failure (RIF), or recurrent miscarriage, or those who wish to receive continuous one-on-one care from the same physician throughout their treatment.

XI. Laws and Policies

California is one of the most fertility-treatment-friendly states in the United States:

• Surrogacy is legal: The jurisdiction is gestational surrogacy-friendly, surrogacy agreements are legally enforceable, and courts can issue pre-birth orders establishing parentage.

• Egg/sperm donation is legal and regulated by FDA and ASRM guidelines.

• PGT is legal: Preimplantation genetic testing is legal in the United States.

• LGBTQ+ Rights: Under the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), same-sex couples have equal rights to fertility treatments.

• Legal Status of Embryos: In the United States, embryos are considered property rather than natural persons, allowing for cryopreservation, donation, and research.