Fertility Clinic Serving Staten Island | Damien Fertility Partners

According to CDC ART surveillance data, IVF live-birth rates for patients under 35 average roughly 40–50% per cycle nationally — but outcomes vary significantly by clinic, patient profile, and how success is measured. For Staten Island residents, the more practical question is which clinic delivers consistent, accountable care without requiring a long commute into Manhattan.

Our Jersey City office is approximately 14 miles from Staten Island via the Bayonne or Goethals Bridge — typically a 25–35 minute drive under normal traffic conditions. We’ve provided fertility care in New Jersey since 1989, when we opened as East Coast IVF, the first successful IVF program in Monmouth and Ocean County. Our laboratory holds accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, the FDA, and the NJ State Department of Health — with zero deficiencies across all three. Request a consultation at our Jersey City office, or virtually with Dr. Barry Perlman.

Getting to Our Jersey City Office from Staten Island

By car. The most direct route is via the Bayonne Bridge, which connects into Bayonne, New Jersey. From there, Route 440 north leads into Jersey City in approximately 25–35 minutes under normal traffic. Patients can also cross the Goethals Bridge into Elizabeth and take the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) or Route 1&9 north toward Jersey City. Parking is available near our office at One Journal Square Plaza, Suite 301-A, at the corner of JFK Boulevard and Cottage Street.

By public transit. The Staten Island Railway connects to the Staten Island Ferry, which crosses to Whitehall Street in Lower Manhattan. From there, the PATH train runs directly to Journal Square in Jersey City — a short walk from our office. Transit takes longer than driving but is a practical option for monitoring appointments. Our team is happy to answer logistics questions when you call to schedule.

The Privately Owned Difference

Many fertility practices across the New York metro area are now owned by corporate networks. Corporate centers are typically managed for volume: patients rotate between multiple providers, protocols are standardized across large case loads, and results arrive through portals staffed by administrators rather than clinicians.

We are privately owned and have been since 1989. Your dedicated physician is with you at every consultation, every monitoring appointment, and every pivotal decision in your treatment. Every protocol is built around your specific diagnosis — not a network-wide standard. We hold the REI Protect Seal of Approval for medical safety, laboratory quality, and patient care, and our success rates are reported publicly through SART. In 2023, our live-birth rate per new patient under 35 was 81.8%, with a 100% elective single embryo transfer (eSET) rate in that group. Clinic-to-clinic comparisons should be interpreted with caution due to differences in patient populations.

Our Physicians

Dr. Miguel Damien is our Medical Director and the founding physician of the practice. He trained at Dartmouth Medical School and completed postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard Medical School and the University of Connecticut. Dr. Damien has practiced reproductive endocrinology in New Jersey since 1989, is board-certified in REI by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in the NY Metro Area six times (2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2018). He is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Barry Perlman, D.O., FACOG, is board-certified in REI by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and sees patients across all three offices. Virtual consultations are available with Dr. Perlman for patients who prefer to begin the process remotely before commuting to Jersey City.

Dr. Nina Seigelstein leads our in-house surgical team. Hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, uterine septum resection, and related gynecologic procedures are performed within our practice — you are never referred to an outside surgical center. This keeps your care with providers who know your complete history and eliminates the scheduling delays that outside referrals introduce.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

Every treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation and diagnosis. For female patients, this includes hormonal blood work assessing ovarian reserve — including anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and estradiol — a transvaginal ultrasound to examine the uterus and ovaries, and an antral follicle count (AFC) to further characterize ovarian reserve. For male patients, a semen analysis is the essential first step, accompanied by hormonal panels when clinically indicated.

Both partners are evaluated simultaneously to avoid delays and ensure no contributing factor goes unidentified. Results are reviewed in context by the same physician who will manage your treatment — not relayed through a portal or by a rotating staff member.

Fertility Treatments Available to Staten Island Patients

Staten Island patients have access to the full range of services available across all our locations. Treatment is individualized to your diagnosis from the first appointment forward.

Ovulation induction and IUI. For patients who ovulate irregularly or require minimal intervention, these are often the clinically appropriate first step before advancing to IVF.

In vitro fertilization. IVF is the most effective treatment for the majority of fertility diagnoses. We use CHLOE by Fairtility — an AI-powered embryo assessment system in our embryoscope time-lapse incubators — to support embryo selection using continuous imaging data rather than static snapshots.

Fertility preservation. Egg freezing and embryo freezing are available for patients managing the effects of a medical diagnosis, planning ahead of age-related decline, or preserving options for personal timing. The same laboratory protocols used for active IVF cycles apply.

Genetic testing. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is available to screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. PGT is indicated for recurrent pregnancy loss, advanced maternal age, known heritable conditions, or prior IVF failure.

Donor programs and third-party reproduction. We coordinate donor egg IVF, donor sperm, and gestational carrier arrangements, with legal and logistical coordination built into the process.

In-house surgery. Dr. Seigelstein performs hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and uterine septum resection within our practice. No outside referrals. No break in the continuity of your care.

Understanding IVF Success Rates

Success rates are frequently cited as a single number, but interpreting them correctly requires understanding how those numbers are constructed. CDC ART surveillance data shows that outcomes can be reported per intended retrieval, per actual retrieval, or per embryo transfer — and each metric produces a meaningfully different figure.

Per-transfer rates tend to appear higher because they exclude cycles that never reached transfer, such as those canceled due to poor ovarian response. A clinic that accepts more complex or older patients may show a lower average rate than one that selects primarily favorable-prognosis cases, even when delivering clinically stronger care. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine notes that cumulative success rates — the likelihood of a live birth across multiple cycles — are often more informative than single-cycle figures. Our success rates page provides current SART data with full context, and in your consultation we translate those figures into what they mean for your specific age, diagnosis, and history.

Inclusive Care for Every Family

We serve patients of all backgrounds, orientations, and family-building paths with no BMI limitations and no restrictions based on age or relationship status. Our Diversity & Inclusion commitment is reflected in how we staff our offices and structure our programs.

Female same-sex couples have access to IUI, IVF, and reciprocal IVF, in which one partner provides the egg and the other carries the pregnancy. Male same-sex couples and single individuals receive expert guidance on donor sperm, surrogacy coordination, and all available pathways. Full details are on our LGBTQ+ family building and services for singles pages. Dr. Damien is fluent in Spanish, and our bilingual Insurance Verification Specialist is available to assist Spanish-speaking patients with benefits questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is the Jersey City office from Staten Island? Our Jersey City office at One Journal Square Plaza is approximately 14 miles by road from Staten Island. Via the Bayonne Bridge, the drive typically takes 25–35 minutes under normal traffic — making it one of the most accessible fertility clinic options for Staten Island residents outside of Manhattan. 
2. Can I drive from Staten Island to the Jersey City office? Yes. The Bayonne Bridge and Goethals Bridge both provide direct routes from Staten Island into New Jersey, connecting easily to Jersey City. Parking is available near our office at One Journal Square Plaza, and most patients find the drive straightforward for both initial consultations and regular monitoring appointments. 
3. What fertility treatments are available to Staten Island patients? All services are available at our Jersey City office: fertility evaluations, ovulation induction, IUI, IVF, egg and embryo freezing, PGT, donor egg and donor sperm cycles, and in-house surgical procedures with Dr. Seigelstein. 
4. Does Damien Fertility Partners serve LGBTQ+ patients from Staten Island? Yes. We welcome patients of all backgrounds and family structures, including female same-sex couples (IUI, IVF, and reciprocal IVF), male same-sex couples, and single parents by choice. See our LGBTQ+ family building and services for singles pages for details on each pathway. 
5. How do your success rates compare to NYC-based fertility clinics? Our 2023 SART live-birth rate per new patient under 35 was 81.8%, with a 100% eSET rate in that group. Clinic-to-clinic comparisons should be interpreted with caution due to differences in patient populations. We encourage patients to review the full SART data and discuss what it means for their specific case in a consultation. 
6. Do I need a referral to schedule an appointment? No referral is required. Contact us directly to schedule a new patient consultation at our Jersey City office or request an appointment online. Virtual consultations are available with Dr. Perlman if you prefer to begin remotely.

Insurance, Financing, and Scheduling

New Jersey’s 2024 mandate expansion extended IVF coverage to group plans with 50 or more employees, covering up to four egg retrievals per lifetime and removing prior restrictions based on age or sexual orientation. Coverage still varies by individual plan. Our Insurance and Financial Resources page outlines what to expect, and our team reviews your benefits before your first appointment. For patients with limited coverage, CapexMD financing is available with 24-hour pre-approval.

No referral is required to schedule. Our offices open as early as 7:00 AM on weekdays to accommodate monitoring appointments before work. If your situation is time-sensitive — advanced maternal age, a diagnosis affecting fertility, or recurrent pregnancy loss — note that when you call and we will prioritize scheduling accordingly.

Request a consultation with Dr. Damien or Dr. Perlman at our Jersey City (Hudson County) office — the closest location to Staten Island — or at our Newark (Essex County) or Shrewsbury (Monmouth County) offices. Virtual consultations are available with Dr. Perlman. Schedule your appointment here or call (732) 758-6511 to get started.