Fertility Specialist Near Long Island | Damien Fertility Partners
A reproductive endocrinologist (REI) is a physician who has completed OB/GYN residency followed by a three-year fellowship specifically in reproductive endocrinology and infertility — the highest level of specialized training available in this field. Not every provider using the title “fertility specialist” holds that credential. For Long Island patients evaluating their options, that distinction is worth understanding before choosing a clinic.
Our Jersey City office is reachable from western Nassau County in roughly 45–60 minutes by car, or via LIRR to Penn Station and PATH to Journal Square — steps from our office at One Journal Square Plaza. 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.
Our Fertility Specialists
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, including virtual consultations for Long Island 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. Patients are never referred to outside surgical centers, which preserves continuity and eliminates the scheduling delays an outside referral introduces.
Your dedicated physician is with you at every consultation, every monitoring appointment, and every pivotal decision in your treatment. We do not rotate providers mid-cycle or relay results through administrative portals.
REI vs. General Fertility Provider
A general OB/GYN can monitor a basic ovulation induction cycle. An REI can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of infertility causes — hormonal dysfunction, uterine anomalies, tubal obstruction, and severe male factor infertility — and can perform or coordinate surgical correction when indicated. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine defines REI as a subspecialty requiring completion of an accredited fellowship after OB/GYN residency, a distinction that matters most when a case is complex, when prior cycles have failed, or when surgical expertise is needed alongside medical management.
At large corporate fertility networks, specialists often operate within productivity-driven systems that constrain how much time they can spend with each patient. Protocols may be standardized across the network rather than built around your specific clinical profile. Every protocol we design is individualized to your diagnosis, your ovarian reserve, your history, and your goals.
Conditions Our Specialists Treat
Female infertility diagnoses. Our physicians are experienced in evaluating and treating the full range of female infertility conditions. These include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and polyps, uterine septa, fallopian tube obstruction, ovulatory dysfunction, recurrent pregnancy loss, and premature ovarian insufficiency. For patients who have received a difficult diagnosis elsewhere, our team provides second opinion consultations — reviewing prior records, repeating key tests when appropriate, and offering an independent clinical assessment that may identify options not previously considered.
Male factor infertility. Male factor contributes to approximately 40–50% of all infertility cases, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. We evaluate it as an equal and essential component of every couple’s initial workup, not an afterthought. Semen analysis results are reviewed in full clinical context. Additional hormonal and genetic testing is ordered when indicated. When both partners are evaluated simultaneously, diagnoses are faster and treatment plans are more accurate.
Fertility Treatments Available to Long Island Patients
Our Jersey City office offers the full range of services available across all our locations. Treatment is built around your diagnosis from the first appointment forward.
Ovulation induction and IUI. For patients with ovulatory dysfunction or diagnoses suited to lower-complexity 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 operating within embryoscope time-lapse incubators — to support embryo selection using continuous imaging data rather than static snapshots at fixed intervals.
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 or professional timing reasons.
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. Legal and logistical coordination is built into the process.
In-house surgery. Dr. Seigelstein performs hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and septum resection within our practice. No referrals. No change in your care team.
Understanding IVF Success Rates
Reported success rates require context to interpret correctly. 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 canceled before transfer, such as those stopped due to poor ovarian response.
Clinics that accept more complex or older patients may show lower average rates than those that selectively accept favorable-prognosis cases, even when clinical quality is stronger. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine notes that cumulative success rates across multiple transfers are often more informative than single-cycle figures. Our success rates page provides our current SART data: 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. 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 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.
Getting to Our Jersey City Office from Long Island
By car. From western Nassau County, the most practical route is via the Queens–Midtown Tunnel or Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel through lower Manhattan, then the Holland Tunnel into Jersey City. The drive typically takes approximately 45–60 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Parking is available near our office at One Journal Square Plaza, Suite 301-A.
By train. LIRR passengers can take a direct train to Penn Station and connect to the PATH train at 33rd Street, which runs directly to Journal Square in Jersey City — a short walk from our office. Transit time from Nassau County is under 90 minutes for many patients. Our offices open as early as 7:00 AM on weekdays to make monitoring appointments compatible with a full working day.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a reproductive endocrinologist, and how are they different from an OB/GYN?
A reproductive endocrinologist (REI) is an OB/GYN who has completed an additional three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Both Dr. Damien and Dr. Perlman hold board certification in REI from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology — a credential not every “fertility specialist” holds.
2. How do I get to the Jersey City office from Long Island?
From Nassau County, drive via the Queens–Midtown or Brooklyn–Battery Tunnel and Holland Tunnel to reach Journal Square in roughly 45–60 minutes under normal traffic. By train, take the LIRR to Penn Station and connect to the PATH to Journal Square. Our offices open at 7:00 AM on weekdays, making early monitoring appointments practical before work.
3. Can I get a second opinion from your specialists?
Yes. We welcome second opinion consultations for patients who have received a diagnosis or treatment recommendation elsewhere. Our physicians review prior records, repeat key tests when appropriate, and provide an independent clinical assessment — which may confirm your existing plan or identify options not previously considered. Schedule a consultation to begin.
4. Does Damien Fertility Partners treat complex or difficult fertility cases?
Yes. Our specialists are experienced with diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent pregnancy loss, severe male factor infertility, endometriosis, uterine anomalies, and failed IVF cycles. Dr. Seigelstein performs surgical correction in-house when indicated, so complex cases are managed without outside referrals.
5. Does Damien Fertility Partners serve LGBTQ+ patients and single individuals?
Yes. We serve patients of all backgrounds and family-building paths, 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.
6. How is Damien Fertility Partners accredited, and where are success rates reported?
Our laboratory and clinical practices are accredited by the College of American Pathologists, the FDA, and the NJ State Department of Health — with zero deficiencies. We hold the REI Protect Seal of Approval for medical safety, laboratory quality, and patient care. Success rates are reported publicly through SART; clinic-to-clinic comparisons should be interpreted with caution due to differences in patient populations.
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. New York state has its own IVF coverage mandates; if your insurance is New York-based, our team can help clarify what applies. Our Insurance and Financial Resources page outlines what to expect, and we review 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. 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 accordingly.
Request a consultation with Dr. Damien or Dr. Perlman at our Jersey City (Hudson County) office — the most accessible location for Long Island patients — 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.