Fertility Clinic in Newark, NJ | Damien Fertility Partners
Damien Fertility Partners runs a Newark fertility clinic at 60 Park Place, Suite 210, in the heart of Essex County. The practice has treated New Jersey patients since 1989, and the Newark office offers the same full set of evaluation and treatment services as the other two locations. For people in and around Newark, it means specialist fertility care without the trip to Monmouth County or across the river into New York.
The Newark office sits a short walk from Newark Penn Station, with NJ Transit rail, bus, and PATH access close by. Appointments run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00am to 5:00pm and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Spanish-speaking staff are on site, and the full patient experience is available in English and Spanish.
If you already know you want to start, the How to Begin page walks you through booking a first consultation and what to bring.
36 Years of New Jersey Fertility Medicine
Dr. Miguel Damien founded the practice in 1989 as East Coast IVF, the first practice to perform successful IVF in Monmouth and Ocean County. It has since grown to three locations across Monmouth, Essex, and Hudson Counties. The Newark office brings that clinical history into Essex County.
Dr. Damien trained at Dartmouth Medical School, completed his OB/GYN residency at Harvard Medical School, and finished fellowships in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Harvard and the University of Connecticut. He has held board certification in REI for more than 35 years. Castle Connolly has named him a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area six times, and Inside Jersey Magazine has recognized him as a Top Doctor for Women ten times.
The practice holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on FertilityIQ across 26 verified patient reviews, which places it in the top 8 percent of fertility clinics nationally.
Fertility Treatments at the Newark Office
The Newark office covers the full range of fertility care, so most patients never need to go elsewhere for standard testing or treatment.
Evaluation starts with hormonal bloodwork to check ovarian reserve and ovulation, transvaginal ultrasound, a hysterosalpingogram to assess the tubes and uterus, and semen analysis. Treatment options include IUI, IVF with both fresh and frozen embryo transfer, donor egg IVF, donor sperm, preimplantation genetic testing, egg freezing, gestational carrier IVF, and family balancing through IVF and genetic testing.
Gynecologic surgery for endometriosis, fibroids, polyps, ovarian cysts, and uterine abnormalities is handled by the practice’s own surgical team at credentialed regional facilities, including Hackensack University Medical Center. Having that surgical capability in-house means patients who need an operation before or during fertility treatment do not have to go find a separate surgeon.
LGBTQ+ family building is open to every patient. The practice sets no BMI-based limits on care and treats patients of all backgrounds and family structures with access to the same full service menu.
The Clinical Team
Dr. Miguel Damien, M.D., founder and Medical Director, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist trained at Dartmouth, Harvard, and the University of Connecticut. He has practiced in New Jersey since 1989 and speaks fluent Spanish, which matters for many Newark-area families.
Dr. Barry Perlman, D.O., FACOG, joined in 2023 after training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. His focus includes PCOS, male factor infertility, and ovarian aging. He offers virtual consultations and has published peer-reviewed research on how endocrine disruptors affect fertility.
Dr. Nina Seigelstein, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN, specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Through her nonprofit, One World Women’s Health, she has led surgical mission work in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Ladakh, and the Navajo Reservation.
Gloria Lopez and Elizabeth Piercy are AANP-certified Family Nurse Practitioners who handle monitoring visits during treatment. Egg retrieval and embryo transfer are always performed by the physician.
The Embryology Laboratory
Embryology runs out of the Shrewsbury main office, where the lab holds accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, the FDA, and the New Jersey State Department of Health, with zero deficiencies across all three. Frank Barnes, PhD, HCLD, directs the lab.
The lab uses CHLOE by Fairtility, an AI embryo monitoring system. Instead of pulling embryos out of the incubator for manual checks, CHLOE analyzes the time-lapse data captured by the lab’s embryoscopes, tracking each embryo continuously inside a stable environment. The clinical team reviews that visual record with patients before any transfer decision.
Vitrification for egg and embryo freezing and on-site PGT biopsy both happen in the Shrewsbury lab. Cycle outcomes are reported publicly through the SART database under Clinic ID 2518.
Why Newark Patients Choose Damien Fertility Partners
The biggest draw is physician continuity. The doctor who runs your first consultation is the same one who oversees your cycle and performs your retrieval and transfer. There is no handoff between the physician who designs a protocol and whoever happens to be on shift for the procedure. Monitoring visits may be handled by one of the practice’s nurse practitioners, but the physician stays responsible for the cycle start to finish.
That continuity is harder to find than it sounds. Larger clinics often rotate patients through whichever provider is available, and the person who reviews your scan one week may not be the person you see the next.
The Newark office accepts most major insurance carriers and offers fertility financing through CapexMD, which can cover medications and genetic testing alongside procedures. Eligible self-pay patients may also qualify for medication cost support through EMD Serono’s Compassionate Care Program.
Patients Served by the Newark Office
The Newark office sees patients from across Essex County, including Bloomfield, Belleville, Nutley, Montclair, East Orange, Irvington, Maplewood, South Orange, Millburn, Short Hills, Livingston, and West Orange. Patients from Hudson County and parts of Union County who find Newark easier to reach than Jersey City or Shrewsbury come here too.
If you live closer to the shore, the Shrewsbury office covers Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Jersey City office serves Hudson County and the NYC metro area. Virtual consultations are available at all three.
Schedule at the Newark Office
Every patient starts with an initial consultation, whether you arrive with a diagnosis in hand or you are just beginning to look into why conception has not happened. The physician goes through your history, sets up the right sequence of testing, and lays out the treatment paths that fit your situation.
The Newark office is at 60 Park Place, Suite 210, Newark, NJ 07102. Parking is available at the Military Park Garage at 42-50 Park Place, directly across the street, and at the One Newark Center deck at 42 Mulberry Street, two blocks away. When you are ready, request a consultation through the How to Begin page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Damien Fertility Partners been in Essex County?
Damien Fertility Partners has practiced in New Jersey since 1989 and operates its Newark office at 60 Park Place, Suite 210. The location is walkable from Newark Penn Station and serves patients across Essex County and nearby areas.
What fertility services can I get at the Newark office?
The Newark office offers the full range of fertility care, including ovulation induction, IUI, IVF with fresh and frozen transfers, donor egg IVF, preimplantation genetic testing, egg freezing, and gestational carrier IVF, plus fertility-related gynecologic surgery. Standard diagnostics and treatments are handled in-house without a referral elsewhere.
Does the Newark office accept insurance?
Yes, the practice accepts most major insurance carriers and has a dedicated specialist who verifies coverage before your appointment. Financing is available through CapexMD, and eligible patients may qualify for medication discount programs such as EMD Serono’s Compassionate Care Program.
Are Spanish-language services available?
Yes, Spanish-speaking staff are on site at the Newark office, and Dr. Damien speaks fluent Spanish. Consultations, care coordination, and the practice website are all available in English and Spanish.
Where do I park near the Newark office?
Two garages sit within steps of 60 Park Place. The Military Park Garage at 42-50 Park Place is directly across the street with hourly and daily rates, and the One Newark Center deck at 42 Mulberry Street is two blocks away. Street parking is also available nearby.