8 LGBTQ+ Friendly Fertility Doctors

Finding the right fertility doctor is an important step in the family-building process, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples who may face unique medical, legal, and emotional considerations. Whether you're a gay dad egg donation, a trans person preserving fertility ahead of gender-affirming care, or a lesbian couple navigating reciprocal IVF, having an affirming, knowledgeable provider makes all the difference.

That’s why we created this curated list of LGBTQ+ Friendly Fertility Doctors across the U.S. who not only offer third-party reproduction services, but who also have a proven track record of supporting queer families with respect, compassion, and expertise.

Brent Monseur, MD, ScM, FACOG (Palo Alto, California)

Dr. Monseur is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and the founding director of the LGBTQ+ Family Building Clinical Research Program at Stanford University School of Medicine. They are an Instructor in the Department of OBGYN and lead a highly specialized team dedicated to improving reproductive outcomes for sexual and gender minority populations. They completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Stanford University after finishing an OBGYN Residency at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Monseur received a medical doctorate from the Medical College of Virginia. They trained as a reproductive biologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where they completed a Master of Science degree. Dr. Monseur received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a concentration in Spanish from the University of Mary Washington.

They have received numerous awards for their work with the LGBTQ+ community including the inaugural Stanford Graduate Medical Education Award for Promoting Health Equity, the Diversity Fellowship Research Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and an NIH Health Disparities Research Loan Repayment Program award. They serve as a chair of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group and have previously served as a board member of two non-profit organizations dedicated to reproductive justice: Medical Students for Choice and Path2Parenthood (now Family Equality).

Dr. Guy Ringler (Los Angeles, California)

Dr. Guy Ringler is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Pinnacle Fertility. He is a proud partner with California Fertility Partners. 

An international leader in surrogacy and third-party reproduction, Dr. Ringler has helped patients from across the globe, including Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. He was one of the world’s first physicians to help gay men have babies through egg donation and surrogacy. He is committed to helping all members of the LGBTQ community fulfill their dreams of having children and building families.

Dr. Jaun Alvarez (Chicago, Illinois)

Dr. Juan Alvarez is a double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist (REI) at KindBody in Chicago. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UCLA Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Prior to his fellowship, he  completed his Ob/Gyn residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA.

He is passionate about all aspects of infertility treatment but has a particular interest in third-party reproduction, fertility preservation, diminished ovarian reserve and how obesity impacts fertility, a topic which he researched extensively during his fellowship. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and fertility specialist, he has a special interest in LGBTQ+ fertility care and education.

Samantha Estevez, MD (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Dr. Estevez specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at UPMC Magee-Womens Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology and UPMC Center for Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Estevez received her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency at Hofstra/Northwell Zucker School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Estevez has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. 

Dr. Allison Bloom (Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania)

Allison Bloom, DO, MPH is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and directs Main Line Fertility’s Third Party and Egg Donor programs.  Dr. Bloom also serves as the Global LGBTQ+ Ambassador for The Prelude Network.  She joined MLF as a fellow in 2017 and began practicing as an attending physician in 2020. In the five years prior to fellowship, Dr. Bloom practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital.

Dr. Bloom is experienced in the field of in vitro fertilization with a particular interest in recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, egg freezing, and LGBTQ+ family building. In addition to her medical training, Dr. Bloom earned a Masters in Public Health and is an advocate for fertility awareness and education. She truly believes in teaching and empowering her patients. Dr. Bloom and her wife underwent infertility treatment for over a year before successfully conceiving with IVF and welcoming twin boys into their family.

Dr. Julian Escobar (Dallas, Texas)

Dr. Julian Escobar is board certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and Obstetrics & Gynecology at Concieve Fertility Center. After attending high school in the DFW, he graduated with high honors in Genetics from the University of Georgia and was subsequently awarded prestigious research fellowships at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard Medical School. He then obtained his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his OBGYN residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. He later relocated back to Dallas to pursue fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Daniel A. Skora, M.D. (Dallas, Texas)

A member of the LGBT community himself, Daniel A. Skora, M.D., is a physician at Fertility Specialists of Texas and serves as medical director of third-party and LGBTQ+ services. He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Skora graduated cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a certificate in neuroscience from Princeton University. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Dr. Skora completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital and his fellowship at The Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Dr. Skora is passionate about all aspects of infertility. He is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of the whole patient and calls upon his education and experience in psychology to help each one overcome the emotional challenges of trying to conceive. Dr. Skora is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his husband, loves to travel (se habla Espanol) and spoils his two nephews whenever possible.

Austin Johnson, MD, FACOG (Seattle, Washington)

Dr. Johnson is a board-certified OB-GYN and current clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UW Medicine. Dr. Johnson believes in equitable access to family-building options and treatments for all individuals. He understands that the journey to building a family can be difficult for many. He, therefore, strives to help his patients reach their family-building goals by providing evidence-based care and treatment options.

Dr. Johnson's clinical expertise includes LGBTQI+ family building, fertility preservation options for transgender and oncology patients, infertility treatments, in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), egg/embryo freezing, hysteroscopy, laparoscopic/robotic surgery, fibroid management, ovulation disorders, reproductive endocrinologic disorders, uterine anomalies, and endometriosis.

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We know that building your family as an LGBTQ+ person can come with added layers of complexity—but you shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. Our team is here to help you on this journey.

And if you know of a provider who belongs on this list, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@cofertility.com so we can continue growing this resource for our community.

You deserve providers who see you, support you, and celebrate every path to parenthood. 💜