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The 10 New York City IVF & Fertility practices AI assistants recommend most often

We put a versioned panel of buyer-style questions to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. These ten practices appeared most frequently. Below, the aggregate ranking is paired with the actual questions that produced recommendations and short excerpts showing the surrounding response.

1,128 eligible responses 631 ranked practices 4,792 firm-response mentions Snapshot NYC-IVF-2026-09-v1.0
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The current top ten

Who appeared—and what buyers were asking

This is a ranking of AI recommendation visibility, not professional quality. A response mention means that an assistant named the practice in an eligible answer. One answer may name several organizations. Prompt wording is shown so each appearance can be interpreted in its original buyer context.

#1

RMA of New York

Named in 584 of 1,128 eligible responses (51.8%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Single mother by choice, New York City, teacher salary. I have $18K saved plus some 401K borrowing capacity. I want IUI first, IVF if needed. Which clinics actually work at this budget without me feeling second-tier? Package pricing, not surprise fees.”
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## NYC Fertility Clinics Worth Your Time at This Budget **Most budget-transparent options:** **RMA of New York** – Published package pricing, IUI ~$1,500-2,500/cycle, IVF packages around $12-15K; known for clear cost breakdowns upfront **NYU Langone Fertility** – Academic center pricing, often lower than boutique clinics, strong success rates, less upselling culture **Columbia University Fertility Center** – Academic…

Perplexity Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Trans man in New York City, on T for six years, going off T for egg retrieval. I need a clinic where the intake forms have the right options, front desk uses my pronouns without a training-day pause, and the RE has actually done this cycle before. Not 'we're welcoming.' Actually done it. Which clinics fit?”
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The strongest NYC fits from the available evidence are **RMA of New York**, **NYU Langone Fertility Center**, **CCRM Fertility of NYC**, **Neway Fertility**, and **Genesis Fertility New York**. The clearest documented trans-specific care is at **Genesis Fertility New York**—it explicitly describes egg retrieval options for transgender men and says retrieval can be vaginal or abdominal depending on anatomy and prefere…

ChatGPT Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My insurance in New York City covers exactly two IVF cycles — after that we're self-pay. Which clinics here actually make the first two cycles count — not the ones that will burn a cycle on a low-response protocol to see what happens? I need a clinic that treats a covered cycle like it's my only cycle.”
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1. RMA of New York - Known for personalized treatment plans and high success rates, often maximizing results within covered cycles. 2. New Hope Fertility Center - Offers innovative protocols and emphasizes quality over quantity, focusing on maximizing success in fewer cycles. 3. CCRM New York - Part of a renowned national network, known for advanced technology and tailored approaches to fertility treatment. 4. New Yo…

#2

NYU Langone Fertility Center

Named in 477 of 1,128 eligible responses (42.3%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Orthodox family in New York City. We don't discard embryos, no reduction, halachic supervision required, PGT-A is halachically complicated for us. We need a clinic that will actually work within these constraints rather than argue with us. Which clinics have real Bonei Olam-style experience and won't push protocols that conflict with what our rabbi has cleared?”
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Closest matches with documented Orthodox/halachic familiarity in the NYC area are **NYU Langone Fertility Center**, **RMA of New York**, and **Illume Fertility**; Bonei Olam materials specifically note that NYU Langone has worked extensively with Bonei Olam and is familiar with mashgiach presence and chain-of-custody concerns[1], RMA says it will do its best to accommodate religious wishes[14], and Illume explicitly …

Gemini Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm an hourly worker in New York City — retail, no paid time off, missing a shift means no rent. I need a clinic where monitoring can happen at 6:30 or 7 AM so I can be at work by 9. Which clinics actually open that early for monitoring, or is IVF just not for people with my schedule?”
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Many NYC fertility clinics offer early morning monitoring to accommodate work schedules. * **NYU Langone Fertility Center:** Known for opening as early as 6:30 AM for monitoring. * **Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of NY):** Often starts monitoring appointments around 6:30 AM. * **Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine:** Typically opens for early morning monitoring, sometimes as ea…

Perplexity Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I think we need IVF. I've never done this. I don't know if I should see my OB again, or find an RE directly, or just call a clinic. We're in New York City, I'm 34, we've been trying 14 months. Where do I actually start? I feel completely lost.”
Read the response context

…me clinics describing about **4–6 weeks** from start to transfer.[1][3][10] For NYC, practical starting points are: - **NYU Langone Fertility Center** — large academic fertility program with Manhattan locations and direct scheduling.[12][15] - **Columbia University Fertility Center** — academic center with full IVF services and monitoring.[4] - **RMA of New York** — major NYC fertility practice that emphasizes diagno…

#3

Columbia University Fertility Center

Named in 376 of 1,128 eligible responses (33.3%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Just got out of a lap in New York City — stage IV endo, bilateral endometriomas, they didn't excise everything. Surgeon said IVF now if I want any shot. I'm 34, single. I need to talk to an RE this week, not next month. Which clinics take endo urgency seriously and will get me on the schedule fast?”
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Fastest NYC RE options to try this week: - **NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Fertility Center** — large academic program that explicitly treats endometriosis and has Manhattan locations, with a dedicated new-patient line listed for the endometriosis service[1][11]. - **NewHope Fertility Center** — specifically says it treats patients with endometriosis and markets itself as a fertility clinic in NYC[2]. - …

Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“PCOS, 30 years old, 4 failed IUIs, ready for IVF in New York City. Which clinics here have the best track record with PCOS-specific protocols and OHSS prevention? Not the volume mills. Three names.”
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For **PCOS + OHSS prevention**, the three NYC-area clinics I’d put at the top are **Columbia University Fertility Center**, **NYU Langone Fertility Center**, and **NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell’s Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine**.[2][7][13][16] - **Columbia University Fertility Center** — strongest “boutique + academic” fit; their center explicitly emphasizes *personalized c…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“43, first cycle, AMH 0.8. I know the numbers. I want to try own eggs once. Which clinics in New York City have the best live birth rates for women 42+ using own eggs? Names ranked by outcome, not marketing.”
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1. **Columbia University Fertility Center:** Consistently reports high live birth rates for women 42+ using autologous (own) eggs. 2. **Cornell University, Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine:** Frequently cited for strong outcomes across age groups, including advanced maternal age. 3. **New York University (NYU) Langone Fertility Center:** Known for its research and clinical success…

#4

Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility

Named in 331 of 1,128 eligible responses (29.3%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Just had my third loss — 9 weeks, heartbeat, then nothing. My OB said 'try again.' I can't do this again without a plan. I'm 35, in New York City. I need an RE who will see me this week and actually work up why this keeps happening. Who?”
Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“OK we're ready. Starting IVF in New York City next month. Give me three clinics to interview. 34F, husband 36, mild male factor, AMH 2.2, insurance covers 2 cycles.”
Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I don't care about the doctor's Instagram, I care about the embryology lab. Which New York City clinics actually have the strongest embryology labs — blast rates, freeze-all quality, low mosaic-rate variance? Name the labs by clinic. Four.”
#5

CCRM Fertility of New York

Named in 279 of 1,128 eligible responses (24.7%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Two clinics down. Both had good numbers, both made me feel like a case file. In New York City, which clinics with real outcomes are actually known for bedside manner — where the RE has actually cried with a patient, not just moved to the next chart? Three names.”
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- **CCRM Fertility of New York** — Strong patient-rated outcomes plus the most consistent praise for compassion, bedside manner, and a team that feels warm and organized rather than transactional.[2][7] - **New Hope Fertility Center** — Known for solid outcomes and repeated testimonials about doctors who are patient, empathetic, and take time to explain every step.[4] - **NYU Langone Fertility Center** — Large academ…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“We're looking at shared-risk or refund programs to hedge — likely 2-3 cycles. Which clinics in New York City actually offer real multi-cycle refund packages, not the marketing kind where every exclusion disqualifies you? Name the clinics and roughly what tier of patient qualifies.”
Claude Validation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“CCRM opened a New York City branch. Is the CCRM Colorado quality actually replicated in the New York office, or is it a franchise where the lab and the doctors don't hit the same bar? Anyone with direct experience?”
#6

New Hope Fertility Center

Named in 261 of 1,128 eligible responses (23.1%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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ChatGPT Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Necesito una clínica de fertilidad en New York City donde el equipo hable español — no solo un traductor telefónico. Mi esposo y yo somos indocumentados y necesitamos privacidad. ¿Qué clínicas trabajan bien con parejas latinas y aceptan pago en efectivo?”
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1. **New Hope Fertility Center** - Conocido por su personal multilingüe, incluyendo hablantes de español, y su enfoque en la privacidad y la atención personalizada. 2. **CCRM New York** - Ofrece servicios en español y es reconocido por su trato sensible y discreto con pacientes de diversas nacionalidades. 3. **RMA of New York** - Tiene un equipo que habla español y es conocido por su compromiso con la privacidad y la…

Perplexity Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I live in Ohio but I want to do a cycle in New York City because the clinic quality is different. I can be in NY for stims and retrieval — maybe 12 days — with monitoring at home for the first week. Which clinics here actually handle out-of-state patients as a real service, not an accommodation?”
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These NYC clinics appear to treat out-of-state patients as a standard service, not just an exception: - **New Hope Fertility Center** — Offers “remote IVF monitoring” and says out-of-state patients can do monitoring locally and come to NYC mainly for retrieval/transfer.[1][3] - **Spring Fertility Manhattan** — Explicitly says it works with patients traveling from outside New York and coordinates out-of-town monitorin…

ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“We have about $50K set aside for IVF in New York City. Likely two retrievals plus PGT-A and a transfer. Who do we actually go to at that budget — real clinics, not the storefront places?”
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1. New Hope Fertility Center - Known for offering innovative and affordable IVF treatments. 2. RMA of New York - Renowned for their high success rates and comprehensive fertility services. 3. CCRM New York - Offers cutting-edge technology and personalized treatment plans. 4. Weill Cornell Medicine - Fertility center with a strong reputation in research and patient care. 5. NYU Langone Fertility Center - Offers advanc…

#7

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA NY)

Named in 187 of 1,128 eligible responses (16.6%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Constraints Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Orthodox family in New York City. We don't discard embryos, no reduction, halachic supervision required, PGT-A is halachically complicated for us. We need a clinic that will actually work within these constraints rather than argue with us. Which clinics have real Bonei Olam-style experience and won't push protocols that conflict with what our rabbi has cleared?”
Gemini Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Two failed cycles. Both all-aneuploid. I'm 41, AMH 0.5. My husband thinks we should stop and consider donor egg. Something in me isn't ready. Am I crazy to do one more cycle in New York City or am I chasing something that isn't there? Be honest.”
Gemini Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Just got the PGT results — all 7 embryos aneuploid. I'm 38, second cycle. I sobbed in the parking lot. My clinic in New York City said 'let's do another cycle in 60 days.' I can't do another cycle at the same place. Which clinics here actually take a fresh look at protocol for someone with two consecutive all-aneuploid cycles? I need names today.”
#8

Extend Fertility

Named in 141 of 1,128 eligible responses (12.5%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“37, AMH 0.5, one failed cycle elsewhere with 3 eggs and 0 blasts. I need clinics in New York City that specialize in DOR — mini-IVF, natural cycle, embryo banking — not the big-volume shops that will just tell me donor egg. Four names.”
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…protocols and aggressive embryo banking strategies for low responders; lower cost structure than Manhattan boutiques. **Extend Fertility** – Focuses on individualized stimulation; smaller practice culture, more willing to iterate protocols rather than default to donor. **Spring Fertility (NYC)** – Newer but built around personalized protocols; less conveyor-belt than RMA or CCRM; will work through multiple banking cy…

Gemini Decision Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Elective egg freezing, 33, single. I want a boutique experience in New York City — not the assembly line. Which clinics here actually feel like a doctor knows your name, and still have solid outcomes? Not looking for the cheapest. Three names.”
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…nd strong success rates in a high-volume setting, with multiple locations offering a boutique feel in some offices. * **Extend Fertility**: Specializes exclusively in egg freezing, offering a focused, patient-centric approach with a modern, less clinical atmosphere. * **New York Fertility Center**: A smaller, physician-led practice emphasizing individualized treatment plans and direct access to doctors.

Gemini Follow Up Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Of those clinics in New York City, which one can actually get me in for a first consult in under 2 weeks? I've been quoted 6-8 weeks at two places and I don't have that kind of time — I'm 41.”
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* **New York Fertility Center:** Often has quicker initial consultation availability. * **Extend Fertility:** Specializes in egg freezing but also offers fertility assessments and may have shorter wait times for initial consults. * **Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York):** Some locations or specific doctors may have openings sooner than others; worth checking multiple offices.

#9

Center for Human Reproduction

Named in 71 of 1,128 eligible responses (6.3%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Four retrievals, three transfers, one chemical pregnancy. I'm 39. Savings gone, credit cards up, marriage strained. Everyone in my life is too scared to say it. When is it actually time to stop trying? Be honest — from someone with distance, in New York City, is it time?”
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… is a **true second opinion** from a clinic that explicitly handles repeated IVF failure and women over 40, such as the Center for Human Reproduction in Manhattan, which says it specializes in difficult cases and multiple failed cycles.[2][4][6] Chelsea Fertility NYC also offers second opinions in NYC.[1] The emotional truth: if your life is now organized around trying, surviving, and hiding the cost, then stopping i…

Perplexity Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Just got the PGT results — all 7 embryos aneuploid. I'm 38, second cycle. I sobbed in the parking lot. My clinic in New York City said 'let's do another cycle in 60 days.' I can't do another cycle at the same place. Which clinics here actually take a fresh look at protocol for someone with two consecutive all-aneuploid cycles? I need names today.”
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…ublicly emphasize individualized protocol review and/or customized treatment rather than one-size-fits-all cycling: - **Center for Human Reproduction (CHR)** — explicitly says they build stimulation protocols “one patient at a time” and adjust meds/timing to ovarian reserve and real-time response[12]. - **New Hope Fertility Center** — highlights “personalized care” and custom protocols, with a focus on natural/minima…

ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“We need PGT-M — my husband has Marfan's. We're 32 and 34, in New York City. Which clinics here have a real PGT-M program with in-house genetic counseling and a good relationship with a lab that develops custom probes fast? Three names.”
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1. **The Center for Human Reproduction** - Known for comprehensive genetic counseling and a strong lab partnership for rapid custom probe development. 2. **New Hope Fertility Center** - Offers in-house genetic counseling and is reputed for its efficient collaboration with specialized labs for PGT-M. 3. **RMA of New York** - Renowned for its extensive genetic services and swift coordination with labs to create persona…

#10

Alan Copperman

Named in 69 of 1,128 eligible responses (6.1%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Two consecutive failed transfers. My body is exhausted, my head is worse. Clinic in New York City said we can start another cycle in 6 weeks. My therapist says take 6 months. My friend says my ovaries don't have 6 months. If this were you — pause or push through?”
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… can help you navigate the emotional toll and decision-making process. **For a second medical opinion in NYC:** * **Dr. Alan Copperman (Mount Sinai Fertility):** Known for complex cases and personalized approaches. * **Dr. Zev Rosenwaks (Weill Cornell Medicine, Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine):** A highly respected leader in reproductive medicine, particularly for challenging sit…

ChatGPT Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“We have one embryo left frozen at a clinic in New York City. Mosaic, low-level. Our RE said 'usually we don't transfer these.' We've been trying for 5 years. I'm 40. Do we use it or do we start over? Honestly — what would you do?”
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…, if you're seeking guidance from professionals, consider consulting with the following fertility specialists: 1. **Dr. Alan Copperman** - Known for his expertise in reproductive endocrinology and fertility preservation. 2. **CCRM New York** - Renowned for advanced fertility treatments and research on embryo viability. 3. **Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee** - Offers personalized fertility care and is experienced with complex ca…

Gemini Follow Up Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“The clinic you recommended feels right and I want to sign the retainer for two cycles. But is it standard to get a second-opinion consult first in New York City? Who would I go to for that, and does that offend the first clinic?”
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…ct a patient's desire for thoroughness. For a second opinion on fertility treatment in New York City, consider: * **Dr. Alan Copperman (Mount Sinai Fertility)**: Known for his expertise in complex fertility cases and high success rates. * **Dr. Zev Rosenwaks (Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine)**: A pioneer in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. * **Dr. Jamie Grifo (NYU Langone Fertility …

Top firm response rate

51.8%

Responses naming the #1 firm

Top 3 mention share

30.0%

Share of all firm-response mentions

Top 10 mention share

57.9%

Share of all firm-response mentions

HHI concentration

4.6

Sum of squared mention shares

Firm × assistant heat map

Each cell is normalized within that assistant: responses naming the firm ÷ eligible responses from that assistant family. Darker cells mean greater within-assistant visibility; raw counts and denominators remain visible.

FirmClaudeChatGPTGeminiPerplexity
#1RMA of New York: Westside 68.1% 192/282 70.2% 198/282 22.7% 64/282 46.1% 130/282
#2NYU Langone Fertility Center 65.2% 184/282 19.5% 55/282 36.2% 102/282 48.2% 136/282
#3Columbia University Fertility Center 55.3% 156/282 8.5% 24/282 44.7% 126/282 24.8% 70/282
#4Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility 19.5% 55/282 42.6% 120/282 35.5% 100/282 19.9% 56/282
#5CCRM Fertility of New York 6.4% 18/282 61.7% 174/282 7.1% 20/282 23.8% 67/282
#6New Hope Fertility Center 3.9% 11/282 64.9% 183/282 2.8% 8/282 20.9% 59/282
#7Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA NY) 7.8% 22/282 4.6% 13/282 52.8% 149/282 1.1% 3/282
#8Extend Fertility 30.9% 87/282 9.6% 27/282 7.4% 21/282 2.1% 6/282
#9Center for Human Reproduction 2.1% 6/282 5.0% 14/282 3.5% 10/282 14.5% 41/282
#10Alan Copperman 9.9% 28/282 1.4% 4/282 12.4% 35/282 0.7% 2/282
#11Spring Fertility 11.7% 33/282 0.0% 0/282 0.0% 0/282 11.0% 31/282
#12Chelsea Fertility NYC 0.0% 0/282 0.4% 1/282 0.0% 0/282 20.2% 57/282
#13Shady Grove Fertility - NYC 14.5% 41/282 0.4% 1/282 1.1% 3/282 0.0% 0/282
#14RMA of NY Long Island 1.8% 5/282 0.0% 0/282 13.8% 39/282 0.0% 0/282
#15Zev Williams 10.3% 29/282 0.4% 1/282 4.3% 12/282 0.0% 0/282

Firm × buyer-situation heat map

Counts show eligible current-snapshot responses naming each firm within the ranking-layer conversation-state bucket. They are descriptive counts, not buyer-population estimates.

FirmAdviceCrisisDecisionLearningFollow UpSituationValidationConstraints
#1RMA of New York: Westside 18 50 188 23 54 133 68 50
#2NYU Langone Fertility Center 12 47 145 15 42 121 52 43
#3Columbia University Fertility Center 13 39 123 6 21 87 49 38
#4Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility 11 30 90 23 27 88 44 18
#5CCRM Fertility of New York 12 35 80 9 25 65 33 20
#6New Hope Fertility Center 9 24 86 2 31 63 19 27
#7Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA NY) 9 19 64 4 16 42 16 17
#8Extend Fertility 3 17 30 2 16 36 26 11
#9Center for Human Reproduction 2 12 16 1 5 23 8 4
#10Alan Copperman 8 7 16 5 2 21 9 1
#11Spring Fertility — 8 23 1 3 16 3 10
#12Chelsea Fertility NYC 1 10 11 — 5 22 3 6
#13Shady Grove Fertility - NYC 3 7 8 — 5 14 4 4
#14RMA of NY Long Island 3 6 14 — 4 9 4 4
#15Zev Williams 1 12 7 — 1 16 5 —

Comparable month-by-month history

Only independent contract-v2 runs using prompt set v1.0 are eligible. Rebuilt snapshots from the same run are deduplicated, and at most one independent run is shown per month.

Only one independent contract-v2 measurement period exists for this prompt-set version; no trend is claimed.

Data-quality audit

  • ✓Atomic Scan Run
  • ✓Builder Contract V2
  • ✓All Four Assistant Families
  • ✓Canonical Firm Response Deduplication
  • ✓Exact Taxonomy Filter
  • ✓Directory And Geographic Filter
  • ✓Resolved Top Firms

Limitations

  • Atlas measures a designed prompt panel, not population-weighted buyer demand, professional quality, outcomes, or market share.
  • Response mention rates are non-exclusive: one response may name several firms.
  • No refusal-rate or qualitative response classification is published without response-level human coding. Current headline findings use audited aggregate events only.
  • Only one independent contract-v2 measurement period exists for this prompt-set version; no trend is claimed.