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About Bay IVF
Bay IVF is a fertility clinic at 1681 El Camino Real in Palo Alto, near the Stanford campus. Dr. Frank Polansky founded it in 2011. The clinic's own history of its founder goes back further. It says Dr. Polansky completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford in 1985, co-founded Stanford's IVF program that same year and established Nova IVF in 1987.
The clinic describes itself as a small team built around continuity of care. Its website says Dr. Polansky personally performs patients' ultrasounds, egg retrievals and embryo transfers, so patients see the same doctor through treatment. A patient coordinator handles first contact, scheduling and early questions.
Treatments
Bay IVF lists these treatments on its website:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Egg freezing
- Embryo banking
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)
- Gender selection through IVF
- Reciprocal IVF
- Donor egg IVF
- Treatment related to male infertility
- Gestational surrogacy
The website also has a glossary, instructional videos and a page on fertility tests. On embryo transfer, the clinic says most patients can choose between transferring one or two embryos when clinically appropriate, after Dr. Polansky discusses the benefits and the added risk of a twin pregnancy. This listing gives no medical advice. Your own doctor and the clinic are the right people to discuss what fits your situation.
How to start and what the first visit involves
You can call or text 650-322-0500 during office hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic says a team member answers calls directly during those hours. You can also ask for a call back through the request form on the website. Non-urgent questions can go to the clinic's care email address.
Many patients begin with a free video consultation with Dr. Polansky. The clinic says this is a chance to talk through your history and goals and to learn whether an in-person visit or testing would help. A consultation does not commit you to treatment.
An in-person first visit generally lasts about one hour, according to the clinic. It usually includes:
- A review of your medical and reproductive history
- A pelvic ultrasound, when appropriate, to look at the uterus and ovaries
- A conversation about costs and financing with a financial advisor
Bring any earlier test results or treatment records, plus a list of your medications and supplements. The coordinator will explain how to share records before the appointment.
Costs, insurance and financing
Bay IVF is a self-pay practice and does not accept insurance. Its FAQ suggests calling your insurer's member services department to confirm your benefits and ask about reimbursement. When this page was checked, the clinic's website listed an IVF treatment fee of $11,870 and an egg freezing cycle fee of $7,750, with details of what each fee includes on its costs page. Fees can change, so confirm the current figures before you decide.
For financing, the clinic partners with Future Family, which offers monthly payment plans to eligible applicants. You can ask about consultation and testing fees before your first appointment.
Who the clinic serves
Bay IVF says it serves patients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Its contact page invites people who are exploring fertility treatment for the first time, people who want a second opinion and people who are ready to schedule. The reciprocal IVF, donor egg and surrogacy services listed above show that the clinic works with a range of family-building paths. Ask the coordinator which services apply to you.
Hours and after-hours care
The office is open on weekdays. Treatment procedures follow each patient's care plan, so they can fall on weekends when needed. Current patients with urgent treatment questions after hours can text the nurse on call, using the number the clinic gives on its contact page. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Tips for visiting
- The clinic says it has free parking on site.
- Out-of-area patients can start with a video consultation. The clinic asks you to confirm your treatment schedule before booking travel. Our guides to staying near Stanford and getting here from SFO can help with planning.
- The clinic describes its location as near Stanford University, with easy access from San Jose, Menlo Park and Mountain View. See getting around Palo Alto for transit options.
Location and getting there
Bay IVF is at 1681 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, in the College Terrace area of Palo Alto. Our College Terrace guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.5 miles away. That is roughly a 13 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Sundance The Steakhouse, restaurant, 0.2 mi
- Cardinal Bike Shop, studio or gym, 0.2 mi
- The Bike Connection, studio or gym, 0.3 mi
- Starbucks 2000 El Camino Real, cafe, 0.3 mi
- Radhika Beauty Salon, salon or spa, 0.3 mi
- Peers Park, 0.3 mi
- Maples Pavilion, 0.5 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.5 mi
Other health and medical nearby: Davis Plastic Surgery (under 0.1 mi); Premier Plastic Surgery (under 0.1 mi); Monika Stone Skin (under 0.1 mi); Lux Eyewear (0.1 mi). Browse the full health and medical list.
Before you go
- Call ahead to confirm the practice accepts your insurance and is taking new patients.
- Bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications to a first visit.
- For emergencies call 911. Stanford Hospital's emergency department is the closest major emergency room for most of Palo Alto.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Bay IVF home page; Bay IVF contact page; Bay IVF: what to expect; Bay IVF FAQ; Bay IVF costs. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bay IVF in Palo Alto?
Bay IVF is at 1681 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, in the College Terrace area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.5 miles away.
Does Bay IVF accept insurance?
No. Bay IVF's FAQ says it is a self-pay practice and does not accept insurance. It suggests calling your insurer's member services line to ask about reimbursement. Financing is available through Future Family for eligible patients.
How do I start at Bay IVF?
Call or text 650-322-0500 during office hours or fill in the consultation request form on the website. A patient coordinator then calls to ask about your situation and set up a free video consultation or an in-person visit with Dr. Polansky.
How long is the first visit at Bay IVF?
The clinic says an initial in-person visit generally lasts about one hour. It covers your history and goals, may include a pelvic ultrasound and ends with a talk about costs and next steps.
What are Bay IVF's hours?
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..