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Posted on September 23, 2025

By Rashmi Gulati

Why Choosing a Physician

When choosing a surrogacy or fertility agency, intended parents and surrogates often face a critical decision: work with a physician-led agency, or an attorney/business-owned one. While both models exist in today’s market, physician-led agencies offer unique advantages in terms of safety, medical expertise, and emotional support. This article explores why a physician-led fertility agency like Surrogacy4All is the smarter, safer choice—and shares the real story of Alice, who experienced the difference firsthand.

The Role of Physician Leadership in Fertility Care

A fertility journey is not just a legal or logistical process—it is a deeply medical and emotional one. Physician-led agencies integrate direct medical expertise into every step of the journey, ensuring that clinical care, health decisions, and patient well-being come first.

Key benefits include:

  • Immediate access to qualified doctors when questions or emergencies arise
  • Evidence-based treatment decisions grounded in the latest reproductive medicine
  • Continuity of care across medical, emotional, and logistical aspects
  • Proactive monitoring of surrogates and intended parents

The Risks of Attorney-Owned or Business-Led Agencies

Attorney-led or business-owned agencies often emphasize contracts, fees, and logistics over medical realities. While legal protections are important, these agencies typically lack the infrastructure to provide urgent medical guidance or emotional care. This disconnect can leave intended parents and surrogates vulnerable when complications arise.

Too often, patients discover that their agency operates like a traditional business rather than a healthcare provider. When emergencies occur outside office hours, families may find themselves with nothing more than an answering service to rely on.

Case Study: Alice’s Experience with Different Agency Models

Alice’s journey highlights the real difference between an attorney-led agency and a physician-led one.

During a previous surrogacy cycle with an attorney-owned agency, Alice experienced severe pregnancy pain at 4 a.m. Desperate for help, she called the agency’s emergency line—only to reach a voicemail service that said the office was closed. With no medical support or guidance, Alice was forced to go to the emergency room alone. Tragically, she suffered a miscarriage that might have been mitigated with timely medical intervention.

Heartbroken and disillusioned, Alice decided to switch to Surrogacy4All, a physician-owned agency. Here, she was provided with the personal cell phone number of a licensed physician she could call 24/7. This reassurance gave her confidence that she would never again face a medical crisis without immediate expert support.

Alice now speaks passionately about her experience: “With Surrogacy4All, I finally feel cared for as a whole person, not just as a client. Knowing I have direct access to a doctor at any time has made all the difference. I would never go back to a non-physician agency.”

Why Physician-Led Agencies Offer Superior Support

  • 24/7 Access to Medical Professionals : Emergencies don’t keep office hours—neither should your agency.
  • Integrated Medical Oversight : From embryo creation to surrogate health monitoring, physicians ensure safety at every step.
  • Holistic Care : Physician-led agencies address not just medical needs, but emotional and mental well-being.
  • Ethical Standards : Doctors are bound by professional ethics, prioritizing patient care over profit motives.
  • Continuity of Care : The same medical team supports patients through IVF, pregnancy, and delivery.

Success Rates and Patient Safety

Studies consistently show that outcomes improve when medical professionals lead fertility journeys. Surrogacy4All’s physician-led model is built on clinical best practices, ensuring:

  • Higher live birth success rates
  • Fewer complications during pregnancy
  • Greater satisfaction among both surrogates and intended parents

Addressing Emotional and Psychological Needs

Infertility and surrogacy are emotionally demanding. Unlike attorney-led agencies, physician-led agencies offer integrated support services such as counseling referrals, stress management, and personalized care. This ensures that patients feel supported, not just managed.

Testimonials from Families

“Our experience with Surrogacy4All was life-changing. Having physician oversight gave us confidence at every step.” – Mark & Priya, Intended Parents

“As a surrogate, I felt safe knowing a doctor was always available. The care went far beyond contracts and payments.” – Sarah, Surrogate Mother

FAQs

Q : Do physician-led agencies cost more?

Ans : Not necessarily. In fact, physician-led models often save money by reducing complications and unnecessary treatments.

Q : Do attorney-owned agencies still play a role?

Ans : Yes, attorneys are essential for contracts and legal protections, but without medical leadership, care can feel incomplete.

Q: Can physician-led agencies also provide legal support?

Ans :  Absolutely. Surrogacy4All partners with top fertility attorneys to ensure both medical and legal needs are fully met.

Conclusion: Choosing Care That Puts Families First

Fertility is one of the most personal journeys a family will ever experience. When emergencies happen, or when reassurance is needed, nothing replaces the comfort of knowing a physician is just a phone call away. Alice’s story underscores why physician-led agencies like Surrogacy4All are not just better—they are essential for safe, compassionate, and successful outcomes.

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Rashmi Gulati

Rashmi Gulati, MD, provides innovative, individualized health care that nurtures mind, body, and spirit. Since 2004 she has been the medical director at Patients Medical, where she delivers comprehensive personalized health care, treating each patient as a respected, unique individual. Through their integrative health care center in the heart of Manhattan, Dr. Gulati and her colleagues have become premier care providers serving patients locally and throughout the world.