Kindbody opens fertility clinic in Houston to meet ‘growing’ demand

The US fertility clinic network Kindbody has announced the opening of a new clinic and IVF lab in Houston to meet demand for fertility and family-building benefits.

Kindbody Houston will be led by Dr Toral Parikh, a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist who is board-certified in obstetrics and gynaecology.

The opening marks the company’s second location in Texas which is also home to Kindbody Austin. A third Texas location will launch in Dallas later this year.

The network and family-building benefits provider for employers offers both virtual and in-person care and clinically managed programme including fertility assessments and education, fertility preservation, genetic testing, IVF, donor and surrogacy services, adoption, as well as physical, mental, and emotional support from preconception through postpartum.

“We’re excited to bring Kindbody’s mission of accessible, high-quality fertility care to Houston employers and the entire community,” said Annbeth Eschbach, CEO, Corporate of Kindbody.

“Fertility benefits have become an imperative for employers who aim to attract and keep great talent. Our new Houston location allows local employers to provide a premium fertility and family-building benefit with significant cost savings, as a result of working directly with the care provider.”

Dr Parikh, who is currently accepting patients, said: “Helping people realise their dream of becoming parents is my greatest passion, which is why I’m delighted to join this amazing community in providing world-class fertility care and an outstanding patient experience to help more Houstonians grow their families.”

The company owns and operates 29 clinics throughout the US in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The opening of the new clinic in Texas comes weeks after the giant Walmart announced a collaboration with Kindbody to offer benefits under its insurance plan to workers struggling to conceive.