Fairfax Surrogacy is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) service established by Dr. Joseph D. Schulman, a pioneer in reproductive medicine.
Dr. Schulman is also the visionary behind the Genetics & IVF Institute (GIVF), Fairfax Cryobank, and Fairfax EggBank. His leadership roles extend to serving as the Chairman of the Institute’s Board of Directors and as the Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director of GIVF from 1984 until 1998.
Dr. Schulman’s international acclaim in human reproduction and genetics is noteworthy. He holds the distinction of being the only American physician trained under Drs. Robert G. Edwards and Patrick Steptoe of Britain, the pioneers of in vitro fertilization (IVF). His career includes a significant tenure as the first director of the Medical Genetics Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he contributed as a research scientist and faculty member for a decade. His expertise has been sought as a consultant by numerous academic and research institutions. Dr. Schulman’s prolific contributions include over 200 original works in medical literature, and he currently holds an affiliate professorship at the College of Medicine of Virginia Commonwealth University, with an additional teaching appointment at the University of California – San Diego.
Dr. Schulman is celebrated as a trailblazer in the specialties of assisted reproduction and prenatal genetics in the United States. His innovative approach and insights have been instrumental in developing key concepts and techniques that are now standard in these critical fields.
Under Dr. Schulman’s guidance, GIVF was founded on core insights that have shaped the model for IVF centers nationally and internationally. GIVF’s commitment to innovating reproductive medicine has significantly contributed to helping patients have healthy babies and advancing women’s health.
GIVF’s innovative achievements include:
The Fairfax family of companies, under the leadership of Dr. Schulman, stands unparalleled in reputation and quality. More than just a group of companies, Fairfax Surrogacy, along with its sister organizations, represents a family committed to the health and well-being of its clients, embodying a legacy of excellence in reproductive medicine and genetics.
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We are the first to innovate in the fertility industry. Our experience allows us to care for the health of women while advancing success rates in IVF.
Surrogates, we’re with you from the beginning to protect and support you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Intended Parents, we minimize your match time with comprehensive and intensive screenings before you’re introduced to your surrogate.
