Physician's Surrogacy is a for-profit, full-service surrogacy agency founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, in the Del Mar Heights area. It works with intended parents and gestational carriers across the United States, and its programs are open to LGBTQ+ intended parents, single parents and international intended parents. An egg donor program is offered alongside surrogacy matching.
The agency describes itself as an OB-managed surrogacy agency, with an in-house team of practicing board-certified OB/GYNs involved in surrogate screening and oversight of pregnancy care. According to the agency, screening follows a physician-designed protocol that includes medical history review, psychological evaluation and checks for compatibility with the IVF center that will handle the cycle. It says it works with more than 80 IVF centers nationwide.
For surrogates, the agency says it runs a "Match-Ready" Fast Track program in which medical clearance is completed before a match is made, and that it pays fixed-rate compensation in monthly installments beginning before pregnancy, with support continuing for three to six months after delivery. Surrogates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents living in one of the eligible states; detailed eligibility criteria, compensation ranges and fee information appear further down this page, and the agency publishes its fees.
Several surrogates writing about their experience describe close ongoing contact with a coordinator or support manager as a defining part of the process, including during the transition of prenatal care to their own OB. Some surrogate reviews refer to the organization as "RSMC Physicians Surrogacy," a name associated with Reproductive Sciences Medical Center in San Diego.
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Reviewers overwhelmingly describe a positive experience, often mentioning kind, responsive coordinators and case managers and a process that was clearly explained and felt smooth. Many surrogates also praise quick matching, regular check-ins, support groups and prompt handling of payments and medical bills. A smaller group of reviewers were unhappy, mostly over communication dropping off after delivery or after setbacks, delayed payments or bills, and being told late in screening that they did not qualify.
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I highly do NOT recommend this agency. Especially if you are an intended parent looking for a surrogate. I called and reported a surrogate of theirs MULTIPLE times for drinking and fighting while pregnant and they did NOTHING. She still got fully compensated and still eligible for another journey. This is not fair for the people struggling to convince and it is not cheap either. For the sake of your child please choose another agency that monitors their surrogates.
View on Google (opens in a new tab)Physician’s surrogacy is by far the BEST agency for surrogacy in my opinion. I tried with another agency and they were not as supportive or thorough & it took over a year waiting to be matched with intended parents. From day 1 everyone is so nice and always ready and willing to help. They make sure you understand everything that’s going on, how the process will be step by step, & reassures any concerns you may have. I am very glad I chose Physician’s Surrogacy!!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)I did alot of research into surrogacy before making a choice on who to work with, I read all kinds of bad things about Physicians Surrogacy but after talking to Lyddie I knew that it was who I wanted to work with, she was so helpful and explained everything thoroughly. Unfortunately once my medical records were reviewed I was unable to continue due my past preterm birth but they stood by their word of paying for my lab bill and sending me a gift card! If you are okay with an "all inclusive" package I would definitely recommend looking into them, the process runs quickly!
View on Google (opens in a new tab)This agency feels very scam like. I dealt with poor communication throughout my process. I literally got to the end of medical clearance and was then told I was no longer a candidate for surrogacy after a 2nd failed mock cycle. I was not notified of this prior and I was led to believe they’d try different options until I passed as I’d been completing every other step (vaccines, ultrasounds, removing my iud, psychological assessment etc.) required flawlessly. I wasted time with this agency for SEVEN months. All to be told on the FINAL step, I didn’t qualify. They even paid me each bonus for completing the other steps. I understand there is a process each surrogate must go through to ensure safety & a successful embryo transfer. However, clearer, consistent communication throughout would have been the most professional way to handle this. I really feel as if I wasted my time and was not given a fair chance after being pursued by the agency first! (They were not my first & only option).
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Base compensation
$60,000 – $75,000
Published by the agency. Benefits and allowances are usually on top of this.
Requirements change — confirm with the agency before applying.
See which agencies fit youPhysician's Surrogacy accepts gestational surrogates between 21 and 40 years old.
Physician's Surrogacy requires surrogates to have a BMI of 35 or lower.
Yes. Physician's Surrogacy requires surrogates to have had at least 1 prior pregnancy.
Physician's Surrogacy accepts surrogates who have had no more than 2 C-sections.
Yes. Physician's Surrogacy requires surrogates to be raising at least one child of their own.
No. Physician's Surrogacy requires surrogates to be non-smokers.
Physician's Surrogacy's citizenship or residency requirement for surrogates: U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in one of 46 eligible states.
