Patients Medical for New Surrogacy Offering

A New Approach to Surrogacy Support in NYC

At Patients Medical in New York City, we understand that choosing surrogacy is both a medical and deeply emotional journey. Our integrative care team blends conventional medicine with holistic support—offering surrogates and intended parents a personalized experience rooted in wellness, transparency, and compassion.

We go beyond clinical care—we treat the whole journey, not just the pregnancy.

What Is Surrogacy?

Surrogacy is an assisted reproductive arrangement where a woman (the surrogate) carries and delivers a child for another individual or couple (the intended parents). It is often recommended when a woman cannot safely carry a pregnancy due to medical conditions, age, infertility, or personal reasons.

Types of Surrogacy:

  • Gestational Surrogacy: Embryo is created via IVF and implanted in the surrogate. No genetic link to the surrogate.
  • Traditional Surrogacy: The surrogate’s own egg is used. Rare and less common due to legal and emotional complexities.

Who Benefits from Surrogacy?

Surrogacy may be an ideal path for:

Root Causes of Fertility Challenges

Using a functional medicine lens, we explore root causes that may lead families to consider surrogacy:

  • Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, estrogen, progesterone)
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Chronic stress and cortisol dysfunction
  • Toxin overload and endocrine disruptors
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction impacting egg quality
  • Poor sperm quality due to oxidative stress

Diagnostic Testing for Intended Parents

Our team uses advanced labs to help determine fertility potential and readiness for IVF or surrogacy:

Hormone panels (FSH, LH, AMH, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)

Semen analysis and DNA fragmentation for male partners

Thyroid and adrenal function tests

Genetic screening for inheritable diseases

Nutrient and toxin panels to assess reproductive wellness

Ultrasound and uterine evaluation (for embryo transfer planning)

Our Integrative Surrogacy Program

At Patients Medical, we provide a concierge-style surrogacy experience that supports physical, emotional, and reproductive wellness.

Medical Coordination

We work alongside fertility specialists and IVF clinics to ensure seamless communication, embryo transfer planning, and gestational monitoring.

Surrogate Wellness & Screening

e perform comprehensive screening of surrogates including:

  • Full-body labs and imaging
  • Mental health evaluation
  • Lifestyle and nutrition review
  • Gut health, thyroid, and toxin panels
  • Ongoing integrative support throughout pregnancy

Emotional & Mental Health Care

Surrogacy is an emotional process. We offer:

  • Psychotherapy and fertility counseling
  • Support groups and peer matching
  • Stress management therapies (meditation, acupuncture)

Nutrition & Supplement Support

We recommend science-backed nutritional therapies for egg/sperm quality and surrogate health:

  • Prenatal vitamins
  • Omega-3s, CoQ10, folate, and choline
  • Anti-inflammatory meal planning
  • Herbal fertility boosters (e.g., maca, vitex)

Hormone Balancing & Detox Protocols

For both surrogates and intended mothers:

  • Functional detox programs pre-IVF
  • Bioidentical hormone support
  • Liver, adrenal, and thyroid optimization

Real Case Study: Olivia & Nora’s Journey

Olivia (intended mother) had multiple miscarriages due to a uterine condition. Her friend Nora offered to become a surrogate. At Patients Medical, we guided them through medical prep, counseling, IVF coordination, and wellness support.

After an embryo transfer and a complication-free pregnancy, Nora gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Olivia and Nora remain close friends—and advocates for ethical, holistic surrogacy care.

Testimonials

Meet Our Doctors

Rashmi Gulati, MD

Medical Director of Patients Medical

Stuart Weg, MD

A holistic pain management physician

Dr. Emine Cosar, MD

Consult Dr. Emine Cosar, MD. For Gynecology

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. As of 2021, gestational surrogacy is legal in New York State under the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA). Our team ensures all legal and ethical guidelines are followed.

Yes. We partner with licensed agencies and assist in matching, screening, and legal coordination.

Absolutely. We can evaluate your known surrogate medically and emotionally, and guide both parties through the legal process.

We offer lab testing, nutrition counseling, mental health support, and ongoing pregnancy care for the surrogate.

We are an out-of-network provider. However, we offer superbills and assist with insurance-related documentation. Some labs may be partially reimbursable.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

Request your consultation today!

To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you

Our medical center in New York City.

Patients Medical PC
1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128

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