When you choose the only physician-managed surrogacy agency, the safety of your Surrogate and health of your baby are top priorities.
We recognize the journey to parenthood, through surrogacy, comes with a wide range of emotions. Selecting the right agency is one of the most important steps. As the only physician-managed surrogacy agency in the country, you can expect to have the support of world-class doctors supporting you on this journey. Physician’s Surrogacy is here to guide you through the family building process, minimizing the cost on average, time spent, uncertainty and risk.
We recognize the journey to parenthood, through surrogacy, comes with a wide range of emotions. Selecting the right agency is one of the most important steps. As the only physician-managed surrogacy agency in the country, you can expect to have the support of world-class doctors supporting you on this journey. We guide you through the family building process, minimizing cost, time spent, uncertainty and risk.
We offer a complimentary consultation and Surrogate profile review, saving you both time and money. Other agencies will require you to sign an agency agreement and charge between $20,000- $40,000 to begin the surrogacy review process. With us, you will not sign agreements or pay any fees until you find your ideal Surrogate match.
Having the largest surrogacy program in the nation, there is no wait time to find your perfect Surrogate. You can rest assured our Surrogate Mothers meet all the requirements of becoming a Surrogate. Unlike other agencies where you have to wait, on average, 6-12 months to find a Surrogate, our timeline is on average one week from consultation to confirmed match.
Before you start the surrogacy selection process, each Surrogate candidate goes through our stringent physician-designed, comprehensive pre-screening process to ensure she is physically ready and committed to the journey.
At Physician’s Surrogacy, our specialty is obstetrics, which allows us to establish the highest surrogacy standards in the industry, providing our Intended Parents with peace of mind. Intended Parents can rest-assured with medical confidence.
We have multilingual staff on the team in order to support international clientele.
As an OB-managed agency, only Physician’s Surrogacy provides you with the option to elect for additional Antenatal testing. This allows Intended Parents to remain in control of the decision-making and provides reassurance of the healthy progress of your baby.
Our surrogacy programs offer both the Surrogate Mothers and the Intended Parents transparency and certainty regarding the costs of surrogacy, financial planning, and how much Surrogate Mothers get paid. Say goodbye to line-item benefits packages, legal fees, additional fees, and hidden costs with our Flat Rate and Surrogacy Guarantee programs.
You’ll receive detailed updates from Physician’s Surrogacy rather than the Surrogate, after every appointment. The support team works with Surrogates one-on-one while our in-house doctors and case managers closely monitor the journey.
Surrogacy in the U.S. is available for all family models. There are no restrictions for Intended Parents who want to welcome a baby to their family through surrogacy. Other countries don’t permit single parents, unmarried couples, homosexual couples, or Intended Parent(s) who need a double donor to become a parent through surrogacy due to legislation. Here in the U.S., anyone can become a parent through surrogacy.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is legal and recognized in the U.S. PGD is the process in which one or two cells of an IVF embryo are removed to check for genetic abnormalities and diseases. It can also be performed to determine the baby’s gender.
There is a wide range of egg and sperm donors to select from, making it easier for intended parents to find the race, physical attributes, and other traits they are looking for. Embryo adoption is also a possibility for intended parents who need double donors.
Although surrogacy in other countries may be substantially cheaper, it also means that your Surrogate won’t get the same level of care and compensation she deserves. By doing surrogacy in the U.S. you can rest assured that your Surrogate Mother is being properly cared for and receives a generous amount of compensation that is tied to the average living wages of the state she lives in. Surrogates from poor countries see surrogacy as a chance to get out of poverty or may even be pressured to turn to surrogacy. U.S. Surrogates often have an altruistic motive. There are plenty of other ways to make money so if a woman in the U.S. chooses to do surrogacy it is always paired with the desire to make another family’s dream come true.
| COUNTRY | Single Women | Single Men | Unmarried Couples | LBGT | IP(s) Do NOT Need To Have Medical Indication | IP Does Not Have to Be National Of The Country | Surrogacy With Double Donor Allowed (both egg and sperm donor) | IPs Can Be Of Any Age | Surrogacy Laws In Place Protecting The IP and Surrogate | PGD ALLOWED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YES Both Medical Reasons and Gender Selection |
| Cyprus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NO* | Only For Medical Reasons |
| Czech Republic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NO* | Only For Medical Reasons | |||
| Georgia | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | Yes | NO* | |||
| Greece | YES (need medical indication though) | NO | Yes | NO | Yes | NO (>50 years) | NO* | Only For Medical Reasons | ||
| India | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO* | |||
| Mexico | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NO* | YES Both Medical Reasons and Gender Selection | |||
| Russia | Yes | Yes | Yes | NO | NO | Yes | Yes | Yes | NO* | Only For Medical Reasons |
| Ukraine | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | Yes | NO | Yes | Yes | Only For Medical Reasons |
An unregulated surrogacy program is just a private agreement between the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. The contract has no legal weight and can’t be enforced. There is no legal protection for the parents if the Surrogate should choose to change her mind and request custody of the baby. Any dispute of the child’s custody will be resolved in local Family Court, where laws invariably support the rights of the birth mother. The lack of any legal framework opens the possibility of “regulation at whim” of the local authorities. This has happened several times in other countries where, in the absence of a legal framework, a conservative administration proclaimed overnight (literally) that surrogacy would be treated as a form of Human Trafficking. The result was swift, unexpected and severe actions by the local police against both Intended Parents and Surrogates.
Physician’s Surrogacy is partnered with leading fertility clinics all over the United States. Due to our stringent medical screening, short matching times, and smooth process, these clinics entrust us with their patients. Please contact us if you don’t see your clinic on the list. We consistently try to update our list of partners.
Here is a list of fertility clinics we are partnered with:
Our surrogacy program is customized towards your unique journey. We will help you plan and minimize any unexpected costs.
Our surrogacy program is customized towards your unique journey. We will help you plan and minimize any unexpected costs related to surrogacy.
Building a family through surrogacy is a financial investment and careful planning goes into this process. You can count on Physician’s Surrogacy to provide resources and guidance to help finance your surrogacy journey. Many Intended Parents are not sure where to begin when it comes to paying for everything. Fortunately, there are a growing number of choices, that can be discussed during your complimentary consultation.
What You Need to Know About Surrogacy
Yes. Many families begin surrogacy planning while they’re still creating embryos. We can connect you with trusted IVF clinics or coordinate with your current clinic to freeze embryos for future transfer. Matching and legal work can move forward in parallel. Learn more on our Become a Parent page.
Many parents start by asking, how do I find a surrogate mother. Our surrogates apply from many US states and complete medical, psychological, and background screening before joining the program. We then match you with someone whose preferences, location, and clinic fit your needs. See how matching works on our Become a Parent page.
The safest way to find a surrogate is through a reputable, physician-managed agency like Physician’s Surrogacy. We pre-screen each candidate medically, psychologically, and legally before sharing her profile with you. Then we match you with someone who fits your values and clinic needs. Read about our process on the Become a Parent page.
Parents often ask how much does a surrogate cost. Total cost depends on surrogate compensation, benefits, insurance, clinic fees, agency services, and legal work. In many U.S. programs, that full range is roughly $140,000–$170,000, but your quote is tailored to your plan. See the breakdown in How Much Does a Surrogate Cost.
Most US surrogacy journeys fall roughly between $140,000 and $170,000, depending on state laws, clinic, insurance, and surrogate compensation. Your total can be higher or lower based on your specific plan. After your consult, we provide a personalized written quote. Learn more in our surrogacy cost guide.
People often search what is a gestational surrogate. She’s a woman who carries a pregnancy created through IVF using eggs and sperm from the intended parents or donors. Because the embryo comes from those eggs and sperm, she has no genetic link to the baby but receives medical care and compensation. Learn more on our Gestational Surrogacy page.
A surrogate mother, or gestational carrier, is a woman who carries a pregnancy for intended parents using an embryo created through IVF. The embryo comes from the parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm, so the surrogate is not genetically related to the baby. Read more on our Gestational Surrogacy page.
Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman carries and delivers a baby for intended parents who cannot safely carry a pregnancy. In gestational surrogacy, embryos from the parents or donors are transferred to the surrogate’s uterus using IVF, and she has no genetic link to the baby. Learn more in How Does Surrogacy Work.
Our program at Physician’s Surrogacy welcomes anyone to be parents. We’re talking single intended parents, heterosexual couples, and LGBTQ+ families. We focus on medical clearance, emotional readiness, and your ability to meet financial and legal requirements, not marital status or gender identity. During your consult, we review your situation and suggest the safest path forward. See more on our Become a Parent page.
People consider a surrogate when pregnancy is medically risky or impossible. That may include uterine factors, repeated IVF failure, certain heart or autoimmune conditions, or a history of complicated pregnancies. Same-sex male couples and single men also use gestational surrogacy. Your fertility specialist can tell you if surrogacy is a safe option.
Surrogacy costs change based on the surrogate’s location, experience, pregnancy history, insurance, and the benefits you choose. Agency fees, legal work, and medical care also affect the total. During your consult, we review each line item with you. See our surrogacy cost guide for details.
Many ask why become a gestational surrogate. Most surrogates want to help someone who can’t carry a pregnancy, often after seeing infertility in their own family or community. Others simply love being pregnant and feel called to support hopeful parents while receiving fair compensation. Read real stories on our Become a Surrogate page.
Yes, there will be contracts with your surrogate. Once you match, each side works with an independent attorney to sign a detailed gestational surrogacy agreement. It covers medical decisions, payments, contact preferences, insurance, and delivery plans. Our team coordinates the process. Learn more in our surrogacy legal overview.
Most international parents travel to the US at least once for the birth and time with their baby. Many choose an additional trip early on to create embryos and meet the surrogate in person. If you prefer fewer trips, embryos or eggs/sperm can often be shipped to a US clinic instead. Details are outlined on our Become a Parent page.
The surrogacy process usually moves through consultation, matching, screening, legal contracts, embryo transfer, pregnancy, and delivery. You meet your team, review surrogate profiles, complete medical and legal steps, then your IVF clinic handles treatment while we coordinate the journey. Read the full timeline in How Does Surrogacy Work.
It depends on the agency you choose to work with. Most agencies have a 6-18 month waiting list to match with a surrogate. Some also require you to sign a contract and pay agency fees for them to begin the process of matching. Physician’s Surrogacy offers complimentary matching, and you can match with your Surrogate as quickly as a week. On average, the typical timeline is two weeks.
Contact is flexible and tailored to everyone’s comfort level. Some families like regular calls and text updates; others prefer periodic check-ins. You, your surrogate, and your coordinator discuss expectations during matching and include them in your agreement, and the relationship often grows naturally over time. For guidance, see our surrogate relationship article.
All funds for your journey—including surrogate compensation and approved medical or travel expenses—are held in a secure escrow or trust account managed by a licensed third party. They pay your surrogate according to the contract, so money never passes directly between you and her. This keeps finances transparent and protects everyone. Learn more in Financing Your Surrogacy Journey.
Surrogacy has high success rates, but results depend on embryo quality, the surrogate’s health, and the IVF clinic’s experience. At Physician’s Surrogacy, all surrogates are OB-managed and medically pre-screened, and many journeys include more than one embryo transfer to achieve pregnancy. You can learn more about success factors on our Gestational Surrogacy page.
Intended parents often combine several options: fertility or medical loans, surrogacy grants, personal savings, and lines of credit. During your consult, we can review common approaches and share resources that past families have used successfully. For an overview of typical costs and payment ideas, see Financing Your Surrogacy Journey.
No. In US gestational surrogacy, your baby’s birth certificate lists only the legal parents, not the surrogate. Our legal team prepares the proper court orders so your names are on the certificate and you hold full parental rights from birth. For more details, visit our Surrogacy and Birthright Citizenship guide.
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