DFW Fertility Associates Expands Private Practice Empire
DFW Fertility Associates has expanded across Dallas-Fort Worth since Dr. Samuel Chantilis left UT Southwestern in 1999, capitalizing on growing demand for reproductive services.
The practice now operates multiple locations throughout the region, offering services from basic ovulation induction to complex assisted reproductive technology procedures. Chantilis made the transition from academic medicine to private practice during the late 1990s fertility boom, when demand for reproductive services surged among affluent Dallas families.
Fertility treatment represents a lucrative medical specialty, with procedures often costing tens of thousands of dollars and rarely covered by insurance. The average in vitro fertilization cycle costs between $12,000 and $15,000 in the Dallas market, according to industry data.
DFW Fertility Associates targets patients across North Dallas, including Preston Hollow and the Park Cities, where delayed childbearing among high-earning professionals has created steady demand for reproductive services. The practice’s expansion reflects broader demographic trends in affluent Dallas neighborhoods, where women increasingly pursue fertility treatment in their late 30s and 40s.
The fertility industry has consolidated significantly since Chantilis founded his practice, with private equity firms acquiring independent clinics across Texas. However, DFW Fertility Associates has remained independent while expanding its footprint.
UT Southwestern continues training fertility specialists, but many graduates now choose private practice over academic medicine, following Chantilis’s path. The financial incentives favor private clinics, where specialists can earn significantly more than university salaries.
The practice’s growth coincides with Dallas’s population boom, particularly among college-educated professionals who represent the primary market for fertility services. These patients typically have the financial resources to pay out-of-pocket for multiple treatment cycles.
Fertility treatment has become increasingly sophisticated since 1999, with success rates improving substantially. However, costs have risen even faster, making the specialty particularly profitable for established practices with strong referral networks among Dallas obstetricians and gynecologists.