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Dr. Natalie Crawford

Dr. Natalie Crawford

IVF Treatment

10+

Years of Experience

6+

Reviews

About Dr. Natalie Crawford

Natalie Crawford, MD is a nationally known fertility physician, who is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas.

  • Professional Background

    • Years of Experience: 15 or more years.
    • Founded: 2020 (Fora Fertility)
    • Procedures carried out: Ovulation induction, IVF, IUI, frozen embryo transfer, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), InVocell IVF, donor egg IVF.
    • Education: BS in Nutrition Sciences, Auburn University (2004); MD, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (2008); residency in OB/GYN, University of Texas Southwestern; Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and MS in Clinical Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2016)
    • Board Certification: Double board-certified in OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility.
    • Educational History: Affiliate Clinical Professor of Women Health, University of Texas Dell Medical School.
  • Innovations and Contributions

    • Host of the popular (5 million downloads) podcast, As a Woman, and a leading expert on natural fertility with a personal mission to inform women on reproductive health and hormones on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube.
    • Co-founder of Pinnacle Conference, a women in medicine leadership conference, and CEO of Learn at Pinnacle, the first multi-specialty jointly accredited education company.
    • Awards and honors Named Top Doctors and Top Doctors for Women annually since 2020 by Austin Monthly; winner of the 2019 Best Fertility Specialist in Austin at the Austin Birth Awards; winner of the 2019 Hope Award of Social Influence by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association; named one of the 40 Under 40 by Austin Monthly in 2020
    • Debut book The Fertility Formula, published by Penguin Life (US) and Ebury/Flight (UK), offers a science-based guide that enables women to learn the secrets of their hormones and maximize their fertility.

The personal experience of infertility Dr. Crawford had, as her children were pregnancies 5 and 6 following four pregnancy losses, profoundly drives her patient and compassionate care and her desire to provide women all over the world with accessible and evidence-based fertility education.

Good to know

Speciality

IVF TreatmentGynecology TreatmentFertility Treatment

Language Spoken

English

Awards

  • Top Doctor for Women & Top Doctor in Austin
  • Best Fertility Specialist in Austin
  • Hope Award for Social Influence
  • Austin's Top 40 under 40

Co-founder & Fertility Physician

Affiliate Clinical Professor of Women's Health

Co-founder and CEO

All Procedures

Performed by Dr. Natalie Crawford

IVF Treatment

IVF Treatment

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Gynecology Treatment

Gynecology Treatment

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Fertility Treatment

Fertility Treatment

Fertility treatment abroad offers couples and individuals access to IVF, ICSI, egg donation, surrogacy, IUI, and fertility preservation programs at world-class reproductive medicine centers. Specialists use advanced embryology techniques and personalized hormonal protocols to maximize the chance of a successful pregnancy. [Fertility treatment](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/fertility-treatment/assisted-laser-hatching) costs can be a significant barrier for many families. An IVF cycle that costs $15,000 to $25,000 at home may be available for $3,000 to $6,000 abroad at equally equipped clinics with internationally trained reproductive endocrinologists and high success rates. Leading international fertility centers offer shorter waiting times, extensive donor databases, and multilingual coordinators who support patients throughout every stage of their journey. Patients report receiving more personalized, attentive care than they experienced in their home country. The clinic's laboratory quality and the reproductive specialist's experience are the most important factors. Always verify IVF success rates, laboratory accreditation, and embryologist credentials. Your individual [fertility](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/fertility-treatment/ivf-with-sperm-donation) diagnosis, response to stimulation, and embryo quality all play a significant role in outcomes.

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Natalie Crawford has been practicing medicine since 2016, giving them over 9 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Fertility Specialist, Aspire Fertility and have built a focused career in fertility specialist & educator, aspire fertility.

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IVF treatment costs vary based on the protocol, number of cycles, and whether donor eggs or sperm are required. Treatment with Natalie Crawford is generally more affordable than in the UK or US, and CureMeAbroad can arrange a personalized cost breakdown including consultations, medications, and laboratory fees.

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