Ursula Balthazar, MD

"Dr. Ursula Balthazar has been practicing medicine as a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist for more than 14 years. Working closely with our Lab Director, she will plan and oversee the entire fertility process, maintain a relationship with our patient’s OB/GYN, and carry out Aspire’s mission to create a better fertility experience for each and every patient.

Having graduated from the Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Balthazar went on to serve as Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of North Carolina as well. Dr. Balthazar is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Balthazar comes to Texas from Alaska, where for several years she served Alaskans as their first and only Reproductive Endocrinologist. Motivated by her interest in reproductive medicine and women’s health, she has been honored with many awards for her extensive research efforts and excellence in teaching. She has also been published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology."

"Given what we learned during our own journey, this is how we’re improving the fertility experience for you. At Aspire, we commit to:

• Provide a five-star patient experience, intentionally designed by patients, for patients

• Establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with your OB/GYN

• Give you a price that is transparent, easy to understand, and without any out-of-network fees or hidden costs

• Provide the most advanced IVF technology to increase the odds of a successful pregnancy

• Simplify a complicated IVF process to ensure critical timelines are met, decrease the incidence of missed medications, and reduce the amount of valuable time you spend traveling to appointments

• Streamline the communications process between patients and clinicians, and eliminate the frustration of missed calls

• Use today’s advanced digital technologies to help you conveniently, effectively, and interactively manage all aspects of your fertility journey "