Finding the right baby-maker is arguably the most important decision someone considering In Vitro Fertelization will make. So, from someone who has “been there, done that," here are five things to consider.

1. Consult those who HAVE been there.  Information on specific fertility specialists, feedback, and advice is available on-line. FertileThoughts, FertilityAuthority, causes . Internet is the world’s largest place to get fertility related issues and its content is mostly objective. If you were taking a vacation, you might consult trip advisor  before booking a hotel, right? So why not get some independent reviews of the candidates that might end up leading your baby quest?
2. Consult with several doctors before making a choice. Consultations can be costly, but some physicians will discount this fee, especially if another patient or doctor has referred you to his clinic. Some doctors don’t charge at all for this service. Check oversea options, searching for fertility treatment out side of your region might be opening you for new treatments and higher your chances to reach the baby goal.
3. After meeting the candidates, ask yourself three questions. Did you feel a gut level connection with the doctor?  Did he/she have a positive, proactive plan to get you there? Did you feel like the doctor was willing to become personally invested in helping you reach your baby goals?  If you answer “no” to any of these questions, keep looking, there are many fish in the sea.
4. Do your research. Is the doctor actually a Reproductive Endocrinologist? Some  obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN)  offer fertility services, but  Reproductive Endocrinologis’s have a higher level of training and experience with infertility. What are physicians's credentials? Ask for a medicine certificate. This is not a deal killer, but it’s good to know. Some doctors have completed the training but have not yet taken the certification test. The best place to search is Google, look for comments and recommendation that he/she has, what you don’t want to see is a pattern of complaints.  
5. Trust your instinct. Choosing the doctor with the best statistics won’t necessarily get the job done. I did that the first time, in the mistaken belief that applying simple math (high success rate + cash to pay for IVF = my very own baby human) would surely work. And while I never quite trusted or felt cared for on a personal level by my first infertility physician, I stayed for two cycles anyway, stressful months that ended in painful failures.

But don’t just listen to my advice. Ask several fertility doctors in your area to give you their consult and advise. Be prepared for the meeting and come with specific list of questions.