Ovoclinic Marbella, Spain
🧬 About Ovoclinic Marbella
Ovoclinic Marbella is a private assisted reproduction clinic located on Avenida Severo Ochoa in Marbella, on the Costa del Sol. Opened in 2012 under the name FIV Marbella, it is the headquarters of the Ovoclinic group and offers IVF, ICSI, egg donation and embryo donation.
The clinic celebrated its tenth anniversary in June 2022 and works with Ovobank, the group’s egg bank[1]. It also offers the ROPA method for female couples, fertility preservation and guarantee programmes of 3 years with refund if unsuccessful[2].
The group also has centres in Madrid and Ceuta[2]. The official website is available in French and the clinic has an international department for overseas patients[3].
💼 Areas of expertise
Ovoclinic Marbella offers the following assisted reproduction treatments:
- In vitro fertilisation (IVF): using the patient’s own eggs, with or without ICSI.
- Egg donation: eggs come from Ovobank. The clinic reports 83% positive pregnancy tests in recipients with an average age of 41.3 years, with transfer of two blastocysts[4]. Ovobank’s Ovomatch tool compares a patient’s photo with donor features.
- ROPA method: for female couples, one partner provides the eggs and the other carries the pregnancy.
- Embryo donation: transfer of frozen embryos donated anonymously by other patients.
- Laboratory techniques: culture to blastocyst stage, assisted hatching, time-lapse, triple sperm selection, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), genetic compatibility testing and fertility preservation.
💶 Procedure prices
| Procedure | Ovoclinic price (indicative) | In the UK |
|---|---|---|
| Standard IVF | £3,900–£4,800 | Generally covered by your healthcare system |
| IVF with egg donation | £5,200–£6,500 | Generally covered by your healthcare system |
| ICSI | £4,300–£5,400 | Generally covered by your healthcare system |
Indicative prices; only the quote is binding: Ovoclinic does not publish a price list on its website. In the UK, IVF, ICSI and egg donation are generally covered by the NHS up to the age of 43, subject to local criteria.
🧑⚕️ Medical team
The official Ovoclinic website presents, among others:
- Enrique Criado Scholz: embryologist and CEO of the group. He worked in reproduction laboratories in Milan, Florida and Seville before heading a laboratory in Marbella in 2010[5].
- Dr José María Sánchez: gynaecologist at Ovoclinic since 2019, former Head of Gynaecology at the General Defence Hospital of San Fernando (Cadiz)[6].
The team also includes embryologists, a nursing service and an international department[3].
🎥 Presentation video
📸 Photos of the clinic
Some views of Ovoclinic Marbella’s facilities:
🧭 How your stay unfolds
Initial contact: by phone, email or via the form on the official website.
First consultation: the French page of the official website states it is free[7]. At this first visit, the team prescribes the tests needed to tailor treatment and check eligibility for guarantee programmes[2].
Personalised protocol: the doctor sets the treatment plan, timeline of steps and medication.
Treatment phase: ovarian stimulation with ultrasound monitoring, egg retrieval under sedation, fertilisation in the laboratory and embryo transfer.
Follow-up: supportive treatment during the luteal phase, then a pregnancy test about two weeks after transfer.
✈️ Practical information
Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is about 50 km from Marbella. It has direct flights from several UK cities, including London.
Languages: the official website is available in Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic. An international department supports overseas patients[3].
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📅 Timelines & durations
Length of stay: ovarian stimulation usually lasts about ten days and can partly be monitored in the UK. Time in Marbella depends on the protocol set by the clinic (retrieval, transfer).
Procedure durations: egg retrieval is performed under sedation and embryo transfer without anaesthesia; each generally takes less than an hour. Guarantee programmes last 3 years, extendable on medical advice[2].
📊 Key facts
| Indicator | Ovoclinic Marbella |
|---|---|
| Opening | 2012, under the name FIV Marbella[1] |
| Status | Private clinic, headquarters of Ovoclinic group[1] |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015 and UNE 179007:2013 (Bureau Veritas)[1] |
| EU tissue establishment code | ES006272[2] |
| Guarantee programmes | 3 years, refund if no pregnancy or birth[2] |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday, 9am–7pm[2] |
❓ FAQ
What are Ovoclinic Marbella’s success rates?
Ovoclinic reports on its website 83% positive pregnancy tests (beta-hCG) in egg donation, in patients averaging 41.3 years with transfer of two blastocysts. This figure comes from the clinic itself: ask for detailed results according to your age and treatment.
How does the guarantee programme work?
Programmes last 3 years, extendable on medical advice, with no limit on attempts or transfers. If pregnancy or birth is not achieved within the agreed period, the clinic refunds the amount paid. Eligibility conditions are set after the first visit examinations.
How long is the waiting list for egg donation?
The clinic works with Ovobank, the group’s egg bank, and states there is no waiting list for egg donation.
Does the clinic welcome female couples?
Yes. Ovoclinic offers the ROPA method: one partner provides the eggs, the other carries the pregnancy.
What certifications does the clinic hold?
Ovoclinic and Ovobank are certified ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) and UNE 179007:2013 (Spanish standard for assisted reproduction laboratories). Bureau Veritas has renewed these certifications.
What is the age limit for IVF at Ovoclinic?
Spanish law on assisted reproduction (Law 14/2006) sets no maximum age. Spanish clinics generally apply a limit of around 50 years, on medical criteria. In the UK, NHS funding generally stops at 43.
How does the first consultation work?
The French page of the official website states the first consultation is free. The doctor reviews your file and prescribes tests (ultrasound, sperm analysis, blood tests) to guide treatment choice.
📍 Location
Address: Avenida Severo Ochoa, 67, 29603 Marbella (Málaga), Spain[2]
Hours and contact: Monday to Friday, 9am–7pm. Telephone: +34 951 087 975[2].
🔗 Useful links
🔎 Other interesting articles
🔗 IVF and ART prices in Spain: Complete guide to costs
🔗 IVF with egg donation in Spain: Prices and clinics
🔗 IVF ICSI in Spain with baby gender selection
🔗 Pregnancy guarantee programme in Spain
🏁 Conclusion
Ovoclinic Marbella, opened in 2012, is the main centre of the Ovoclinic group. It offers IVF in Spain, ICSI, egg donation with Ovobank and embryo donation, and provides 3-year programmes with refund if unsuccessful.
For a patient under 43, IVF is generally covered by the NHS in the UK: travelling to Marbella mainly concerns egg donation without waiting times or patients beyond the UK limit. Before you go, request a written quote specifying what the chosen programme covers (medication, frozen transfers, refund conditions).
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