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Arlene A. Go, M.D.

Board Certified Board Certified

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Eligible

Languages Languages

  • Spanish, Tagalog
Embryo Report 5.18.26

If my mother-in-law can understand the embryo report without me clarifying – you've done well. 🙂

– FCI Patient

Two FCI Babies

With the guidance of Dr. Rapisarda, the work of the embryologists, doctors, nurses, and donor team, and the support of our insurance plan, we got the pieces in place and cracked that baby code two times.

– Rachel

Great Listener, Very Thorough

Dr. Uhler heard me. She explained all the options but never made me feel pressured to do anything I wasn’t comfortable with.

– Jess

With Us Every Step of the Way

I appreciated Dr. Hobeika walking through every single process with us, coming up with a game plan.

– Madeline

We have such a special bond since (our son) is Dana's biological child, but yet I carried him through pregnancy.

– Kira and Dana, proud moms of sons Maverick and Ryker

"I LOVED working with Fertility Centers of Illinois. They are considerate, competent, and efficient. They respond to changes well and are very adaptive to requests. I have donated multiple times and this was my favorite clinic by FAR to work with."

– Mandy B.

Thankful for My Care Team

Dr. Hobeika has been more than a doctor to me in these last few years. He holds a VERY special spot in my heart, not only because of his success with my pregnancies, but because of the support and empathy he has for his patients.

– Jackie

Individualized Care

I want to commend Dr. Uhler. When I met Dr. Uhler, it was such an individualized experience. We still have three embryos and a vial of donor sperm, so if we do go for number two, I want to work with her again.

– Lindsay

Beyond Grateful

We are blessed to have found FCI, Dr. Hobeika, the nurses, and extended team members who all believed in us and supported every decision along the way. We are beyond grateful.

– Kelly & Gary

When they say, "Your miracle. Our mission," it's true. Today, we are holding our precious miracle! We are forever grateful.

I had done it all – finished college, completed grad school, traveled the world, had a successful career, and bought a house. Just shy of 40 years old, I still hadn’t found Mr. Right. But I didn’t want to give up on my dream of becoming a mother. So I decided to do it on my own.

– Anonymous patient

We have such a special bond since (our son) is Dana's biological child, but yet I carried him through pregnancy.

– Kira and Dana, proud moms of sons Maverick and Ryker

It's such a huge thing to even make a call for an appointment to a Fertility Clinic. While the situation is frustrating and heartbreaking, EVERYONE at FCI has been so generous, kind, and truly treats you as though you are their only patient and getting you a baby is their only goal.

– Former Patient

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– IVF | Donor Embryo

This location is absolutely amazing. This clinic takes the time to get to know their patients. We’ve never felt so comfortable and informed on every single detail throughout the entire process.

The staff go above and beyond! They are amazing people!

Throughout my entire fertility journey, my FCI team was behind me. I did not feel like a number and felt like I had the best minds figuring out the right solution for me and my family. The level of care is exemplary.

The staff at the Hoffman Estates clinic is extremely helpful and caring, and always go above and beyond to give me great treatment!

We cannot say enough about our experience with the Hinsdale clinic. From flexibility, communication, compassion, attentiveness, friendliness, cleanliness and overall quality of care, the entire staff was incredible.

Throughout my treatment at FCI, the Glenview clinic was my primary site of care. The facility itself is clean and new. The staff was fantastic! It felt like they were rooting for us with each step in our journey.

From beginning to end, I had a wonderful experience with Fertility Center of Illinois. This place is simply amazing. Everyone at the office always made me feel relaxed and calm.

I had done it all – finished college, completed grad school, traveled the world, had a successful career, and bought a house. Just shy of 40 years old, I still hadn’t found Mr. Right. But I didn’t want to give up on my dream of becoming a mother. So I decided to do it on my own.

– Anonymous Patient

He is very easy to talk to, informative and it was a very comfortable and relaxed environment.

Dr. Nani is very knowledgeable and direct. She is passionate about her job and wants to hear your needs. Her care and concern for the patients is unmatched.

While we are at the beginning of our fertility journey, Dr. Sipe has been extremely encouraging, patient, and understanding. We feel confident our chances of success are at their highest in his hands along with the FCI team.

With Dr. Kaplan I have two children and will always be grateful for his knowledge and empathic professionalism.

It has been a true pleasure being a patient of Dr. Uhler. She is very kind, knowledgeable and willing to take the time to listen to your questions, concerns.

Dr. Hobeika was very thorough and kind. He helped my husband and I through fertility issues and now we are expecting our first child! Highly recommend.

Dr. Hirshfeld is an expert in the fertility field with great bedside manner, honesty, and compassion. I highly recommend Dr. Hirshfeld.

Dr. Rapisarda did an amazing job at explaining everything the first time we met him. He made us feel completely comfortable with my diagnosis and with our treatment. Every question we had he answered with integrity.

My experience with Dr. Rodgers was unequivocally supportive, optimistic, knowledgeable, and personal. She’s so knowledgeable but was still so authentic and happy, which is something I didn’t know could exist simultaneously in a doctor.

Amazing experience with Dr. Burks. I felt guided through the process with the best consultation from the doctor and designated nurse. They guided me while letting me make the decisions for myself. Truly was an incredible experience.

My husband and I both loved Dr. Ahmad. She always treated us as though we weren't just patients but that she actually cared about us and our outcomes.

Dr. Munabi is truly a miracle fertility doctor and I would highly recommend him.

Biography

Arlene Go, M.D., is dedicated to guiding patients through the complexities of fertility treatment with a blend of cutting-edge medical advancements and compassionate care. Her individualized approach ensures that each patient’s treatment plan is uniquely tailored to their specific circumstances and goals, maximizing their chances of achieving parenthood. 

As a Reproductive Endocrinologist who is Board-Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Go brings extensive expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State College of Human Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She further specialized with a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Go’s research on endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and fertility preservation has earned recognition for advancing the field of reproductive medicine. 

Dr. Go combines compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence to provide patient-centered care at the forefront of reproductive medicine, helping patients achieve their dream of parenthood. 

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  • Medical School: Michigan State College of Human Medicine
  • Residency: Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado
  • Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
  • Advocate Masonic
  • Advocate Lutheran
  • Advocate Christ
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • ABOG Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist
  • Virginia-Arlene Go, Jeffery Chavez, Randal D. Robinson, Bruce J. Nicholson. A seed or soil problem in early endometriosis: stromal cell origin drives cellular invasion and coupling over mesothelial cell origin. F&S Science, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 395-403. SSN 2666-335X. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xfss.2024.08.001.
  • Lindsay A. Hartup, Virginia-Arlene Go, and Randal D. Robinson. Standardized Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Consultation for Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology Patients. Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology 2024 13:4, 614-621.

Q&A

I love helping patients take control and build families when and how they choose. Building life-long relationships in such an impactful way is incredibly special.

I love being part of a relatively new field and helping shape the innovation and future of family building. It makes coming to work every day exciting, and I love taking on new challenges and problem-solving. The bookworm nerd in me thrives in the basic science of reproductive endocrinology and hormone pathways, while my extrovert side loves all the relationship-building the field lends. 

As a physician, patients invite you into the most vulnerable times of their lives which is the greatest privilege. Navigating through these difficult times with patients and achieving a positive outcome is the most rewarding part of my job. 

I am most proud of the life-long relationships I get to build through my practice, not only with patients, but also colleagues and the whole care team.

I trained with some of the leaders in endometriosis research and I am drawn to this community that suffers from an often overlooked and under-recognized silent disease. Additionally, having experienced miscarriage myself, I feel drawn to the area of recurrent pregnancy loss and being a light for individuals who walk this very challenging road. Lastly, as someone who was education and career-focused for the majority of my life, I truly value the technology of fertility preservation and love to help patients pursue this avenue for whatever reason they may need it.

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, baking, doing pilates and yoga, and traveling.

I had a brief stint as a hand model for Starbucks.

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