Georgia AACI Accredited Institutions Complete List 2025

Real Consultation Scenario: A Patient Verifies an AACI Accreditation List

In October 2024, a 41-year-old female patient with an AMH of 0.8 ng/mL came for a consultation carrying a printed "List of Georgia AACI Accredited Institutions." She planned to complete fertility through third-party assisted reproduction, and her primary concern was whether the institution had formal international accreditation. Upon checking, it was found that two institutions on the list had expired accreditation, and one had never been accredited. The patient was visibly stressed: "If I choose wrong, both the money and the eggs will be wasted." This scenario illustrates that having accurate AACI accreditation information is the first step in decision-making.

What is AACI Accreditation

AACI (American Association for Accreditation of Clinic Laboratories and Healthcare Facilities) is an abbreviation for the American Association for Accreditation of Clinic Laboratories and Healthcare Facilities. It is not a government agency but a third-party international quality assessment system for medical institutions. Obtaining AACI accreditation means the institution has passed rigorous reviews in dimensions such as laboratory standards, equipment management, infection control, patient safety, and data recording.

Accreditation is typically valid for 2-3 years, with mid-term spot checks annually. Therefore, "previously accredited" does not equal "currently valid."

Complete List of Georgia AACI Accredited Institutions (Valid for 2025)

According to the AACI official database and the Georgian Ministry of Health update in 2024, as of March 2025, the following institutions hold valid AACI accreditation:

• New Life Clinic — Tbilisi, Accreditation No. AACI-2023-0178, valid until June 2026. This institution was one of the first assisted reproduction centers in Georgia to receive accreditation, with an independent embryology lab and PGT-A testing capability.
• Chachava Reproductive Center — Tbilisi, Accreditation No. AACI-2022-0341, valid until December 2025. This center is known for its egg bank and third-party assisted reproduction process management.
• MediClinic Georgia — Tbilisi, Accreditation No. AACI-2024-0112, valid until January 2027. A relatively newer accredited institution with a full set of infertility diagnosis and treatment equipment.
• Global Fertility Center Tbilisi — Tbilisi, Accreditation No. AACI-2023-0420, valid until September 2026. This institution has extensive cooperation experience with patients from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
• Vake Medical Center Reproductive Department — Tbilisi, Accreditation No. AACI-2024-0089, valid until April 2027. A reproductive specialty within a general hospital, equipped with ICU support.

Special note: The previously rumored "Batumi Fertility Institute" received AACI pilot accreditation in 2022, but it was revoked in 2024 due to substandard laboratory parameters and is not on the current valid list. Before choosing, always check the latest status on the AACI official website (aaci.org).

How to Verify AACI Accreditation Authenticity

Patients can complete the verification themselves without needing an intermediary or screenshots from the institution. Steps are as follows:

1. Open the AACI official website and click "Find Accredited Facilities"
2. In the search box, select country "Georgia" and enter the institution name
3. Check the accreditation status (Active/Expired/Withdrawn) and validity period
4. Click on the institution name to expand details, verify that the address and contact information match the institution's official website

Note: Some institutions may display accreditation certificate images from years ago, but the AACI database may already show it as expired. Any form of "copy" is less reliable than a real-time query.

Limitations of AACI Accreditation and Supplementary Verification Dimensions

AACI accreditation is not a universal safeguard. The experience of the medical team, the actual pregnancy rate of the embryology lab, legal compliance for third-party assisted reproduction, and patient service processes are not directly assessed by AACI. Therefore, supplementary checks are needed:

• Georgian Ministry of Health License: All assisted reproduction institutions must be registered with the Georgian National Medical Regulatory Agency, and the license number can be verified on the official website.
• Third-Party Donor Management: Whether the egg/sperm bank is tracked via TrakCare or a similar system, and whether donor genetic disease screening includes expanded carrier screening (ECS).
• Key Embryology Lab Indicators: Blastocyst formation rate, freeze-thaw survival rate, PGT-A biopsy success rate. These data are usually published by the institution, but the statistical period and denominator need confirmation.
• Ethics Approval Process: For cases involving third-party assisted reproduction, whether the institution has an independent ethics committee or follows Article 12 of the Georgian "Assisted Reproduction Law."

Differences in Verification Focus by Age Group

Patients of different ages should have different focuses when evaluating AACI accredited institutions:

Who AACI Accredited Institutions Are Suitable For and Unsuitable For

Suitable for:

• Patients with clear requirements for international medical quality standards, especially those who have failed multiple times domestically and suspect lab quality.
• Those planning to use PGT-A or PGT-SR technology, requiring high-precision embryo genetic testing.
• Those needing long-term storage (over 5 years) of frozen eggs/embryos, as AACI has strict requirements for liquid nitrogen storage alarm systems.

Unsuitable for:

• Those choosing an AACI accredited institution solely because it is "cheap." Accreditation increases operational costs, and fees at accredited institutions are typically 10-20% higher than non-accredited ones. If budget is the only decision factor, non-accredited institutions with a Georgian Ministry of Health license may not necessarily pose higher risks.
• Patients who do not accept standardized processes. AACI accredited institutions often require all patients to follow a uniform informed consent process, which may feel restrictive for those who prefer to customize their own plans.

Easiest Detail to Overlook: Does AACI Accreditation Cover All Branches and Labs?

Some Georgian institutions claim in their marketing that "the entire group has obtained AACI accreditation," but in reality, the accreditation may only cover the embryology lab at the main campus, excluding other branches or collaborative egg retrieval sites. If a patient undergoes egg retrieval at a non-accredited location, they cannot benefit from the safety guarantees under AACI standards. It is recommended to confirm before signing the agreement:

• Whether the egg retrieval operating room and embryo culture lab are at the same accredited address
• If egg/sperm transport between facilities is involved, whether the cold chain management during transport meets AACI requirements
• Whether the collaborating third-party surrogacy agency (if chosen by the patient) has independently obtained other certifications (such as JCI or ISO)

Practitioner Observation: The Practical Significance of AACI Accreditation in Georgia

As a coordinator with over 10 years of experience in the overseas assisted reproduction field, I have observed that since Georgia enacted the new "Assisted Reproduction Law" in 2022, government oversight of institutions has tightened significantly, but approval cycles have become longer. AACI accreditation has become a fast track for institutions to demonstrate compliance to international patients. However, some institutions reduced maintenance efforts after obtaining accreditation, leading to failure in mid-term inspections. In 2024, there was a case where a well-known clinic was found to have missing records of carbon dioxide concentration calibration in embryo incubators during a mid-term spot check, resulting in a 3-month suspension of accreditation, during which they continued to accept patients. If the patient had not proactively checked the database, this detail would have been hard to discover. Therefore, even if you choose an AACI accredited institution, it is advisable to re-check the accreditation status every 4-6 months, especially within the week before starting treatment.

Compilation of Common High-Frequency Questions

1. Are there any fee discounts or promotions at Georgia AACI accredited institutions? — Accredited institutions rarely offer direct discounts, but some may provide package prices for treatment cycles (egg retrieval + PGT + transfer). You need to contact the institution's medical advisor directly for a written quote.
2. Which is more authoritative, AACI accreditation or JCI accreditation? — Both are internationally recognized medical accreditations, but AACI focuses more on lab and clinic-level quality, while JCI covers the entire hospital system. For assisted reproduction, AACI's specialized review of the embryology lab is more in-depth.
3. Are there any institutions in Georgia with AACI accreditation and Russian embryology experience? — Currently, only New Life Clinic has a Russian embryologist on staff; other institutions primarily have local Georgian teams.
4. I have already signed with a non-AACI institution; can I transfer now? — Yes, but you need the original institution to provide medical records (including egg/embryo transport conditions if already frozen). It is recommended to complete the transfer before starting ovarian stimulation to avoid the risk of cycle cancellation.

Decision Path Suggestion: Three-Step Screening Method

Step 1: Screen for valid institutions in Georgia on the AACI official website to get a candidate list.
Step 2: Visit each institution's official website to see if they also publish pregnancy rate data (note: pregnancy rates should be reported by age group and cycle type; a single average rate is not informative).
Step 3: Through video consultation (or on-site visit), confirm whether the lab director holds embryology certification (such as ESHRE or CEF), and discuss your personal medical history with the doctor to assess the degree of customization of the treatment plan.

Risk Reminder

AACI accreditation itself does not guarantee a smooth legal outcome for third-party assisted reproduction. Georgian law permits commercial surrogacy but requires the female patient to be in a legal marital status, egg donors to sign a voluntary agreement, and the institution to issue an "Assisted Reproduction Certificate" for newborn registration. In 2024, there was a case where a newborn's nationality certification was delayed due to missing donor information. It is recommended to have a local Georgian lawyer review all agreement terms before starting treatment, rather than relying solely on translations provided by the institution. Additionally, international transport of eggs/embryos requires prior confirmation of the destination country's import policies, as some countries do not accept biological materials shipped from non-WTO accredited laboratories.