How does Parham Zar’s Matching Compass differ from other agencies?

The Matching Compass™ is a proprietary methodology that aligns intended parents and surrogates on deeply personal values, communication styles, and legal views, resulting in lower fallout rates and stronger relationships than automated databases.

What was Parham Zar’s role on the Dr. Phil Show?

Parham appeared as a subject matter expert to distinguish ethical surrogacy from unregulated birth tourism, educating audiences on the legal protections compliant US agencies provide to surrogates and parents.

How does EDSI ensure financial safety for intended parents?

Parham mandates that all client funds be held by licensed, bonded third-party escrow services like SeedTrust. This ensures strict fund segregation and independent auditing, protecting client investments throughout the journey.

Does Parham Zar work with international or LGBTQIA+ families?

Yes. Parham is a leading advocate for inclusive family building and has guided families from over 30 countries. His team specializes in securing parentage orders for same-sex couples and managing international visas and newborn insurance.

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Parham Zar

Parham Zar at Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute: A Leader in Surrogacy and Egg Donation

Parham Zar is the Founder and Managing Director of Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI) and a leading authority in gestational surrogacy and third-party reproduction. For more than 25 years, Parham has supported the successful birth of more than 2,000 babies for families across the world. His experience spans intended parent care, surrogate support, egg donor guidance, and the full medical and legal framework of assisted reproduction. Parham leads a multidisciplinary team of case managers, legal coordinators, and intake specialists who provide a clear and supportive path for every journey. He is known for a concierge style of care that focuses on personal attention, transparent communication, and trusted partnerships with fertility clinics and legal counsel. His commitment to ethical standards and family-focused guidance has made EDSI a recognized resource for gestational surrogacy, LGBTQIA+ family building, and international reproductive care.

Media Recognition and Thought Leadership

Parham Zar is a recognized subject matter expert for major media outlets, offering analysis on the legal and ethical standards that shape assisted reproduction. His commentary strengthens the authority of Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI) across national and international audiences.

As Seen on Dr. Phil

Parham appeared on the Dr. Phil Show as a featured expert where he explained the vital difference between ethical surrogacy and unregulated birth tourism. He helped national viewers understand how compliant agencies protect the rights of intended parents and surrogates.

Industry Commentator

His insights on surrogacy trends, LGBTQIA+ parenting rights, and reproductive law have been featured on Fox News, Good Day LA, WGN9, and in leading parenting publications.

Keynote Speaker

Parham is invited to speak at fertility conferences and educational seminars where he guides medical professionals and future parents through current developments in reproductive technology and third-party family building.

Experience and Expertise

For more than 25 years, Parham has shaped the surrogacy journey into a predictable and transparent process supported by ethical guidance and clear communication. His work at Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI) spans every major stage of fertility management, parent coordination, and surrogate support.

The Matching Compass™

Parham created this proprietary approach to improve match success by aligning surrogates and intended parents on medical readiness, legal suitability, emotional compatibility, and personal values. The system produces stronger relationships and more efficient journeys from consult to transfer.

Global Coordination

Parham guides international intended parents through the full logistical pathway of United States-based surrogacy. This includes travel planning, visa requirements, newborn insurance, hospital release procedures, and parentage orders for families returning to Europe, Asia, and South America.

Medical and Legal Oversight

Parham provides direct supervision of coordination between IVF clinics, reproductive endocrinologists, and reproductive attorneys. This “whole-team” approach supports embryo transfer protocols, legal documentation, psychological clearances, and the management of trusted third-party escrow partners to protect every participant.

Authoritativeness and Trust

In an unregulated industry, Parham Zar has established a risk mitigation framework that sets a measurable standard for ethical care at Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI). His work reinforces trust for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors by grounding every decision in accountability and verified partner oversight.

Financial Security & Fund Management

Parham mandates that all client funds be managed by SeedTrust or Clarity, both of which are licensed and bonded third-party escrow providers. These partners maintain strict adherence to segregated account regulations, contract-based compliance, and independent auditing.

Protection: Intended parent investments remain secure at every stage, and surrogates receive compensation on time with complete financial transparency.
Flexibility: While Parham recommends these vetted partners for their safety records, he accommodates client requests for other licensed escrow providers, provided they meet EDSI’s rigorous financial compliance standards.

Ethical Standards & Priority Care

Parham’s leadership is defined by outcome-based accountability supported by strict screening and quality control. He personally vets every professional partner so that EDSI families receive priority care from the nation’s top IVF clinics and reproductive legal teams. His framework converts a complex medical journey into a safe and legally secure pathway for family building.

How Parham works with your family

Every journey with Parham Zar and the EDSI team begins with understanding your story. The process starts with a personalized consultation where your goals, medical history, legal needs, and emotional preferences are discussed in depth. Parham believes that each family deserves a plan designed around trust, clarity, and care.

Once your goals are defined, EDSI builds a clear roadmap using the Matching Compass™, a proprietary system that aligns intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors based on shared values, medical readiness, and legal compatibility. This stage also includes guidance on fertility clinic selection, psychological evaluations, and the creation of your family-building profile.

After a match is confirmed, Parham coordinates with your fertility clinic, attorneys, and support staff to ensure that medical screening, contracts, and transfer preparation move forward smoothly. Legal and medical milestones are carefully tracked with regular updates so you always know what to expect next.

When pregnancy begins, Parham continues to oversee communication between the surrogate, the parents, and the clinical team. He provides emotional and logistical support throughout the pregnancy and remains involved through delivery and post-birth arrangements.

Even after the baby arrives, Parham and the EDSI team stay connected to help with the transition home, birth certificate processing, and follow-up support. Families describe this continuity as one of the most meaningful parts of the experience—knowing that their guide is present from the very first meeting to the moment they hold their child.

Families often ask Parham how to begin their surrogacy or egg donation journey. He guides them step by step, from the first consultation through medical screening, legal agreements, and delivery.