A bit more about me
I am a fertility specialist dedicated to helping patients build their families. Whether you are thinking about freezing eggs or have endured a painful infertility journey, I am here to help. I seek to educate and support those seeking high-quality fertility information, both in the clinic and through the web.
I am a researcher, book author, webinar host, venture capital investor, and medical advisor to early-stage companies. I am passionate about using innovation to improve the way in which we care for fertility patients, and excited to partner with anyone with shared goals.
Knowledge is Power
I recognize that discovery and research are incredibly important to improving the care we deliver to patients. My goal as a physician is to not only do some of this research myself but to use my training to help convey to my patients what they need to know. I use social media to educate and make this information accessible to those who aren’t my patients so that they are empowered to seek the care they need.
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“A Cub Come True: An IVF Story”
In order to explain our daughters “what is what we do” and to help patients who underwent fertility treatments introduce their children to their journey, my Harvard colleague Dr. Pietro Bortoletto and I wrote this children’s book.
A Cub Come True is available at amazon.com in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin (coming soon). This story is appropriate for introducing young children to the idea of reproductive treatments since it uses straightforward analogies and lovely visuals by Hameo.
Find answers to your fertility questions:
There is a lot of content out there, and not all good. I try to distill the answers to common medical questions in patient friendly language. Check out a few of these topics below.
Does Paternal Age Matter on IVF?
Many women are acutely aware that age is a big factor in their ability to get pregnant, but what about males? 🥚 Unlike women’s ovaries...
Does age matter in IVF?
⏳ This is one of the most frequent but also hardest questions I get, both in the clinic and in my personal life. It’s not because it’s...
Does sexual position or orgasms help achieve pregnancy?
💏 There are a lot of myths about what position is best to get pregnant. Missionary because of gravity, doggy style because of deep...
Innovation
Driving innovative approaches to help patients get the care they need is my passion. I am proud to work as a medical advisor to several companies making a positive difference in women’s health.
Fertility Explained
Fertility Explained is an online platform I created to help provide educational content to physicians about the business side of the fertility industry. Through online webinars, we make information accessible to young physicians and support them in finding jobs where they will be happy and fulfilled.
Schedule an appointment with me!
I see patients in the San Francisco Bay Area at the prestigious Reproductive Science Center of the San Francisco Bay Area.
In order to see me for a consultation, all new patients must complete our online new patient paperwork before scheduling.
You can call 925-867-1800 to talk to a Coordinator and ask questions.
Follow me on social media for the most up to date and interactive fertility content!
DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY FORM OF MEDICAL ADVICE.
This website’s material is just meant to provide information. Nothing on this website is meant to be a replacement for advice from your qualified medical expert. Always ask your doctor or another knowledgeable healthcare professional for guidance. Based on what you read on our page: Never ignore or put off your treatments.