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Our physicians, embryologists, nurse coordinators, and genetic counselors work together to bring each patient the best fertility care available. In addition to their clinical expertise, many of the practitioners are internationally-recognized leaders in infertility research. All of our physicians are board-certified or board-eligible consulting reproductive endocrinologists.
Dr. Marcelle Cedars received her medical training at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine, completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, and did her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at UCLA. She is board certified in both reproductive endocrinology and obstetrics and gynecology. Her clinical and research interests include polycystic ovarian syndrome, the perimenopause, and assisted reproduction. "I have worked in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility for over 20 years. Throughout this time, I have seen the field explode and the options available to our patients increase and, most importantly, improve. Having directed both the clinical and laboratory aspects of IVF, I know how critically important it is to integrate these, oftentimes, disparate aspects of your care. As Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, it is my opportunity to coordinate the practice, and to encourage a productive relationship between the unequaled science available at UCSF and the personalized care within our reproductive medicine center."
Dr. Fujimoto received his medical degree from the University of California at San Diego. He completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate School and his fellowship training at UCSF. He practiced reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Washington from 1993-2000. Dr. Fujimoto is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He has been practicing reproductive medicine since 1990. He serves as an Advisory Board member of the Institute of Biogenesis Research at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI. He has previously served on the Board of Northern California RESOLVE, a non-profit patient advocacy organization. His clinical and research interests include all aspects of IVF technologies. He is actively involved in researching the origins and biology of human embryo fragmentation seen during IVF. His research in this area has uncovered several factors involving high density lipoprotein (HDL) particles as being pivotal in the development of human embryo fragmentation during IVF. His current research is aimed at unraveling the mystery of human embryo fragmentation in vitro so that future treatment approaches can be developed to overcome this problem. Another area of research interest for Dr. Fujimoto is the impact of environmental contaminants on human reproduction. Specifically, the effects of toxic metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium on IVF outcomes is currently being investigated as are organic contaminants such as bisphenol A (BPA), a meiotic disruptor in various animal studies. He also has an interest in understanding the factors that influence IVF pregnancy rates such as Asian ethnicity. "As a former infertility patient myself, I look toward my profession with greater compassion and awareness of the emotional pain and suffering that many couples go through. I believe that it is this awareness that makes my work so rewarding as an infertility specialist assisting couples achieve pregnancy. I strongly believe that couples need to understand their reproductive potential and how it affects their reproductive choices." Read current research studies by Dr. Fujimoto: Read an article featuring Dr. Fujimoto from the San Francisco Chronicle >>
Dr. Sae Sohn holds a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Swarthmore College and a Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Sohn completed his Obstetric and Gynecological residency at the Medical College of Georgia and his Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Sohn is Board Certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine as well as the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Sohn initiated a tubal ligation reversal program at UCSF and continues to perform advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.
Dr. Paolo Rinaudo received his medical and PhD degrees at the University of Turin, Turin, Italy. He has wide international experience having worked in Europe and the United States and is fluent in 4 languages. He completed his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut and a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He has received numerous awards and honors and has published multiple research articles in international journals. Dr. Rinaudo is a member of various international organizations, including the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. He is Board Certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is a Fellow of the American Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is actively involved in laboratory research and leads a group of investigators focused in understanding the effects of preimplantation embryo culture on embryo development. "I have always been fascinated by the miracle of life and in particular by the possibility to monitor the early steps of embryo development. My passion for this Profession derives from the exceptional possibility of helping couples experience the joy of pregnancy. One of the unique characteristics of UCSF is that we can offer excellent and tailored medical and emotional care to the individual couple."
Dr. Heather Huddleston graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed both her residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her clinical interests include unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss and laparoscopic/hysteroscopic surgery. Her research interests include optimization of infertility treatment strategies and recurrent pregnancy loss. “For many couples faced with infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss, the unfulfilled desire to start a family can be an extremely difficult experience. Our center offers a variety of techniques and strategies to help such couples achieve their goal of becoming parents. As a physician here, I strive to offer my patients personalized care and to help them understand and navigate the complex world of infertility treatment."
Dr. Mitchell P. Rosen is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California San Francisco. He is the director of the UCSF Reproductive Laboratories, and Fertility Preservation Program. As a clinical reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Rosen studies the genetic basis of unexplained infertility and the clinical outcomes of reproductive practices. However, his main clinical and research focus is the preservation of fertility in cancer patients, and optimizing ovarian stimulation protocols. "There are many reasons for having children. The unfulfilled desire for childbearing can be devastating. My goal is to optimize care for the infertile couple so that achieving a pregnancy becomes a reality."
Dr. Sonya Kashyap completed medical school, residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a Masters in Epidemiology at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. She completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at Cornell University Medical College in NY with Dr. Zev Rosenwaks and concurrently completed a Masters in Epidemiology. She returned home to Canada to practice 2004-2007 before moving to UCSF. She is certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology through both the RoyalCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a diplomat of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Her work has been honored by numerous awards, publications, national and international presentations.
Dr. Linda Giudice, is a biochemist, gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in endometriosis, implantation and ovulatory disorders, infertility and assisted reproduction. In her research, she focuses on endometrial biology and placental-uterine interactions as well as environmental impacts on reproductive health and human embryonic stem cells as a resource for research. Dr. Giudice earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry at UCLA, completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Rockefeller University, working under Nobel Laureate Gunter Blobel, and completed post-doctoral research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She earned a medical degree at Stanford University and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford and Washington University in St. Louis as well as a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford. She was on Stanford Hospital's medical staff for 19 years and was the director of the reproductive endocrinology and infertility division. She currently chairs the NIH Reproductive Medicine Network, is on the boards of directors of the Society for Women's Health Research and American Society for Reproductive Medicine and is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. In October 2005, she joined UCSF as the Robert B. Jaffe professor and chair of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences.
Dr. Ira D. Sharlip is a Clinical Professor of Urology at the University of California at San Francisco. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his urological training at the University of California at San Francisco and the Middlesex Hospital in London, England. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sharlip’s academic interests are in reproductive urology and sexual medicine. He is a recognized authority on urological problems of the male reproductive and sexual systems and the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. He lectures extensively on these and other urological subjects. In the field of reproductive urology and clinical male infertility, Dr. Sharlip is a leading authority on vasectomy reversal and other types of microsurgical reconstruction of the male reproductive system. Dr. Sharlip served as Co-Chairman of the Male Infertility Best Practice Policy Committee of the American Urological Association. He is Chairman of the Vasectomy Guideline Committee of the American Urological Association. Dr. Sharlip is the current President of the International Society for Sexual Medicine and Associate editor of The Journal of Sexual Medicine.
Dr. James Smith received his master's degree in health and medical science, and his medical degree from the University of California's Joint Medical Program (UC Berkeley and UCSF). He did his general surgery and urology training at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, returning to UCSF to complete a Fellowship in Andrology. Dr. Smith leads the multidisciplinary team that evaluates and treats men with fertility problems, erectile dysfunction, and Peyronie’s disease. He utilizes cutting edge medical and surgical treatments, and specializes in the use of microsurgical vasovasostomy, vasoepididymostomy, sperm retrieval and varicocelectomy to treat these conditions. Dr. Smith is an active member of the American Urological Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America.
Dr. Shen is an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences of UCSF and is a certified embryology laboratory director (ELD) by the American Board of Bioanalysts (ABB). After completing her medical training and clinical residency in Shanghai, China, she came to USA and became a world-renowned clinical embryologist. She has since worked in IVF programs of Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown School of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and University of Washington Medical Center. She has extensive experience in IVF laboratory advancements, particularly in micromanipulation, workflow improvement and laboratory management. She developed intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure at Brown and was behind the first ICSI baby in Rhode Island. She also achieved the first PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) pregnancy at UCSF. She has consulted both nationally and internationally in the areas of IVF laboratory techniques and IVF facility design. Her research focused on improving IVF techniques and clinical outcomes. She is an active member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB). "My goal is to offer patients the highest quality of care and the highest chance of conceiving one healthy baby for each treatment cycle."
Dr. Lauri Pasch is a licensed clinical psychologist with the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health. With more than 10 years of experience, she specializes in the psychological aspects of reproductive medicine and the treatment of infertile couples. Dr. Pasch helps with decision making concerning treatment and family-building options and is available for individual or couples consults. She can also make referrals to mental health professionals in the community for patients who want ongoing mental health care. Dr. Pasch is a member of the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and of Resolve, the national support, education and advocacy group for infertility.
Gina Davis is a board-certified genetic counselor, who specializes in the fields of infertility, assisted reproductive technologies, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. As the program genetic counselor, Gina assesses reproductive genetic risks based on personal and family history to allow patients to make more informed decisions about their reproductive options. Gina joined the UCSF team in 2004. She received her Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling from California State University, Northridge and obtained board certification in genetic counseling in 2005. Her research interests include patient decision-making, risk communication, and public health and policy efforts in reproductive genetics and reproductive medicine. "My goal is to help prospective parents become aware of genetic issues that may affect them or future generations. By addressing each couple's set of genetic questions and concerns, I can enable them to make educated decisions about their options. This is especially important given the rapid advances in genetics and reproductive medicine."
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Heather Huddleston, MD
Mitchell Rosen, MD
Sonya Kashyap MD, FRCSC, MSc Epi 
Ira D. Sharlip, MD
James Smith, MD, MS
Shehua Shen MD, ELD (ABB) 
Lauri Pasch, PhD 
Gina Davis, MS, CGC