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Where medical expertise meets compassionate care

Our doctors are renowned industry leaders who take a holistic approach to fertility care. They have experience with patients from all walks of life, from all over the world. San Diego Fertility Center doctors know each patient is unique and are committed to developing and implementing a plan that works specifically for you.

Our Doctors

With three locations across Southern California and one in New York City you have the best possible access to the top doctors in the fertility field.

Dr. L. Michael Kettel

Dr. L. Michael Kettel

Dr. Michael Kettel graduated with honors from the University of Arizona. He joined the San Diego Fertility Center in 1996 after serving as the Director of Infertility Services and as a member of the academic faculty at the University of California, San Diego for more than 6 years. Following his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Utah, he completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of California, San Diego.

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Dr. L. Michael Kettel

Dr. Susanna J. Park

Dr. Susanna J. Park

During the initial decade of her career, Dr. Susanna Park served as a fertility physician at Columbia University in New York City, a renowned center for excellence in IVF in the United States. In 2012, she made a significant transition to San Diego Fertility Center, where she adeptly combines her extensive experience as an infertility specialist with a personalized approach to patient care. Her unwavering commitment to offering cutting-edge treatments drives her primary goal of enhancing the chances of success for each patient.

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Dr. Susanna J. Park

Dr. Sandy Chuan

Dr. Sandy Chuan

Dr. Sandy Chuan is a double board-certified fertility specialist, with extensive experience in complex IVF cases and third-party reproduction. She is known for delivering individualized care; combining the best of science with compassion to optimize the chance for success for every patient. During her career as a fertility specialist, Dr. Chuan has received numerous awards including America’s “Top Doctor” from 2017-2019 and in 2018 Dr. Chuan was named “Top Doctor” by the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) in San Diego Magazine.

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Dr. Sandy Chuan

Dr. Brooke Friedman

Dr. Brooke Friedman

Dr. Brooke Friedman holds dual board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is renowned for her practice of providing personalized and compassionate care to every patient. Driven by a commitment to offer state-of-the-art treatments, her primary goal is to enhance each patient’s chances of success. Dr. Friedman, a dedicated fertility specialist, has received San Diego Magazine’s prestigious “Top Fertility Doctor” recognition an exceptional seven times, surpassing any other fertility specialist in San Diego. She achieved this honor in the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. This distinguished award is the result of endorsements by local physicians who trust her with their patients and families. In addition to her accolades within the medical community, Dr. Friedman has also garnered recognition from her patients, receiving multiple awards, including the “Patients’ Choice Award” and the “Compassionate Doctor Recognition” from Vitals, as well as the esteemed “Top Ten Physicians” award.

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Dr. Brooke Friedman

Dr. Said Daneshmand

Dr. Said Daneshmand

Dr. Said Daneshmand is an internationally recognized fertility specialist with extensive experience in providing third-party reproductive services. Dr. Daneshmand serves on the board of several surrogacy advocacy groups. He has collaborated to develop in vitro fertilization (IVF) protocols to improve pregnancy rates, including PTEC (post-thaw extended culture), which is one of the most successful IVF regimens currently available. These groundbreaking findings were published in the internationally respected medical journal, Fertility and Sterility, where Dr. Daneshmand also served as a reviewer.

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Dr. Said Daneshmand

Dr. Valerie Flores

Dr. Valerie Flores

Dr. Flores is committed to providing patients with compassionate, evidence-based care. Her warm, caring nature combined with her research background allow her to translate reproductive research into the clinical setting to ensure her patients are informed and supported while also receiving excellent, innovative care during their fertility journey. As the oldest of four, and part of a large extended family, Dr. Flores understands the importance of creating a family and it is her goal to help patients achieve this through personalized care.

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Dr. Valerie Flores

Dr. Bryn Willson

Dr. Bryn Willson

Dr. Bryn Willson is dedicated to delivering compassionate, cutting-edge care to her patients. Her empathetic approach, coupled with her research background, allows her to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and patient care, ensuring that her patients receive innovative, personalized treatment throughout their fertility journey. As someone who understands the importance of family, Dr. Willson strives to help her patients achieve their dreams of parenthood.

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Dr. Bryn Willson

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