Dr. L. Michael Kettel
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Biography
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.
Dr. Kettel is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kettel is also certified as a High Complexity Laboratory Director with additional expertise in Human Embryology and Andrology. This unique certification places him among very few fertility physicians who have sought out this additional training and expertise. He is a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
He has received many
academic and teaching awards and has published over 100 scientific papers,
articles and book chapters on the treatment of endometriosis, uterine
fibroids and ovulatory disorders that lead to infertility and is a
Clinical Professor at UCSD. He is one of Woodward/White, Inc's"Best Doctors in America" since 1997 and one of the "Best Doctors in San Diego" according to the San Diego County Medical Society since 2001. He has received over $1,000,000 in support
for research grants and has been actively involved in clinical research
trials exploring new and novel ways to enhance success in IVF, ovulation
induction and adhesion prevention. His recent interest lies in the area
of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and novel new delivery systems for hormonal medication.
Curriculum
Vitae
EDUCATION
- Fellowship Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of California, San Diego.
- Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Utah
- M.D. with honors University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
- B.S. with honors Pharmacy, University of Arizona
BOARD CERTIFICATION
- Obstetrics and Gynecology 1990
- Reproductive Endocrinology 1991
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- California Medical Association Endocrine Society
- California Medical Association
- Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
- Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- San Diego County Medical Society
- San Diego Gynecological Society
- San Diego Reproductive Endocrine Society
- Society of Reproductive Surgeons
- Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists
- Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Southwest Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- The Endocrine Society
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, 2003-present.
- Associate Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, 1995-2003.
- Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, 1989-1995
- Clinical Instructor, University of of California, San Diego, 1987-89
RESEARCH
Authored over 100 research papers, and book chapters on endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovulatory disorders, and infertility. For details please go to the expanded CV.
Last updated:
September 28, 2005
Author: Dr. L. Michael Kettel