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.
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 doctors 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. Dr. Kettel has been identified by his peers as a top infertility doctor & specialist. 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.
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.
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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. Dr. Kettel has been identified by his peers as a top infertility doctor & specialist. 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
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