Richard J. Paulson, MD, FACOG

Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist

Lead physician Human IVF Gamete donation

At HRC Fertility-Pasadena — Pasadena, CA 91101

About Richard J. Paulson, MD, FACOG

Dr. Richard J. Paulson is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and Director of USC Fertility. He has been with the practice since 1986 and was part of the team associated with the first successful U.S. birth following embryo cryopreservation.

His clinical and research interests include IVF, gamete donation, fertility preservation, oocyte cryopreservation, and endometrial receptivity to embryo implantation.

Education and training

Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles

Graduate School: University of Southern California

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles

Internship: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center

Awards and recognitions

Howard and Georgeanna Jones Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)

Keck School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award

Good Housekeeping Best Doctors for Women

America’s Top Doctors

Professional affiliations

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology — Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology — Obstetrics and Gynecology American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsAmerican Society for Reproductive MedicinePacific Coast Reproductive SocietySociety for Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilitySociety for Reproductive SurgeonsThe Endocrine SocietyKeck Medicine of USC