William Freije, MD
Reproductive Endocrinologist; Medical Director, Ember Fertility Center; MD, PhD
At Ember Fertility Center — Laguna Hills, California 92653
About William Freije, MD
William Freije, MD, PhD, is a reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director of Ember Fertility Center. He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and holds a PhD in Human Genetics from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Dr. Freije has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA since 2015 and has taught medical students, residents and fellows since 1999. His background in human genetics supports genetic counseling within fertility care, including preimplantation genetic testing and individualized family-building treatment.
Education and training
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Occidental College (1987)
medical degree, Tufts University
Obstetrics and Gynecology internship and residency, Los Angeles County and USC Medical Center (1991–1995)
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship, Johns Hopkins University and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
PhD in Human Genetics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Awards and recognitions
Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Student, Occidental College (1984)
Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude (1987)
Mildred Ann Myerson Memorial Scholarship, Tufts University (1991)
Eli Lilly unrestricted travel award (1998)
Professional affiliations
Treatments & specialties
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A and PGT-M)
egg freezing
elective single-embryo transfer
infertility care
treatment of fibroids and structural infertility
LGBTQIA+ family building
donor reproduction
gestational carrier care
hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery
Clinic Location
Other locations
William Freije, MD practices at 1 clinic location.
This location
Ember Fertility Center
23521 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 100, Laguna Hills, California 92653