SCRC combines advanced fertility treatments & compassionate care with the most advanced reproductive technologies. Our expert team of board-certified fertility specialists is committed to delivering personalized solutions and exceptional IVF success rates.
About Us
Meet Our Fertility Specialists
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Co-founder of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Mark Surrey is a leader in the field of fertility and reproductive medicine, including reproductive surgery and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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Dr. Hal Danzer, co-founder and partner of the Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC), has dedicated his distinguished career to helping countless patients achieve their dreams of parenthood.
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Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Dr. Carolyn Alexander is a dedicated physician who is inspired by her relationships with her patients.
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Dr. Susan Maxwell is a highly respected, double board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at SCRC with extensive experience in fertility preservation, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Oocyte Cryopreservation, Embryo Cryopreservation, and advanced reproductive surgery.
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Dr. Diana Chavkin is a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She uniquely combines extensive clinical expertise with a deep personal understanding of infertility, providing effective, transparent, and empathetic support on her patients' path to parenthood at SCRC.
Meet Our Staff
Our highly skilled staff specializes in advanced infertility treatments including IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, PGT, and male factor infertility solutions. We’re committed to cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices, ensuring the highest standards of care and aiming for the best patient outcomes.
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As a licensed High Complexity clinical laboratory director Desta has provided services to over 100 fertility-related specialty physicians. Desta joined our group in 1999, and currently oversees a staff of technicians who perform Andrology services and endocrine lab testing for SCRC physicians and area OBGYN physicians. Before joining SCRC Desta was a full-time embryologist for 4 years.
Desta Gelagay
MT, CLS, ASCP
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Dr. Kathleen Miller is a world-renowned expert in the field of embryology and a prominent figure in the assisted reproduction industry. As the Laboratory Director at Southern California Reproductive Center (SCRC), she brings decades of expertise and leadership to one of the most advanced fertility laboratories in the world.
Kathleen Miller
M.D.
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Katherine is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and couples through fertility evaluations and treatments. She is passionate about empowering patients with the education and resources they need to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
Katherine Benaron
M.D.
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Dr. Leah Eradat is a dedicated acupuncturist and creates personalized treatment plans for women and couples on their reproductive journey
Leah Eradat
DAOM, Lac, FABORM
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Samantha is a Certified Physician Assistant in our Santa Barbara office.
Samantha Vaughan
MSPA-C
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Mariam Oglakhchian is a Family Nurse Practitioner in our Beverly Hills and Pasadena centers.
Mariam Oglakhchian
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Press
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Julianne Hough Shares Intimate Video of Her 'Egg-Freezing Journey': ' Navigating Fertility Is Never Simple'
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Can Silicon Valley Get You Pregnant?
with Dr. Hal C. Danzer
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What to Know If You Suspect You Have PCOS
with Dr. Carolyn Alexander
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Transforming Fertility Treatments through Advance Technologies
Dr. Carolyn Alexander and Dr. Susan M. Maxwell
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Southern California Reproductive Center Encourages Women to Preserve Their Fertility
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“We never forget that you are the most important part of the team; we make sure that the treatment plan we devise works with your particular needs and wishes, giving you the best chance of having a baby”
with Dr. Mark Surrey
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Southern California Reproductive Center Fertility Specialists Give Warning on How Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Could Impact Fertility
with Dr. Carolyn Alexander
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Southern California Reproductive Center: Path to Success in Reproductive Medicine
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How fertility companies are taking aim at women in their 20s
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Your Menstrual Cramps Might Not Be From PMS
with Dr. Carolyn Alexander
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Getting Pregnant With Endo: What You Need to Know
with Dr. Mark Surrey
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John Stamos, 54, will be a father — what are the risks for older dads?
