Dr. Marcelle Cedars is an exceptional physician—both highly experienced and very thoughtful in how she approaches patient care. What stood out to me immediately is that she does…Dr. Marcelle Cedars is an exceptional physician—both highly experienced and very thoughtful in how she approaches patient care. What stood out to me immediately is that she does not take a one-size-fits-all approach. She really takes the time to understand your history and think critically about what will actually work for your specific situation. In my case, I came to her after two unsuccessful IVF cycles that resulted in no embryos due to fragile eggs and poor response to medications. She approached my case very differently. She carefully reviewed my prior cycles, consulted with her broader clinical team, and developed a plan that was tailored across multiple dimensions, including a gentler medication protocol and a different approach to fertilization and testing. She is also very clear and direct in how she communicates.Fertility clinics
UCSF Center for Reproductive Health
San Francisco, CA · San Francisco Bay Area · (415) 353-7475
- Phone
- (415) 353-7475
- Website
- crh.ucsf.edu ↗
- Location
- 499 Illinois Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Doctors
Doctors (18)

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8.9/10 · 25 reviews · Oct 2026

8.7/10 · 25 reviews · Oct 2026

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8.7/10 · 23 reviews · Oct 2026

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10.0/10 · 2 reviews · Oct 2026

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8.3/10 · 35 reviews · Oct 2026
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I’m so grateful for Dr. Huang’s expertise and care throughout this process. His thoughtful good luck wishes the day before the procedure truly meant a lot and helped ease my…I’m so grateful for Dr. Huang’s expertise and care throughout this process. His thoughtful good luck wishes the day before the procedure truly meant a lot and helped ease my nerves. The medications he prescribed were exactly what my body needed. I responded really well to them and ended up with the double-digit mature eggs I had hoped for. The procedure went smoothly, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you, Dr. Huang, for your dedication, support, and professionalism.Dr. Rosen is a brilliant physician. While I didn't see him every visit, he was certainly the brains/quarterback behind our entire treatment and I'm grateful for. From the very…Dr. Rosen is a brilliant physician. While I didn't see him every visit, he was certainly the brains/quarterback behind our entire treatment and I'm grateful for. From the very beginning, he took on our case with compassion, confidence, and an unwavering commitment to helping us grow our family—even when things were medically complex. Dr. Rosen is kind of a mad genius type and when you have a difficult case, you want a mad genius on your side. I could tell he was personally invested in finding a solution. He never gave up, was constantly thinking outside the box, adjusting protocols, and staying one step ahead.[Dr. Maren Shapiro] took the time to listen to my concerns and made sure I felt comfortable discussing my health journey...combines her extensive medical knowledge with genuine…[Dr. Maren Shapiro] took the time to listen to my concerns and made sure I felt comfortable discussing my health journey...combines her extensive medical knowledge with genuine compassion...she explained everything clearly...ability to make me feel like a valued partner in my careIn just one cycle, Dr. Mok-Lin was able to retrieve two healthy, viable embryos. Her expertise, precision, and care truly made all the difference...I felt like I was in the best…In just one cycle, Dr. Mok-Lin was able to retrieve two healthy, viable embryos. Her expertise, precision, and care truly made all the difference...I felt like I was in the best hands throughout the entire journey. I couldn’t recommend Dr. Mok-Lin and her team more highly for IVF treatment...incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and supportive every step of the way. Their communication was always prompt, clear, and thorough, and they made sure I felt informed and cared for throughout the entire IVF processDr. Fujimoto was direct and set expectations...practices on a more conservative side, using IVF over IUI with our Progyny benefits, which also slants more conservative to avoid…Dr. Fujimoto was direct and set expectations...practices on a more conservative side, using IVF over IUI with our Progyny benefits, which also slants more conservative to avoid multiples...never felt rushed in our appointments...eSET is preferred...always left time for questions...using the DNA testing options to give the embryos the highest chance of successI've never met Dr. MokLin in person. We've had several video visits with her but her plan of care feels very generic. We went to her specifically for a doctor who specializes in…I've never met Dr. MokLin in person. We've had several video visits with her but her plan of care feels very generic. We went to her specifically for a doctor who specializes in Endometriosis patients and she seems to know less about the disease than I do. Many red flags with meds that many Endo Experts now avoid for Endo patients. Other factors seemed to be left behind like monitoring TSH & progesterone levels.Dr. Huddleston was polite, engaging, respectful, and listened to both my concerns and those of my partner...was very honest and willing to work with a more compressed timeline due…Dr. Huddleston was polite, engaging, respectful, and listened to both my concerns and those of my partner...was very honest and willing to work with a more compressed timeline due to insurance coverage limits...she is the head of the egg donor program at UCSF, so that positions her incredibly well to help us as a gay male coupleDr Mok Lin is clearly very knowledgable and nice. She shows an appropriate amount of compassion, but it feels very difficult to get an appointment with her. I felt like my…Dr Mok Lin is clearly very knowledgable and nice. She shows an appropriate amount of compassion, but it feels very difficult to get an appointment with her. I felt like my treatment should have been better adjusted to my specific circumstances but I didn't feel like I had enough time with her to discuss this...Be ready to advocate for whatever time you want and need with her, do not expect that she will reach out for check ins or adjust your treatment without you asking first.Dr. Rinaudo was very thorough, meticulous, and had a deep understanding of Asherman's Syndrome...only saw him a few times throughout the ten or so months...add some additional…Dr. Rinaudo was very thorough, meticulous, and had a deep understanding of Asherman's Syndrome...only saw him a few times throughout the ten or so months...add some additional interventions the following cycle (Trental medication; platelet-rich plasma)...second IUI cycle was successfulIt's hard to really describe her [Dr. Evelyn Mok-Lin] as a provider because I saw her twice and spoke with her once on the phone. She's very direct and will answer all your…It's hard to really describe her [Dr. Evelyn Mok-Lin] as a provider because I saw her twice and spoke with her once on the phone. She's very direct and will answer all your questions. I like that in a provider. What I did not expect to want was more compassion and ideas for treatment. I have done a lot of reading and there's a lot of diagnostic work ups we could be doing to improve the next cycle. I didn't really feel like she thought about my care plan too much. It didn't feel like I was getting patient-centered care in her hands.dr. Huddleston is amazing. I was so lucky to work with her...listened and took time to work with me and my care...so good at what she does. Skilled in research and in care...she…dr. Huddleston is amazing. I was so lucky to work with her...listened and took time to work with me and my care...so good at what she does. Skilled in research and in care...she cared for me. Explained options and routs and really supported me...advanced scarring and fibroids...saw her for 3 separate procedures to “fix” my uterus...she is a well Know scar specialist...After all of my procedures and time to heal I was cleared by her to pursue embryo transfer at my original clinicDr. Fujimoto was knowledgeable and direct and I am happy with the outcome of my cycle. I only saw him twice but was able to get in touch with him when I had questions throughout…Dr. Fujimoto was knowledgeable and direct and I am happy with the outcome of my cycle. I only saw him twice but was able to get in touch with him when I had questions throughout the cycle...took the time to answer all my questions and I did not feel rushed during the appointments...I am really happy with the outcome of my cycle...Short protocol of Menopur + Gonal F.She [Dr. Segal] was extremely patient and reassured me when I had numerous questions. I never felt rushed and she gave me her full attention during each visit. She made me feel…She [Dr. Segal] was extremely patient and reassured me when I had numerous questions. I never felt rushed and she gave me her full attention during each visit. She made me feel safe and comfortable during the uncertain times...was prompt in getting back to me, great communicator and reassured us through every step. I appreciate her willingness to listen to all my concerns without judgment...Dr. Segal made me feel much more comfortable about the whole thing. It was like talking to a friend that happened to be an expert in fertility...conversations never felt stuffy,…Dr. Segal made me feel much more comfortable about the whole thing. It was like talking to a friend that happened to be an expert in fertility...conversations never felt stuffy, disconnected, or judgmental - she was super supportive, compassionate, and kindly direct...The only bummer is that she wasn't a consistent contact point the entire way through. But this is less about her as a Dr., and more about the way UCSF operates.Dr Jaswa is very empathetic and personable...We have joint decision making with her...low ovarian reserve...feel like I am talking to my honest and compassionate doctor…Dr Jaswa is very empathetic and personable...We have joint decision making with her...low ovarian reserve...feel like I am talking to my honest and compassionate doctor friend...takes into account my family, my financial circumstances, my personal background...is also realistic without being cold or meanEvery time we talk to Dr. Noel, we both breathe a sigh of relief. She's incredibly compassionate but also can speak to the reality of the situation. She'll came up with new…Every time we talk to Dr. Noel, we both breathe a sigh of relief. She's incredibly compassionate but also can speak to the reality of the situation. She'll came up with new methods/protocols after our failed 3 cycles in 2021, figuring that it was better to start stims 5 days or so into my cycle and also switching to conventional IVF instead of ICSI for fertilization. She's really adaptable, isn't at all arrogant about her opinions, really a joy to work with...She [Dr. Segal] is very compassionate and really explains things well. She respected that I was a scientist and came armed with data. Also took time to explain the emotional side…She [Dr. Segal] is very compassionate and really explains things well. She respected that I was a scientist and came armed with data. Also took time to explain the emotional side of things...She can be short when she is busy. But she really means well and if she is short, follow-up with her at a better time and she will respond compassionately...Dr. Mok-Lin is truly a doctor who genuinely cares about her patients, is empathetic, and does everything in her power to help everyone on their journey...always made sure we had…Dr. Mok-Lin is truly a doctor who genuinely cares about her patients, is empathetic, and does everything in her power to help everyone on their journey...always made sure we had in-person interactions...confident, knowledgeable and can explain things in an understandable wayDr. Fujimoto was very focussed on our desired outcome. There was not a lot of hand-holding or compassionate doctoring, but that was not what we were looking for...After our first…Dr. Fujimoto was very focussed on our desired outcome. There was not a lot of hand-holding or compassionate doctoring, but that was not what we were looking for...After our first cycle failed to produce any viable embryos, [he] changed protocols and the new protocol worked well for me...We transferred one PGS normal embryo..Dr Jaswa is incredibly warm and compassionate. UCSF is a teaching hospital so I didn't always get to see her...Nonetheless I felt like Dr Jaswa truly cared about how I was…Dr Jaswa is incredibly warm and compassionate. UCSF is a teaching hospital so I didn't always get to see her...Nonetheless I felt like Dr Jaswa truly cared about how I was feeling, how I was responding to treatment, and how I felt about the outcomes...made herself available to answer questions. I never felt rushed when I spoke with her. I was disappointed in the number of eggs retrieved in my first cycle, so Dr Jaswa reviewed my medications and how I responded and proposed a new protocol for my second cycle, which was more successful...[Dr. Huddleston] took the time to answer any questions we have. But I’m pretty sure she will not remember me if I were to speak with her today...never felt like she was rushing us…[Dr. Huddleston] took the time to answer any questions we have. But I’m pretty sure she will not remember me if I were to speak with her today...never felt like she was rushing us out the door...set a plan for us in place that was easy to follow. I don’t think she made us do anything too extreme or unnecessary as she knew we were paying out of pocket...recommended that we keep trying naturally or can do an IUI...Dr. Cedars will strongly encourage an elective single embryo transfer...is very intelligent and is very busy. More times than not you will be seeing others doctors on her time,…Dr. Cedars will strongly encourage an elective single embryo transfer...is very intelligent and is very busy. More times than not you will be seeing others doctors on her time, all of which who are very friendly and have good bedside manner...the medications she prescribed for my egg retrieval were spot on. I was at risk for Hyper Ovarian Stimulation and she wanted to keep my dosage pretty low, we got a FANTASTIC result, of 31 eggs retrieved, 14 of which turned into 5-6 day blastocysts. When it came to my first transfer, we did a transfer without antagonist. The first transfer did not result in pregnancy, and now we are awaiting an appointment to change our protocol.Dr. Huddleston sticks with evidence based practice. If there isn't a lot of research on it, she doesn't recommend it. If you're interested in some super new, cutting edge approach…Dr. Huddleston sticks with evidence based practice. If there isn't a lot of research on it, she doesn't recommend it. If you're interested in some super new, cutting edge approach you'll have to bring it to the table yourself. She generally sticks with the tried and true fertility treatments...checked in with me personally by either scheduling an office chat or a simple phone call...She did encourage us to transfer 2 fresh embryosDr. Noel has a warm manner during consultations, offers good explanations and recommendations, while treating me like an intelligent partner. I'm not yet sure if she is adapting…Dr. Noel has a warm manner during consultations, offers good explanations and recommendations, while treating me like an intelligent partner. I'm not yet sure if she is adapting her treatment recommendations appropriately for me to get results, as I am still in the midst of treatment. Her coordinating staff and nurses, however, were always very rushed, and created additional stress in the process as they often seemed more focused on checking everything off their list than supporting me or providing information to me through the process.Dr. Noel has incredible bed side manner and importantly, it is natural. It's a part of who she is to be kind and compassionate. I received personal phone calls from her whenever…Dr. Noel has incredible bed side manner and importantly, it is natural. It's a part of who she is to be kind and compassionate. I received personal phone calls from her whenever there was sensitive information and she is always willing for follow up calls and appointments...Dr.Noel recommended to only transfer one due to my fertility. After a miscarriage the first transfer, my partner and I requested to do multiple embryo transfer and while she did not advise due to the higher likelihood of a twin pregnancy and the challenges of that, she allowed us to pursue this.[Dr. Mitch Rosen's] preference is eSET but given I had two failed ones, on my third transfer, doctor was ok putting in two...took the time to go through any questions my husband…[Dr. Mitch Rosen's] preference is eSET but given I had two failed ones, on my third transfer, doctor was ok putting in two...took the time to go through any questions my husband and I had. I would say though that you need to be prepared with questions and to advocate for yourself. He will not "handhold" you through the process so I can see where people may feel like a number. Do some of your own research and with that he will provide you with more information that you probably want/need.[Dr. Segal] was helpful in explaining my infertility diagnosis. She was compassionate and helpful with a polyp removal surgery and subsequent biopsy. However, early on it seemed…[Dr. Segal] was helpful in explaining my infertility diagnosis. She was compassionate and helpful with a polyp removal surgery and subsequent biopsy. However, early on it seemed like she had too many patients and did not know about my specific case until the meeting itself...She mostly provided me personal attention, but let my case slip through the cracks causing professional team miscommunications...Dr Noel was very warm during our initial consultation. She also called me personally when we needed to cancel my first IUI cycle because I "over responded" to the Letrazole...I…Dr Noel was very warm during our initial consultation. She also called me personally when we needed to cancel my first IUI cycle because I "over responded" to the Letrazole...I don't think she was aggressive enough in my first set of treatments given my age and how many children I wanted. When I got a second option, the new Dr (who I prefer) told me she never would have started with fertility meds only without including IUI. I also had to cancel a cycle which I disagreed with (and the new Dr did also)Dr. Mok-Lin has always been patient in answering our questions and never rushed us through any appointments...protocols were tweaked in hopes of improved outcomes...we were…Dr. Mok-Lin has always been patient in answering our questions and never rushed us through any appointments...protocols were tweaked in hopes of improved outcomes...we were supported and walked through the different options...If bad news was delivered, it was done so in a sympathetic mannerHe [Dr. Mitch Rosen] was able to comprehensively assess our case & then fine tune our IVF protocol to produce results that we were not able to achieve until then. We went from…He [Dr. Mitch Rosen] was able to comprehensively assess our case & then fine tune our IVF protocol to produce results that we were not able to achieve until then. We went from feeling like we may very well not be able to conceive at all to having many healthy embryos now “in the bank” and will be attempting implantation for pregnancy soon. Dr. Rosen was very conscientious about answering all of our questions and also incorporated our own preferences and input. We are immensely grateful to Dr. Rosen and so very lucky to have been able to work with him. September 2020 UPDATE: Our fertility journey was very long and challenging, but Dr. Rosen guided us through and now we are pregnant!!! He and his clinical nurse manager Liz Gomes were extraordinary. They have been so smart, caring, patient, professional and supportive. We could not have been in better hands.Dr. Fujimoto is just the right combination (for me) of passionate and clinical. He took plenty of time to walk through all the options for us - as number of insurance cycles and…Dr. Fujimoto is just the right combination (for me) of passionate and clinical. He took plenty of time to walk through all the options for us - as number of insurance cycles and age and timing were all of the essence. He had a number of suggestions for working around insurance which I thought was really keen of him to even discuss with us. His clinical approach is clear and concise. Every time I asked a question (why didn't I get my period...I'm sure he's [Dr. Mitch Rosen] well educated and knows things in his field. But he seems way to busy for patient care. He is head of the lab at UCSF, and he's helping with some…I'm sure he's [Dr. Mitch Rosen] well educated and knows things in his field. But he seems way to busy for patient care. He is head of the lab at UCSF, and he's helping with some other new clinic out of the country, so patient care is not his priority. If you have a pretty straightforward case, you'll do well on a standard protocol. But I wouldn't expect him to turn over every stone to help you get pregnantDr. Noel is really caring and thoughtful. She let us make decisions most of the time, but when it's time for her to guide us as a medical professional, she was convincing with…Dr. Noel is really caring and thoughtful. She let us make decisions most of the time, but when it's time for her to guide us as a medical professional, she was convincing with reasoning...Given my age and number of embryos we could transfer, we had to be very careful not loosing any chances. Her approach reflected the situation and she didn't waste any of our resources. I'm sure she would treat differently for different patients. I believe out plan was coordinated by her based on our specific situation....[Dr. Martha Noel] She was extremely collaborative with the process—always explaining (as much as I liked) how things work and what our options were. She was very easy to talk to…[Dr. Martha Noel] She was extremely collaborative with the process—always explaining (as much as I liked) how things work and what our options were. She was very easy to talk to directly and helped to make it so I got to see when I came into the office. I also felt in-the-know and bought-into decisions. Moreover, she was really personable—always checking in with us as humans, and making sure we were doing the right thing for us vs what's "typical."Dr. Huddleston is extremely sympathetic and kind. ... But she is quite conservative in her treatment protocols. ... My greatest critique of Dr. Huddleston however, was her…Dr. Huddleston is extremely sympathetic and kind. ... But she is quite conservative in her treatment protocols. ... My greatest critique of Dr. Huddleston however, was her insistence that we did not need to test my husbands sperm before Femara cycles with timed intercourse ,because I had had 2 pregnancies (and miscarriages). As it turns out, his sperm motility and count were quite low, but we didn't find this out until much later, wasting a ton of time.I would always ask Dr. Mok-Lin a million questions. And she would always answer them with a lot of insight and expertise. Every time she would explain to me how things would go or…I would always ask Dr. Mok-Lin a million questions. And she would always answer them with a lot of insight and expertise. Every time she would explain to me how things would go or her feelings on something, she was always spot on. There were never any surprises, and I always felt very prepared mentally for what was to come...Her explanation for why they did multiple with my own eggs and only one with the donor made sense. And both times she was right!Due to the anatomy of my uterus and my age, Dr. Mok-Lin will only do a single embryo transfer...There is no option for me to risk having multiples...is a great listener. She has…Due to the anatomy of my uterus and my age, Dr. Mok-Lin will only do a single embryo transfer...There is no option for me to risk having multiples...is a great listener. She has never made me feel she’s in a rush trying to get to the next patient. Additionally, she takes her time to explain the process and her suggestions. My husband is super analytical and always has many more questions for her and she always happily answers every single one. I love my relationship with her.Dr. Huddleston was empathic and made sure I understood the process...was caring and always put my needs first...one IVF cycle and multiple FET cycles with different…Dr. Huddleston was empathic and made sure I understood the process...was caring and always put my needs first...one IVF cycle and multiple FET cycles with different protocols...was always there to listen, provide guidance, and offer encouragement, even during the most challenging timesHe was dismissive and disengaged, even after multiple complaints... After two unexplained failed PGS embryo transfers, Dr Fujimoto offered no options on how to change or improve…He was dismissive and disengaged, even after multiple complaints... After two unexplained failed PGS embryo transfers, Dr Fujimoto offered no options on how to change or improve course for the transfer of my final embryo. It was up to me to research, suggest and trouble shoot what might be the reason for my failed transfers. Only after I pushed him did he offer to do a hysteroscopy, during which he was 'surprised' to find 'scar tissue'.Clinic route
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