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Richard Paulson, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pasadena, CA, Keck Hospital of USC

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Obstetrics & Gynecology • Pasadena, CA

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

USC Fertility

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Summary

  • Dr. Paulson holds the Alia Tutor Chair in Reproductive Medicine and is Professor and vice-chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California. He is Chief of the Division and Director of the Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Paulson is past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and the Los Angeles Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. He is the Editor-in-Chief of “Fertility & Sterility Reports” and past deputy editor of “Fertility and Sterility.” Dr. Paulson has authored over 250 scientific articles and has received more than 35 research awards for scientific presentations.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaMS, Study design and epidemiology, 1994 - 1998
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1984 - 1986
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981 - 1984
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1980
  • UCLA
    UCLABS, Physics, Magna Cum Laude, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Blastulation Timing Is Associated with Differential Mitochondrial Content in Euploid Embryos  
    Richard J Paulson, Wael Salem, Jacqueline R Ho, Kristin A Bendikson, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics

Press Mentions

  • HRC Fertility and USC Fertility Collaborate to Expand Fertility Care and Research
    HRC Fertility and USC Fertility Collaborate to Expand Fertility Care and ResearchAugust 26th, 2021
  • When Are You Most Fertile? How to Tell When You're More Likely to Get Pregnant
    When Are You Most Fertile? How to Tell When You're More Likely to Get PregnantJune 11th, 2020
  • Florida Couple Gives Birth to Son After Winning ‘Win a Baby’ Contest
    Florida Couple Gives Birth to Son After Winning ‘Win a Baby’ ContestNovember 23rd, 2019
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, German, Czech

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

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