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About Our Center
About our Physicians
Dr. William P. Hummel and Dr. Michael Kettel are nationally recognized experts in IVF, reproductive endocrinology, and infertility. Both have been nominated by Woodward/White "Best Doctors in America" and "Best Doctors in San Diego" by their peer physicians. After completing fellowships in this field, both have focused their clinical practice on the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.
About William P. Hummel, MD, FACOG
About L. Michael Kettel, MD, FACOG
William Hummel, MD
Biography
After completing his Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. William Hummel founded the San Diego Fertility Center. He received his medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and performed his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stanford University Medical Center.
Board certified since 1990, his specialized experience using all aspects of assisted reproductive technology has assisted thousands of couples in achieving their dreams. Under Dr. Hummel's leadership, the center pioneered the technology of blastocyst embryo transfer, which heightens the success of reproductive treatment while lowering the risk of multiple births. Dr. Hummel also pioneered egg donation IVF in San Diego, which in combination with blastocyst embryo transfer, increases pregnancy rates. The center's success rates exceed the national average, and it has been recognized by the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Dr. Hummel frequently contributes to both national and international infertility and IVF publications and was recognized as one of the "Best Doctors in America." He is a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. In addition to his interest in assisted reproduction, he has expertise in operative laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and a special interest in the treatment of endometriosis.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
- Fellowship Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology, Stanford University
- M.D. Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
- B.S. with honors Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
BOARD CERTIFICATION & ELIGIBILITY
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Endocrinology
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- California Medical Association
- Endometriosis Association
- International Federation of Fertility Specialists
- Pacific Coast Fertility Society
- San Diego County Medical Association
- San Diego Gynecological Society
- San Diego Reproductive Endocrine Society
- Society of Reproductive Surgeons
ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
- President, San Diego Reproductive Endocrine Society
- Medical Director, San Diego Fertility Center, IVF and Andrology
- Clinical Instructor, University of North Carolina 1987-89
RESEARCH
Authored many research papers, abstracts and review articles with an emphasis on fertility surgery and in vitro fertilization. Michael Kettel, MD
Biography
Michael Kettel graduated with honors from the University of Arizona. He joined the San Diego Fertility Center in 1996 after serving as the Director of Infertility Services and as a member of the academic faculty at the University of California, San Diego for more than 6 years. Following his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Utah, he completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Kettel is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kettel is also certified as a High Complexity Laboratory Director with additional expertise in Human Embryology and Andrology. This unique certification places him among very few fertility physicians who have sought out this additional training and expertise. He is a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
He has received many academic and teaching awards and has published over 100 scientific papers, articles and book chapters on the treatment of endometriosis, uterine fibroids and ovulatory disorders that lead to infertility and is an Associate Clinical Professor at UCSD. He has received over $1,000,000 in support for research grants and has been actively involved in clinical research trials exploring new and novel ways to enhance success in IVF, ovulation induction and adhesion prevention. His recent interest lies in the area of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Dr. Kettel pioneered this technology in the San Diego area and the first PGD case was performed at the San Diego Fertility Center in May 200l!!
EDUCATION
- Fellowship Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of California, San Diego.
- Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Utah
- M.D. with honors University of Arizona, Tuscon, Arizona
- B.S. with honors Pharmacy, University of Arizona
BOARD CERTIFICATION
- Obstetrics and Gynecology 1990
- Reproductive Endocrinology 1991
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- California Medical Association Endocrine Society
- California Medical Association
- Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
- Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- San Diego County Medical Society
- San Diego Gynecological Society
- San Diego Reproductive Endocrine Society
- Society of Reproductive Surgeons
- Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists
- Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Southwest Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
- The Endocrine Society
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, 2003-present.
- Associate Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, 1995-2003.
- Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego, 1989-1995
- Clinical Instructor, University of of California, San Diego, 1987-89
RESEARCH
Authored over 100 research papers, and book chapters on endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovulatory disorders, and infertility.