Nastaran Foyouzi, Genetics - La Jolla, United States

About Dr. Nastaran Foyouzi

Dr. Nastaran Foyouzi, MD, FACOG, FACMG, is a nationally recognized and highly esteemed fertility specialist renowned for an extraordinary, rare combination of medical expertise in both reproductive endocrinology and medical genetics. As the dedicated Medical Director and Founder of the Southern California Fertility Center (SCFC) located in La Jolla, California, Dr. Foyouzi leads her practice with a profound blend of deep scientific knowledge and genuine, unwavering compassion for her patients.

Earning triple board certification is a remarkably rare achievement within the United States medical community. Dr. Foyouzi is distinguished by her certifications from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). This exclusive dual expertise ideally equips her to expertly guide individuals and couples through the most challenging and complex fertility journeys. She is uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat intricate reproductive challenges, particularly those involving underlying genetic conditions, devastating recurrent pregnancy loss, or the advanced need for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).

Unlike the experience at large, high-volume clinics where patients may be rotated through multiple different healthcare providers, Dr. Foyouzi strongly believes in the power of a personalized journey. At the Southern California Fertility Center, patients benefit immensely from true continuity of care. Dr. Foyouzi takes the time to listen deeply to each patient's unique story, understand their ultimate family-building goals, and meticulously design a treatment plan specifically tailored to their individual biology. She remains closely involved at every single stage of the process—from the initial conception planning and rigorous monitoring to the actual treatment implementation and comprehensive follow-up. Fluent in both English and Farsi, she ensures every patient feels seen, heard, and empowered as she serves as a compassionate partner in their journey to parenthood.

Medical Expertise & Specializations

Dr. Nastaran Foyouzi's medical expertise lies at the critical intersection of advanced reproductive technologies and genomic science. By combining her rigorous training from top-tier institutions like Yale, UCSF, and UCLA, she brings exceptional scientific insight to the field of reproductive medicine. Her philosophy emphasizes a thoughtful, patient-first approach, recognizing that successful fertility treatment requires both cutting-edge medical know-how and a deep understanding of the emotional complexities associated with infertility.

As a recognized leader and researcher, Dr. Foyouzi is deeply committed to advancing the global field of fertility care. She has extensively authored and co-authored pivotal research articles in leading medical publications, including Fertility and Sterility, Human Reproduction, and Obstetrics & Gynecology. Furthermore, she is a sought-after voice at national conferences, having presented her findings at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), and the Endocrine Society. Demonstrating her authority in the realm of genetics, she serves as a peer reviewer for top medical journals and sits as an esteemed committee member for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), directly influencing position statements on preimplantation genetic testing and polygenic risk screening.

Conditions Treated

• Complex Infertility: Comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis for individuals and couples struggling to conceive naturally, addressing multifaceted reproductive barriers.
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Specialized investigation into the underlying causes of multiple miscarriages, specifically focusing on identifying and mitigating hidden genetic factors.
• Genetic Causes of Infertility: Expert evaluation of chromosomal and single-gene disorders that impede successful conception or healthy embryonic development.
• Inherited Cancer Syndromes: Targeted care and fertility preservation strategies for patients diagnosed with hereditary conditions that increase cancer risk and potentially threaten future fertility.
• Inherited Genetic Diseases: Assisting families facing severe genetic and mitochondrial disorders by utilizing advanced screening to prevent the transmission of these conditions to future generations.

Procedures Performed

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Advanced and highly personalized IVF treatment protocols designed to maximize the chances of successful conception based on individual biological markers.
• Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): State-of-the-art embryo testing for inherited chromosomal abnormalities or mitochondrial disorders, leveraging her ACMG-certified genetics expertise.
• Fertility Preservation (Egg Freezing): Strategic egg retrieval and cryopreservation for women seeking to delay motherhood or those facing medical treatments that may compromise fertility.
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): Precise, minimally invasive fertility procedures carefully timed to optimize the fertilization of an egg within the uterus.
• Gender Selection and Family Balancing: Ethical and scientifically precise embryo screening techniques allowing parents to select the sex of their child to achieve family balance.
• HLA Typing and Embryo Selection: Highly specialized embryo selection processes to identify an HLA-matched sibling for families currently facing life-threatening genetic diseases.
• LGBTQ+ Fertility Services: Inclusive, compassionate, and comprehensive third-party reproduction pathways designed to help the LGBTQ+ community build their families.

Education, Training & Recognitions

Dr. Foyouzi’s clinical excellence is built upon an elite educational foundation. Her medical training spans some of the most prestigious academic and research institutions in the United States, providing her with an unparalleled depth of knowledge.