Marcelle I. Cedars

MD

Director, Center for Reproductive Health
Researcher on ovarian aging

Dr. Marcelle Cedars is a specialist in caring for patients going through in vitro fertilization and perimenopause, as well as patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. She is director of the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health.

Cedars also directs UCSF’s reproductive endocrinology division, coordinating the relationship between scientific research and personalized care for patients. In her own research, she focuses on ovarian aging and how it affects both fertility and women’s overall health.

Cedars received her medical training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Parkland Health & Hospital System, followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

  • Education

    University of Texas, Southwestern School of Medicine, 1981

  • Residencies

    Parkland Hospital, OB/GYN, 1982

  • Fellowships

    Parkland Hospital, OB/GYN, 1985

    UCLA Medical Center, Reproductive Endocrinology, 1987

  • Board Certifications

    Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

I am passionate about the opportunity to improve care by integrating world-class science into personalized treatment for patients.

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (4)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    120 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 27, 2023
    I asked for the clinic to do all options for improving the chances of my embryos in the last round of ivf then in this appt the doctor informed me there was one more thing we could try for the third round. I feel misled and like the clinic is just trying to get money out of me.
    Aug 24, 2023
    Dr Cedars has been amazing. I really appreciate her help and quickly getting me in.
    Aug 07, 2023
    I only interacted with Dr. Cedars very briefly before during and after the procedure but she was warm and kind empathetic and informative and I felt safe and cared for.
    Aug 04, 2023
    Thank you Dr Cedars for the excellent care!
    Jul 13, 2023
    Dr. Cedars made me feel like I was in great care. She took the time to explain the procedure and asked if I had any questions.
    Jun 16, 2023
    She spent most of the time on the computer. I don't think she knows who I am and I feel like nothing but a dollar sign. Visit lasted less than 10 minutes and was totally useless.
    May 30, 2023
    Dr. Cedars was wonderful. She has a very reassuring presence and I appreciated her explaining every step to us.
    May 08, 2023
    I'm very satisfied with my experience! I felt listened to and taken care of at the highest level! Thank you!
    Mar 06, 2023
    The whole process was very streamlined and easy. Doctor Cedars was very communicative during the whole procedure that I was awake for and appreciated getting to watch in real time. She let me know what she was doing at every step and kept me informed. She is a fantastic practitioner.
    Feb 25, 2023
    Dr. Cedars was awesome
    Dec 22, 2022
    Dr. Cedars is fantastic. Very personable willing to listen and engenders trust and confidence.
    Nov 26, 2022
    This appointment was scheduled couple months ago none was available when I scheduled. They based on my test results to discuss my situation I understand. But they didn't even want to do ultrasound for me based on my not accurate number but I insisted to so they did but not very detailed.I didn't feel very confident about what they said. I'm sorry to say I don't feel worth for this time visit.
    Oct 19, 2022
    I was nervous about my first retrieval but Dr. Cedars and the entire team made every effort to make me comfortable. I could not have asked for a better team! Thank you so much for all that you do.
    Oct 11, 2022
    Dr. Cedars is excellent.
    Oct 04, 2022
    Dr. Cedars is an exceptional physician. Not only is she an expert who I trust implicitly her bedside manner is outstanding. I am grateful to have her as my doctor
    Sep 10, 2022
    Again after waiting for an hour I didn't see Dr. Cedars. No one contacted me to inform about delay or cancellation of the visit.
    Aug 10, 2022
    I feel very listened to which is crucial and she is very considered and thoughtful about my treatment plan
    Aug 09, 2022
    Very good care by the doctor and the team
    Jul 30, 2022
    Dr. Cedars is just amazing. She put me at ease instantly.
    Jul 30, 2022
    Dr Cedars was wonderful! I really felt I received the best care.
    Jul 22, 2022
    Dr Cedars is an absolutely phenomenal clinician. So smart so caring so thoughtful. I feel so lucky to have her as my doc
    Jul 21, 2022
    Dr. Cedars is excellent and I'm always grateful to work with her.
    Nov 23, 2021
    Dr. Cedars is a pro who clearly lives her work and takes great pride in it. She's also personable and caring and considerate. Very happy with our experience even though it's a challenging process.
    Nov 09, 2021
    I had a good experience. The doctor gave a good recommendation as to a prescription change. I won't know how well it works until after I make the change.
    Nov 04, 2021
    I love CRH and the team we work with is great. I would highly recommend them to friends. I think I and others in my situation might benefit from a graphic with a road map of my overall process and a chart of who's who in the office and what their roles area. I know they have oroentations to people starting this journey and I never attended one so that'd probably help. The care team and coordinators for egg donors and surrogates are all on the email in the portal and are super responsive. I think just delineating who's who on the care team and what they do would be an added benefit.

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