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

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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
    122 Ratings
    About our process
    May 26, 2024
    Efficient but friendly enough. She didn't ask me any questions. I don't think she ever called me by my name but it was fine
    May 25, 2024
    I've ready recommended UCSF to two of my female friends. I'm pleased with my experience here
    May 23, 2024
    I think more follow up could have been provided. This is my second experience with egg retrieval so I was more well informed. But I think the portal messages for trigger information could be better presented in a document form. The RN can also follow up after priming started to kind of check in on the patient so provide more thorough care.
    May 16, 2024
    Dr. Cedars is a godsend. She provides superior care. Her entire team are wonderful, communicative and supportive.
    May 02, 2024
    I have had confusing and mixed results with some unanswered questions and difficulty reaching answers but overall I was happy with the care
    Mar 15, 2024
    We love Dr. Marcelle Cedars!!! She is so smart, well-informed, thorough, kind, a great communicator, and answers all our questions. We are so grateful she is our doctor.
    Nov 19, 2023
    She was amazing from beginning to end. Explained every step of what was going on and answered my questions with care and kindness
    Nov 10, 2023
    Dr. Cedars is both an excellent doctor and very kind and caring and empathetic.
    Oct 26, 2023
    Dr. Cedars provides exemplary care. She listens to patients, she is communicative, she spends time with you and truly cares for you not only from a health perspective but as a person. I wish all doctors were as thoughtful and took the same time and care with their patients. I feel truly lucky to have her as my doctor - she has helped me through a difficult time with fibroids and now helps ensure my reproductive and women's health are all in great order.
    Sep 27, 2023
    It was obvious that Dr. Cedars studied my past medical records in depth before seeing me. She Is the first RE who commented on my embryology reports from other clinics.
    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.

    Selected research

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Natural Versus Programmed Frozen Embryo Transfer (NatPro)

    Frequency of preeclampsia, as defined by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (Obstetrics & Gynecology 2020;135:e237-e260)

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