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Vicken P. Sepilian, M.D., M.M.S., F.A.C.O.G., REI |
Dr. Vicken P. Sepilian is a fellowship trained Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist. After completing his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia he attended the University of Texas Medical Branch for his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
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Dr. Sepilian has been
recognized for his outstanding clinical and surgical patient care,
for which he has received numerous awards. While at the University
of Texas, Dr. Sepilian helped establish the university's successful
in-vitro fertilization program. Dr. Sepilian also received a master's
degree in Reproductive Sciences and has been active in research
pertaining to minimally invasive surgery, ectopic pregnancy, abnormalities
of ovulation, polycystic ovary syndrome, and infertility. He has
published extensively and has presented his findings in numerous
national and international conferences.
Dr. Sepilian has helped couples with infertility from all over
the world and his compassionate and individualized approach towards
patient care and his cutting edge knowledge of infertility has received
much praise from his patients.
o Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
o Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
o Member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine
o Associate member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology
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Simon (SeungWook) Hong |
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Embryologist |
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master's degree in animal sciences in 1991 and has been in the field
of embryology for over 12 years. He joined the prestigious CHA Fertility
Center in Seoul, Korea in 1995 and was transferred to Los Angeles
to head the embryology division of our fertility center in 2001 after
being one of the top embryologists in South Korea. Simon currently
serves as our Senior Embryologist and Laboratory Manager. |
Simon has a passion for the field of reproductive medicine. His
knowledge of embryology and his meticulous nature have been instrumental
in the success of our IVF program. His special interests are in
the field of cryopresevation and he has been involved in groundbreaking
research involving "vitrification," which is the method used to
freeze oocytes (eggs) and embryos. Findings from his research projects
have been presented at both national and international conferences.
It is important to note the importance of embryology in the field
of reproductive medicine. We are extremely fortunate to have Simon
on our team managing the embryology laboratory.
On a lighter note, Simon is a pleasant gentleman with a great sense
of humor. He is an avid swimmer and loves spending time with his
wife and two children. |
Julie (Jeung) Ha |
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Andrologist |
Julie Ha has been a part of the CHA Fertility Center since 1993 beginning her career in Seoul, Korea and then relocating to Los Angeles. Julie is a clinical laboratory scientist and andrologist.
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Presently, Julie is
in charge of our andrology and endocrinology laboratories, including
but not limited to semen analysis, hormonal testing, and preparing
the specimens for artificial insemination and cryopreservation.
Julie has been instrumental in the laboratories recertification
each year by CLIA Julie is our "quite" and "sweet" member of our
growing family and has a great sense of humor. She has a passion
for the field of reproductive medicine, and we are fortunate to
have her on our team. |
Kelly (KYUNG) R. Lee
Sr. Clinical Coordinator |
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Andrologist |
Kelly (Kyung) Lee has
been with the Cha Fertility system since 1993. She joined CHA Fertility
center in Los Angeles in 2001 as an andrologist and IVF patient coordinator.
Currently Kelly is our senior clinical coordinator and a part of our
andrology team. She is fluent in Korean, Japanese and English.
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We are fortunate to have Kelly as a member of our family. Her compassionate nature helps many patients through the often complex processes of infertility workup and management.
Kelly is an avid golfer and enjoys yoga and working out at the health club.
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Ana Ramirez |
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Sr. Certified
Medical Assistant |
Ana Ramirez began her career at CHA Fertility Center in 2002, and is currently our Senior Certified Medical Assistant and Clinical Coordinator. She is fluent in Spanish and is phlebotomy and CPR certified.
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Ana is a warm and
friendly individual and worked extremely hard over the past five
years learning all aspects of reproductive medicine in order to
help her patients further understand the process of their treatment.
She attends various seminars within the field of infertility to
keep current with any and all changes in the field. Ana assists
our embryologist in collecting all statistical data throughout the
year to report our statistics to SART (Society for Assisted Reproductive
Technology).
She has two children and a feisty dog named "Angie" enjoying family
time and good music, and a great asset to our team.
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Tagui (Tina) Sarkisyan |
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Tina is a graduate of the University of Southern California where she received dual degrees in biology and psychology. She joined the CHA Fertility Center in 2005 and has been a valuable addition to our team. She has a warm and sensitive nature, and she currently serves as a patient coordinator and research coordinator.
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Tina's background in the biology and psychology enables her to have
a solid understanding of the scientific and psychological aspects
of infertility. Armed with this understanding, Tina is able to deliver
superior care to our patients.
In her spare time, Tina is very active in the community and enjoys
swimming and spending time with her family.
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