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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.

Where I see patients (4)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    127 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 25, 2024
    Dr. Cedars was awesome! I can definitely tell she's been doing this a long time and takes the time to care for and attend to each individual patient
    Dec 06, 2024
    The only reason I gave a 4 rating for treatment plan is because we don't get to see the plan until the following appointment, but my questions were still answered where possible
    Nov 28, 2024
    Dr Cedars at Center of Reproductive Health is fantastic! She is the best doctor I have ever had. She is very kind, empathetic and a good listener. She addressed all of my concerns and I had a very good appointment with her. She explained everything and answered my questions. She is truly wonderful in every regard, and I would highly recommend her to everyone
    Nov 28, 2024
    Excellent! Thank you Dr Cedars!
    Oct 31, 2024
    I am grateful to be a patient of Dr. Cedars. She is the best women's care provider I've ever seen in my life. She provides exceptional care and always takes time to listen to me and address any concerns.
    Oct 25, 2024
    I would like to thank Dr Cedars for all her support and care during my recent procedure at UCSF CRH. As always, she was kind, compassionate and patient. She took the time to explain the procedure to me and answer all my questions. I felt very comfortable while under her care, and know that I am receiving high quality care from her. She is a very experienced and skilled doctor. My whole procedure was very smooth, efficient and successful! I am very lucky to have her to perform my procedure. I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Dr Cedars! I also would like to thank Aurora, she is very kind and patient. She prepared everything for my procedure day. She also put me at ease before the procedure and during the procedure. It was really helpful. She also made sure that I was well rested and in good condition before I was sent home. I would like to thank the great care I received from Aurora! Finally I would like to thank you Jennifer and Briana from the surgery team, they have been very helpful and supportive. Thank you!
    Oct 13, 2024
    Unfortunately, it is difficult for me to extract this specific visit from other interactions with Dr. Cedars. While she check marks all the requirements, her kind demeanor seems somewhat forced and limited (as if she knows it's expected of her but it isn't genuine). I felt she was technically competent / a clinical expert but not necessarily caring or truly warm / empathetic. I am thus not dissatisfied with the medical or clinical aspects of my care but would not recommend her specifically to other patients who are sensitive to their provider's emotional demeanor, who are trans nonbinary or genderqueer, or who experience physical pain with ultrasounds or pelvic exams. I found her to display a lack of true, proactive care around these latter matters.
    Sep 30, 2024
    The fertilization technique was not discussed with me, and resulted in conventional IVF when I assumed ICSI would be performed. Love and trust Dr. Cedars and trust her clinical reasoning, but the lack of discussion about fertilization technique made the decision to do conventional feel like an omission (with significant financial, physical and personal consequences) rather than a deliberate decision. I would have advocated for ICSI had I known given lack of insurance coverage for future cycles and the desire to maximize fertilization rates.
    Sep 24, 2024
    I have so much respect for Dr Cedars, I'm so glad she's my doctor through all of this. My response is only specific to this one appointment. This specific FET left me feeling pretty uneasy. The transfer itself was difficult, which isn't anyone's fault obviously, but Dr Cedars described my cervix as "angry" and my fibroid as vascular without much explanation. I also was the one to remind I have a fibroid, I would have thought that would be evident and relevant In my patient history. In the moment, I didn't feel like I could really ask any questions, I was nervous and I wanted to let Dr Cedars focus. I wish I'd had a chance to chat with her after it was over about why it was so difficult, what happens next - I could tell she had to get to her next appointment, understandable since ours took much longer than anticipated.
    Sep 10, 2024
    I would like to thank Dr Cedars for all her care, patience and kindness during my treatments. Dr Cedars is an excellent doctor with strong responsibility for her patients, she also truly cares and empathizes with her patients.Dr Cedars is an expert and leader in her field. I feel very lucky to have her as my doctor, and receive such a high standard care from Dr Cedars' expertise and experiences. We really appreciate how efficient and skilled she was during my previous and current procedures. She was so compassionate and knowledgeable and gave us hope during our fertility journey. When I asked Dr Cedars any questions regarding my treatment, I always get great responses and feel well informed about my care. She has solved all my reproductive health and feminine health problems. We have already achieved a healthy baby through the treatment plan Dr Cedars made for us. We feel forever grateful to Dr. Cedars. She is truly the best doctor in reproductive health and anyone would be in great hands with her. Now we are going through a new treatment with Dr Cedars for baby No.2! THANK YOU Dr. Cedars!
    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

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