Li-Shei Lin, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Li-Shei Lin has been described by her patients as compassionate, kind, and attentive while also providing optimal health care and cutting-edge ART/IVF technology. She has the unique ability to balance science and compassion for patients going through the difficult process of family building. Prior to joining Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego, Dr. Lin served as the Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division at Kaiser Permanente San Diego for more than 20 years. She is board-certified in both Obstetrics/Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. 

As a Clinical Professor at the University of California San Diego, Dr. Lin has long been actively teaching fellows in the REI subspecialty. She taught the unique and rare cases of reproductive endocrinology in a tertiary referral clinic along with Dr. Jeffery Chang. She has a didactic and patient sensitive style that lends itself to positive learning that has been applauded. She is recognized as an excellent surgeon and teacher in the operation room. 

Dr. Lin graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. She received her OB/GYN residency training at the University of Pittsburgh Magee Women’s Hospital and fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Lin speaks Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese. 

Dr Lin is interested in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent miscarriages, unexplained infertility, egg freezing/embryo banking, and fertility preservation.

Dr. Lin enjoys cooking, gardening, and drawing.  

EDUCATION: 

  • M.S. in Pharmacology, Ohio State University School of Medicine
  • M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Ph.D. in Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy

RESIDENCY: 

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee Women’s Hospital 

FELLOWSHIP: 

  • University of California San Diego, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Department of Reproductive Medicine 

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: 

  • American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Specialty Board Certification in OB/GYN
  • American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Subspecialty Board certification in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

APPOINTMENTS

  • Director, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Division, Kaiser San Diego OB/GYN, 1998-2020
  • Director, Combined Reproductive Endocrinology clinical program in collaboration with  UCSD (Jeffery Chang M.D.) for REI fellowship, 2000-2020
  • Director, Tissue Bank/Laboratory of Kaiser San Diego REI Division 2000-2020
  • President, San Diego Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility 2000-2002
  • Program Director, San Diego Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility 1998-2000
  • Clinical Professor in Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego 2012-present
  • Clinical Associate Professor in Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego 2006-2012
  • Clinical Assistant Professor in Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego 1999-2006
  • REI Physician for Reproductive Partners San Diego  08/2021 to 07/2022
  • REI Physician for REI Division, Kaiser Permanente/SCPMG 08/1994 to 1/2023
  • Staff REI Physician for CCRM San Francisco 2/2023-09/2024

HONORS & AWARDS: 

  • Alpha Omega Alpha: Honor Society for Medical Students 1987
  • Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh, Medical School 1988
  • Awards for top medical student in the Class: Pharmacology & Biochemistry, University of Pittsburgh 1985 and 1986
  • University Scholars, University of Pittsburgh Research Award 1982 and 1983
  • Outstanding Clinical awards, SCPMG OB/GYN Department 
  • Americans Top Physician Awards: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
  • Americans Compassionate Awards: 2016, 2017
  • Top Physician in San Diego, voted by colleagues in the specialty 2016, 2018, San Diego Magazine
  • Teaching Award for Endocrine Fellows, University of California San Diego School of Medicine 2019
  • Top Doctor Award by Castle Connolly

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