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Dr. Richard Paulson, MD

OBGYN physician, Pasadena, CA

USC & HRC Fertility Pasadena

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Dr. Richard Paulson is an OBGYN physician in Pasadena who has directed the fertility program at USC since 1986.

55 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

At a glance

Languages

Spanish, English, German and Czech

Practice offers

Fertility packages

About Dr. Paulson

Dr. Paulson works in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and his major interest is reproductive aging, with an emphasis on human embryo implantation. He has directed the fertility program at USC since 1986 and holds the Alia Tutor Chair in Reproduction Endocrinology. He serves as Vice Chair of Administrative Affairs.

He has served as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and has served as editor-in-chief of F&S Reports. In 2021, USC Fertility became part of HRC Fertility, and the practice is now in Pasadena.

Membership and fees

The practice offers fertility packages, including the Promise Package and an all-inclusive egg freezing package.

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Reproductive endocrinology Reproductive aging Embryo implantation

What reproductive endocrinology and infertility doctors commonly treat

Licenses and credentials

Degree

NPI

1851442792

License

Verify with the Medical Board of California

Hospital and practice affiliations

Keck Hospital of USC

Holds the Alia Tutor Chair in Reproduction Endocrinology at USC

Past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Location

55 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

USC & HRC Fertility Pasadena practice page

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Recognition and research

Awards

Named to Southern California Super Doctors, most recently in 2026.

Listed in The Best Doctors in America continuously since 1994.

Howard and Georgeanna Jones Lifetime Achievement Award, The American Fertility Association, 2005.

Excellence in Teaching Award, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, 2004.

Teaching and research roles

Has published over 200 scientific studies and received numerous research awards.

Under his leadership, the USC fertility program published research showing that egg donation could extend the reproductive lifespan of women over 40 (NEJM 1990) and over 50 (Lancet 1993).