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Alexander Quaas, M.D., Ph.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Dr. Quaas completed his residency in OB/GYN at Brigham and Women’s / Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Integrated OB/GYN Residency Program. He completed his REI fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Prior to joining SGF, Dr. Quaas was the Division Chief, Section of REI, Department of OB/GYN at the University of Basel in Switzerland. Passionate about educating the next leaders in REI and advancing the field through research, he has served in numerous academic positions and contributed to many peer-reviewed journal articles. His research interests include geographic and international variations in fertility care, ovarian stimulation protocols, endometrial receptivity and third-party reproduction.
Dr. Quaas provides patient care at SGF California’s San Diego location. As a dedicated trail runner, he reminds patients that fertility treatment is often a marathon, not a sprint.
Read MoreAlexander Quaas, M.D., Ph.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Dr. Quaas completed his residency in OB/GYN at Brigham and Women’s / Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Integrated OB/GYN Residency Program. He completed his REI fellowship at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Prior to joining SGF, Dr. Quaas was the Division Chief, Section of REI, Department of OB/GYN at the University of Basel in Switzerland. Passionate about educating the next leaders in REI and advancing the field through research, he has served in numerous academic positions and contributed to many peer-reviewed journal articles. His research interests include geographic and international variations in fertility care, ovarian stimulation protocols, endometrial receptivity and third-party reproduction.
Dr. Quaas provides patient care at SGF California’s San Diego location. As a dedicated trail runner, he reminds patients that fertility treatment is often a marathon, not a sprint.
Read LessMy father was an obstetrician and gynecologist and loved his work. When I studied medicine, I tried for a long time to avoid doing the same specialty as him because I wanted to go my own way. But after initially pursuing other specialties (cardiology and orthopedics) I finally admitted to myself that given our similar personalities his passion could also be my calling.
After spending many years in academic medicine, I am excited to work for a dynamic organization with many smart and positive people who pursue a shared mission. Through the strength in numbers and extensive experience of the network, processes run very smoothly. In addition, SGF and US Fertility lead the way in research, moving our field forward.
Every day patients inspire me with their resilience, and it is hard to single out one particular patient. Recently it gave me great joy when a dear patient conceived whose infertility journey was particularly challenging. After countless embryo transfers and other obstacles including Asherman’s syndrome, she almost lost hope and was ready to give up on her dream of having a baby. I believed in her, and we worked together to find success.
Every day I try to give hope and positivity to patients who are going through tough times in their fertility journey. I listen to their concerns and alleviate them wherever possible. From experience, I convey to patients that patience pays off, and that the fertility journey is, for many, a marathon, not a sprint. I also consider it my responsibility to be realistic and honest with patients and manage expectations. My goal is to provide a good patient experience regardless of the eventual outcome and treat patients the way that I would expect to be treated.
My wife who is patient, flexible, and supportive throughout our shared journey. My parents who taught me to be kind and treat everyone equally. My children who ask me great questions as they discover the world. And my patients who are resilient and motivated to do whatever it takes to reach shared goals.
Energetic, glass half full, positive, empathetic, down to earth.
Attending a World Cup soccer final, ideally with Germany and/or the US in it.
I have always loved sports and a day without some form of activity is not a good day. I love running, biking, and playing soccer. Running through the beautiful surroundings of San Diego with my trail running group gives me the energy to be productive, and the mental balance to be a positive influence for my patients and family.
In addition to exercising and playing sports myself, I love to watch competitive sports live or on TV, especially European soccer and US sports. I am a huge fan of the soccer team SC Freiburg for which I played as a boy/teenager. In addition, I love to spend time with family and to travel.
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