Dr. Richard Paulson

Dr. Richard Paulson, MD, MS

Dr. Richard Paulson is a fertility specialist at USC Fertility in Los Angeles, California. He is known for IVF and pregnancy in women over 50 using donor eggs.

Dr. Paulson is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and long-time director of USC Fertility. He is a past president of ASRM, and his research showed that women in their 50s could carry pregnancies with donated eggs.

About Dr. Richard Paulson – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Richard Paulson, MD, MS
• Credentials: MD, MS
• Specialty: Reproductive medicine and infertility
• Subspecialty and Expertise: IVF; egg donation; reproductive endocrinology
• Current Role: Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keck School of Medicine of USC; USC Fertility
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: USC Fertility
• Address: USC Fertility, Los Angeles, CA (street address being confirmed)
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: uscfertility.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Richard Paulson:

• In vitro fertilization (IVF) and ICSI
• Egg freezing and embryo banking
• Egg donation
• Infertility in women over 40
• Recurrent pregnancy loss

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his USC profile and are being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology with subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology); confirm with the ABOG certification lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: USC Fertility; Keck School of Medicine of USC; Keck Medicine of USC

Insurance

Fertility coverage in the US depends on state mandates and on whether an employer plan includes IVF or a fertility benefit (such as Progyny, Carrot or Kindbody). Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. Richard Paulson’s plan-by-plan participation; ask the clinic’s financial counsellor to check your benefits before treatment starts. Source: USC Fertility patient information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

Fertility clinics usually publish self-pay package prices or give quotes after the first visit. A consultation fee for Dr. Richard Paulson is not published; ask the clinic for written costs for tests, medicines and each treatment cycle, payment plans and refund or cancellation terms.

Professional Information

• Past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
• Research on egg donation and pregnancy at advanced reproductive age

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• USC Fertility and Keck Medicine of USC profiles
• ASRM past presidents list (asrm.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Richard Paulson known for?

Dr. Richard Paulson is known for IVF and pregnancy in women over 50 using donor eggs.

Where does Dr. Richard Paulson practice?

He practices at USC Fertility in Los Angeles, California.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Paulson treat?

He focuses on IVF, egg donation and infertility in older women.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Richard Paulson?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with USC Fertility before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with USC Fertility.