Dr. Samuel Wood

Dr. Samuel Wood, MD, PhD, MA, MBA, FACOG

Dr. Samuel Wood is a fertility specialist at Gen 5 Fertility in San Diego, California. He is known for IVF and reproductive genetics.

Dr. Wood is director of fertility services and president of Gen 5 Fertility in San Diego. A board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, he also holds a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biophysics and has worked in reproductive genetics.

About Dr. Samuel Wood – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Samuel Wood, MD, PhD, MA, MBA, FACOG
• Credentials: MD, PhD, MA, MBA, FACOG
• Specialty: Reproductive medicine and infertility
• Subspecialty and Expertise: IVF; reproductive genetics; complex and repeated IVF failure; laparoscopic surgery
• Current Role: Director of Fertility Services and President, Gen 5 Fertility, San Diego
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients on the Scripps provider directory
• 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: Gen 5 Fertility
• Address: 3420 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121
• Phone: 858-585-4766 (Gen 5 Fertility, per third-party listing)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: gen5fertility.com
• 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. Samuel Wood:

• In vitro fertilization (IVF) and ICSI
• Egg freezing and embryo banking
• Repeated IVF failure
• Genetic testing of embryos
• Ovarian rejuvenation approaches (clinic-offered; evidence still limited)

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: Medical College of Virginia (1985)
• PhD: Biochemistry and molecular biophysics, Medical College of Virginia (1988)
• Other Degrees: MA in psychology (University of Richmond); MBA (San Diego State University)
• OB/GYN Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990)
• REI Fellowship: University of California, San Diego (1992)

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1993) and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (1995), per Scripps directory
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Gen 5 Fertility; listed in the Scripps Health physician directory

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. Samuel Wood’s plan-by-plan participation; ask the clinic’s financial counsellor to check your benefits before treatment starts. Source: Gen 5 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. Samuel Wood 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

• Holds the HCLD/CC (ABB) laboratory director credential
• Long clinical career in San Diego fertility care

Reviews & Ratings

Find MD Health does not create its own overall rating. Patient ratings for Dr. Samuel Wood may appear on the hospital provider profile, Healthgrades, Vitals, WebMD and Google, each with its own score and review count. A verified rating and review count for each platform was not recorded at the time of this update, so check each platform directly.

Verification

• Scripps Health physician directory (scripps.org), checked October 1, 2026
• Surrogacy Advisor clinic profile for Gen 5 Fertility, checked October 1, 2026
• Healthline provider listing, checked October 1, 2026
• 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. Samuel Wood known for?

Dr. Samuel Wood is known for IVF and reproductive genetics.

Where does Dr. Samuel Wood practice?

He practices at Gen 5 Fertility in San Diego, California.

What conditions does Dr. Samuel Wood treat?

He focuses on IVF, embryo genetics and complex infertility.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Samuel Wood?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Gen 5 Fertility before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Gen 5 Fertility.