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About
Dr. Douglas Carrell is the IVF & Andrology Laboratory Director at the Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM). He holds a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Utah and H.C.L.D. (High Complexity Laboratory Director) certification in both Andrology and Embryology. He earned his bachelor’s in zoology and master’s in cellular & developmental biology from Brigham Young University before completing his doctorate at Utah.
Dr. Carrell is one of the nation’s most experienced reproductive laboratory scientists. He has spent his career at the intersection of genetics, male infertility, and the rapidly advancing technologies that make modern IVF possible. His work has contributed to major advances in IVF and andrology, shaping standards used in clinics around the world.
At CRM, Dr. Carrell leads the embryology and scientific team with a philosophy of rigorous laboratory quality management, extreme attention to detail, and the highest standards of embryo care. He believes every embryo deserves the best care and every patient deserves the most precise laboratory support.
Clinical Expertise
- IVF Laboratory Quality Management: Full quality control of embryo culture, fertilization, and pre-transfer processing
- Andrology Diagnostics and Treatment: Sperm function testing, DNA integrity assessment, and TESE support
- PGT Embryo Genetic Testing: Guidance of PGT-A/PGT-M workflows to improve embryo selection
- Sperm DNA Integrity Assessment: Identification of male fertility issues invisible to routine semen analysis
- Embryo Development Assessment: Selection of optimal transfer timing based on morphology and development dynamics
- ART Quality Control: Establishment and enforcement of high-standard laboratory quality systems
Why Choose Dr. Douglas Carrell
H.C.L.D. dual certification in andrology and embryology: Dr. Carrell holds High Complexity Laboratory Director certification in both directions — an extremely rare combination nationwide, meaning both core laboratory pillars are personally overseen by him.
One of the nation’s most experienced reproductive laboratory scientists: Decades of career focus on reproductive laboratory science, with research that has deeply influenced global IVF and andrology standards.
Extensive peer-reviewed publications and global lecturing: As an active researcher, he translates laboratory frontiers directly into clinical practice, benefiting patients with the latest technology applications.
A philosophy of extreme precision: He champions “every embryo deserves the best care,” maintaining the highest standards across embryo culture, cryopreservation, and genetic testing.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Carrell holds H.C.L.D. certification in both Andrology and Embryology. He is a member of ASRM, the American Society of Andrology (ASA), ESHRE, the International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS), the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), and the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society (PGDIS), among many others.
Suitable For
Patients with male factor infertility: His deep andrology expertise provides professional laboratory support for sperm function abnormalities, azoospermia (TESE), and related conditions.
Patients needing PGT embryo genetic testing: He guides PGT-A/PGT-M workflows end-to-end, helping families with genetic risk make better embryo selection decisions.
Patients who value laboratory quality and precision: Families who place special importance on the laboratory phase receive stable, precise embryo care under his quality management system.
Patients with complex IVF laboratory questions: Those who have experienced multiple transfer failures and suspect laboratory factors can benefit from his expert evaluation.