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About
Dr. Dmitri Dozortsev is Scientific Director of Advanced Fertility Center of Texas (AFCT) and Director of Omni-Med Laboratory — a position at the heart of the clinic’s assisted reproduction services. He is widely recognized as one of the most respected names in assisted human reproduction and is one of the first to have introduced ICSI in the United States.
Born in Russia, Dr. Dozortsev earned his medical degree from First Pavlov State Medical University in St. Petersburg, then obtained a PhD in Bio-Medicine with Summa Cum Laude honors from Ghent University in Belgium. His career spans Europe and the United States, with pioneering contributions to reproductive embryology.
As President of the American College of Embryology and director of a CAP-accredited, FDA-registered laboratory, he advises physicians on complex cases involving poor egg quality through translational fertility expertise. Note: Dr. Dozortsev is not licensed to practice medicine; he serves as a laboratory science director.
Clinical Expertise
- IVF Laboratory Direction: Oversight of all embryology, andrology, and high-complexity IVF laboratory services at Omni Med Laboratory.
- ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): One of the first specialists to introduce ICSI in the U.S.; optimization of sperm injection techniques.
- PGT Genetic Testing: Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A/PGT-M) for chromosomal and inherited conditions.
- Embryo Culture & Assessment: Blastocyst development scoring and embryo viability evaluation.
- Cryopreservation: Rapid vitrification of embryos, eggs, and sperm.
- Complex Egg Quality Cases: Consulting on patients with poor egg quality through translational fertility research.
Why Choose Dr. Dmitri Dozortsev
- Pioneering Embryologist: Recognized as one of the most respected names in assisted human reproduction and a U.S. ICSI pioneer.
- Elite Academic Background: PhD (Summa Cum Laude) from Ghent University plus MD, HCLD, and EMB credentials.
- President of the American College of Embryology: Leads the national professional body for embryology standards and education.
- Complex Case Expertise: Specialized consultation for patients with low egg quality and challenging fertility diagnoses.
- Top-Tier Laboratory Leadership: Directs the CAP-accredited, FDA-registered Omni Med Laboratory.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Dozortsev serves as President of the American College of Embryology and holds EMB certification as a Reproductive Embryologist (2010) and HCLD certification as a High Complexity Laboratory Director from the American Board of Bioanalysis (1996). The Omni Med Laboratory he directs is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and registered with the FDA.
Suitable For
- Patients with poor embryo quality in prior IVF cycles: Laboratory-level expertise addresses embryo development issues that may have limited previous outcomes.
- Older women with low egg quality: Translational fertility insight supports tailored protocols for diminished ovarian reserve.
- Patients needing PGT genetic testing: In-house genetic testing capability streamlines the pathway to healthy embryos.
- Complex cases requiring top-tier lab support: A CAP-accredited, FDA-registered laboratory provides the highest standard of embryology services.