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About
Dr. Ilene Hatch is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) specialist at Fertility Center of Southern California in Irvine, with over 20 years of experience in reproductive medicine. She is known for her warm, compassionate approach and commitment to individualized patient care.
Dr. Hatch earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California (USC), completed her OB-GYN residency at UC Irvine Medical Center, and pursued subspecialty fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at USC. She holds dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, and serves as an assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine, integrating clinical expertise with academic teaching.
Notably, Dr. Hatch personally experienced premature ovarian failure (POF) and underwent fertility treatment before successfully conceiving her two sons. This personal journey gives her a distinctive understanding and empathy for the emotional challenges her patients face.
Clinical Expertise
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Full-cycle management from ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer with individualized protocols to optimize success
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Gentle stimulation protocols designed to minimize OHSS risk while maximizing pregnancy outcomes
- Premature Ovarian Failure (POF): Specialized fertility assessment and treatment plans informed by both clinical expertise and personal experience
- Poor Ovarian Responders: Micro-stimulation and minimal stimulation protocols to maximize egg yield for patients with diminished ovarian reserve
- Donor Egg Treatment: Comprehensive donor cycle management for patients requiring donor eggs due to age or ovarian insufficiency
Why Choose Dr. Ilene Hatch
Double Board-Certified REI Specialist with Over 20 Years of Experience
Dr. Hatch has dedicated more than two decades to reproductive medicine, completing a comprehensive academic path from USC Medical School through UCI residency and USC fellowship. Her dual board certification means she is equipped to manage everything from routine fertility concerns to the most complex reproductive challenges.
Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Irvine
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Hatch serves as assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine, keeping her at the forefront of reproductive medicine research and enabling her to translate the latest evidence into clinical practice for her patients.
Personal Experience with Infertility
Dr. Hatch’s own journey through premature ovarian failure (POF) and successful fertility treatment gives her a unique ability to connect with patients on a deeply personal level. She understands the emotional ups and downs of the fertility journey because she has lived them herself.
Expertise in Complex Cases
Building on both professional expertise and personal experience, Dr. Hatch has developed particular depth in managing premature ovarian failure (POF) and poor ovarian response. She provides realistic, actionable treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific diagnosis and goals.
Genuinely Individualized Care
Unlike large fertility chains where patients report feeling like “widgets on an assembly line,” Dr. Hatch designs each treatment plan around the patient’s natural physiology. Patients see the physician at every visit and discuss personalized treatment strategies, not just nurses or case managers.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Hatch holds dual board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Board of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the highest level of professional certification in the field. She also serves as an assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine, contributing to the education of the next generation of reproductive medicine specialists.
Suitable For
Women of Advanced Maternal Age: Dr. Hatch has extensive experience in ovarian reserve assessment and individualized stimulation protocols for women over 35, helping optimize outcomes while managing age-related fertility risks.
Patients with Diminished Ovarian Reserve: For patients with POF or diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), Dr. Hatch brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to provide realistic fertility assessments and treatment options, including donor egg pathways.
PCOS Patients: Dr. Hatch designs gentle stimulation protocols for PCOS patients that prioritize pregnancy success while carefully managing the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Those Needing Donor Egg Treatment: Comprehensive donor egg cycle management including donor selection, recipient endometrial preparation, and coordination of the full treatment timeline for patients who need third-party reproduction.
Patients Seeking Personalized IVF Care: Patients who value direct physician involvement and one-on-one communication will find that Dr. Hatch provides fully individualized treatment plans built around their personal physiology and schedule.