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About
Dr. Rachel Mejia earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology (with a Spanish minor) from Drake University, then earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from Des Moines University. She completed both her OB/GYN residency and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Dr. Mejia was drawn to CRM for its patient-centered philosophy and strong ethical foundation. As a D.O., she emphasizes a holistic approach to care. She believes effective treatment is built on trust established through listening — every patient who enters her office carries a unique story of past disappointments, losses, hopes, concerns, and goals. Her first priority is to understand these fully, then develop a plan grounded in both medical evidence and the patient’s personal values.
She also holds ABOG’s Focus in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (PAG), enabling her to provide specialized fertility health assessment and counseling for younger patients.
Clinical Expertise
- IVF: Stimulation, embryo culture, and transfer protocols designed with a whole-person perspective
- Female Infertility: Comprehensive evaluation of ovarian reserve, endocrine, and organic factors
- Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (PAG): Fertility health assessment and counseling for adolescents and young women
- Male Infertility: Cause diagnosis with the on-site andrology lab
- LGBTQ+ Patient Care: Inclusive, professional fertility support for diverse families
- Fertility Preservation: Egg/embryo freezing timing for oncology patients and others
Why Choose Dr. Rachel Mejia
ABOG triple board certification including PAG: Dr. Mejia holds triple certification — Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, and the Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology focus — making her one of the few reproductive specialists with this unique qualification, offering distinctive support for younger patients.
Complete Iowa training pathway: She completed the full sequence from OB/GYN residency to REI fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, giving her a solid clinical foundation.
Osteopathic whole-person perspective: D.O. training instills a style emphasizing overall health and the connection between body and mind — patients feel fully understood, not just “treated for infertility.”
Cross-cultural communication skills: Her psychology background and Spanish minor support attentive, empathetic communication with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Mejia holds ABOG triple board certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and the Focus in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. She is a member of ASRM, SREI, and ACOG.
Suitable For
Adolescent and young women’s fertility health assessment: With her PAG certification, she provides specialized evaluation and long-term follow-up that few peers can offer younger patients.
Patients seeking holistic care: Her D.O. background attunes her to the body, emotions, and lifestyle as a whole — ideal for patients who want to be “seen completely.”
LGBTQ+ patients: She provides an open, inclusive environment supporting diverse family-building paths.
Patients who value listening and trust-based care: She begins with listening, suiting families who want to move forward in a relationship of trust.