Medical Director & Chairman
Dr. Rifaat D. Salem
MD, PhD
Professional Experience
Dr. Rifaat Salem is a distinguished leader in reproductive medicine, renowned for his groundbreaking research and clinical expertise. After earning his medical degree from the University of Southern California, he pursued a doctorate in Neuroendocrinology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Salem’s contributions to neuroendocrinology include seminal research supported by prestigious National Institute of Health Fellowships, elucidating crucial mechanisms underlying steroid hormones.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Salem has published extensively in esteemed fertility journals, advancing the field’s understanding and treatment of infertility. He garnered invaluable clinical experience in infertility and microsurgery at esteemed institutions including the University of British Columbia, Stanford University, and the Microsurgical Institute of San Francisco. As one of the founders of Pacific Fertility Center Torrance, he played a pivotal role in its success, serving as medical director for six years.
Areas of Practice
Dr. Salem’s expertise spans a spectrum of disciplines, underscored by his Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry and Physiology. He is a proud member of esteemed professional organizations such as the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
At Pacific Reproductive Center Foundation, Dr. Salem continues to uphold the highest standards of patient care and innovation, guiding our team towards excellence in fertility treatment.
