Said T. Daneshmand, MD, FACOG

Dr. Daneshmand completed his residency and fellowship training at UCLA Medical Center. His research at UCLA focused on the effect of female age on ovarian reserve. He assisted in the development of a blood test to determine the quality of eggs in the ovaries. While at UCLA he also authored "A Guide to Residency Application" for medical students. His dedication to research would serve him well in his future endeavors.

After joining the Fertility Center of Las Vegas in 1999, Dr. Daneshmand was integral in establishing the city’s first egg freezing program. He’s collaborated with his partner, Dr. Bruce Shapiro, to develop IVF protocols to improve pregnancy rates, including PTEC (post thaw extended culture), one of the most successful IVF regimens currently available. Their groundbreaking findings were published in Fertility and Sterility. The doctor has also served as a reviewer for the same publication. Drs. Daneshmand and Shapiro’s voluminous research and publications have been presented at both national and international conferences. As a result of their breadth of research, The Fertility Center of Las Vegas was recognized in IVFreports.org for its stellar pregnancy rates.

Dr. Daneshmand is the recipient of the Eileen Pike Medical School Valedictorian award. He was also the President of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society (Iota Chapter). He was also the recipient of both the PCRS fellowship and practicing physician research award, as well as a member of the Decherney Society, ASRM & ESHRE.   

Currently, as The Fertility Center of Las Vegas’ practice director, Dr. Danesmand’s special interest lies in developing protocols for patients undergoing IVF, especially those patients with previous unsuccessful cycles.