Meet Dr. Irene Woo – HRC Fertility Encino
HRC Fertility Encino is proud to welcome Irene Woo, MD, FACOG to our award winning group of physicians!
Dr. Woo is an esteemed and compassionate medical professional holding dual board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Dr. Woo’s patient-centric approach underscores the significance of conducting a comprehensive diagnosis to tailor treatment options. Fertility evaluation, a frequently overlooked aspect, is foundational to delivering precise and high-quality care by understanding each patient’s unique reproductive challenges. Dr. Woo leverages the latest research and evidence-based medical practices to establish a solid foundation and then customizes treatment for each individual.
Honest communication, kindness, and the empowerment of patients through education are central tenets of Dr. Woo’s practice. She maintains an open-door policy to ensure that no inquiry is too insignificant for direct consultation with the doctor.
Dr. Woo’s extensive contributions to the field are well-documented, with numerous scientific and clinical articles published in reputable peer-reviewed journals such as Fertility and Sterility, and the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. She has also authored chapters in various books on infertility. In addition to conventional IVF treatments, Dr. Woo specializes in minimal stimulation IVF, oncofertility, fertility preservation, and precision medicine.
Her unwavering dedication to advancing the field of reproductive medicine, combined with her meticulous and patient-oriented approach to care, positions her as a valuable partner in her patients’ journey to build their families.
Upcoming Events
- The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, OB/GYN Board Certified
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Board Certified
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
- Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in molecular biology—graduated Cum Laude. Minor in art history. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine. Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
- Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology. Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
- National Institutes of Health Summer Research Fellowship Grant 2007
- Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, Public Relations Chair 2006-2008
- Penn State Children’s Heart Group PICU recovery team in Hospital de los Niños Guayaquil, Ecuador 2009
- Hershey Company Award for Academic Excellence 2010
- David. A. Nagey Resident Research Presenter Award 2012
- Johns Hopkins University Resident Excellence in Teaching Award 2012 and 2014
- American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant -Co-investigator 2016,
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Effects on Reproductive Outlook for Cancer Survivors
- Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Outstanding Prize Paper Third Place 2017,
- Distinct microRNA suggest differential gene regulation in granulosa cells in young women with normal ovarian reserve compared to young women with diminished ovarian reserve.
- Invited Speaker at PUAH Cares Virtual Summit 2020, BRCA Gene Mutations and Fertility Preservation Options
