
● Our Team
Experts in Fertility, Surrogacy & Family Building
At CSE, we believe that building a family through surrogacy begins with world-class medical care, compassionate coordination, and legal precision. That’s why we’ve assembled a dedicated team of reproductive specialists, case managers, and legal partners—and proudly collaborate with GoodIVF.com, a leading global fertility network, to ensure every intended parent receives exceptional, science-backed support.

Medical Leadership
In Partnership with GoodIVF.com
We work hand-in-hand with top-tier IVF clinics and board-certified reproductive endocrinologists from GoodIVF.com, a trusted international platform connecting patients with vetted fertility experts across the U.S. and beyond.
● OUR PHYSICIANS
Featured Partner Physicians

Dr. Samuel Wood, MD, PhD, MBA
Reproductive Endocrinologist | San Diego, CA
A pioneer in third-party reproduction and former CEO of one of California’s most respected IVF labs, Dr. Wood brings over 25 years of experience in gestational surrogacy, genetic screening (PGT), and embryo cryopreservation. He personally oversees complex cases for international and LGBTQ+ families.

Dr. John G. Wilcox, MD
Reproductive Endocrinologist | Los Angeles, CA
A board-certified specialist with decades of experience in IVF and gestational surrogacy, Dr. Wilcox is known for his personalized care and high success rates for international and LGBTQ+ families.

DR. David Brian Smotrich
Founder &Medical director
Dr.David is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility. Dr. David earned his M.D. degree from the Sackler School of Medicine, University of Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed his Post-Graduate Residency studies and Fellowship training in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Albany Medical Center.

DR. JAMES P.LIN,MD
Dr. Lin serves as both the founder & managing partner of Reproductive Fertility Center (RFC). He founded this practice with a mission to provide patients the highest success rate for single embryo transfer. With his tenacious spirit towards providing the best possible outcome, patients have described Dr. Lin as the “best doctor” with their “best interest” in mind.

Dr. Lisa Becht
Dr. Lisa Becht is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at HRC Fertility in Laguna Hills and Newport Beach, practicing since 2016. She is known for individualized care and expertise in infertility, fertility preservation, and fertility testing.
A graduate of Boston University (BA) and George Washington University (MD), she completed her OB/GYN residency and reproductive endocrinology fellowship at Columbia University / New York-Presbyterian, where she later directed egg freezing and oncofertility.

Dr. Bradford Kolb
Dr. Bradford Kolb is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN, and a partner at HRC Fertility in Pasadena, where he has practiced since 1995. He is internationally known for his work in embryo genetic screening and AI in reproductive medicine.
A graduate of UC Irvine (BA and MD), with residency at Northwestern and a fellowship at USC, he teaches at USC’s Keck School of Medicine and founded the nonprofit Love Above All: Creating LGBTQ Families.

Dr. Shahin Ghadir
Dr. Shahin Ghadir is a board-certified specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and an OB/GYN, and a partner at HRC Fertility in Beverly Hills and Encino.
A graduate of UCLA (BA, cum laude) and Central University School of Medicine (MD, ranked 1/60 in his class), he is a Clinical Assistant Professor at both UCLA and USC, and has been repeatedly named one of America’s top doctors by Los Angeles Magazine.

Dr. Christo Zouves
Dr. Christo Zouves is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN at HRC Fertility in Foster City, with over 35 years of IVF experience. He founded and directed the Zouves Fertility Center, now part of HRC, and is known across Silicon Valley for personalized, compassionate care.
A graduate of the University of Cape Town (M.B., Ch.B.), with residency in South Africa and a fellowship at the University of British Columbia, he spent seven years on the UBC faculty directing its IVF program.

Dr. Minh N. Ho
Dr. Minh N. Ho is board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility, and OB/GYN of the Coastal Fertility Medical Center.
He graduated from medical school more than 30 years ago and has since been demonstrating his skills through practice. Dr. Minh N. Ho is very proficient in treating patients of all backgrounds but specializes in treating patients of Asian descent.

Dr. Ashim Kumar
Dr. Kumar is board certified in reproductive endocrinology and obstetrics and gynecology and practices near Los Angeles, California. In recent years Dr. Kumar has focused his efforts for those that have had difficulty conceiving and require third party reproduction (egg donor and/or gestational surrogacy). Over half of his current patients are from overseas which include Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, The United Kingdom, etc. Combining meticulous attention to detail, 7-day a week work ethic, the best support staff (nursing & embryology) and the latest in technology, he is able to obtain the highest pregnancy rates achievable today. He has been asked to present his work across the world including Australia, India, China, and Italy and has contacts in numerous clinics that collaborate closely to provide seamless care.

Dr. Meng
Dr. Meng, MD, PhD, is a double board-certified physician by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is also a dual board-certified fellow/physician of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Meng currently serves as Chair of the China Chapter of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Your Dedicated
Support Team at CSE

Case Managers
Bilingual professionals who guide you through every step—from matching to delivery—with empathy and precision.

Legal Coordinators
Work with reproductive attorneys in surrogacy-friendly states to secure your parental rights.

Psychological Support Specialists
Provide counseling for both intended parents and surrogates to ensure emotional well-being throughout the journey.

International Liaisons
Assist with travel, documentation, and cultural navigation for families coming from Europe, Asia, Latin America, and beyond.
By integrating CSE’s personalized surrogacy coordination with GoodIVF.com’s elite medical network, we eliminate the guesswork and fragmentation that often plague third-party reproduction. You get:
· One unified care team.
· Transparent communication between doctors, lawyers, and coordinators.
· Higher success rates through optimized embryo transfer timing.
· Peace of mind knowing your cycle is managed by leaders in reproductive science.
