● 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. Lawrence B. Werlin

Practicing in Orange County since 1982, Dr. Lawrence B. Werlin is a nationally noted specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI), is the founder and Medical Director of Coastal Fertility Medical Center, Irvine, California, USA.

Dr. Werlin was the Founder & Director of the Hoag Memorial Hospital Fertility Services. He serves as Professor in the Division of REI at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), where he has been a member of the clinical faculty since 1982.

His credentials as a leader in Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility earn Dr. Werlin the respect of his peers and patients. Dr. Werlin pioneered the use of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) in Southern California, and is considered a nationally noted expert in its application. He was the principal investigator of three major PGD studies that are forging the way for the future of reproductive medicine.

Dr. Lisa Becht

HRC chief IVF expert
Dr.Lisa research fields are ovarian reserve, difficult IVF cases, frozen eggs, infertility, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), male infertility, genetics…..

JANE L·FREDERICK

Practicing in California since 1990, Dr. Jane Frederick is an internationally noted specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

She is the Medical Director of HRC Fertility in Orange County, where she developed a diverse clinical practice in reproductive surgery, IVF, and the genetic screening of embryos. Dr.

Frederick is board certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility and Obstetrics/ Gynecology from the University of Southern California.

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.