Dr. Jillian Kurtz
Dr. Jillian Kurtz is a compassionate fertility specialist who blends clinical expertise with personal experience to guide patients through their reproductive journeys.
Biography
Dr. Jillian Kurtz, DO, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at ORM Fertility’s Portland location. A Portland native, Dr. Kurtz is passionate about helping individuals and couples achieve their family-building goals. Her journey into reproductive medicine began during college, where she worked at Planned Parenthood as a patient advocate, sparking her dedication to women’s health and reproductive autonomy.
Having faced her own fertility challenges, Dr. Kurtz empathizes deeply with her patients. Her experiences with IVF and spontaneous conception give her a unique perspective and enable her to provide authentic and personalized care. Dr. Kurtz is a strong advocate for proactive fertility strategies, including egg freezing, to empower individuals in making informed decisions about their reproductive futures.
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Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: University of Oregon
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Rocky Vista University
- Residency: OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
- Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Drexel University
Awards
- Lori Gill Grennan, DO Memorial Award for Women’s Health
Expertise
- Infertility and IVF
- Egg freezing and fertility preservation
- Personalized care for non-traditional families
- Advocacy for reproductive autonomy
Personal
Dr. Kurtz’s own fertility journey has shaped her empathetic and proactive approach to patient care. She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to build the family they desire and finds joy in supporting individuals and couples on their paths to parenthood.
“I’ve been there—assuming I was going to be able to get pregnant, and then met with unexpected difficulties and struggles. It was really hard. But now I can very personally and authentically empathize with my patients when the road to building a family isn’t a straight path.”
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Real Stories, Real Success: Our Patients Speak
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THEY ARE AMAZING!!! I absolutely love this clinic and everyone who works here! Being a lesbian couple, we were nervous trying to find a fertility clinic for us.. they made us feel so comfortable right away! They are so caring and sweet! I definitely recommend this place!! && Dr. Z is the man!! Nicest doctor I have ever met! I would give them a 100 stars if I could!
Thanks to Dr. Dudley, we achieved a successful pregnancy, a dream that once seemed unattainable. His expertise and empathy made him not just a doctor but a beacon of hope in our most challenging times. We are profoundly grateful to Dr. Dudley and highly recommend him to any couple facing fertility issues!
We've worked with RGI twice now, and have had an excellent experience both times. Dr. Maseelall and her team have been amazing to work with. This time around, we were introduced to the "navigators" who essentially act as a liaison between us and the doctors, which was a change from the last time we were there. We found having access to a dedicated resource - even by text message - was a huge plus.
I highly recommend Dr. Dudley! He is one of the only doctors who explained things clearly, realistically, and positively. His bedside manner is outstanding. A defining moment (without disclosing my medical history) was when I explained something to him and he responded with "I believe in a women's intuition." He believed me, ran a quick test, and pivoted the plan. I can't recommend him enough.
My husband I went to Dominion after struggling with some fertility issues and multiple miscarriages. We couldn't have made a better choice! You can tell that the staff really care about their patients and make you feel at ease. At the beginning of the process, we were feeling a bit overwhelmed, but the doctors were understanding and great at explaining each step to us along the way. We now have a healthy baby boy and we could not be more happy and grateful to Dominion Fertility!!
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