Dr. John Hesla
Dr. John S. Hesla is a globally recognized fertility specialist and innovator dedicated to empowering patients and advancing reproductive medicine.
Biography
Dr. John S. Hesla is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and a co-founder of ORM Fertility’s renowned IVF program. Since joining ORM in 1999, he has been instrumental in building one of the first embryology laboratory clean rooms in the world and has helped establish ORM as a leader in fertility care. Dr. Hesla is internationally known for his innovative methods in infertility treatment and his unwavering commitment to helping patients achieve successful pregnancies.
Dr. Hesla’s career spans prestigious roles, including Director of IVF and Head of Reproductive Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the founder and director of the IVF program at Emory University in Atlanta. He also served as co-director at the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, achieving some of the highest fertility rates globally.
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Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: Harvard University, magna cum laude
- Medical Degree: Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine
- Residency: UCLA
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University
Awards
- Co-founder of ORM Fertility’s IVF program
- Pioneered one of the first embryology laboratory clean rooms in the world
- Medical Director of Parents Via Egg Donation (PVED)
Expertise
- Advanced infertility treatments
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Reproductive surgery
- Patient education to reduce stress and foster confidence
Personal
Dr. Hesla has lived in Portland, Oregon, for much of his life. Inspired by his early internship at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, he has dedicated his career to advancing reproductive medicine. He values empowering his patients with knowledge, helping them feel confident in their path to parenthood. Dr. Hesla is passionate about the future of fertility care and the life-changing impact it has on individuals and families.
“If the patient understands what I understand, that reduces their stress and helps them feel like they’re on the right path to overcoming obstacles that are in the way of a successful pregnancy.”
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