Dr. Kristin Bendikson is Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist joining USC Fertility after finishing her training at Harvard and the internationally renowned Cornell University Fertility Center. Her extensive training and years in practice have prepared her to deal with the most difficult and challenging cases.  She is an expert in ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization, egg freezing and fertility surgery, as well as the management of other disorders including recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. She graduated with undergraduate honors from UCLA before heading east to attend medical school at New York Univeristy. After finishing her residency at Harvard Medical School she completed her subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the internationally renowned Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at Cornell University Medical College under the direction of Zev Rosenwaks, M.D. After her schooling, Dr. Bendikson decided to return to southern California to join USC Fertility. Dr. Bendikson holds the title of Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Bendikson is the current chair of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Patient Education Committee. She serves on the prestigious ASRM Practice Committee as well as the ASRM Embryo Transfer Committee. Her goal is to provide the highest quality care for my patients and to help them fulfill their desire of having a healthy baby, whether that is now or in the future. She strives to guide her patients through what can be a trying and difficult journey with the support and the personal attention they need.