32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westphal, Reproductive Endocrinologist in Los Altos, CA?
Dr. Lynn Westphal, MD is a Reproductive Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Los Altos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Westphal graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Reproductive Endocrinology; Ucla Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Westphal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westphal’s office at (214) 295-7712.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Westphal?
Dr. Lynn Westphal, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Westphal empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fertility Preservation, Infertility, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Altos, CA community, Dr. Westphal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Westphal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA | UCSF Medical Center CA | UCSF REI | Stanford University Endocrinology - Molecular Bio.
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Reproductive Endocrinology; Ucla Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Stanford University Medical Center | University of California, Los Angeles | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Westphal board certified as a Reproductive Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Lynn Westphal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology , American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1993, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1997
What languages does Dr. Westphal speak?
Dr. Westphal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Reproductive Endocrinologist like Dr. Westphal typically treat?
As a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Westphal diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Westphal. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Cycle
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Infertility
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Cycle
- Fertility Treatment Cycle
- ART Procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3183: Encounter for assisted reproductive fertility procedure cycle
What procedures does a Reproductive Endocrinologist like Dr. Westphal typically perform?
As a Reproductive Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Westphal may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
Please contact Dr. Westphal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Westphal accept my insurance?
Dr. Westphal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 295-7712 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westphal accept in Los Altos, CA?
Dr. Westphal in Los Altos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Westphal's office located?
Dr. Lynn Westphal also offers virtual visits
Dr. Lynn Westphal's Primary Practice
4756 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022
(214) 295-7712
Recognitions
Awards
Preserving Fertility in Cancer Patients, Telly Award
Publications
Frequency of the Male Infertility Evaluation: Data from the tiol Survey of Family Growth
, 2013
Stress and Anxiety Scores in First and Repeat IVF Cycles: A Pilot Study.
, 2013
Outcomes of trophectoderm biopsy on cryopreserved blastocysts: a case series
, 2012
Oocyte retrieval following continued stimulation five days beyond ovulation yields live birth
, 2012
Integration and safety of fertility preservation in a breast cancer program
, 2012
Testosterone concentrations in early pregncy
, 2012
Early pregncy testosterone after ovarian stimulation and pregncy outcome
, 2012
Oocyte cryopreservation as a fertility preservation measure for cancer patients
, 2011
Mood disorders in oocyte donor candidates: brief report and implications for future research
, 2011
Ovarian stimulation and the risk of aneuploid conceptions
, 2011
Age-Related Success with Elective Single versus Double Blastocyst Transfer.
, 2011
Day 2 versus day 3 embryo transfer in poor responders: a prospective randomized trial
, 2011
Is infertility a risk factor for female sexual dysfunction? A case-control study
, 2010
Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
, 2010
Deep phenotyping to predict live birth outcomes in in vitro fertilization
, 2010
Parthenogenic Blastocysts Derived from Cumulus-Free In Vitro Matured Human Oocytes
, 2010
Asian Ethnicity and Poor Outcomes After In Vitro Fertilization Blastocyst Transfer
, 2010
Ovarian stimulation for fertility preservation in patients with cancer
, 2010
Timing of Breast Cancer Treatments with Oocyte Retrieval and Embryo Cryopreservation
, 2009
Poor Prognosis with In Vitro Fertilization
, 2009
Effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on in vitro fertilization outcome
, 2009
Normal pregncy after tetraploid karyotype on trophectoderm biopsy
, 2009
Effect of methotrexate exposure on subsequent fertility
, 2009
Laparoscopy in women with unexplained infertility: a cost-effectiveness alysis
, 2009
Embryo quality before and after surgical treatment of endometriosis in infertile patients
, 2009
Basal follicle-stimulating hormone as a predictor of fetal aneuploidy
, 2008
Defining Human Embryo Phenotypes by Cohort-Specific Prognostic Factors
, 2008
Obstetric outcomes in donor oocyte pregncies compared with advanced materl age in in vitro
, 2008
Aneuploidy in the miscarriages of infertile women
, 2008
Normal pregncy resulting from a non-pronuclear oocyte at the time of examition for fertilization
, 2008
Elective single blastocyst transfer in women older than 35
, 2008
Cytogenetic testing of anembryonic pregncies compared to embryonic missed abortions
, 2007
A comparison of letrozole to godotropins for ovulation induction
, 2007
Egg retrieval with cryopreservation does not delay breast cancer treatment
, 2007
Comparison of obstetric outcomes
, 2007
Risk of monozygotic twinning with blastocyst transfer decreases over time: an 8-year experience
, 2007
Von Willebrand disease presenting as recurrent hemorrhage after transvagil oocyte retrieval
, 2007
Effect of reduced oxygen concentrations on the outcome of in vitro fertilization
, 2007
Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Fertilityblend
, 2006
Comparison of GnRH antagonist cycles with
, 2006
Aromatase inhibitors for IVF poor responders
, 2006
Innovations in fertility preservation for patients with gynecologic cancers
, 2005
The dilemma of endometriosis: is consensus possible with an enigma?
, 2005
Embryo cryopreservation after diagnosis of stage IIB endometrial cancer
, 2005
Monochorionic triplet gestation after in vitro fertilization using donor oocytes
, 2005
Evaluation of urine toxicology screens in an oocyte donor population
, 2005
Evaluation of mixed protocols with Bravelleg((R)) (human-derived FSH)
, 2004
Elective single blastocyst transfer
, 2004
The effect of a two-hour
, 2004
A nutritiol supplement for improving fertility in women - A pilot study
, 2004
Administration of recombint human FSH
, 2003
Comparison of the sex ratio with blastocyst transfer and cleavage stage transfer
, 2003
Significance of one pronucleus before fertilization
, 2003
Effect of ICSI on subsequent blastocyst development and pregncy rates
, 2003
Incidence of monozygotic twinning with blastocyst transfer compared to cleavage-stage transfer
, 2003
Accuracy of day 3 criteria for selecting the best embryos
, 2002
FIRST REPORT OF A VAGIL FOREIGN-BODY PERFORATING INTO THE RETROPERITONEUM
, 1995
IMMUNOCYTOCHEMICAL LOCALIZATION OF TRANSFORMING GROWTH-FACTOR
, 1993
EXPOSURE OF HUMAN SPERMATOZOA TO THE CUMULUS
, 1993
INTERLEUKIN-1 TYPE-I RECEPTOR MESSENGER-RIBONUCLEIC-ACID EXPRESSION IN HUMAN ENDOMETRIUM THROUGHOUT
, 1993
ZO OPENING WITH 308-NM XECL EXCIMER LASER IMPROVES FERTILIZATION BY SPERMATOZOA FROM LONG
, 1993
FLUORESCENCE STAINING OF NUCLEAR DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC
, 1993
USE OF MIDAZOLAM INFUSION FOR SEDATION FOLLOWING CARDIAC-SURGERY
, 1987
COMPARISON OF PROPOFOL WITH METHOHEXITAL FOR OUTPATIENT ANESTHESIA
, 1986
MIDAZOLAM INFUSION FOR SEDATION IN THE INTENSIVE-CARE UNIT - EFFECT ON ADREL-FUNCTION
, 1986
GODOTROPINS AND THE TIMING OF PROGESTERONE-INDUCED MEIOTIC MATURATION OF XENOPUS-LAEVIS OOCYTES
, 1985
What is Dr. Westphal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westphal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134269723.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westphal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westphal
What is Dr. Lynn Westphal's specialty?
Dr. Westphal is a Reproductive Endocrinologist near Los Altos, CA.
What does a Reproductive Endocrinologist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility is skilled in managing complex issues related to hormonal disorders and infertility in women. This specialist employs advanced diagnostic and treatment options to address reproductive health concerns and assist individuals and couples in achieving their family planning goals.
Is this Dr. Lynn Westphal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westphal is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Lynn Westphal accepting new patients in Los Altos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lynn Westphal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lynn Westphal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westphal's office at (214) 295-7712 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lynn Westphal?
Please contact Dr. Westphal's office at (214) 295-7712 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lynn Westphal have?
Dr. Lynn Westphal is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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