About Dr. Lane Wong
I. LANE WONG, MD, FACOG
Dr. Wong is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. He has been in practice since 1994, helping thousands of couples conceive successfully. Besides being skilled in all aspects of the medical and surgical treatment of Infertility, Dr. Wong also frequently treats couples for Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Insulin Resistance, and Premature Ovarian Dysfunction.

Dr. Wong is a Clinical Asst. Professor at the University of California and is a frequent speaker on Reproductive Medicine topics to the public, nurses, medical students and other physicians. He is frequently professionally recognized; most recently receiving the 2007 Award of Excellence from Resolve, the National Infertility Association, Southwest Region.

After being a partner at two of the largest fertility practices in Southern California, Reproductive Partners Medical Group and Huntington Reproductive Center, Dr. Wong founded Hope IVF & Fertility Center - a practice focusing on compassion, experience, and excellence.

Dr. Wong lives in Orange County with his wife and his two sons.

Curriculum Vitae
Undergraduate Education:
Stanford University and University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Wong graduated with top honors, Summa Cum Laude & Phi Beta Kappa.

Medical School:
UCLA. Dr. Wong received his MD degree from UCLA, graduating with top honors, Co-President of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology:
Dr. Wong completed the Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at the University of Utah where he received the Senior Thesis Award.

Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility:
University of Southern California (USC).

Board Certification:
Obstetrics & Gynecology 1996
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility 1998

Academic Appointment:
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of California

Professional Memberships:
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Society for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology
Orange County Obstetrical & Gynecological Society

Reviewer for Professional Journals:
Fertility and Sterility
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Research & Publication
  • Fertility and age.
  • Egg donors, embryo recipients, embryo implantation & IVF success.
  • Early pregnancy ultrasound.
  • Early pregnancy loss and miscarriage.
  • Ovarian appearance & IVF stimulation protocols.
  • Ultrasound-guided transfer techniques.
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Hirsutism.
  • Ovarian morphology & hormone changes.
  • Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
  • Hormones & stress.
  • Hormone producing ovarian tumors.
  • Fibroid clonality.
  • 5 alpha-reductase inhibition & ovulation.

Patent # 6,960,166

Wong IL, Hatasaka HH. "Speculum Having Ultrasound Probe" an innovative vaginal speculum incorporating an ultrasound probe.

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Wong IL, Morris RS, Lobo RA. "The Effect of Finasteride on the Ovulatory Function of Normal Women." Fertil Steril 2003;79:1455-57.

Wong IL, Yee B. "Early Pregnancy Ultrasound." In Infertilty and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of North America, 14:329-351, 2003.

Wong IL, Legro RS, Lindheim SR, Paulson RJ, Sauer MV. "Efficacy of Ooctyes Donated by Older Women in an Oocyte Donation Program." Human Reproduction 11:4:101-104, 1996.

Wong IL, Morris RS, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA, Sauer MV. "Isolated Polycystic Morphology in Ovum Donors Predicts Response to Controlled Hyperstimulation." Human Reproduction 10:3:524-528, 1995.

Wong IL, Morris RS, Chang L, Spahn MA, Stanczyk FZ, Lobo RA. "A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Finasteride to Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsute Women" J Clin Endocrinol Metab   80:233-238, 1995.

Wong IL, Lobo RA. "Ovarian Androgen Producing Tumors." In Reproductive Endocrinology, Surgery, and Technology. Edited by Adashi EY, Rock JA, Rosenwaks Z. New York: Raven Press, 1996.

Carmina E, Wong IL, Chang L, Paulson RJ, Sauer MV, Stanczyk FZ, Lobo RA. "Endocrine abnormalities in ovulatory women with polycystic ovaries on ultrasound." Human Reproduction 12:5:905-909, 1997.

Legro RS, Wong IL, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA, Sauer MV. "Recipient's Age Does Not Adversely Affect Pregnancy Outcome After Oocyte Donation" Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995;172:96-100.

Legro RS, Wong IL, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA, Sauer MV. "Multiple Implantaion After Oocyte Donation: A Frequent But Inefficient Event" Fertil Steril 1995;63:849-53.

Morris RS, Wong IL, Do YS, Hsueh WA, Lobo RA, Sauer MV, Paulson RJ. "The Pathophysiology of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS): A Proposed Role of the Ovarian Derived Prorenin to Angiotensin Cascade (ODPAC)." In Tissue Renin Angiotensin Systems. Edited by Muckhopadhyay AK, Raizada MK. New York: Plenum Press, 1996.

Morris RS, Wong IL, Kirkman E, Gentschein E, Paulson RJ "Inhibition of Ovarian-Derived Prorenin to Angiotensin Cascade in the Treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation" Human Reproduction 10:6:1355-1358, 1995.

Morris RS, Wong IL, Hatch IE, Gentschein E, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA. "Prorenin Is elevated in polycystic ovary syndrome and may reflect hyperandrogenism" Fertil Steril 1995:64:1099-103.

Morris RS, Wong IL, Paulson RJ. "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibition of the Gonadotropin-Stimulated Rabbit: Effect on Estradiol Production" Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 12:5:101-115, 1995.

Morris RS, Wong IL, Do YS, Hseuh WA, Lobo RA, Sauer MV, Paulson RJ. "The pathophysiology of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). A proposal role of the ovarian derived prorenin to angiotensin cascade (ODPAC). Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 377:391-8, 1995.

Lindheim SR, Legro RS, Morris RS, Wong IL, Tran DQ, Vijod MA, Stanczyk FZ, Lobo RA. "The Effect of Progestins on Behavioral Stress Responses in Postmenopausal Women." J Soc Gynecol Invest 1994;1:79-83.

Presentations of Research at International Meetings:

Wong IL, Morris RS, Koopersmith T, Lobo RA. "The Effect of Finasteride on Ovulatory Function in Normal Women." American Fertility Society, 1994.

Wong IL, Paulson RJ, Sauer MV. "Efficacy of Oocytes Donated by Older Women." Pacific Coast Fertility Society, 1994.

Wong IL, Morris RS, Chang L, Spahn MA, Stanczyk FZ, Lobo RA. "A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Finasteride to Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsute Women." Society of Gynecologic Investigation, 1994.

Wong IL, Morris RS, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA, Sauer MV. "Isolated Polycystic Morphology in Ovum Donors Predicts Response to Controlled Hyperstimulation." Society of Gynecologic Investigation, 1994.

Wong IL, Chang L, Spahn MA, Lindheim SR, Stanczyk FZ, Lobo RA. "Characterization of the Ovarian Steroidogenic Abnormality in PCOS." Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1993.

Wong IL, Chang L, Saad M, Kojima T, Spahn MA, Vijod MA, Lobo RA. "Investigating the E2, Insulin, & IGF-I Dependency of Androgen Production Following hCG Stimulation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)." American Fertility Society, 1993.

Wong IL, Nelson LM, Ward K. "Uterine Leiomyoma Are Clonal Tumors as Determined by an X Chromosome Methylation Sensitive DNA Polymorphism." Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1992.

Wong IL, Nelson LM, Ward K. "Uterine Leiomyomata: Screening for Molecular Events in the Genesis of Benign Solid Tumors." Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1992.

Carmina E, Wong IL, Thornton MH, Stanczyk FZ, Paulson RJ, Sauer MV, Lobo RA. "Androgen Profiles of Ovulatory Women with Polycystic Appearing Ovaries and Alterations in Serum IGF-BP." Endocrine Society, 1995.

Wang CY, Carmina E, Chang L, Wong IL, Stanczyk FZ, Lobo RA. "Effect of Finasteride on Circulating Levels of Insulin-Like Growth Factors (IGFs), Testosterone, Dihydrotestosterone, and their Binding Proteins in Hirsute Women." Pacific Coast Fertility Society, 1996.

Morris RS, Wong IL, Hatch IE, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA. "Prorenin Is Elevated in PCO and May Reflect Hyperandrogenism." Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1994.

Morris RS, Wong IL, Lobo RA, Paulson RJ. "Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibition for the Prevention of OHSS in Rabbits: A Randomized, Prospective, Double Blinded Trial." Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1994.

Legro RS, Wong IL, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA, Sauer MV. "Uterine Aging Does Not Adversely Affect Endometrial Receptivity to Embryo Impalantation in Recipients of Oocyte Donation." Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1994.

Legro RS, Wong IL, Paulson RJ, Lobo RA, Sauer MV. "The Natural History of Multiple Implantation Following Oocyte Donation: A Frequent But Inefficient Event." Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1994.