Dr. David Harari, M.D.

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. David Harari, who serves patients in Irvine, California.

Well-versed obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Harari, has treated many infertile couples over the course of his career, utilizing surgical technologies such as robotics and minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of endometriosis, fibroids, and other gynecologic conditions. Likewise, he has been instrumental in helping thousands of couples build the family of their dreams through both IVF and surrogacy at Coastal Fertility Medical Center in Irvine, California.

Coastal Fertility Medical Center has been one of Orange County’s leading providers of reproductive care to infertility patients in Orange County since 1982. Its dedicated staff are widely recognized for their compassion, as well as their special attention to the individual needs of their patients. It is the mission of Coastal Fertility Medical Center to provide the highest quality reproductive services available, with maximum attention paid to compassionate patient care.

With over three decades of experience in his field, Dr. Harari is an expert in helping patients with infertility who wish to use a surrogate, as well as patients who desire family planning options such as sibling spacing, fertility preservation, gender selection, and more. His specialties include infertility and gynecology-related disorders such as fibroids, endometriosis, and perimenopause.

“It’s very important to me that we provide individualized and personalized care to our clients. I am committed to making my patients feel comfortable and confident in my care. I treat my patients with sincerity and compassion. I ensure that they have all their questions answered to make sure that they are fully informed before I present the treatment options that are available and work best for them” as stated by the doctor. 

Back in 1981, Dr. Harari earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Medical Center in San Diego and has served on numerous committees at both Mercy and Sharp hospitals. He was a member of the Sharp Mary Birch OBGYN Supervisory Committee and the Minimally Invasive Surgical Committee of Excellence. 

Currently a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists & the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy, he is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The ABOG is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada. 

Identifying and overcoming even the most complex infertility issues, Dr. Harari’s areas of interest include new research technologies that address diminishing ovarian reserve in aging women.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. 

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