Dr. Eldon D. Schriok, MD

Expert Publications

• Treatment of hirsutism.
• Outcomes of natural cycles versus programmed cycles for 1677 frozen-thawed embryo transfers.
• Practical aspects of pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone administration.
• Failure to demonstrate significant antisperm antibodies in peritoneal fluid of patients with endometriosis.
• GnRH agonists.
• Hyperglycemia and hyponatremia during operative hysteroscopy with 5% dextrose in water distention.
• Effect on corpus luteum function of luteal phase administration of a potent gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (nafarelin).
• Induction of ovulation with gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
• Prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas.
• Elevated serum progesterone levels on the day of human chorionic gonadotropin administration do not predict outcome in assisted reproduction cycles.
• Isolation, characterization, and comparison of human endometrial and endometriosis cells in vitro.
• The choice of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog influences outcome of in vitro fertilization treatment.
• Ectopic pregnancy--becoming a nonsurgical disorder.
• Immunolocalization and regulation of the chemokine RANTES in human endometrial and endometriosis tissues and cells.
• Does human chorionic gonadotropin have human thyrotropic activity in vivo?

Media Releases

Dr. Eldon Schriok is one of the most highly respected infertility specialists in the field. His extensive clinical experience, outstanding academic credentials,  and research contribute to his success even with the most challenging of cases. He remains at the forefront of assisted reproductive technology. He was a member of the medical team that performed the first in vitro fertilization treatment in Northern California.

Schriock is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He is very well known for building lasting relationships with his patients while using the latest reproductive technology available.

Dr. Schriok earned his medical degree from Northwestern University.  Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a research-intensive medical school preparing physicians and scientists to become leaders in their fields and is ranked as one of the best medical schools in the nation.

Dr. Schriok completed his residency at Northwest University, as well. He gained a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco. (UCSF). The fellowship program included clinical experience in pediatric and adult gynecological endocrinology, infertility and advanced reproductive technology, reproductive surgery, formal coursework and seminars, and a rigorous investigative program in both basic and clinical reproductive biology.

Dr. Schriok was appointed to the faculty at the University of Tennessee where he continued research on infertility and became a highly regarded laparoscopic surgeon. He is a highly skilled educator and professional speaker to students, physicians and patients. He went on to accept the position as the Director of the UCSF IVF Program where he personally treated thousands of patients.

Dr. Schriock joined forces with Drs. Herbert, Chenette and Givens as they acquired the Pacific Fertility Center. The Center is guided by the highest ethical standards, providing patients with the best quality, individualized, compassionate fertility clinic care.

Dr. Schriock remains actively involved in research, He is the author of numerous articles for professional medical publications including Science Direct, NCBI, and the Lancet.

He has received numerous accolades and awards and has been recognized as a ‘Best Reproductive Endocrinologist’ in the US, America’s Top Doctor as well as a Top Doctor in the Bay Area by multiple organizations and publications.

In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, and biking, yoga, skiing and meditation.

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