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Our Physicians Are Leaders in Their Fields
All IGO physicians are board certified in obstetrics and gynecology or their respective subspecialties and have outstanding qualifications as well as years of experience in their fields. 
Many of our physicians are also involved in cutting edge research and work actively in professional organizations. Please select a physician or scroll down to learn more about each individual member of our team.
Benito Villanueva, M.D.
Philip E. Young, M.D.
Stephen A. Hebert, M.D.
Dianne C. Rosenberg, M.D.
Malachi E. Ted Quigley, M.D.
Wendy M. Buchi, M.D.
Jon H. Lischke, M.D.
Laurie R. Greenberg, M.D.
Keerti Gurushanthaiah, M.D.
Susan S. Westerlund, M.D.
Valerie V. Gafori, M.D.
Heather E. Gunnarson, M.D.
Vijaya S. V. Pratha, M.D.
Ronald Edelson, M.D.
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Originally from Argentina, Dr. Villanueva received his obstetrics, gynecology and infertility training in the United States. He has lived and practiced medicine in the La Jolla and San Diego areas since 1974. He is one of the founding physicians of IGO Medical Group and is dedicated to providing his patients with comprehensive healthcare in a comfortable and convenient setting. Dr. Villanueva is fluent in Spanish and attracts many loyal patients from Mexico and South America.
Education
- Undergraduate: Colegio Nacional M. Moreno, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Medical School: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Residency Training: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
- Reproductive Endocrinology: Clinical Research Fellow, Department of OB/GYN, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
- Academic Appointments: Department of Reproductive Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Member, American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists
- Member, San Diego Gynecological Society
- Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Member, Pacific Coast Fertility Society
- Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Founding Member, Society for Reproductive Surgeons, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Member, Medical Advisory Committee, Planned Parenthood Association of San Diego County
- Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine
- Member, North American Menopause Society
- Member, Pacific Coast Obstetrics and Gynecology Society
- Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
- Member, American Academy of Liposuction
Professional Interests
- Dr. Villanueva's private practice specializes in the latest fertility methods for diagnosis and treatment, including in vitro fertilization, microlaser surgery, and donor egg and sperm programs. Other areas of interest include hormonal support of perimenopausal women and cosmetic procedures such as tumescent liposuction. Dr. Villanueva has been a popular guest on many radio and television programs, addressing various surgical and infertility topics.
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Dr. Young is one of the founding physicians of IGO Medical Group. He received his training in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Harvard Medical School and the Boston Hospital for Women. After completion of his training in 1970, he served two years in the U.S. Navy at Long Beach, California and subsequently was on the full time Medical School faculty at the University of California at San Diego from 1973 to 1979. Since then, he has been in full time private practice in San Diego and is also a Clinical Professor of Reproductive Medicine and UCSD School of Medicine. His particular interests are gynecologic surgery, infertility diagnosis and treatment including IVF, and hormone regulation in the menopause. Dr. Young has written extensively on laparoscopic surgical techniques and on reconstructive surgery for infertility. Frequently consulted as an expert witness in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, he has also participated as a primary investigator in several research studies. Dr. Young has been a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows on issues of infertility, and is a popular lecturer on female healthcare, covering such topics as the biological time-clock and the stages of a woman's life.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: University of California at Los Angeles, Summa Cum Laude
- Medical School: Harvard Medical School
- Internship: University Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle; General Surgery
- Residency: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Hospital for Women, Harvard Medical School
- Military: LCDR, MC, Assistant Chief, OB/GYN, U.S. Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California
- Academic Appointments: Department of Reproductive Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
- Awards: "America's Top Gynecologists," 2004-2005
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
- Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Member, Pacific Coast Fertility Society
Professional Interests
- Dr. Young's private practice specializes in infertility diagnosis and treatment, including in vitro fertilization, microlaser surgery, and specialized programs for using donor eggs or sperm. Dr. Young has written extensively on laparoscopic surgical techniques and on reconstructive surgery for infertility.
- Additionally, he is frequently consulted by the legal profession to testify as an expert witness in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. He has also participated as a primary investigator in several research studies.
- Dr. Young is a popular lecturer on female healthcare, including such topics as the biological time clock and the stages of a woman's life, and the history of sex, sexuality and erotic art. He has been a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows on issues of infertility.
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Dr. Hebert is originally from California and received his postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Diego Medical Center. He has served on the full time faculty in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at the UCSD Medical Center and served as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Dr. Hebert has been in private practice at IGO Medical Group since 1984. His practice focuses on complete gynecological and obstetrical care. Dr. Hebert is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest quality medical care in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
- Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado
- Residency Training: Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California at San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California
- Academic Appointments: Department of Reproductive Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Interests
- Dr. Hebert's private practice includes the full range of female healthcare including obstetrics. He also provides specialized surgical and infertility services. Dr. Hebert has been a frequent speaker to women's groups and medical students on topics such as pregnancy care for women over 35, diagnosis of tubal pregnancy, vaginal birth after C-section, and the evaluation and treatment of infertility.
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Having grown up in San Diego, Dr. Rosenberg received her postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine. She entered private practice at IGO Medical Group in 1989 and specializes in comprehensive healthcare for women. Dr. Rosenberg is dedicated to providing her patients with compassionate and complete care. She is fluent in Spanish.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: University of California at San Diego
- Medical School: George Washington University, School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
- Residency Training: Department of Reproductive Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
- Academic Appointments: Department of Reproductive Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
- Member, San Diego Gynecological Society
Professional Interests
- Dr. Rosenberg's private practice specializes in the latest methods for providing complete gynecological care. She performs gynecological surgery and provides infertility services. Dr. Rosenberg is a popular speaker to women's and community groups on a variety of topics, including sexually transmitted diseases and the biological time clock.
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Born in Canada, Dr. Quigley received his medical degree and postgraduate training at the University of Western Ontario Medical School in London, Ontario, Canada. After completing his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of California Medical Center in San Diego, Dr. Quigley joined the staff at the UCSD Department of Reproductive Medicine for four years before joining a successful private practice in San Diego for ten years. Dr. Quigley then joined IGO Medical Group in 1993. Dr. Quigley has a special interest in the hormonal management of PMS, perimenopause and menopause, and andropause (male hormonal changes of mid-life). He is dedicated to providing his patients with complete healthcare where the patient plays an active role in determining the course of action.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Medical School: University of Western Ontario, Ontario, London, Canada
- Residency Training: Victoria, St. Joseph's and University Hospitals, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Reproductive Endocrinology: Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
- Academic Appointments: Department of Reproductive Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gyneclolgy, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Member, Society for Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
- Member, California Medical Association
- Member, The Endocrine Society
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, National Academy of Science
- Member, International Society for Psychoneuroendocrinology
- Member, Society for Gynecologic Investigation
- Member, Pacific Coast Fertility Society
- Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
- Member, San Diego Gynecological Society
- Member, Pacific Coast Obstetrics and Gynecology Society
Professional Interests:
- Dr. Quigley's private practice specializes in the management of the perimenopause and menopause, infertility, gynecologic surgery and andropause (the male mid-life change). He is dedicated to patient education so patients can make informed decisions on their health and well-being and positive changes in their life style.
- Dr. Quigley is a frequent speaker to physician groups at local and national symposia on women's health issues, including managing menopause and hormonal dysfunction. He has appeared on the national television show 48 Hours discussing hormone replacement in men and women, and appeared in USA Today discussing the treatment of perimenopausal problems.
- Dr. Quigley frequently speaks to women and men's groups and has organized seminars on mid-life wellness and hormone replacement therapy.
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Dr.Buchi grew up in Orange County, California, and received her postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology at the UCLA Center for Health Sciences. She relocated to San Diego in 1993 and went into private practice with IGO Medical Group. She specializes in comprehensive healthcare for women including obstetrics and adolescent gynecology. She has a very successful OB/GYN practice and is dedicated to providing her patients with complete care in a comfortable setting and educating them so they can make informed decisions.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: Pomona College, Claremont, California
- Medical School: University of California at Los Angeles, School of Medicine
- Residency Training: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California at Los Angeles, Center for Health Sciences
- Academic Appointments: Assistant Clinical Professor Voluntary, University of California at San Diego, School of Medicine, Department of Reproductive Medicine, La Jolla, California
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Coordinator
- Expert Reviewer, Medical Board of California
- United States Figure Skating Association Sports Medicine Committee
Professional Interests
- Dr. Buchi's private practice specializes in comprehensive healthcare for women including adolescent gynecology, menopause, gynecologic surgery and obstetrics. Dr. Buchi has received many teaching awards and honors from her work with medical students, residents and other healthcare professionals. She also enjoys speaking to women's groups and is particularly sought after to speak on new contraceptive options, breast health and pregnancy after 35 years of age.
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Dr. Lischke received his training in obstetrics and gynecology at the Stanford University and UCLA Medical Centers. While an officer in the United States Army, he was a battalion flight surgeon in Viet Nam and later assigned to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Presidio in San Francisco. Dr. Lischke began his private practice in La Jolla in 1975 and joined IGO Medical Group in 1999. He is dedicated to providing the highest level of gynecological care and the historically special relationship between the physician and his patient.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis
- Internship: University of California at Irvine Medical Center
- Residency: Stanford University Medical Center and University of California at Los Angeles, Center for the Health Sciences
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
- Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Member, San Diego Reproductive Endocrine Society
Professional Interests
- Having delivered nearly 4,000 babies, Dr. Lischke now limits his practice to gynecology. His areas of interest are gynecological surgery including hysteroscopic and microsurgical techniques, infertility, contraception, and hormonal management of the perimenopause. He has presented medical topics of general interest on the cable network and contributed to the gynecological literature.
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Dr. Greenberg received her training in obstetrics and gynecology at the State University of New York Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York, where she received awards for her work in research and ethics. She received her postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology from the Department of Reproductive Medicine at the University of California, San Diego where she received the Resident Research Award. Dr. Greenberg spent nearly eight years in an OB/GYN private practice in San Diego before joining IGO in 2000.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
- Medical School: State University of New York Health Sciences Center, Syracuse, New York
- Residency: University of California at San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Interests
- Dr. Greenberg's private practice at IGO Medical Group includes high-risk obstetrics and the full range of women's health care. She is the mother of two girls who have provided her with firsthand experience with pregnancy and birth, enhancing the obstetric care she provides to her patients.
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Dr. Gurushanthaiah graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Irvine. She received her medical degree from UC San Diego and completed her postgraduate training at the New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical Center in Manhattan. During her residency, she was selected to receive the Distinguished Housestaff Award for Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to joining IGO Medical Group in 2000, Dr. Gurushanthaiah was a member of the full time faculty at the UCLA School of Medicine. In addition to caring for patients at UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Gurushanthaiah participated in the education of OB/GYN residents and medical students.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: University of California at Irvine, Irvine, California
- Medical School: University of California at San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, California
- Residency: The New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center, New York, New York
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Interests
- Dr. Gurushanthaiah's practice at IGO Medical Group encompasses the full range of female health care, including obstetrics. Her delightful personality makes this excellent physician a very welcome addition to the IGO family.
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Dr. Westerlund was raised in the northern Midwest, and received her medical degree from the University of North Dakota in 1993. She went on to pursue her post-graduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. While at Georgetown she conducted research in intrauterine fetal growth, and was recognized for excellence in teaching by the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Westerlund relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia, where she enjoyed private practice in general obstetrics and gynecology for four years before accepting a position with us here in San Diego.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: North Dakota State University
- Graduate: University of Minnesota, MS in Exercise Physiology
- Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center, Dept. of OB/GYN, Washington, D.C.
Board Certification
- Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- American Medical Association
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
Professional Interests
- Her practice at IGO encompasses the full breadth of women’s health, with interest in both general gynecology and obstetrics. Dr. Westerlund represents the tradition of excellence in women’s health care that is IGO.
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Dr. Gafori received a bachelor's degree in Physics from MIT in 1993, a master's degree in Biology from Stanford University in California in 1995, and her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School in 1999. She went on to pursue her post-graduate training at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 2003 after winning the OB/Gyn Resident of the Year award. She enjoyed private practice at Northern Virginia Gynecologists for one year, specializing in general gynecology and obstetrics, before relocating to San Diego and accepting a position with us at IGO. Dr. Gafori is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Her practice at IGO encompasses the full breadth of women' health, with interest in both obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Gafori is fluent in Spanish and Farsi and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Graduate: Stanford University, Masters Biology
- Medical School: University of New Jersey Medical School
- Residency: George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Board Certification
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Medical Association
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
Dr. Gunnarson has attended California schools in Escondido, San Diego, Long Beach and San Francisco. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) in 1997, and received her medical degree from the University of Cqalifornia at San Francisco (UCSF) in 2002. While at UCSF, she received honors and awards in high risk obstetrics, gynecology, and family medicine. Dr. Gunnarson returned to San DIego for her post-graduate training at UCSD, where she was elected Administrative Chief Resident. She completed her residency in 2006, spceializing in obstetrics and gynecology. She enjoys travel and recently spent time in Mexico caring for indigent patients. IGO is pleased to have Dr. Heather Gunnarson.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
- Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
- Residency: University of California, San Diego Medical Center , Dept. of Reproductive Medicine
Board Certification
- Board Eligible 2008, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Professional Affiliations and Societies
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
Professional Interests
- Dr. Gunnarson joined IGO in August of 2006. Her practice encompasses the full breadth of women’s health, with interest in both general gynecology and obstetrics. We are vrey excited to have Dr. Gunnarson at IGO Medical Group.
