Dr. Michael Scott Opsahl

Michael Scott Opsahl

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Specialties

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

  • Artificial Insemination
  • Egg Retrieval
  • Endometriosis Treatment
  • IUI
  • IVF
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Payment Types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

  • Evergreen Hospital Medical Center (Kirkland, WA)

Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I graduated from the University of South Carolinain 1974 with a degree in Biology. I originally joined Navy ROTC to complete college because I was in the last... more

Care philosophy: My personal practice philosophy focuses on evidence-based medicine (EBM) and clear, realistic expectations after a careful evaluation. I tend to use as much... more

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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Heidi A Fowler

I endorse this doctor. Dr Opsahl consistently provides excellent responses on AVVO.Com. His answers are chock full of helpful information and his... more

Endorsement from doctor: Heidi Fowler , Newport (RI), 24 days ago
Keith L. Blauer

I  whole heartedly endorse  Dr Michael Opsahl.  I have known Dr Opsahl since he was on the faculty of the REI Fellowshp for the Combined Federal... more

Endorsement from doctor: Keith Blauer , Sandy (UT), About 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

33 years since Michael Scott Opsahl was first licensed to practice.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 2004 05/15/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Certification data provided by: American Board of Medical Specialties

Work Experience

Position Duration
Physician Partner at Seattle Reproductive Medicine 2011–present
Physician Partner at Northwest Center for Reproductive Medicine 2004–2011
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Advanced Training

Training Specialty Hospital Completed
Fellowship Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Washington, DC) 1987
Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology National Naval Medical Center (Bethesda, MD) 1983
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Medical University of South Carolina MD 1978
University of South Carolina Biology BS - Bachelor of Science 1974

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Doctors Washington State Magazine 2010
Host award for best clinical paper Armed Forces District - ACOG 1994
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Advisory Board American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine 2010-present
Member Endocrine Society 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 13
Answers: 411 Health Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
50 Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
88 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 5 Health Guides
1 Staff Pick
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Medical Photos

Unicornuate Uterus with PCO Ovaries,MRI
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Embryo development after heterotopic transplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue The Lancet 2004
Aggressive outpatient treatment of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome with ascites using transvaginal culdocentesis and intravenous albumin minimizes hospitalization Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 2002
See all 26 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Surrogacy, Donor Eggs and IUI for LGBTQ Couples Family Building Lecture Series 2011
Infertility Evaluation in 2010 Annual Meeting 2010
See all 24 speaking engagements