Meet Our Doctors
All Pacific IVF physicians are Fellows of the American Fertility Society (AFC), the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). Please click on their names to learn more about them.
Celia Dominguez, M.D., Co-Director
Celia Dominguez, M.D.
Co-Director
Dr. Dominguez is recognized as an expert in the field of reproductive medicine, in vitro fertilization and laparoendoscopic surgery. She obtained her Medical Degree from George Washington University, completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California in San Diego. Dr. Dominguez has held faculty positions in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California in San Diego, the University of New Mexico and at Emory University in Atlanta. She has gained the respect of her colleagues as an exceptional reproductive and has published over 80 scientific articles, chapters, videos and abstracts and has received several teaching awards throughout her career. Dr. Dominguez is double-board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Thomas Huang, Ph.D., HCLD, ELD, Laboratory Director
Thomas Huang, Ph.D., HCLD, ELD
Laboratory Director
Dr. Huang is an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in the area of mammalian embryology. Dr. Huang has served on the Board of the Society for Assisted Reproduction Technology and as Chair of the Reproductive Technology Professional Group. He has also served as Secretary of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Board of Directors. Dr. Huang is also a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Association of Andrology. He serves as a reviewer for several national and international journals and is a respected national lecturer on In Vitro Fertilization and embryo development.
Bruce Kessel, M.D., Co-Director
Bruce Kessel, M.D.
Co-Director
Dr. Kessel is an Associate Professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health, of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, San Diego. Prior to joining the University of Hawaii, Dr. Kessel held faculty appointments at University of California San Diego, University of Cincinnati and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kessel is board certified in both OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He has published over 100 scientific articles, chapters, books and abstracts.
Thomas S. Kosasa, M.D., Medical Director
Thomas S. Kosasa, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Kosasa is a professor and past chief of reproductive endocrinology at the University of Hawaii, School of Medicine. He graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in architecture and earned his medical degree at the McGill University School of Medicine in Montreal, Canada. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Brigham and Women’s Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Kosasa is a consultant for Maternal and Reproductive Health for the Food and Drug Administration.
Philip I. McNamee, M.D., Practice Director
Philip I. McNamee, M.D.
Practice Director
Dr. McNamee is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine, with 37 years of infertility experience including microsurgery, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, laser surgery, ultrasound and pelviscopy. He obtained his B.S. Degree at Northwestern University and his M.D. Degree at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has served on the board of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, where he has previously served as vice-president and president. His writings are widely published and he is a respected lecturer at national and international conferences on reproductive medicine.
Carl Morton, M.D., Co-Director
Carl Morton, M.D.
Co-Director
Dr. Morton is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Hawaii, School of Medicine and past Chief of Staff at Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women and Children. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also a consultant to the Hawaii Department of Regulatory Agencies, a former member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Ethics Committee and a former Commissioner on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission. Dr. Morton is a member of the medical advisory committee — Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the State of Hawaii.