Brent M. Hanson
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST
MD
San Diego, CA
“No matter what you've been through, no matter where you are in this journey, there's always hope. If we do diagnostic testing and talk about what truly exists, we can usually find a path forward that helps every individual or couple move toward building their family.”
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Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Hanson grew up primarily in Wisconsin before graduating from the University of Arizona Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies.
He received his medical degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Dr. Hugh Carr Scholarship for academic excellence.
Dr. Hanson completed his obstetrics & gynecology residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. There, he earned the University of Utah Resident Research Award and was recognized for the Best Grand Rounds presentation.
He then completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Thomas Jefferson University – Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey. During fellowship, his research focused on topics including preimplantation genetic testing, oocyte cryopreservation, male factor infertility, embryo culture, and fertility care via 3rd party reproduction for patients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Dr. Hanson practiced in Minneapolis for over 4 years prior to joining RMA San Diego. Outside of work, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys running, hiking, skiing, fishing, and traveling. He is always on the lookout for his next read, so any book recommendations are appreciated.
- University of Minnesota Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Women’s Health – Top Resident Educator Award 2022
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine Virtual Congress 2020 – Oral Presentation in Prize Paper Session
- American Association of Bioanalysts / College of Reproductive Biology Symposium Prize Paper Award 2019
- University of Utah Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day – Top Research Project 2017
- University of Utah Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Best Grand Rounds Presentation 2016
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine – Inova Campus Top Resident Teacher Award 2015
- WVU School of Medicine Dr. & Mrs. Hugh Carr Scholarship Recipient
- University of Arizona Dean’s List with Distinction
- University of Arizona Physiology Student of the Year Nominee
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- National Merit Scholar