Contact & Appointment Information
- CCRM Colorado – Main Center
- 10290 RidgeGate Circle
- Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
- (303) 788-8300
Department: Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility Medicine
About William Schoolcraft, MD, HCLD
Dr. William Schoolcraft has led reproductive medicine for over 35 years. He changed what people and families can achieve with infertility.
Dr. Schoolcraft started CCRM. He created one of the world’s top fertility centers. It stands for fresh ideas, honesty, and hope. CCRM began with one main belief. Fertility treatment relies on science, accuracy, and kindness. Patients receive top care through every step.
Educational Foundation and Medical Training
Dr. William Schoolcraft earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas. There, he first grew interested in obstetrics and gynecology. His focus on reproductive medicine grew during residency at UCLA. He finished that training in 1983.
At UCLA, he trained in an advanced fellowship with Dr. David Meldrum. Dr. Meldrum helped pioneer IVF. This key guidance put him at the heart of early IVF work. It gave him the skills to change fertility care worldwide.
Founding of CCRM: A Global Fertility Institution
After his fellowship, Dr. William Schoolcraft opened the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, or CCRM. In five years, it earned national fame for high pregnancy and birth rates. That success defined CCRM.
Revolutionary Contributions to IVF and Embryology
Dr. William Schoolcraft led major advances in fertility treatment. His efforts reshaped IVF around the world.
Key advances include:
- Growing human embryos to the blastocyst stage in the lab
- Blastocyst chromosome screening, or CCS
- Single blastocyst transfer methods
- Stimulation plans for poor responders
- Freezing methods for embryos and eggs
These steps raised success rates. They cut risks from multiple pregnancies. Most IVF methods today come from CCRM research under Dr. Schoolcraft.
Expertise Across the Full Spectrum of Fertility Care
Dr. William Schoolcraft handles all areas of reproductive medicine. His skills cover:
- IVF
- IUI
- PCOS
- Gestational surrogacy
- Fertility preservation
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Fertility in older mothers
- Male infertility
This wide knowledge lets him tackle tough cases with skill and hope.
A Leader in Research and Scientific Publishing
Dr. William Schoolcraft wrote many peer-reviewed articles for top medical journals. His work shows CCRM’s strong results. It shares new methods now used in clinics everywhere.
His studies cover:
- Ways to stimulate multiple follicles
- Embryo chromosome checks
- Results from single embryo transfers
- Better fertility treatments
- Egg and embryo freezing
His research keeps CCRM ahead in clinics and science.
Author, Educator, and Public Voice on Fertility
Dr. William Schoolcraft also writes books and teaches. His titles include “Your Fertility. Your Family.: The Many Roads to Conception” and “If At First You Don’t Conceive: A Complete Guide to Infertility from One of the Nation’s Leading Clinics.” They help patients facing infertility.
Recognition and Professional Distinction
For 22 years in a row, 5280 Magazine named Dr. Schoolcraft a Top Doctor in Colorado. This honor shows his skill and patient faith.
He holds rare board certification from the American Board of Bioanalysis as a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director, or HCLD. It proves his strength in medicine and lab science.
Philosophy of Care: Science, Precision, and Hope
Dr. William Schoolcraft bases care on solid science and real kindness. He knows infertility hurts emotionally, too.
His approach stresses:
- Custom treatment plans
- Clear talks with patients
- Choices based on data
- Support during the process
His team works together for results and care.
Department of Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility Medicine
The Department of Reproductive Endocrinology & Fertility Medicine is led by William Schoolcraft, MD, HCLD. It ranks among the world’s best fertility programs. As CCRM founder and director, Dr. Schoolcraft shaped treatment with new methods, top care, and research.
The department offers full services like IVF, IUI, PCOS care, fertility saving, surrogacy, gene tests, and embryo work. It blends doctor care and lab science to lead in success rates and patient results.
FAQs
Q1. Who is Dr. William Schoolcraft?
Dr. William Schoolcraft is a top fertility doctor worldwide. He founded CCRM.
Q2. What does HCLD mean?
HCLD means High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director.
Q3. How many years has Dr. Schoolcraft practiced fertility medicine?
More than 35 years.
Q4. How many babies have been born through CCRM?
Over 100,000 babies around the world.
Q5. What fertility treatments does Dr. Schoolcraft specialize in?
IVF, IUI, PCOS care, surrogacy, and fertility preservation.
Q6. Where did Dr. Schoolcraft attend medical school?
The University of Kansas.
Q7. Where did he complete his residency?
UCLA in obstetrics and gynecology.
Q8. Who mentored Dr. Schoolcraft in IVF?
Dr. David Meldrum at UCLA.
Q9. What is CCRM known for?
High success rates and new ideas in fertility research.
Q10. Is Dr. Schoolcraft involved in research?
Yes. He has many peer-reviewed papers.
Q11. Does Dr. Schoolcraft treat complex infertility cases?
Yes. He handles poor responders and repeat pregnancy loss.
Q12. Is genetic testing part of CCRM’s IVF programs?
Yes. It includes full chromosome screening.
Q13. Does Dr. Schoolcraft write books?
Yes. He wrote two key guides on fertility.
Q14. Has Dr. Schoolcraft appeared in national media?
Yes. On Good Morning America and The Doctors.
Q15. What makes CCRM unique?
It blends top lab science with patient care.
Q16. Is Dr. Schoolcraft board-certified?
Yes. He holds a rare lab certification, too.
Q17. How long has he been a Top Doctor in Colorado?
22 years in a row.
Q18. Does CCRM offer fertility preservation?
Yes. It includes egg and embryo freezing.
Q19. Where is CCRM Colorado located?
Lone Tree, Colorado.
Q20. Why is Dr. Schoolcraft considered a fertility authority?
His work has changed modern IVF around the world.