Dr. Kristin Bendikson

Dr. Kristin Bendikson Dr. Kristin Bendikson is a fertility specialist at Kindbody, Century City She is a California native, having graduated from UCLA with honors.

Dr. Bendikson did her residency training in OB/GYN at Harvard and completed her reproductive endocrine and infertility fellowship training at Cornell. After first leaving Los Angeles for NYU Medical School, she finally returned after training to become an assistant professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Bendikson was a leader at USC Fertility for over a decade. Dr. Bendikson founded the

Center for Pregnancy Loss for patients who have suffered from pregnancy loss and miscarriage. Dr. Bendikson also founded the Fertility Diagnostics Program at USC, to provide a way for young adults to better understand their reproductive potential to help them make educated choices for their future. She is a nationally recognized leader in the fertility field. She has been the Chair of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) Patient Education Committee since 2016 and serves as a member of the ASRM Practice Committee. She is on the board of the ASRM Early Pregnancy Loss Special Interest group and served as President in 2020. Dr. Bendikson has presented her award-winning research at both national and international conferences. She has authored numerous publications on a wide variety of topics including the effects of Vitamin D on implantation, IVF for women of advanced maternal age, egg freezing, IVF outcomes in women of different ethnicities, and s*x selection of embryos. It is her goal to provide the highest quality care for her patients and to help them fulfill their desire of having a healthy baby, whether that be now or in the future. In addition, she strives to guide her patients through what can be a trying and difficult journey by providing them with the support and personal attention they need and deserve.

Honored to step into the role of Medical Leadership Chair. Looking forward to working alongside an incredible group of p...
03/13/2026

Honored to step into the role of Medical Leadership Chair. Looking forward to working alongside an incredible group of physicians to continue advancing patient care, innovation, and excellence in reproductive medicine.

03/03/2026

More eggs. More opportunity. More possibility.

A recent study suggests that conventional methods of searching follicular fluid during IVF may miss eggs — and that newer automated technology can recover additional eggs more than half the time.

In fertility care, numbers matter. Even one additional egg can increase the chance of creating a healthy embryo.

Technology is always evolving — and at Pinnacle Fertility California, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of innovation to benefit our patients. From advanced lab systems to highly skilled embryology teams, we are constantly evaluating what can improve outcomes.

Because in IVF, every detail counts.

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02/19/2026

IVF is advanced medicine, precision lab science, and deeply personalized care.

Some patients have insurance coverage. Many still need support.

That’s why we focus on transparency—and real options—every step of the way. 💗

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02/03/2026

I am so happy to be supporting the Chickmission organization. An incredible organization that helps cancer patients preserve their fertility and future family options. #

01/30/2026

Are you thinking about using a gestational carrier for your pregnancy? If you are take a lesson so you can understand what criteria are important to consider and how choosing the right fertility specialist can make all the difference.

“I am fine, everything is fine” I think the picture on my shirt more accurately represents my year than the words on my ...
12/19/2025

“I am fine, everything is fine” I think the picture on my shirt more accurately represents my year than the words on my shirt. Despite the chaos that 2025 has brought to my life, the end of the year is turning a corner with me joining Pinnacle Fertility California. The warmth and cheer that all of the staff has brought into the office for our patients has been incredible to watch. I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing team and work with everyone so closely to make the dreams of our patients come true.

12/10/2025

Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women.
1 in 10!!!!!
It doesn’t always have symptoms. But it’s always important to consider!!!

11/26/2025

If you’ve ever had surgery, you must have noticed that the operating room is absolutely freezing. I hate being cold thus I’m always in a warm cozy sweater clearly so is Patty who helps keep our OR running so smoothly. There are lots of reasons why keeping an operating room cold is important. So check it out!

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving doesn’t feel grateful for everyone.

If you’re feeling sadness, anger, or anything but gratitude, that doesn’t make you negative — it makes you human

You are not alone, and you deserve space to acknowledge and honor your feelings.
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I believe fertility care should feel personal, not clinical.That’s why I take time to understand every patient’s story —...
11/10/2025

I believe fertility care should feel personal, not clinical.
That’s why I take time to understand every patient’s story — their hopes, fears, and goals.
Because the journey to grow a family isn’t just medical… it’s deeply human. 💗

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀At California Fertility Partners, we wear pink to honor the strength and cou...
10/22/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
At California Fertility Partners, we wear pink to honor the strength and courage of all affected by breast cancer. 💕

As fertility specialists, we’re proud to support patients in preserving hope and planning for the future — during and after treatment.



The first and last moments of our Denver IVF batch week. The team was incredible. I hope we made so many babies thi...
05/08/2025

The first and last moments of our Denver IVF batch week. The team was incredible. I hope we made so many babies this week. A record number of cases and procedures each day. Go 💛💛💛💛💛🤣

Address

10250 Santa Monica Boulevard Space 2897
Los Angeles, CA
90017

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 10am

Telephone

+12139759990

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