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Joseph M. Letourneau, MD

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49 4.7 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English

As a fertility / infertility specialist, my clinical interests include: infertility, family building after a cancer diagnosis, egg and embryo freezing, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, egg/oocyte freezing, reproductive endocrine disorders, and recurrent pregnancy loss. My research focuses on the effects of chemotherapy exposure on ovarian function, uterine function, and pregnancy outcomes. I am currently the Co-Director of the University of Utah Onco-fertility Program. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and earned my medical degree at University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) School of Medicine. In medical school, I became interested in fertility preservation for patients diagnosed with cancer. After medical school, I completed Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UCSF.

My own medical journey informs my care of patients with infertility. Most of us take our ability to eat for granted, and most of us love to talk about food – these are social norms. When I was in my mid-twenties, I lost my ability to swallow food, as an autoimmune disease paralyzed my esophagus. Something I did not expect happened to me: the less I could eat, the more I heard people talk about food, the more isolated I felt. A surgery eventually helped to restore the function of my esophagus. Not only did the surgery restore my ability to eat, but my doctors helped me find a renewed sense of normalcy and happiness. From what I have observed, the infertility journey can be a similar struggle. Many people may take becoming pregnant for granted, and many people love to talk about their kids – these are also social norms. Unfortunately, social norms like this are not very sensitive to the difficulties of struggling to conceive. I look forward to helping patients build their families and to helping them process feelings, both expected and unexpected, that may arise along the path to parenthood.

Clinical Locations

Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine

801-581-3834

675 Arapeen Way
Salt Lake City, UT  84108
Suite 205

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Specialties

  • In Vitro Fertilization
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Transgender Health
  • Oncofertility
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Obstetrics/Gynecology - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Reproductive Endocrinology
Board Certification American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.7/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.7/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.4/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.7/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient November 28, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

The was very good

UofU Patient November 18, 2022
University Hospital

1 out of 5 stars

My concern were not addressed, and my question were not answered, and I am not being Involved in the decisions they make.

UofU Patient October 31, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

Appreciate the sincerity in the visit, especially since they knew we had just gone through a miscarriage and were so nervous

UofU Patient October 26, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

Love Dr Letourneau. Always explains things throughly, he did seem very rushed this appointment but did answer all questions

UofU Patient October 25, 2022
University Hospital

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love Dr Letourneau, I never feel rushed and he explains everything throughly

UofU Patient October 19, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

2 out of 5 stars

The provider never explained the thought process behind anything to me. He just said he'd talk to the team and come up with a plan that would involve action today versus continuing on and doing something tomorrow.

UofU Patient September 27, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Love Dr L , always leaves the final choice in what we do up to me so I feel like I have a choice in what's going on

UofU Patient September 27, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

3 out of 5 stars

Dr. Link was incredible, but the rest of the staff was incredibly difficult to work with and created a very negative experience.

UofU Patient August 23, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I love Dr. Maak and how personable he is! He went above and beyond to answer all of my questions and helping me work through which procedure would be the best for me.

UofU Patient August 18, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. L Was very thorough and explained everything!

UofU Patient July 28, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

3 out of 5 stars

I would recommend Dr. L but I would not recommend the rest of the clinic

UofU Patient July 17, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very informative and professional

UofU Patient June 11, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Love the doctor, I love how he explains everything in detail. I never feel rushed or that my concerns aren't being taken seriously.

UofU Patient April 12, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr letorneau is really the best

UofU Patient April 05, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Loved the doctor who performed our ultrasound. Kind, genuine, and super responsive!

UofU Patient March 15, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

I had an ultrasound and the PA and the doctor did amazing at explaining everything to me, they let me ask any questions I had and answered them throughly.

UofU Patient March 02, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

3 out of 5 stars

Felt like most of the visit was repeating my medical records again, again, and again.

UofU Patient January 28, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Letourneau was again fantastic at explaining my condition and helping me navigate my options. He is kind and compassionate as well as very knowledgeable and explains things in an understandable way. I have complete confidence in him and his colleagues.

UofU Patient January 04, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

5 out of 5 stars

Very kind and friendly

UofU Patient December 14, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

4 out of 5 stars

My experience with Dr. Letourneau was top notch and exceeded my expectations. He took so much care in explaining things and was very personable to boot. A+++ - would definitely recommend.

UofU Patient December 06, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

He didn't judge me, and my circumstance. That made me at ease and comfortable.

UofU Patient December 06, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

Very good listener and I enjoyed him asking us our opinion and then also giving us options.

UofU Patient December 03, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

I would have expected them to hear what I wanted before telling me what they'll do.

UofU Patient November 19, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

He is phenomenal!

UofU Patient November 18, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Letourneau is a very good doctor, and I would go back to him. I recommend him highly

UofU Patient October 18, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Letourneau explains options and possible outcomes very clearly. He is really patient when answering questions.

UofU Patient October 06, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

3 out of 5 stars

It was a really bad experience for me. I suffered a lot pain to get the IUI done. The first three nurses/doctors didn't successfully perform my IUI and I still feel cramps untill today. The forth doctor was really nice and more professional.

UofU Patient October 04, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. L was wonderful. He isn't my usual provider. But He reassured me every step of the way. Pausing during the ultrasound to clarify things. Reassuring my spouse and I. He was so kind.

UofU Patient September 16, 2021
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

5 out of 5 stars

I'm so glad he let us come back for a second scan! We have a lot of anxiety about our baby and it was nice to have the reassurance that everything is going well.

As a fertility / infertility specialist, my clinical interests include: infertility, family building after a cancer diagnosis, egg and embryo freezing, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, egg/oocyte freezing, reproductive endocrine disorders, and recurrent pregnancy loss. My research focuses on the effects of chemotherapy exposure on ovarian function, uterine function, and pregnancy outcomes. I am currently the Co-Director of the University of Utah Onco-fertility Program. I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and earned my medical degree at University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) School of Medicine. In medical school, I became interested in fertility preservation for patients diagnosed with cancer. After medical school, I completed Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UCSF.

My own medical journey informs my care of patients with infertility. Most of us take our ability to eat for granted, and most of us love to talk about food – these are social norms. When I was in my mid-twenties, I lost my ability to swallow food, as an autoimmune disease paralyzed my esophagus. Something I did not expect happened to me: the less I could eat, the more I heard people talk about food, the more isolated I felt. A surgery eventually helped to restore the function of my esophagus. Not only did the surgery restore my ability to eat, but my doctors helped me find a renewed sense of normalcy and happiness. From what I have observed, the infertility journey can be a similar struggle. Many people may take becoming pregnant for granted, and many people love to talk about their kids – these are also social norms. Unfortunately, social norms like this are not very sensitive to the difficulties of struggling to conceive. I look forward to helping patients build their families and to helping them process feelings, both expected and unexpected, that may arise along the path to parenthood.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Obstetrics/Gynecology - Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Reproductive Endocrinology
Board Certification American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Education History

Residency University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Resident, 2015
Professional Medical University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 2011
Certification University of California, San Francisco
Clinical and Translational Research Area of Concentration
Certificate, 2010
Undergraduate University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Biology
B.S., 2006
Fellowship University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Clinical Fellow,

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • E6: 7 Domains of Fertility
  • Alternatives to IVF to Help You Build Your Family
  • Fertility Preservation for Young Cancer Patients

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