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Joseph M. Letourneau
( out of 293 reviews )

Joseph M. Letourneau, MD

Languages spoken: English

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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.

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Letourneau as highly knowledgeable who explains treatment plans and procedures clearly and thoroughly. Reviewers emphasize that he listens, answers questions, and takes time to make patients feel heard and comfortable. Many highlight his compassion, calm demeanor, and collaborative approach that leaves them reassured and confident in their care.

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4.9 /5
( out of 293 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


Apr 02, 2026
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Letourneau is a phenomenal physician: extremely knowledgeable and very caring.

Apr 01, 2026
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Excellent physician and compassionate

Feb 25, 2026
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Letourneau is truly an excellent human and care provider. He listens, explains the process clearly, and is provides care and compassion the whole way through.

Feb 06, 2026
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Letourneau is great; I can't recommend him enough. He always makes sure to explain what's going on to me before he starts. He also makes sure that I'm doing ok during any procedure.

Jan 30, 2026
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Letourneau is so kind and thoughtful. Has a very calming presence and does his best to make patients comfortable.

Jan 21, 2026
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Absolutely amazing doctor. Really understands and listens to his patients. Can't say enough good things

Dec 19, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

De. Letourneau was punctual, considerate, thorough, addressed all our questions, and was overall great to work with! I felt heard any cared for, with a reasonable plan moving forward.

Dec 15, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

He was so friendly and good humored with lots of great information. Thanks for a visit that made my husband and I feel like real people who were heard and not rushed out for the next appointment.

Nov 14, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

I don't usually see Dr. Letourneau, but he was the doctor that did my transfer this time. He was so kind and caring. I got emotional during the appointment and him and the staff were so nice to not make me feel silly and reinforce how special of a moment it was. So beyond grateful for the amazing care I get every time I am either in the office or simply messaging my care team.

Nov 05, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

So grateful to have ended up with Dr. Letourneau -- I am picky about my practitioners and Dr. L showed all of the care and expertise that I look for, and an expectation that we would be partners in my journey. Highly recommended!

Oct 30, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

This experience wouldn't have been so fulfilling and rewarding for my husband and me without Dr. Letourneau's knowledge, help and kindness. Thank you!

Sep 18, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Letourneau is an excellent physician. He is caring and extremely knowledgeable. He was extremely clear and made very complicated medicine and science easy to understand. He has given hope to my husband & me and we feel that we are in the best care. He clearly prepares for his visits with us by reviewing any recent changes in our charts. I would highly recommend Dr. Letourneau.

Sep 18, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Letourneau is extremely knowledgeable and translates that into easily understood language to his patients. He was compassionate, thorough, and transparent about my treatment options. He provided me with excellent and clear guidance about next steps and I left my visit feeling both reassured and hopeful. Exceptional!

Aug 22, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

I had an excellent visit with Dr Letourneau. He was very thorough and made the appointment easy to follow by drawing things out on a chart and explaining them clearly. He took the time to listen and made sure I understood my options. I left feeling informed and confident in his care.

Jun 21, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

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Jun 17, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

We love Dr. Letourneau. He is very kind and cares about his patients. He has helped us with two pregnancies and he is wonderful!

Jun 13, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

He is a very professional and attentive person, depending on the case, he involves the couple in the questions and knows how to give options to carry out the planned process. In general, the tension provided by the doctor is very good. [TRANSLATED]

Jun 01, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Hey, slow experience. [TRANSLATED]

Apr 18, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

I highly recommend Dr. Letourneau. Every visit he takes a lot of time to explain the treatment plan. Very impressed.

Mar 28, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

I recommend Dr. Letourneau 100%. He explained everything very thoroughly, he listened, and answered every question.

Mar 14, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

My partner and I visited Dr.Letourneau he gave us the treatment plan. That would work best for us and we become pregnant in 2022 had our healthy baby girl in October 2022. & now we are back hoping to become pregnant again and hoping on promoting our daughter to a big sister soon. I totally recommend you to book your appointment to discuss the best treatment plan for you and your partner.

Mar 13, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr Letourneau is the perfect blend of a Dr with incredible knowledge, expertise and skill, who is also compassionate and helpful. We are very grateful for his excellent care.

Jan 18, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Absolutely the best dr I have ever seen. Extremely factual, but compassionate and empathetic. Great dr all around! But especially if you have anxiety. Absolutely amazing!

Jan 10, 2025
UTAH CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Letourneau is very detailed and takes time to explain things so you completely understand. He's a great doctor!

Dec 22, 2024
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine

Excellent doctor, explains everything very well before the process [TRANSLATED]

Nov 20, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Can you pull over the review I just wrote on the last page? Dr. L. is amazing!

Nov 06, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Dr. Letourneau is well worth the wait. He spent plenty of time reviewing options and information with us. He answered all of our questions and we left the visit with a plan. I felt very comfortable with his care.

Oct 20, 2024
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

El doctor Letourneau es muy atento, explica muy bien el procedimiento, excelente.


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Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Education history

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