PROFILE: Q&A with A LEADING Male Fertility Specialist

PROFILE: Dr. Bastuba

Dr. Bastuba has been recognized as one of the leading neurologists on the West Coast by his peers and in numerous publications.

Dr. Bastuba specializes in state-of-the-art treatments and procedures relating to male fertility and sexual dysfunction. He is the only board-certified urologist and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who offers these services in San Diego.

Dr. Bastuba's special interest lies in the procedure of vasectomy reversals.

Dr. Bastuba believes strongly in patient education, and in creating a comfortable, informal environment in which to evaluate and provide treatment options for his patients.

Dr. Bastuba is Medical Director at the Fertility Center of California, a sperm bank offering services fertility services, such as sperm banking, donor sperm, artificial insemination and andrology laboratory services.

Dr. Martin Bastuba, M.D., F.A.C.S., Urologist

May 28, 2008

Dr. Martin Bastuba is one of the leading subspecialists in San Diego for male fertility. He, along with the rest of the Male Fertility & Sexual Medicine Specialists give hope to couples who are experiencing the frustration of being unable to conceive.

When asked what his top therapies and treatments are at the Male Fertility & Sexual Medicine Specialist clinic, Dr. Bastuba answered with the three following procedures: Male infertility, Vasectomy Reversal/Microsurgery, and Tissue Cyro-Banking. He also noted that he spends 40 hours per week under the microscope! Furthermore, he has performed the most microsurgical male treatments in the country.

When speaking about his personal and clinical philosophy, Dr. Bastuba spoke with passion for his personal connection with his patients. He distributes his cell phone number to all of his patients and provides complete access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dr. Bastuba performs medicine “the way it used to be practiced.”

The Male Fertility & Sexual Medicine Specialist clinic is unique because of their personal emphasis on each patient, says Dr. Bastuba. He also added that most of his business stems from satisfied patient referrals. His patient satisfaction has earned Dr. Bastuba a world-renowned reputation and he frequently receives visits from international patients. He describes one in particular, who came from the Philippines to receive treatment. It’s clear why patients would fly across continents to seek help from Dr. Bastuba when only one percent of Urologists all over the world have similar training to him.

When asked why a couple or individual should come to the clinic, Dr. Bastuba answered confidently that his experience and success rates alone should be reason to visit the Male Fertility and Sexual Medicine Specialists. A range from 87-98% of Vasectomy Reversals that Dr. Bastuba performs have been successful. In addition to great success rates, Dr. Bastuba works with all IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) centers in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside. His network and reputation amongst the medical community is infinite.

Finally, when asked to give advice for couples that are struggling with fertility, Dr. Bastuba answered to never give up hope! With all of the stem research that is done today, there is always hope for the future. Dr. Bastuba has helped numerous couples that were told at one point in their life that they would never be able to conceive. He later showed me pictures of their babies after receiving help from him and his clinic. Dr. Bastuba’s positive energy is clearly transmitted to his patients and it is no question that he is young at heart.

When asked what he enjoys doing in his spare time, Dr. Bastuba answered that he plays drums and likes to make wine from his very own vineyard. Dr. Bastuba has a passion for life and that is why he tries his best to ensure that all of his patients have the opportunity to pass the gift of life along in conceiving a child.

For more information on Dr. Martin Bastuba, visit his website at www.martinbastuba.com.