Billy (Taeshin) Kim, Ph.D., TS, HCLD – IVF Lab Director

Billy (Taeshin) Kim, Ph.D.

About Billy Kim, HCLD (High-Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director)

Dr. Billy Kim, Ph.D., TS, HCLD, was promoted to IVF lab director in 2022 after working as the embryology technical supervisor at Carolina Conceptions Fertility. He is certified as a technical supervisor (TS) through the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB). He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in science and a doctoral degree in animal reproductive science at the Kangwon National University in South Korea.

Supported by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) training grant in reproductive sciences, he completed his post-doctoral research and fellowship at the University of California San Diego Medical Center’s Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the department of reproductive medicine.

Dr. Kim has studied regulation of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis on reproductive endocrinology (related to the development and regulation of the reproductive system). He has published research papers on the role of oxidative stress in gonadotropin release hormone signal pathway (part of the hormone system that signals key parts of the reproductive process). He has published over 22 research papers in the field of reproductive biology.

Dr. Kim worked as an embryologist at Houston Fertility Institute in Texas as a senior embryologist before joining Carolina Conceptions Fertility. He is highly skilled in all aspects of IVF procedures, including egg cryopreservation and trophectoderm biopsy for PGT-A (preimplantation genetic testing).

Dr. Billy Kim has his Doctor of Philosophy in reproductive science (Ph.D.), is certified as a technical supervisor (TS), and is a high-complexity clinical laboratory director (HCLD).

DID YOU KNOW?

Dr. Kim has published over 22 research papers in the field of reproductive biology, has completed a post-doctoral fellowship at UC San Diego, and has studied the regulation of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis on reproductive endocrinology.

In his Personal Life

He has one beautiful daughter and enjoys playing golf with good friends.

Dr. Billy Kim’s Education & Career

Education

Kangwon National University, 2005, 2007, 2009.

Languges

English
Korean

Career Highlights

Certified High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD) through the ABB.
Postdoctoral researcher at Kyungpook National University in Daegu, Korea.
Post-doctoral research and fellowship at University of California San Diego.

TESTIMONIALS

What They’re

Saying

Our experience at Carolina Conceptions was amazing! From the front desk staff, billing, clinical staff, lab staff and physicians, all were professional and caring at every interaction. We couldn’t be happier!

I could write a novel, however to sum this up … my husband and I went through every emotion possible. We tried anything and everything (from positions, medicines, etc.) and finally after 7 years of infertility, 2 miscarriages, and 3 IUIs later, Carolina Conceptions helped my husband & I get our rainbow baby! He’s now 2 months old (as of tomorrow) and I couldn’t be more thankful for every moment we’ve had with him. He’s the best thing to ever happen to us and is growing like a weed already. I remember the first moment we heard his heart beat and all the things we had to go through just to get to this point.

I was cleaning out my 6 month old’s dresser today and came across our “graduation gift” which was a baby hat and magnet. And it reminded me to write my review. So here it is. We are extremely grateful for Carolina Conceptions. Everyone there, from the receptionists to the Drs were so kind and empathetic to our situation. We had struggled for 2 years of unexplained fertility before this. We realize we were extremely blessed by getting pregnant on our first IUI try. It was a blessing to find a clinic like Carolina Conceptions. We now have a 6 month old (today!) and cannot believe how much joy he has brought to our lives. We will forever be grateful to CC for helping us through this process.

I am beyond grateful to Carolina Conceptions and Dr. Schointuch for helping me finally achieve my dream of becoming a parent after years of struggles with other fertility clinics. From day one, the staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and supportive. They made me feel at ease and encouraged throughout every step of the process. The personalized care and attention I received gave me the confidence I needed during such an emotional journey. I can’t thank Dr. Schointuch and the entire team enough for making this dream come true. I highly recommend Carolina Conceptions to anyone struggling with fertility—they truly care and are amazing at what they do!