Areas of expertise
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Unexplained infertility
- Fertility over 40
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Premature ovarian insufficiency
- LGTBQ+ fertility
- Reciprocal IVF
- Transgender fertility
“Having my own experience with fertility treatment and pregnancy loss, I can understand the physical and emotional stress of infertility and aim to be the best possible source of support for my patients on their journey to parenthood.”
Areas of expertise
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Unexplained infertility
- Fertility over 40
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Premature ovarian insufficiency
- LGTBQ+ fertility
- Reciprocal IVF
- Transgender fertility
“Having my own experience with fertility treatment and pregnancy loss, I can understand the physical and emotional stress of infertility and aim to be the best possible source of support for my patients on their journey to parenthood.”
Career
- Fertility Centers of Illinois – Managing partner, reproductive endocrinologist, since 2014
- Author of 20+ articles in peer-reviewed medical journals on endometriosis, tubal factor infertility, in vitro fertilization, and donor sperm
- Double board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility as well as obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Verified creator on Instagram and TikTok with 1.3 million combined followers
Education
- University of Texas Health Science Center – Fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, 2008–2011
- MetroHealth and Cleveland Clinic – Residency in obstetrics and gynecology, 2004–2008
- University of Michigan Medical School – Medical degree, 2004
Academic memberships
- Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology with certification of special qualification in reproductive endocrinology and infertility
- Member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- Member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Member of the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Awards and achievements
- National Institutes of Health grant, 2009–2011
- Wyeth Resident Reporter Award, 2006
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Outstanding Service Award, 2003
- T35 Michigan Medical School summer research grant, 2001
- Golden Key Honor Society, 1998–2000
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1998–2000
- Gerard summer research fellowship grant, 1997
- University of Michigan, William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, top 5% of class, 1996
- University of Michigan, Regents Award, 1996
- University of Michigan, James B. Angell Scholar, grade point average of 4.0, 5 terms, 1996–1999
Appearances and publications in other media
Medical expert in hundreds of news articles, quoted in Shape, Elle, HuffPost, Parents, WebMD, USA Today, Romper, BuzzFeed News, We Conceive, and more
MacMillan Publishers,
28 Feb 2023
Beat Infertility,
27 Jul 2022
Fertility and Sterility, vol. 95, no. 8, pp. 2735–37.,
30 Jun 2011
Fertility and Sterility, vol. 96, no. 2, pp. 505–07.,
29 Jun 2011
Reproductive Sciences, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 5–12.,
30 Dec 2010
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 243–55.,
01 Feb 2008
Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 355–66.,
01 Jun 2009
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