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Medical School:
Department: OB-GYN
Medical School:
- MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (1986)
- BA, Harvard University (MA) (1980)
- National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program (1987)
- National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program, Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1990)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility (1995)
Department: OB-GYN
Professional Titles
- Vice Chair for Education
- Director, In Vitro Fertilization
- Section Head, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Recognition & Awards
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William D. Schlaff Mentorship Award, University of Colorado Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
(2013)
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National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology
(2009)
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National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology
(2006)
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Clinical Research/Reproductive Endocrinology Scientist Training Program Scholar, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
(2005)
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Association Professors Gynecology and Obstetrics-Solvay Scholar, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
(2004)
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National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology
(1998)
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Berlex Foundation Scholar, Berlex Foundation
(1997)
Research Interests
My research interests have evolved over the years. In fellowship, I was fascinated by communication between the embryo and the endometrium and I published several papers on this interaction. My specialty certification thesis, however, was a clinical evaluation on nutrition and its impact on the hypothalamic-pituitary-axis. I continued this focus with several studies on the impact of nutrition on polycystic ovarian syndrome. I have also recently become interested in both health disparities and access to health care as well as medical education.
Teaching
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Professor
(2002)
School of Medicine, OB-GYN
Robotic surgery Polycystic ovarian syndrome Endometriosis In vitro fertilization Cost-effectiveness analysis Residency education
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Member
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow
- American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow
- Hispanoamerican Biomedical Association, Member
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Member
- Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Member
- Society for Medical Decision Making, Member
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility, Board Certification (1998, 2013)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Board Certification (1992, 2013)
- Surgery - Robotic Surgery
- Women's Health
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Infertility / Fertility Treatment
- Pregnancy and Reproduction - Endocrine Disorders
- Pregnancy and Reproduction
- Surgery
Clinical Interests
My primary clinical interests include robotic surgery, assisted reproductive technologies (IVF), endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I think it is important for the infertility specialist to provide a full range of clinical services, including surgical, in order to give patients their best chance for a successful outcome.
Care Philosophy
I think patients deserve to know as much as possible in order to make an informed decision. I believe in providing patients with every resource to fully understand their condition. I am fully committed to notion that the patient-doctor relationship should fundamentally be dedicated to realizing the patient's goals.
My primary clinical interests include robotic surgery, assisted reproductive technologies (IVF), endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I think it is important for the infertility specialist to provide a full range of clinical services, including surgical, in order to give patients their best chance for a successful outcome.
Care Philosophy
I think patients deserve to know as much as possible in order to make an informed decision. I believe in providing patients with every resource to fully understand their condition. I am fully committed to notion that the patient-doctor relationship should fundamentally be dedicated to realizing the patient's goals.
Personal Interests
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children. We like to do all sorts of outdoor activities, attend cultural events and travel. I enjoy rowing, an activity I have participated in since college and playing classical guitar.
Volunteer Activities
After 27 years of service, I retired as a Colonel in the United States Army reserve and have served in Iraq, Georgia, Germany and Mongolia, in addition to various duty stations in the United States.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children. We like to do all sorts of outdoor activities, attend cultural events and travel. I enjoy rowing, an activity I have participated in since college and playing classical guitar.
Volunteer Activities
After 27 years of service, I retired as a Colonel in the United States Army reserve and have served in Iraq, Georgia, Germany and Mongolia, in addition to various duty stations in the United States.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (1986)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BA, Harvard University (MA) (1980)
Internships:
- National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program (1987)
Residency Programs:
- National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program, Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1990)
Fellowships:
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility (1995)
Languages: English, Spanish, German
Department: OB-GYN