Center for Women s Reproductive Care at Columbia University

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1 Center for Women s Reproductive Care at Columbia University Physician Profile Our Team The CWRC provides both basic and advanced fertility care through an interdisciplinary team of qualified physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, embryologists, and administrative, billing, reception, and support staff, all of whom are committed to our philosophy of care. Our group practice at the CWRC consists of a staff of eleven (11) physicians who are all qualified to provide you with fertility care. All of our faculty participate in the same managed care plans to ensure a seamless managed care experience for you. While each patient has a primary physician responsible for managing their care within the group context, our group of physicians share responsibility for the care of every patient. This group-provided fertility care management enables Columbia University to deliver safe and effective care 365 days per year, as well as the benefit from collaboration and shared research. We are committed to helping educate patients about their conditions and involving patients in the planning of their care. During the course of your treatment at the CWRC, you may be seen by most, if not every physician in the practice, both male and female, and we cannot guarantee that you will be seen by any particular physician during any unscheduled visits. Mark V. Sauer, MD Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Vice-Chairman, Academic Affairs Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Sauer has been a pioneer in the field of donor oocyte and embryo transfer and achieved the world s first donor egg pregnancies in menopausal women. Dr. Sauer is the Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology. He has served as editor or ad hoc member on the editorial boards of numerous scientific journals and has authored hundreds of articles, abstracts, and book chapters. Dr. Sauer received his medical degree from the University of Illinois School of Medicine and completed his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois Hospital. He completed his Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of California at Los Angeles.

2 Janet M. Choi, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology After graduating from Harvard College, Dr. Choi received her medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. She served as a resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center of New York Presbyterian Hospital. During her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, she collaborated with researchers at Rockefeller University to study the effects of female hormones and menopause on the brain. This research was honored by the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Choi s clinical interest include female infertility, adolescent gynecology, as well as laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. Cary L. Dicken, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Cary Dicken received her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Dicken s clinical interests include female infertility, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and reproductive disorders in both adult women and adolescents. She is also a skilled surgeon in fertility-sparing laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures. Her research on the impact of vitamin D3 deficiency on female reproduction won her recognition by the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Nataki C. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Douglas received her M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Yale University School of Medicine and completed both her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Columbia University. Her clinical interests include management of endocrine disorders, fertility treatment for female patients with co-existing medical conditions, as well as laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.

3 Dr. Douglas received several awards for teaching and research during her postgraduate training. Her research focuses on understanding the requirements for successful embryo implantation and the signaling pathways involved in the development of the reproductive system. Dr. Douglas was awarded a grant from the Reproductive Scientist Development Program to continue her basic research. Michael M. Guarnaccia, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Guarnaccia received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. He went on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Yale New Haven Hospital. Prior to joining the Department, Dr. Guarnaccia was on staff at the Center for Reproductive Medicine at the Brigham and Women s Hospital and the Harvard Medical School. His background and training encompass all aspects of ART and advanced gynecologic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. As well, Dr. Guarnaccia has special interests in the reproductive and hormonal issues related to both Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and patients with chemotherapy induced ovarian failure. Rogerio A. Lobo, MD Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Lobo is Director of the Center for Reproductive Sciences. He has done extensive research in various areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility including estrogen metabolism and menopause. Dr. Lobo has a primary interest in hyperandrogenic disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. He frequently serves as editor for peer-review journals and has authored over 300 articles and 16 books. Dr. Lobo received his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago. He went on to complete a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the University of Southern California Medical Center.

4 Rachel A. McConnell, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. McConnell received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in After completing her residency in Ob/Gyn at Tulane University Medical Center she successfully completed a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California School of Medicine in She has served as Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas starting in Dr. McConnell was instrumental in the successful development of the University Institute for Fertility, of which she was the Medical Director. Since leaving University of Nevada School of Medicine and going into private practice at the Nevada Fertility CARES Wellness Center, Dr. McConnell maintained her association in the capacity of Assistant Professor and Clinical Faculty with the School of Medicine until she joined Columbia University as an Associate Professor. Her clinical interests include all aspects of infertility including ovulatory disorders, tubal disease, fibroid disorders, male factor problems, ovarian aging, fertility preservation, IVF and egg donation. Beth W. Rackow, MD Associate Professor of Clinical of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Beth Rackow received her B.A. from Yale College, obtained her medical training at the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine, and completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania. She pursued fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Yale University where she subsequently served as a faculty member for four years. During her years at Yale, she was the Director of the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Program and also received several teaching awards. Her clinical interests include all aspects of assisted reproduction, reproductive surgery including advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract, polycystic ovarian syndrome and primary ovarian insufficiency. In addition, she has particular expertise in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Her research interests include disorders affecting uterine receptivity such as uterine myomas and endometrial polyps, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

5 Briana J Rudick, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Rudick received her medical degree from New York University. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Dr. Rudick treats all forms of reproductive endocrinology disorders, and has extensive experience with in-vitro fertilization (IVF), egg donation, and oncofertility. She has published research in the areas of egg freezing, and the role of vitamin D in IVF outcomes. Her clinical expertise also includes fertility-related surgery, such as laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. Melvin Thornton, MD Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Thornton is a specialist on Obstetrics, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is recognized by the American Board of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and has held fellowships in Gynecologic Pelvic Surgery and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Prior to joining the Department, he was an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, with research in post surgical adhesion prevention and its relation to infertility, chronic pelvic pain, ovulation disorders, embryo implantation and oral contraceptives. A native of Ohio, Dr. Thornton graduated from Oberlin College and received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Both his internship and Residency were served at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women s and Children s Hospital, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California (LAC/USC). Additional postdoctoral training in advanced gynecological surgery, hysteroscopic, and pelvic floor surgery was completed at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopy and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

6 Ralf C. Zimmermann, MD Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatrist Dr. Zimmerman received his medical degree from the University of Hamburg in Germany. He served as a Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also in Psychiatry at Yale University. He completed a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the Mayo Clinic. In addition to treating patients with infertility and endocrine disorders, Dr. Zimmermann provides support for patients with premenstrual syndrome, menopausal problems and depression. He has authored more than fifty articles and abstracts in the fields of reproductive endocrinology and psychiatry.