Ruben Alvero, MD
Clinical Professor, OB-GYN

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Medical School:
  • MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (1986)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, Harvard University (MA) (1980)
Internship:
  • National Capital Consortium (Walter Reed) Program (1987)
Residency:
  • 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

Professional Titles

  • Vice Chair for Education
  • Director, In Vitro Fertilization
  • Section Head, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Recognition & Awards

  • William D. Schlaff Mentorship Award, University of Colorado Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013)
  • National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2009)
  • National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2006)
  • Clinical Research/Reproductive Endocrinology Scientist Training Program Scholar, American Society for Reproductive Medicine (2005)
  • Association Professors Gynecology and Obstetrics-Solvay Scholar, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2004)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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)
Conditions & Treatments
  • 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.

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.

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)
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Languages: English, Spanish, German
Department: OB-GYN
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Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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