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)
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
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)