What is a Fertility Specialist?
A fertility specialist is a gynecologist who after completing his or her training in gynecology, took an additional two to three years of approved subspecialty training in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Fertility specialists are not general gynecologists that have a special interest in infertility and simply treat many patients with fertility issues in their obstetrics and gynecologic practice. The reproductive endocrinologist usually does not practice obstetrics, and his/her practice is geared and focused on the patient with fertility problems.
A fertility specialist, or Reproductive Endocrinologist, is a medical doctor who has been specially trained in the complex issues that can contribute to infertility. In addition to being trained as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, a Reproductive Endocrinologist must complete highly specialized training in all aspects of female endocrinology and infertility. A physician can become Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology by completing the required training and passing a series of nationally certified exams.
