Sandra A. Carson, M.D. has more than three decades experience as a physician, most all of which has focused in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Highly experienced in the performance of assisted reproductive technology procedures, medical treatment for infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and various reproductive surgical procedures, she is a highly sought lecturer and mainstream media consultant. Having held several major leadership positions in national professional organizations and government service, she has been interviewed repeatedly for articles in Time, Parents Magazine, and Mademoiselle, numerous pieces for CNN, and has served as a news consultant for CBS.

Sandra A. Carson, M.D. has more than three decades experience as a physician, most all of which has focused in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Highly experienced in the performance of assisted reproductive technology procedures, medical treatment for infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and various reproductive surgical procedures, she is a highly sought lecturer and mainstream media consultant. Having held several major leadership positions in national professional organizations and government service, she has been interviewed repeatedly for articles in Time, Parents Magazine, and Mademoiselle, numerous pieces for CNN, and has served as a news consultant for CBS.

Training

• Medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL.
• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Prentice Women's Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL.
• Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Michael Reese Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
• Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology with subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertile.

Experience

• Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
• Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of In Vitro Fertilization, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN.
• Professor and Director of In Vitro Fertilization, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
• Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Women & Infants' Hospital, Providence RI and Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Achievements and Affiliations

• Well-known guest lecturer and author of more than 90 scientific papers in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
• Past President American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2002-2003.
• Past Vice President American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist, 2006-2007.
• Chair Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health and Drugs, 2007-2010.
• Member, National Institute of Child and Human Development Counsel (NICHD), National Institutes of Health, 2006-2010.
• Director, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and also Director on the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Subspecialty Board.
• Recognized for clinical expertise in various lay publications for over 12 years by Best Doctors in America, by Good Housekeeping as 401 Best Doctors for Women, the Consumers' Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologist, and regular appearances in regionally published "Top Doctors" lists.

John E Buster, M.D. has nearly four decades experience as a physician, almost entirely focused in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Highly experienced in the performance of assisted reproductive technology procedures, medical treatment for infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, and various reproductive surgical procedures, he is a frequently invited lecturer, consultant and participant in national and international forums. He has served as an officer on Boards and Committees of several professional societies, given expert testimony before Congressional and other government Committees, served as a consultant to numerous healthcare companies, and has been interviewed and featured on national broadcast and print media for many years. Additionally, Dr. Buster directed the UCLA research team that performed history's first embryo transfer from one women to another resulting in a live birth in February 1984. To see the full article in Wikipedia click here

John E Buster, M.D. has nearly four decades experience as a physician, almost entirely focused in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Highly experienced in the performance of assisted reproductive technology procedures, medical treatment for infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, and various reproductive surgical procedures, he is a frequently invited lecturer, consultant and participant in national and international forums. He has served as an officer on Boards and Committees of several professional societies, given expert testimony before Congressional and other government Committees, served as a consultant to numerous healthcare companies, and has been interviewed and featured on national broadcast and print media for many years. Additionally, Dr. Buster directed the UCLA research team that performed history's first embryo transfer from one women to another resulting in a live birth in February 1984. To see the full article in Wikipedia click here

Training

• Undergraduate at Stanford University, Stanford, CA.
• Medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA.
• Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA.
• Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology with subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Experience

• Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UCLA and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA.
• Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
• Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
• Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI and Associate Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Women & Infants' Hospital, Providence RI and Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA.

Achievements and Affiliations

• Well-known guest lecturer and author on more than 200 scientific papers in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
• Served as Examiner, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both general and subspecialty Boards in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
• Served as chair or member of NIH Study sections.
• Served on or chaired committees in various scholarly societies including General Program Chair, Practice Committee member, Continuing Medical Education Committee Chair, Executive Committee, Publication Committee Chair and Director on the Board for the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
• Director on the Board for the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists and Chair of its Practice Committee and Fellowship Committee, and on the Fellowship Committee for the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society.
• Consultant to numerous healthcare companies.
• Served as Associate Editor, Editorial Board member, or ad hoc reviewer for numerous peer review medical journals.
• Recognized for clinical expertise in various lay publications for over 12 years by Best Doctors in America, by Good Housekeeping as 401 Best Doctors for Women, the Consumers' Research Council of America's Guide to America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologist, and listed regularly on regionally published "Top Doctors" lists.

Kelly Pagidas, M.D. has nearly two decades experience as a physician, most all of which is in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is involved in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. Highly experienced in the performance of assisted reproductive technology procedures, medical treatment for infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, reproductive surgery, and preimplantation genetics and diagnosis, she is accomplished both as a specialist and educator in our field.

Kelly Pagidas, M.D. has nearly two decades experience as a physician, most all of which is in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is involved in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. Highly experienced in the performance of assisted reproductive technology procedures, medical treatment for infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, reproductive surgery, and preimplantation genetics and diagnosis, she is accomplished both as a specialist and educator in our field.

Training

• Medical degree McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
• Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at McGill University, Montreal, Canada
• Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology with subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Experience

• Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
• Director, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) program.

Achievements and Affiliations

• Research interests including recurrent pregnancy loss, ovarian physiology, reproductive genetics, PGD, and IVF outcomes.
• Fluent in English, French, and Greek.

Beth Plante, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital/Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She then received fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Plante is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is involved in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. Her clinical and research interests include all aspects of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and in particular, premature ovarian failure, fertility preservation, in vitro fertilization and endocrine disorders of puberty and adolescence.

Beth Plante, M.D. received her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital/Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She then received fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Plante is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is involved in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. Her clinical and research interests include all aspects of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and in particular, premature ovarian failure, fertility preservation, in vitro fertilization and endocrine disorders of puberty and adolescence.

Training

• Medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
• Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology Women and Infants Hospital, Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI.
• Fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
• Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Experience

• Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI.
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.

Achievements and Affiliations

• Winner of numerous teaching awards, including the Berlex Best Teaching Resident Award at Women and Infants’ Hospital/Brown University Medical School and the Fellow Teaching Award from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Jeannine F. Witmyer, Ph.D. joined the Tufts Medical Center and Women & Infants' group in 2007. Dr. Witmyer has over 25 years experience working with human oocytes and embryos. Her area of laboratory focus has been blastocyt culture, gamete cryopreservation, and embryonic vitrification. She is amongst the most experienced human embryologists in our field.

Jeannine F. Witmyer, Ph.D. joined the Tufts Medical Center and Women & Infants' group in 2007. Dr. Witmyer has over 25 years experience working with human oocytes and embryos. Her area of laboratory focus has been blastocyt culture, gamete cryopreservation, and embryonic vitrification. She is amongst the most experienced human embryologists in our field.

Training

• Undergraduate, B.A. in Biology at Randolph Macon Woman's College.
• Graduate, Ph.D. in Biology, Boston College, Boston, MA.
• Certified High Complexity Laboratory Director, by American Board of Bioanalysts, 2004

Experience

• Andrology Technician, Norfolk IVF Program, Norfolk General and Eastern Virginia Medical School.
• IVF Laboratory Supervisor, Hillcrest Medial Center.
• Embryologist, Andrology and Embryology Supervisor, and Andrology and Gamete Cryopresevation supervisor at Boston IVF, Waltham MA, 1986-2007.
• IVF Laboratory Director. Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA 2007 to present.

Achievements and Affiliations

• She recently introduced the vitrification of oocytes and embryos to the laboratory. Vitrification is a cryopreservation technique that increases the efficiency of freezing oocytes and embryos. Vitrification will allow our IVF lab more flexibility in determining the best time for embryo cryopreservation and shows much promise for increasing the success of oocyte freezing. Tufts Medical Center is the first program in the region to use this technique routinely.