What is a reproductive
endocrinologist?
Frequently, patients do not understand the difference
between a reproductive endocrinologist and a gynecologist.
The American Medical Association defines a reproductive
endocrinologist as "a specialist in obstetrics and
gynecology who is capable of managing complex problems
relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility."
Both of these types of physicians have completed 4 years
of medical school, and 4 years of residency training in
obstetrics and gynecology. In addition, a reproductive
endocrinologist spends two to three additional years of
postdoctoral training specifically studying disorders
of female hormones along with the causes and treatment
of infertility.
When choosing a doctor for their infertility testing
and treatment, infertile couples need to understand
that an orderly and timely assessment of their fertility
factors will uncover the cause of their problem within
4 to 8 weeks. Rational treatment based on understanding
the nature of the infertility provides the best hope
of resolving the problem without wasting precious time.
It is best that a physician with knowledge and experience
in these matters manage your work-up. General gynecologists
are very good at the initial infertility evaluation
and can guide you through the early stages of your work-up
and treatment. If your doctor is a general gynecologist,
you should ask at what point he/she would refer you
to an infertility subspecialist (reproductive endocrinologist).
Often times, this should occur after about 6-12 months
of unsuccessful treatment. It will also vary depending
on the cause of the infertility - some cases should
be referred to a specialist immediately, such as when
the woman has an egg quality issue. Criteria for possible
referral to a reproductive endocrinology and infertility
specialist include, among others, female age over 37
years, blocked fallopian tubes or significant pelvic
scarring at any age, advanced degrees of endometriosis
at any age, significant male factor, and several months
of clomiphene citrate treatment without conception.
Meet our Physician Staff
Our physicians have earned the respect of their colleagues
and excel in patient care. Their interests and expertise
include: in-vitro fertilization and assisted reproductive
technologies, endometriosis, oocyte (egg) and sperm
donation, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery, treatment
of tubal disease, and other reproductive hormone issues.
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H. Corsan, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. |
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Dr. Corsan
was formally an Associate Professor and Director
of the successful Assisted Reproductive Technology
Program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
After graduating medical school from UMDNJ-New
Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. Dr. Corsan
then trained as an obstetrician-gynecologist at
Nassau County Medical Center in Long Island, NY.
After finishing his residency, Dr. Corsan completed
his fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology
& Infertility at the University of Texas Southwestern
Medical School and UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School. Dr. Corsan is board-certified in Obstetrics
& Gynecology as well as in Reproductive Endocrinology-Infertility.
He is the author of many scientific articles published
in various respected medical journals
(see bibliography)
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Suna M. Qasim, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. |
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Dr. Qasim
attended Brown University and received his medical
school education at UMDNJ - Rutgers Medical School.
He then completed a transitional internship at
the University of Pennsylvania - Presbyterian
Medical Center. Dr. Qasim finished his residency
training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cooper
Hospital/ University Medical. Following this,
Dr. Qasim then completed his fellowship training
in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He
is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology
and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility.
Dr. Qasim is a well-respected researcher having
published many important articles related to human
reproduction in medical journals over the past
several years (see
bibliography). Several of his studies have
been cited for abstract publication in national
and international peer review journals.
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Rahul Sachdev, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. |
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Dr. Sachdev graduated
from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and completed
his residency training at Strong Memorial Hospital
in Rochester, NY. He returned to New Jersey Medical
School for sub-specialty training in the field
of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
He then served as a Medical Director and Assistant
Professor at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School. There, he was the director of both the
oocyte donation program and the infertility section
of the Mind Body Medical Institute at St. Peters
University Hospital. Dr. Sachdev brings many years
of clinical experience and is board certified
in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
and Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has authored
numerous publications in major scientific journals
and presented extensively at national and international
research meetings (see
bibliography). |
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