Meet our Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Joseph P. Alukal is The Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Associate Professor in the Department of Urology; he is also Director of Men’s Health at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian and Fellowship Director in Andrology/Male Reproductive Health. He serves as the Medical Director for Access-to-Care for ColumbiaDoctors.

Dr. Alukal serves in a number of roles at a national and international level for professional specialty and subspecialty organizations, including the American Urological Association (AUA), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR), of which he is a past-President and current Board Member. As a member of the AUA Ambassadors, he has lectured internationally to the Urologic Professional Societies of countries including India, Italy, and Bangladesh.

He has authored or been a co-author on nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications and scientific book chapters and as well is the lead editor of the book “Design and Implementation of the Modern Men’s Health Center.” While as a fellow, he was funded by an AUA Foundation Award.

Dr. Alukal currently serves at Columbia in a number of roles, including his service on the ColumbiaDoctors PO Strategy Committee. As well, he is the Clinical Director for the NYP Reproductive Tissue Bank, in addition to serving on the NYP Tissue Bank Medical Advisory Committee.

He maintains a busy clinical practice in men’s health, male infertility, male sexual dysfunction, and general urology and has been named to Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors New York Metro Area every year since 2016. He is currently named to New York Magazine’s Top Doctors 2024. He maintains extensive clinical collaborative relationships with numerous IVF centers, primary care, and cardiology practices in and around the New York City area. He has a Master’s in Business Administration from Columbia Business School.

Dr. Behr graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with honors and earned his Ph.D. with emphasis in Reproductive Physiology in 1991, board certified as High Complexity Laboratory Director in 1994, and board certified as Embryology Laboratory Director in 2003.

Dr. Behr is a nationally and internationally renowned clinical and scientific leader in the research and advances of human reproduction. As a world-renown scientist and lecturer, he is highly sought after to chair scientific programs and conferences, was the first non M.D. President of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, and has been appointed as program chair of several professional meetings. He is in the forefront of clinical and scientific advances in reproduction, nationally and internationally as an entrepreneur and has founded several fertility related businesses. Dr. Behr developed a culture medium for embryo culture to the blastocyst stage, which improved pregnancy rates, implantation rates and reduced the risks of multiple gestation in IVF. Dr. Behr has been widely recognized for his research. He has published over 110 peer-reviewed publications, and has authored over 190 abstracts and 16 book chapters.

Dr. Behr enjoys racing cars, golfing, barbequing, and spending time with his family.

Whitney A. Booker, MD, MS, is a double board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Stamford Health. She specializes in high-risk pregnancy care, with expertise in advanced ultrasound imaging, prenatal diagnosis, and the management of complex maternal medical conditions.

Dr. Booker completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital and fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Columbia University. She also earned a Master’s degree in Patient-Oriented Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

She is a clinician-scientist with a research focus on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and their long-term cardiovascular implications and has been supported by multiple academic and NIH-funded research initiatives. Her clinical interests include hypertension and cardiovascular disease, IVF pregnancies, advanced maternal age, preterm birth prevention, and rare maternal conditions.

Dr. Booker is committed to delivering individualized, evidence-based care and to improving maternal health outcomes.

Dr. Alan B. Copperman is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and a nationally recognized leader in fertility care. He serves as Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mount Sinai Health System and as Medical Director of RMA of New York. He has served as Medical Director of Progyny and currently serves on the National Board of US Fertility.

Dr. Copperman is known for his commitment to data-driven medicine and the efficient delivery of high-quality, patient-centered fertility care. His work focuses on improving access to treatment, optimizing outcomes, and integrating innovation into clinical practice, including the application of artificial intelligence in reproductive medicine.

A noted educator and thought leader, Dr. Copperman has authored hundreds of scientific abstracts and peer-reviewed publications and frequently lectures on assisted reproductive technologies, fertility preservation, and the evolving delivery of reproductive healthcare. His work has contributed to national discussions on reproductive health policy, reproductive genetics, single embryo transfer, and inclusive approaches to fertility care.

For nearly three decades, Dr. Said T. Daneshmand has helped build families for intended parents around the globe.  In 2025 alone, intended parents from 40 different countries sought his help in starting and growing their families.  His fluency in several languages has allowed him to build trust and connections with international patients, directly communicating with them when discussing emotionally charged topics and decisions.

Dr. Daneshmand is a double Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at San Diego Fertility Center, and during the past 27 years of clinical practice, he has guided thousands of intended parents through the clinical and emotional complexities of building a family through IVF and Third-party reproduction.

A committed advocate for equitable access to fertility care, Dr. Daneshmand has partnered closely with Advocacy groups around the world, to help increase access and lower costs of building families via IVF, as well as third party reproduction.

Dr. Daneshmand is also the Clinical Research Director at San Diego Fertility Center, having played a pivotal role in the development of IVF protocols which have been seminal in maximizing IVF success rates : his published work in the arena of endometrial receptivity, genetic analysis of embryos, prevention of OHSS, Frozen embryo transfer, have been recognized by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, where he has garnered the STAR Award for 18 consecutive years, awarded to those who have published and presented original influential research at the Society for 10+ consecutive years.  His 2024 research presentation at ASRM garnered the Prize Paper by Reproductive Biologists.

At the leading edge of reproductive genetics, Dr. Daneshmand is active in researching the latest techniques for embryonic analysis such as Whole Genomic sequencing, De Novo mutation analysis, as well as Impute PGT-A.  He is also collaborating with leading edge companies to explore AI’s role in health care transformation.

Beyond his clinical resume, Dr. Daneshmand is the creator and host of FertiliTEA with Dr. D, a podcast and educational platform that translates complex reproductive science into accessible, compassionate guidance for patients navigating fertility treatment. 

As a reproductive endocrinologist at NYU Langone, Dr. Fino is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals and couples facing fertility challenges. Having grown up in a small rural town in Pennsylvania, she learned the values of hard work, grit, and service to others, which have been ingrained in her approach to medicine. Dr. Fino’s role allows her to contribute meaningfully to her community, and she finds immense fulfillment in helping her patients navigate their unique paths to parenthood.

Dr. Fino specializes in fertility preservation, particularly for cancer patients and those transitioning, as well as treating a range of reproductive conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, uterine anomalies, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and recurrent miscarriage.

With over a decade of experience, she is proficient in all assisted reproductive technology (ART)–related procedures, including oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, reproductive surgery, hysteroscopy, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dr. Fino’s extensive training and years of practice have equipped her with the expertise to provide the highest level of care to her patients.

Throughout Dr. Fino’s career, she has focused on proactive healthcare engagement and patient–provider relationships. She is proud to lead the oncofertility program at NYU Langone Fertility Center, where the goal is to bridge oncology and fertility to offer exceptional care to patients with cancer. Additionally, as part of the NYU Langone Gender and Sexuality Service, Dr. Fino provides specialized care to transgender and nonbinary individuals, ensuring their specific needs are met with compassion and respect.

Dr. Grifo serves as Medical Director of NYU Langone Fertility Center and Medical Director for Inception Fertility. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate, Dr. Grifo received his MD and PhD degrees at Case Western Reserve Medical School, completed his residency at Cornell University Medical Center, and his Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at Yale University. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology, as well as being certified by the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy.

Dr. Grifo has pioneered techniques in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and preimplantation genetic screening (PGS). In 1992, he performed the first embryo biopsy that resulted in a live birth in the United States. A leader in egg freezing, Dr. Grifo’s research team produced the NYU Vitrification Method, which has been in use at the Center since 2004. The first baby born through the use of egg freezing at the Center was in July 2005. A member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) since 1989, Dr. Grifo has served on the Ethics Committee and is past president of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART).

Dr. Grifo has received many honors during his career, including the President’s Award from RESOLVE and the SART prize for research. He has been featured extensively in top-tier national media, including Vogue, The New York Times, TODAY Show, CNN, MSNBC, The New Yorker, Scientific American, and Wired, among others. His book, The Whole Life Fertility Plan, co-written with Kyra Phillips, was published in 2015. In 2021, Dr. Grifo joined the Forbes Health Advisory Board, where he reviews and consults on Forbes Health articles.

Dr. Kathleen Hwang is a Professor in the Departments of Surgery/Urology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Pennsylvania. She is the Director of Male Reproductive Health and the Director of The Penn Medicine Men’s Health Center. She is a surgeon scientist with clinical interests in Male Reproductive and Sexual Health.

Dr. Hwang earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her urology residency at the University of Virginia. She was a NIDDK K12 Career Development Program Scholar during her two-year fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Her primary research interests include spermatogonial stem cells, post transcriptional changes in sperm development, and she has an active laboratory involved in research on the biology and mechanisms of toxic disruption of testicular function, the genetic basis of infertility, as well as understanding mechanisms of wound injury. She has active funding from the NICHD and she is committed to translating lab bench discoveries to the clinic for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of male infertility.

Dr. Bradford A. Kolb, MD, MBA, is an internationally recognized expert in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. As a Partner at HRC Fertility, he has played a central role in shaping one of the nation’s leading fertility networks, serving in multiple leadership roles including Managing Partner, Medical Director, and President of HRC-PC.

Dr. Kolb holds an adjunct academic appointment at Keck Medicine of USC and has spent years teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians. He completed his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine, followed by residency training at Northwestern University and fellowship training at the University of Southern California. He later earned an MBA from UCLA Anderson, further strengthening his leadership in healthcare innovation and practice management.

Known for his clinical excellence, Dr. Kolb is widely recognized for his expertise in managing complex fertility cases and for delivering exceptional outcomes in assisted reproductive care. He is one of the busiest providers of surrogacy and egg donation services in the United States, with a longstanding reputation for helping patients navigate some of the most challenging paths to parenthood. Throughout his career, Dr. Kolb has directly helped create more than 10,000 healthy families.

His clinical and research work has contributed significantly to advancements in assisted reproductive technologies, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations worldwide. Dr. Kolb has also been a pioneer in expanding access to fertility care, particularly for LGBTQ individuals and families, as the founder of initiatives such as Love Comes First.

Dr. Jonathan Kort is an established specialist in reproductive endocrinology and the author of many medical publications and textbook chapters in the field of infertility science.

Dr. Kort completed his Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) fellowship at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, where he conducted cutting-edge research on non-invasive measurements of eggs to predict their future development potential, as well as research in genetic screening. During his time at Stanford he also completed training in embryology and is certified as a technical supervisor in embryology and andrology. He completed his OBGYN residency at Stanford University Hospital, during which he completed original research into egg freezing, the impact of weight loss on fertility treatment, and ovarian reserve. Dr. Kort received his M.D. from Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Kort’s clinical focus areas include diminished ovarian reserve, hypothalamic amenorrhea, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), reproductive surgery, and gamete/embryo selection. He has a particular interest in patients with a history of poor embryo development during IVF. He sits on the editorial board of Fertility and Sterility, has published textbook chapters on gamete and embryo selection, and was the recipient of the Stanford Child Health Research Institute Grant (2017) which helped develop new ways of using pre-implantation genetic screening for embryo selection.

Dr. Kort followed his father into the field of reproductive medicine and credits his father with helping develop his bedside manner. “My philosophy is, treat patients like family and make sure no question is left unanswered or concern unaddressed.”

Dr. McCarthy-Keith earned her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Health in maternal and child health from the University of North Carolina. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training at Duke University Medical Center and a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

During her fellowship, Dr. McCarthy-Keith’s research focused on the molecular mechanisms of uterine fibroid regulation and reproductive health disparities. Dr. McCarthy-Keith has special interests in male and female infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, and in vitro fertilization (IVF).

She has authored several peer-reviewed publications on reproductive and infertility topics and has presented her research nationally. She is honored to serve as Medical Director of SGF Atlanta.

Prior to joining SGF Atlanta, Dr. McCarthy-Keith practiced general obstetrics and gynecology in Virginia and South Carolina. While in Maryland, she treated patients with reproductive endocrine and fertility disorders at the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. McCarthy-Keith was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and held the position of Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

Dr. McCarthy-Keith is passionate about her vegan way of life. She shares her enthusiasm for plant-based nutrition with everyone she meets, and she encourages her patients to incorporate a healthy diet into their fertility lifestyle. A native of North Carolina, Dr. McCarthy-Keith is the proud mother of two energetic sons. She spends her free time in Atlanta enjoying live jazz music, hiking, biking, and running 5K/10K road races.

Dr. Lauren Albrecht Murphy is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology/Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is a partnered physician at Boston IVF as well as the director of the Surgical Center of Waltham.   As a Progyny Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Murphy brings expertise from her busy clinical practice to each meeting, offering real word feedback on Progyny insurance as it relates to patient care and outcomes.  

Dr. Murphy graduated with honors from Trinity College, received her medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, her residency at Weill-Cornell/New York Presbyterian Hospital, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  

She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the New England Fertility Society, and Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, among others. Dr. Murphy is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and a recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine award.

Dr. Gloria Richard-Davis, MD, MBA, NCMP, FACOG is a nationally recognized expert in women’s health, reproductive endocrinology, and health equity, with more than 30 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. She is a professor in the Department of Ob Gyn for Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and adjunct professor in Ob Gyn at University of Washington. She serves as the Regional Dean for Morehouse School of Medicine in Seattle, where she is leading the development of a regional medical campus in collaboration with MSM and Common Spirit Health through the More in Common Alliance with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health serving as the tenant medical center.

Dr. Richard-Davis is double board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and a certified menopause practitioner with The Menopause Society. She is a past board of trustee for The Menopause Society, the premier interprofessional international organization of clinicians and researchers focused on improving the health of midlife women. She previously served as Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and has led national DEI efforts through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), where she currently chairs the DEI Working Committee. She is the recipient of ASRM’s Gold Humanitarian Award and the 2023 Just Communities of Arkansas Humanitarian of the Year Award. She is the recent recipient of the 2025 Monarch Crown Awards winner for Excellence in Mentorship — a national honor celebrating OB/GYNs who are shaping the future of women’s health through compassion, innovation, and leadership.

A widely respected key opinion thought leader, published author, media expert, and NIH-funded researcher, Dr. Richard-Davis has appeared on CNN and other national media outlets. She serves as a national advisor on several boards and has secured millions of dollars in research funding. Her research has focused on reproductive health conditions that disproportionately affect women of color, including uterine fibroids, disparities in fertility outcomes, breast cancer risks and inequities in midlife women care and outcomes. Her work and research have focused on eliminating health disparities, expanding workforce diversity, and improving health outcomes for women of color.

She served on the editorial board with other national leaders for the American College of Ob Gyn (ACOG) recently published book “Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know”. She also served as moderator of ACOG’s companion “Compassionate Conversations” webinars and podcast highlight “Navigating Menopause”. Her enduring commitment to mentoring, education, and advocacy continues to shape the next generation of women’s health leaders and advance health equity across communities.

Dr. Guy Ringler is board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and partner with Pinnacle Fertility California. He has dedicated his career to helping people have children and build families.

Dr. Ringler is deeply committed to patient education and advocacy. He has served on the board of the American Fertility Association, the advisory council of Men Having Babies, and the clinical faculty of UCLA School of Medicine. His dedication to family building earned him a Family Building Award from the American Fertility Association and recognition as a Super Doctor by Los Angeles Magazine. His writing on family-building topics has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Advocate, and Time magazine, and he has lectured globally on fertility treatment options. 

Dr. Ringler has developed a loyal patient following in Southern California and an international reputation for expertise in surrogacy and third-party reproduction.  A pioneer in helping gay men have children through egg donation and surrogacy, Dr. Ringler remains devoted to supporting the LGBTQ community in achieving their dreams of parenthood. 

Dr. Ringler lives in Los Angeles with his husband, architect Mark Rios, and continues to inspire hope and create joy for families worldwide.  He now sees patients both in Los Angeles and New York, at Pinnacle Fertility. 

Dr. Silverberg is the Medical Director, co-founder, and managing partner of the Texas Fertility Center. He is also a co-founder of Austin IVF, San Antonio IVF, and the Austin Fertility Surgery Centers. In 2016, Dr. Silverberg co-founded Ovation Fertility, the nation’s leading network of IVF laboratories. Over the past 10 years, Ovation has successfully completed 4 private equity sales, partnering with Windrose Health Investors, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, Amulet Capital Partners, and L Catterton. In 2023, Ovation merged with US Fertility to form the largest fertility platform in the United States. Dr. Silverberg also serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Texas A&M University Medical School. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility.

In addition to managing his busy private infertility practice, Dr. Silverberg holds many extra-mural appointments. He has twice been elected a Clinical Director on the Executive Council of the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). He is also a member of the Progyny Medical Advisory Board, and chairs the Medical Advisory Board for Americans for IVF. Since 2025, Dr. Silverberg has consulted with the White House and the Domestic Policy Council on issues related to expanding access and lowering the cost of fertility treatment.

In addition to being cited annually in Best Doctors in America, Texas Super Doctors, US News and World Report Top Doctors, and America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Silverberg is actively involved in clinical infertility research. He holds a patent on the Mannose binding assay, a test of sperm function, and has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers in leading fertility journals as well as over 10 chapters in textbooks of infertility and gynecology.

Dr. Silverberg has bachelor’s degrees in finance and molecular biology, and currently serves as a consultant in the areas of healthcare strategy and policy to several Fortune 500 companies, 5 United States Congressmen, several private equity and venture capital firms, and numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Dr. Aaron K. Styer is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist, founding partner, and co-medical director of CCRM Fertility Boston. Dr. Styer received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, completed residency in the Harvard Integrated Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). He completed clinical fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at MGH/Harvard Medical School. He is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School. Prior to his current practice at CCRM Fertility Boston, he was an attending physician at the MGH Fertility Center for more than a decade.

Dr. Styer is nationally recognized for his expertise, research, and invited lectures in elective single embryo transfer, predictors of IVF success, LGBTQ family building, egg freezing, and fertility outcomes in women with uterine fibroids and endometriosis. He has published more than 75 original abstracts, research articles, review articles, invited editorials, and book chapters. He is also active in the development of commercial launch fertility testing applications and interactive educational digital applications within reproductive medicine.

Within his career passion for patient education and advocacy, he is an active member the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI). He serves on the board of directors for the national infertility advocacy organizations, All Paths Family Building-New England and Fertility Within Reach, and is committed to the continued advancement of transformative medical care delivery and patient centered access in fertility medicine.

Dr. Tran graduated at the top of his medical school class before arriving at UCSF, where he completed both his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology.

After fellowship, Dr. Tran joined UCSF as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Principal Investigator at the Center for Regenerative Medicine, where he became a leading clinical researcher in ovarian insufficiency, endometriosis, and stem cell research. Dr. Tran is board certified in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility.

An award-winning physician-scientist with many grants, publications, and ground-breaking discoveries, Dr. Tran’s research mirrors his clinical interest in premature ovarian failure, endometriosis, and azoospermia. He was the first to generate primordial germ cells from patients with premature germ cell failure to investigate possible cures. He also patented a “first of its kind” procedure that uses sperm stem cells to treat male infertility, which earned the Society of Male Reproduction & Urology Scholar Award and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Prize Paper winner 2015.

Danielle Vitiello PHD, MD is an infertility specialist with over 20 years of experience in women’s health and assisted reproductive technology. With a doctorate in molecular genetics, she brings an analytic approach to complex clinical care. She specializes in IVF with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.  She also advises health care organizations on fertility strategy and care delivery. A city native who spent formative years in more rural settings, she values balance and perspective. She is a parent of three, enjoys discovering great food in unassuming local restaurants, reads widely and walks often to recharge.