About

Geoffrey Sher, M.D. is internationally recognized as one of the foremost pioneers in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Over more than 40 years, he has helped shape the modern field of assisted reproductive technology (ART), influencing clinical practice worldwide.

After training under IVF pioneers Patrick Steptoe and Robert G. Edwards, Dr. Sher established the first private IVF program in the United States in 1982. He later founded the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM), which expanded into a network of centers across the U.S. and internationally.

Throughout his career, Dr. Sher has been at the forefront of innovation, contributing numerous “firsts” that have advanced IVF success rates and patient safety. His pioneering work includes the early use of gonadotropins for ovarian stimulation, introduction of intrauterine insemination (IUI) with washed sperm, identification of endometrial thickness as a predictor of IVF success, and the development of protocols to prevent severe ovarian hyperstimulation. He was also among the first to identify and treat immunologic implantation dysfunction, and to integrate advanced genetic testing techniques such as PGT with CGH and later next-generation sequencing (NGS) to improve embryo selection and outcomes.

Dr. Sher has authored more than 200 scientific papers and abstracts and is the author of the widely read book In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. of Making Babies. His work has contributed to the births of more than 17,000 babies worldwide and has influenced generations of fertility specialists.

While Dr. Sher has stepped back from full-time clinical practice, he remains actively involved in patient care as a consultant through Sher Fertility Solutions. In this role, he provides individualized second opinions and treatment guidance—particularly for patients with complex infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, or repeated IVF failure. Many of his patients travel from across the United States and internationally seeking his expertise after unsuccessful prior treatments.

Dr. Sher also played a pivotal role in advancing patient access to fertility care through his work with The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination. He was instrumental in helping launch the INCIID IVF Scholarship Program and served as a member of both the INCIID Board of Directors and Advisory Board, contributing his leadership and expertise to expanding access to care for those in need.

Known for his compassionate, patient-centered approach, Dr. Sher has long been an advocate for individuals and couples facing infertility. His legacy continues through his ongoing advisory work, the physicians he trained, and the countless families he has helped create.

Awards & Distinctions (Selected)
- Founder of the first private IVF program in the United States (1982)
- Internationally recognized authority on immunologic causes of infertility
- Contributor to the births of more than 17,000 babies worldwide
- Pioneer of multiple landmark IVF techniques and protocols
- Author of a leading patient and clinical resource on IVF
- Recognized for excellence in patient care and innovation in reproductive medicine

To book a consultation online, go to the Sher Fertility website.

Specialties & Credentials

Complex Reproductive Medical Cases

Core Fertility Evaluation & Treatment

• Fertility testing and diagnostic evaluations
• Comprehensive fertility consultations (in-person & telemedicine)
• Personalized treatment planning and second opinions
• Advanced IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
• IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)
• Advanced Reproductive Technologies
• PGT-A / PGS (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for embryo selection)
• ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) with advanced sperm selection
• Digital egg and embryo selection/grading technologies
• Embryo transfer and implantation optimization
• Fertility Preservation & Optimization
• Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation)
• Embryo banking
• Fertility preservation (medical or elective)
• Fertility “rescue” protocols for poor responders or prior IVF failure
• Third-Party Reproduction
• Egg donation programs
• Sperm donation
• Embryo donation
• Gestational surrogacy coordination and support

Specialized Patient Pathways

• LGBTQIA+ family-building options
• Treatment for recurrent IVF failure
• Recurrent pregnancy loss evaluation and management
• Complex infertility case consultations
• Consultation & Access Services
• Virtual/telemedicine consultations worldwide
• Detailed second opinions with written treatment plans

Coordination with outside physicians and clinics

• Support & Care Coordination
• Individualized, case-managed care approach
• Financial counseling and insurance guidance
• Educational resources and patient support

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