Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D, -
Our Newest Infertility Specialist

Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D., joined IVF Florida Reproductive Associates in October 2008 after completing her subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Center for Advanced Reproductive Sciences in Farmington, Connecticut.

Dr. Weitzman received her medical degree from Boston University, School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey.

As the newest addition to our Fort Lauderdale practice, infertility specialist Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D., looks forward to helping patients overcome their fertility obstacles and achieve their dreams of expanding their families.

Honors and Awards

International Health Fellowship, 2000
Outstanding Service Award, 2000, Mae Tao Clinic
Milford and Barbara Nember Fellow, 2001
Cervical Cancer Research Grant, 2001

Board Certifications

Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Eligible in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Selected Publications

Weitzman VN, Engmann L, Diluigi A, Maier DB, Nulsen JC, Benadiva CA. Comparison of luteal estradiol patch and gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist suppression protocol (LPG) before gonadotropin stimulation versus standard microdose lupron protocol for patients with a history of poor IVF outcomes. Fertil Steril. Article in Press.

Weitzman VN, DiLuigi AJ, Maier DB, Nulsen JC. Prevention of recurrent adnexal torsion. Fertil Steril. 2008; April 12. [Epub ahead of print]

Diluigi A, Weitzman VN, Pace MC, Siano LJ, Maier D, Mehlmann LM. Meiotic Arrest in Human Oocytes Is Maintained by a Gs Signalling Pathway. Biol Reprod. 2008; April 78(4):667-72.

Weitzman VN, Engmann L, Diluigi A, Maier DB, Nulsen JC, Benadiva CA. Evaluation of luteal estradiol patch and gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist suppression protocol (LPG) before gonadotropin stimulation in patients with a history of multiple failed cycles. Fert Steril 2006;86:S430

Engmann L, Siano L, Weitzman V, Nulsen J, Maier D, Benadiva C. Induction of oocyte maturation with GnRH agonist in high-risk patients undergoing IVF treatment does not adversely affect implantation rate. Fert Steril 2006;86:S429

Lieman H, Aubuchon M, Stein D, Cohen H, Weitzman VN, Isaac B, Tetrokalashvili M, Santoro N. Metformin does not alter insulin action, androgen production, or induce ovulation in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (Abstract). Society for Gynecologic Investigation, March 2004, Houston, TX.

Mack CK, Chen SH, Porudominsky VN, Cekleniak NA, Sable DB, Garrisi MG. Stability of day 3 FSH levels in relation to various transport containers and heat stress (Abstract). American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, May 2004, Philadelphia, PA.

Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Society of Reproductive Medicine

Education

Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D., completed her undergraduate work at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, where she received a Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) in Medical Sciences in the accelerated seven-year medical program with a minor in Archaeology.
Dr. Weitzman received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. Most recently, she completed her subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Connecticut Healthcare Center in Farmington, Connecticut.

Areas of Expertise

As an infertility specialist, Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D., has experience in the areas of in vitro fertilization, diminished ovarian reserve and advanced laparoscopic surgery. She is also interested in the preservation of future fertility and oocyte cryopreservation. She has been involved in research involving factors affecting oocyte cryopreservation and in vitro maturation.

Contact Fort Lauderdale-area Infertility Specialist Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D.

Contact our Fort Lauderdale-area offices to schedule a consultation with Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D., or another infertility specialist at IVF Florida Reproductive Associates.

Vanessa N. Weitzman, M.D, - Our Newest Infertility Specialist