Sherif G. Awadalla, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Sherif G. Awadalla, M.D. serves as co-director for the In Vitro Fertilization Program at the Institute for Reproductive Health. Dr. Awadalla also serves as Medical Director at the Institute for Reproductive Health. Dr. Awadalla holds the title of volunteer Assistant Professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Previous positions include director of Reproductive Research at Bethesda Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at West Virginia University. Dr. Awadalla also served as Medical Director for the In Vitro Fertilization Program at West Virginia University.

Dr Awadalla is Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of numerous professional societies including: Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), Society for Reproductive Endocrinologists, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Cincinnati Academy of Medicine and the Cincinnati Obstetrics and Gynecology Society.

Dr Awadalla completed his fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Ohio State University in 1987. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of New Mexico in 1985. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1981. He completed his bachelor of science degree from McGill University in 1977.

Dr Awadalla has conducted and published numerous research projects in the areas of endometriosis, microsurgery, infertility, in vitro fertilization, GIFT, ovulation induction, and gamete maturation. His current areas of interest include leading edge treatments of infertility such as in vitro fertilization with all of its variation. He is active in pelvic reparative surgery both by microsurgical techniques, such as tubal reversal surgery, as well as laparoscopic laser techniques.