Our Physicians
Internationally Recognized Infertility Doctors
CHR has two of the best infertility doctors in New York City, if not in the world. Dr. Norbert Gleicher, our Medical Director, is one of the best fertility doctors in the world, renowned for his pioneering work in autoimmunity and reproduction, endometriosis and the most difficult cases of infertility. Dr. David Barad has conducted cutting-edge research in menopause, while pursuing his passion in patient care. Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad have been collaborating since 2003, and in the past six to seven years, their clinical research have concentrated on the treatment of premature ovarian aging and diminished ovarian reserve. For these conditions, Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad are simply two of the best fertility experts in the world.
Norbert Gleicher, MD, FACOG, FACS
Dr. Norbert Gleicher founded the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) in 1981. He is a graduate of Tel Aviv Medical School, Israel, and completed his residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Gleicher was appointed to the facility as an Assistant Professor in charge of student and resident education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and became Chief of the Section for Reproductive Immunology. Two years later, he moved to Chicago when he was offered the position of Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Professor of Immunology/Microbiology at Rush Medical College. He held his position as Chairman for 10 years, until his resignation in 1990. Since then, he has held a variety of academic and administrative positions. Dr. Gleicher is currently Medical Director of CHR-New York.
Dr. Gleicher has published hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific papers, abstracts and book chapters in the areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as well as in areas of medical complications in pregnancy. He has edited some of the most prestigious textbooks in these specialties and has served as the Editor-in-Chief for the American Journal of Reproductive Immunology and Microbiology and the Journal of In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer, which was renamed the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics in 1992.
Dr. Gleicher serves as ad hoc reviewer and editorial board member for many other medical journals. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and, in addition to many other societies and professional organizations, a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). He was chosen by Chicago magazine and other organizations as being amongst the ‘best physicians’ in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as well as obstetrics and gynecology, as designated by his peers. In January 2009, Dr. Gleicher was invited to give the prestigious Patrick Steptoe Memorial Lecture to the British Fertility Society, as a recognition of his lifelong contribution to the advancement in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Dr. Gleicher now practices exclusively in New York City, although he still consults with CHR’s Chicago practices.
Dr. Gleicher speaks German, Hebrew and Polish.
Download Dr. Gleicher's Curriculum Vitae [PDF]
David Barad, MD, MS, FACOG
Dr. Barad joined CHR in 2003. He is a graduate of Rutgers Medical School and completed his residency in OB/GYN at the Sloane Hospital for Women of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Following his residency, Dr. Barad was accepted to the Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School, Boston. Dr. Barad is certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and also received subspecialty certification as a Reproductive Endocrinologist. Dr. Barad served as Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Barad holds the academic title of Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Barad has been increasingly active in clinical research. He served as an investigator at the New York Clinical Center of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) on the landmark study examining factors that may affect the health of women after menopause. He is currently a scientific consultant for the WHI, and is presently Chair of the WHI Hormone Trials advisory committee. Dr. Barad also serves on many national and international WHI committees.
Dr. Barad has published extensively in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology, as well as numerous other professional societies and organizations.
In May 2003 Dr. Barad was awarded a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Research Methods at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 1999 he was recognized by the American Infertility Association for his “continuing dedication and support to individuals experiencing infertility”.
Download Dr. Barad's Curriculum Vitae [PDF]
Our clinical, laboratory and administrative staff members are listed here.
In addition to Dr. Gleicher and Barad, we work with a number of infertility doctors. More information on our affiliated service providers is available here.
Last Updated: November 9, 2011
