RMA News & Events

Marie Claire Magazine Writer Writes About Her Egg Freezing Experience at RMA of New York and appears on Fox's Mike and Juliet Show

April 2008
Marie Claire writer and RMA of New York Patient Sarah Elizabeth Richards talks about her personal experience in freezing her eggs. Click here to read the article. To watch her and Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee's interview on Fox's Mike and Juliet Show, click here.

Dr. Jeffrey Klein Now Offering Patient Consultations at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital

RMA of New York is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeffrey Klein, Medical Director of RMA of New York Westchester, has gained privileges at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (SLCH) and is offering his medical expertise to the community of Mid-Hudson Valley. Dr. Klein will be seeing patients at 21 Laurel Avenue at the Cornwall Medical Pavilion. Those who wish to make an appointment at SLCH should call (914) 997-6200.

"We're proud to welcome Dr. Klein, who brings extensive experience and an impressive record of success in the specialty of infertility to our medical staff," said Christine Jelalian, M.D., SLCH Medical Director. "This initiative is another example of SLCH's continued commitment to increase access to physicians in much-needed medical specialties while enhancing facilities, programs and services in our region."

SLCH is a clinical affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital and has campuses in Newburgh and Cornwall. To visit SLCH's website, click here. To read the press release announcing Dr. Klein's new affiliation with SLCH, click here.

Wall Street Journal Article: Why Some Single Women Choose to Freeze Their Eggs

February 14, 2008; Page D1
Link to Article

Fox News Channel Interviews Dr. Natan Bar-Chama on the Potential Perils a Cell Phone May Pose on a Male's Fertility

Dr. Natan Bar-Chama was interviewed live on Fox News Channel discussing a new study that suggests that the electromagnetic waves transmitted from cell phones may be causing low sperm counts in men and lowering their fertility. Click here to watch the interview.

Eric Flisser, MD to kick off 2008 RESOLVE teleseminar series

Wednesday February 20
"Maximizing IVF Success and Understanding IVF Failures"
Do you find yourself interested in attending an infertility seminar but unable to due to your busy schedule? RESOLVE now offers a solution where you can participate in a private seminar in the comfort of your own home. RESOLVE has launched the 2008 Teleseminar Series, which will feature a guest speaker each month to host a topic on a medical, 3rd party, or complementary care issue. Dr. Flisser kicks off the seminar to speak to participants about “maximizing IVF success and understanding IVF failures." A Q and A session will follow Dr. Flisser's presentation.

Dr. Ruman Returns to Long Island

RMA of New Yorkis pleased to return Jane Ruman, MD to provide infertility and IVF services to the Long Island community. Dr. Ruman developed a loyal patient base during her tenure on Long Island and has quickly gained an equally popular reputation with our patients when she joined our team last year in Manhattan. While she will continue to practice in our Manhattan location and in Astoria, Dr. Ruman will further expand her services and see patients in our Garden City office. For further information on Dr. Ruman, click here. To make an appointment with Dr. Ruman in Garden City, call 516-746-3633 or fill out our online appointment form.

Fertility 101

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Co-sponsor: Step Up Women's Network

Hosted by Step Up Women's Network, this event will feature an intimate discussion on female fertility with Dr. Alan Copperman of RMA of New York. Topics will include: female fertility basics, fertility myths, the reality of the biological clock, the birth control pill and fertility, and understanding how celebrities and other high-profile older women have babies at age 40 plus. Whether you're not even thinking about having kids at the moment, or you've already started a family, you'll be fascinated by the latest developments in reproductive medicine and fertility preservation. You will also learn steps you can take today to protect your fertility for the future.

The event is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. To register contact: Extend Fertility at (800)841-7197 or info@extendfertility.com

Westchester Magazine Lists Dr. Jeffrey Klein in its Annual Top Doctors Issue

Westchester Magazine selected Dr. Klein, medical director of RMA of New York Westchester, as one of the best in the county based on Castle Connolly's 2007 Top Doctors List. Westchester includes 1,920 licensed doctors and of those, only 164 were recognized as the "cream of Westchester's medical crop." Of the many reproductive endocrinologists practicing in Westchester, only two made the cut. To view Westchester Magazine's 2007 Top Doctors 2007 list, click here.

RMA of New York's Expanded Complementary Care Programs

We are pleased to announce group support evenings will now be offered in our Westchester office. In addition, licensed therapist Lisa Schuman, LCSW will be hosting a bi-weekly general group-support meeting on Fridays from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Patients are encouraged to drop in whether they have a monitoring appointment that morning or simply have the time to stop by.

Please also note patients have access to private appointments in RMA's Manhattan and Westchester offices. Please call 212-756-5777 to schedule individual/couples appointments.

Friday Morning Drop-In Support Schedule
Next Dates: May 2nd; May 16th
Time: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Location: Manhattan office, 13th floor conference room
Cost: No fee
RSVP: No registration necessary

Dr. Alan Copperman Appears on Fox's Mike & Juliet Show to Discuss Recent Popularity of IVF Vacations

"IVF Vacations", offered by several overseas infertility centers providing treatment at a lower cost, has been in the media spotlight lately. RMA of New York's Dr. Alan Copperman appeared on Fox's Mike and Juliet Show to discuss the benefits and risks of considering IVF treatment in another country. To See The Interview, Click Here

Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld Talks to CBS' The Early Show about PGD

Dr. Grunfeld sat with The Early Show's Hannah Storm to discuss a recent study on PGD, which cited that embryo screening may decrease fertility rates for older women. Catch his interview here

RMA Physicians Listed Once Again in New York Magazines Best Doctors of 2007 Issue

"One of Life's Most Important Questions :how to find a first-rate specialist when you need one. Our tenth annual Best Doctor's List is a fine place to start" - New York Magazine

Click here to see the list

RMA of New York Expands to Mexico

RMA International Mexico Now Open!

RMA of New York is pleased to announce the opening of Reproductive Medicine Associates International- Mexico. Due to the increasing demand for our services from Mexico residents, RMA of New York has made the decision to open a satellite office in Mexico City. Rather than staying in New York City for the duration of treatment, patients may stay in Manhattan for the initial consultation in the IVF retrieval/transfer procedure. All monitoring, bloodwork, and ultrasounds will be done at the RMA International Mexico Office. Videoconference consultations will also be offered for those wishing to travel to New York only for the IVF retrieval/transfer procedure.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact RMA International Mexico at 011-52-55-2167-2515.

RMA Mexico Internacional Esta Abierto!

RMA of New York se complace en anunciar la apertura de Reproductive Medicine Associates International -Mexico. Debido a la creciente demanda de nuestros servicios por parte de los residentes de Mexico, RMA of New York ha tomado la decision de abrir una oficina satelite en Mexico D.F. para conveniencia de nuestros pacientes. Nuestros pacientes no necesitaran quedarse en Nueva York durante todo el tratamiento, solamente tendran que acudir para la consulta inical y para el procedimiento de la aspiracion de ovulos y transferencia embrionaria. El monitoreo, que incluye examenes de sangre y ultrasonidos, se realizara en la oficina RMA International -Mexico, y Consultas atravez de videoconferencias tambien seran ofrecidas a los pacientes que no puedan acudir a Nueva York para la consulta inicial.

Si esta interesado/a en hacer una cita se puede comunicar a RMA Internacional Mexico al 011-52-55-2167-2515.

Reproductive Medicine Associates International Mexico, S.C.
Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma 1232, Oficina 1213
Colonia Lomas de Bezares
Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo
Mexico, Distrito Federal 11910
Tel: 011-52-55-2167-2515
Fax: 011-52-55-2167-6434

RMA of New York Physicians Make New York Magazine's 2006 Best Doctors List

Cited as a "cut above", the physicians at RMA of New York have again made the list of New York Magazine Best Doctors Edition.
View the 2006 list by clicking here.

Reproductive Endocrinologist Benjamin Sandler, MD Recognized as Top Latino Physician in New York

Dr. Sandler was one of few physicians selected in the Latino Leader Magazine's April-May 2006 feature "New York's Finest." This article focused on "some of the most prominent and distinguished Latino physicians in New York City", who on a daily basis change lives of members of the community.

RMA of New York Physicians Make New York Magazine's 2005 Best Doctors List

New York Magazine has once again recognized the physicians at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York for being leaders in the fertility specialist fields of reproductive endocrinology, obstetrics and gynecology, and urology. Click Here for the 2005 list.