Overview
Dr. Steven D. Spandorfer is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) at Weill Cornell Medical College. A renowned reproductive medicine specialist, he is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Dr. Spandorfer earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University in 1984 and his M.D. in 1988, graduating as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed his internship at the Portsmouth Naval Academy in Virginia, and his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at CRM, he joined the Center's faculty in 1998. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, The Endocrine Society and The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Dr. Spandorfer offers comprehensive treatment of all reproductive disorders. In addition to his expertise in in vitro fertilization, ovulation induction and other advanced assisted reproductive technologies, he is a skilled laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeon.
Dr. Spandorfer is the Clinical Coordinator of the Autologous Endometrial Coculture Program at CRM. He has published groundbreaking research demonstrating that the use of endometrial coculture aids embryo maturation and improves the IVF success rates of patients with poor embryo quality or previous, failed IVF cycles.
He has presented more than 100 abstracts at national and international medical meetings on a range of research topics in reproductive medicine and infertility. He has also authored many articles on important topics in patient care and research for leading medical publications, including groundbreaking articles demonstrating that the use of endometrial coculture aids embryo maturation and improves the IVF success rates of patients with poor embryo quality or previous, failed IVF cycles. His current research interests include autologous endometrial coculture, embryo implantation, multiple failed IVF cycles and uterine and endometrial development.
Dr. Spandorfer sees patients in CRM's Manhattan office. Please call (646) 962-3638 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
You may also visit http://www.ivf.org, CRM's patient resource website, for more information.
Highlights
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- 3Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2020
Publications
Clinical research
Active
4 studies- PIPrior Levonorgestrel IUD Use and Outcomes of First Natural Euploid Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycles: A Prospective Cohort StudyWeill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2026)
- PIComparative Analysis of IVF and Reproductive Outcomes in Patients With and Without Psychiatric ComorbiditiesWeill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2025)
- PIRacial Disparities in Frozen Embryo Transfer Success: Insights into Predictive Factors and Reproductive Health EquityWeill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2024)
- PIInfluence of Combined Oral Contraceptive Usage on Ovarian Reserve Markers and Fertility Preservation Outcomes in Women Pursuing fertility preservationWeill Medical College of Cornell University · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2024)
Completed & closed trials (1)
- PIPilot Study to Characterize the Vaginal Virome in Patients Undergoing In Vitro FertilizationWeill Medical College of Cornell University · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2026)
Mentoring
- AYAh Yeon ChungMD mentee · Class of 2021
- BMBrady MagaoayMD mentee · Class of 2021
- YSYael StovezkyMD mentee · Class of 2024
- FKFabiana KreinesMD mentee · Class of 2018
- SESimone ElderMD mentee · Class of 2018
- ARAlex RaghunandanMD mentee · Class of 2026
- AHAlexis HollingsworthMD mentee · Class of 2026
- MMMatthew MorontaMD mentee · Class of 2023
- ERElizabeth ReznikMD mentee · Class of 2022
- MPMeridith PollieMD mentee · Class of 2022
- NSNivita SharmaMD mentee · Class of 2022