Welcome
I’m a reproductive endocrinologist. People seek my help in order to get pregnant. However, I would prefer not to be thought of as just a baby-production technician. True, while the bulk of my job involves doing procedures to guide eggs and sperm together properly, there’s more that just that.
At times, my job requires being a DETECTIVE. Each patient brings new mysteries to solve of why they are not getting pregnant and new dilemmas to tackle of which treatment methods will serve them best with the least risks and cost. These challenges call into play many skills including using powers of observation, asking the right questions and employing appropriate lab tests. Logical thinking and a good grasp of the mathematics of probability are very helpful to have.
At times, my job requires being a MOTIVATIONAL COACH. Sometimes, the best solutions involve encouraging patients to quit smoking, to lose weight and to bravely deal with the huge stress associated with infertility.
At times, my job requires being a TEACHER, explaining complex medical concepts to patients so that they can understand their situation well enough to make the correct decisions that are right for them, based on their spiritual beliefs, their level of risk-taking, their sense of urgency and their financial priorities.
At other times, my job requires being a MARRIAGE COUNSELOR, when the stress of infertility causes conflicts between spouses which threaten to undermine both their treatment as well as their overall quality of life.
I also have the business and administrative duties of a program director, selecting the right team members and setting an environment that motivates them to continually sharpen their skills and to happily do the best job they can.
Looking at the bigger picture, I firmly believe that life challenges us with two primary purposes. One is to pursue our own personal happiness and spiritual growth. Most people would agree with that. The second, and arguably more important objective, is to do our part to contribute to the happiness and spiritual growth of OTHERS. I’m glad that you have found this site! I hope that I can share with you my thoughts and teach you something helpful. Likewise, I hope that by your comments and email you can teach me as well.
