Infertility Specialist Staff

Avner Hershlag, MD serves as Chief of the Center for Human Reproduction, where he has cared for patients for more than 20 years and established successful programs, including: donor egg, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and egg freezing/fertility preservation.   

Dr. Hershlag completed his undergraduate training in his native country, Israel, and graduated from the Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem. While in medical school, Dr. Hershlag was elected Director of Medical Education of the International Federation of Medical Students Society.

Following three years of a General Surgery residency at Hadassah, Dr. Hershlag moved to the United States in 1984. Here, he completed his OB/GYN residency at the George Washington University Medical Center and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Yale University School of Medicine.

Dr. Hershlag is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Hofstra University.  He also serves as an advocate for patient education and patient rights, serving on the Board of Directors for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Dr. Hershlag is the author of over sixty original papers, 25 book chapters, and a novel entitled, Misconception. The recipient of several awards, he is actively engaged in multiple research projects. Get to know Dr. Hershlag better. To book an appointment with Dr. Hershlag please call (516) 562-BABY (2229) or request an appointment online. 

News Articles Featuring Dr. Hershlag

March 18, 2013

Dr. Hershlag was recently featured in a HealthDay News article on ectopic pregnancy and fertility. The study found that, despite the method of treatment, fertility rates are about equal for women who suffered an ectopic pregnancy. Read the full article here.

January 17, 2013

In an article published on Medline Plus, Dr. Hershlag discusses the link between hormones and blood clotting during pregnancy. Dr. Hershlag reassures us that even with IVF, the likelihood of getting a blood clot is still very rare.

July 13, 2012

Dr. Hershlag put patients at ease with his analysis of a new study that claims that the sons of women who use fertility drugs are shorter.  He feels that "there is not solid evidence" of such a link and adds that height is a very complex trait, and is influenced by genes, environment and diet more so than a fertility drug taken prior to conception.  Read the full article here.

July 3, 2012

Is there such thing as too much caffeine? Looking at your over packed schedule you may say "no" but a new study found that women who drink more than five cups of coffee per day were 50% less likely to become pregnant through IVF compared with women who did not drink coffee.  Dr. Hershlag recommends drinking coffee in moderation and advises those drinking 5 cups or more a day to evaluate why they are drinking that much coffee.  If stress or exhaustion is the culprit try finding something that relaxes you-- a good book, a long walk, reconnecting with your partner. See complete article.

June 12, 2012

Dr. Hershlag discusses sperm's resilience with MSN Health but recommends men maintain a healthy lifestyle to increase their chances of becoming a father.

May 7, 2012

Dr. Hershlag sets the record straight on a new study that shows an increase of birth defects in children conceived through IVF.  In interviews with WebMD and HealthDay News, Dr. Hershlag reassured patients that the risk of birth defects does not stem from the treatment but from parental factors such as smoking status, age and conditions during pregnancy. Be sure to speak with your REI on what you can do to help achieve a healthy pregnancy.

May 5, 2012

My Health News Daily features Dr. Hershlag's review of a new study comparing birth defects in children conceived naturally vs. those conceived through ART.  Dr. Hershlag's analysis of the data provides a reassurance that IVF is a safe and effective way to grow your family.

February 27, 2012

WebMD and HealthDay News speak with Dr. Hershlag on a new study which found egg-producing stem cells, Dr. Hershlag offers his opinion and points to a current solution-- egg freezing. On-line articles.

Egg-Producing Stem Cells Found in Human Ovaries
By: Brenda Goodman, MA; WebMD
Published: February 26, 2012

Stem Cell Finding Could Expand Women's Lifetime Supply of Eggs
By: Jenifer Goodwin, HealthDay News
Published: February 26, 2012
Also ran on MSN Health & Fitness

Stem cells in ovaries may grow new eggs, study shows
By: CBS News Staff
Published: February 27, 2012

February 6, 2012

Dr. Hershlag was featured on Fox News' segment on gender selection and PGD.  The full segment can be viewed here: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/selecting-baby-gender-20120206.  See article: "Selecting Your Baby's Gender? The Egg Cycle Method", By: Ashley Mastronardi, Fox NY

January, 2012

July 3, 2011

Dr. Hershlag provides his opinion on using bariatric surgery as a means to improve one's fertility in this NY Daily News article.

April 21, 2010

Dr. Avner Hershlag is featured in the NY Daily News discussing his patient's success with donor egg and donor sperm. See full text article here. 

Infertility Specialist Staff- Long Island, NY

Physician Staff Avner Hershlag, MD -Chief, Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Gerald M. Scholl, MD - Associate Chief; Director, IVF Program; Director, Oocyte Cryopreservation Program Matthew A. Cohen, MD - Director, Reproductive Endocrinology, Director Donor Egg Program  Also available at our Manhasset location Micheline C. Chu, MD -Director, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Program  Also available at our Manhasset and Flushing locations Mary E. Rausch, MD -Director, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis and Director, Fertility Preservation Program Also available at our Manhasset and Forest Hills locations Christine Mullin, MD- Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Mullin sees patients in our Garden City office. Tomer Singer, MD- Reproductive Endocrinologist