Castle Connolly Recognizes Eight RMA of New York Physicians as 2018 "Top Doctors"

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York), a Manhattan-based fertility practice globally renowned as a leader in reproductive care and for achieving exceptional birth rates through assisted reproductive technologies, has once again had several of its physicians recognized as the, "Top Doctors," in the region. This is the 17(th) year in a row that RMA of New York physicians have been named on the list. This year's honorees include Alan Copperman, MD, Benjamin Sandler, MD, Tanmoy Mukherjee, MD, Daniel Stein, MD, Eric Flisser, MD, Lawrence Grunfeld, MD, Jeffrey Klein, MD, and Natan Bar-Chama, MD.

Castle Connolly's "Top Doctors" list is based upon an annual peer-review survey that identified the top ten percent of the region's physicians. Their annual database comprises approximately 6,000 physicians, and from that list a smaller group of 1,300 physicians is provided to New York Magazine for its annual publication.

RMA of New York is the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has an international reputation as one of the top IVF centers in the world. Acknowledging the group's honorable achievement, Dr. Alan Copperman, Co-Director of the facility states, "I am proud of our team's commitment to delivering high quality, patient-focused, data-driven care. The Mount Sinai Physicians at RMA of New York appreciate the recognition by our peers and by Castle Connolly, and promise to continue our mission of meeting the fertility needs of all of our patients."

In addition to serving as co-director of RMA of New York, Dr. Alan Copperman is Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, as well as the Vice-Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai Hospital. Additionally, he serves as Chief Medical Officer of Sema4 Genomics and Medical Director of Progyny. He is a frequent presenter at national and international meetings focusing on patient care and technology in assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization, egg freezing, and ovum donation, and has published many award-winning papers and textbook chapters on fertility preservation and infertility treatment.

Dr. Benjamin Sandler is a co-director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, in addition to serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Sandler is well-recognized for his role in creating and popularizing many current in vitro fertilization protocols, and has lectured at national and international meetings.

Dr. Tanmoy Mukherjee is the Associate Director of the Mount Sinai Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and co-director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. Dr. Mukherjee is the recipient of the prestigious Society of Reproductive Surgeons Award for his extensive research in ovum donation and medical therapy for the treatment of infertility and has authored number journal articles and textbook chapters.

Dr. Daniel Stein is the director of RMA of New York's Westside office and is Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology at Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Stein is well respected as a physician, lecturer, and as an educator. He has authored articles on topics ranging from the fertility evaluation to metrics related to successful in vitro fertilization techniques.

Dr. Eric Flisser is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and in Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI). His professional interests include reproductive surgery, in vitro fertilization and oocyte donation.

Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld is a co-director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York, as well as a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is well recognized for his skill in reproductive surgery and for treatment of patients with infertility, and for his high success rates in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) including in vitro fertilization, ovum donation, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Dr. Grunfeld received his medical degree at Mount Sinai and has performed IVF procedures for more than three decades.

Dr. Jeffrey Klein leads RMA of New York's Westchester office and performs surgery at White Plains Hospital, Hudson Valley Hospital and St. John's Riverside Hospital. Dr. Klein is recognized for his compassionate care and his scientific expertise. He has published both research and clinical reports in peer-reviewed journals as well as chapters in textbooks on a wide range of reproductive topics including IVF, reproductive aging and egg donation.

Dr. Natan Bar-Chama, board certified urologist and male infertility specialist, is the director of the Center of Male Reproductive Health at RMA of New York, as well as director of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery and is on faculty in the departments of Urology and Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is widely recognized for his skill and dedication to male reproductive medicine and microsurgical reconstruction for the treatment of male-factor infertility.

About Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (RMA of New York) is widely recognized as a global leader in state-of-the-art reproductive medicine. Led by an integrated team of doctors and scientists with extensive reproductive endocrinology, fertility and urology experience and training, RMA of New York consistently reports IVF success rates to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is internationally recognized for achieving high success rates in the treatment of infertility. RMA of New York maximizes access to care by helping patients explore all insurance coverage and financing options available for treatment. RMA of New York is sensitive to the needs of the LGBT community, women choosing single or same-sex motherhood, women pursuing fertility preservation for elective indications as well as those in need of oncofertility services. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, RMA of New York has six patient care facilities throughout New York, including three facilities in Manhattan, as well as in Brooklyn, Garden City, Westchester, and abroad in Mexico City. For more information, please visit www.rmany.com.

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