Samantha M. Pfeifer, M.D.

Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

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Biographical Info

Dr. Samantha M. Pfeifer is an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Clinical Reproductive Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. A board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist, her specialties include in vitro fertilization, ovulation induction and fertility preservation (egg freezing). She has a special interest in reproductive surgery, and is a noted expert on the surgical management of Müllerian anomalies. Dr. Pfeifer is regularly featured in Castle Connolly's annual Best Doctor list, among other regional and national best-physician lists.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Pfeifer is active in leading professional societies as well as medical research and education. She serves as Chair of the Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and has authored or co-authored original research on IVF, Müllerian anomalies and the management of hormonal disorders in adolescent girls. Dr. Pfeifer is a frequent invited speaker at regional and national medical conferences, and has been recognized for her commitment to the education of the next generation of physicians, including by the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s Mentor of the Year Award in 2010.

Dr. Pfeifer graduated from Bryn Mawr College with an A.B. in Economics. She completed her medical degree, residency (Obstetrics & Gynecology) and fellowship (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility), all at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Pfeifer joined Penn’s faculty after her fellowship, and was an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Reproductive Surgery before joining Weill Cornell Medical College in 2013.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Pfeifer's office at (646) 962-7499. For more information about Cornell's Department of Reproductive Medicine, visit http://www.ivf.org.

 

Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility)
Clinical Expertise
Mullerian Anomaly of Uterus
Fertility Preservation
Ovulation Induction
Reproductive Surgery
In Vitro Fertilization
Female Infertility
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    1986
  • A.B.
    Bryn Mawr College
    1982
Appointments 
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Reproductive Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Associate Attending Obstetrician and Gynecologist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

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Leadership Roles: 
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)