Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D.

Reproductive Endocrinologist; Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; IVF Director, Mayo Clinic Division of REI

Infertility fertility preservation

At Mayo Clinic Assisted Reproductive Technologies — Rochester, MN 55905

About Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D.

Alessandra “Ali” J. Ainsworth, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and IVF director for the Mayo Clinic Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Her work includes infertility care, fertility preservation, premature ovarian insufficiency, IVF, recurrent pregnancy loss, preimplantation genetic testing, donor-assisted reproduction and gestational carrier treatment. She is also active in clinical research and medical education.

Education and training

BA in Dance and Human Biology — University of Kansas

MD — University of Kansas

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology — Mayo Clinic

Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility — Mayo Clinic

Master’s degree in Biomedical Science

Awards and recognitions

Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award

Ann Harris Research Award

Patient Safety Award

Best Resident Educator in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Daniel K. Roberts Award

Alpha Omega Alpha

Arnold P. Gold Humanism recognition

Professional affiliations

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology — Obstetrics and Gynecology (2021)American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (2023) Mayo ClinicAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)Society for Reproductive InvestigationPacific Coast Reproductive SocietyAmerican Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)