Ivy L. Lersten, M.D.

Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility Fertility preservation

At Shady Grove Fertility Colorado — Greenwood Village, CO 80111

About Ivy L. Lersten, M.D.

Dr. Ivy L. Lersten is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist who treats patients at Shady Grove Fertility’s Denver locations. She combines evidence-based fertility care with research focused on ovarian biology and fertility preservation.

Dr. Lersten studied medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed both residency and fellowship training at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her award-winning research has examined fertility preservation for patients with cancer and methods to optimize ovarian tissue cryopreservation.

Education and training

Doctor of Medicine, Research Distinction Track — University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology — University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus

Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility — University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus

Awards and recognitions

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2026

ASRM Fertility Preservation Special Interest Group Prize Paper Award

Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Scholarship Award

University of Colorado Apple Teaching Award

University of Iowa Research Distinction Track

Professional affiliations

Board certified in Obstetrics and GynecologyBoard certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Shady Grove FertilityAmerican College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsAmerican Society for Reproductive MedicineSociety for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility