Ruben Alvero, MD

Professor and Division Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Reproductive endocrinology and infertility In vitro fertilization

At Stanford Medicine Fertility & Reproductive Health — Sunnyvale, CA 94087

About Ruben Alvero, MD

Dr. Ruben Alvero is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

His clinical interests include IVF, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and robotic surgery. His research includes non-invasive evaluation of embryo quality, cost-effectiveness analysis, and critical thinking in medical education. Dr. Alvero is fluent in Spanish.

Education and training

Bachelor of Arts in Economics — Harvard College (1980)

Medical degree — Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (1986)

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology — Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1990)

Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility — National Institutes of Health / NICHD (1995)

Awards and recognitions

CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence — three-time recipient

Professional affiliations

Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology — American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1992)Board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility — American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1998)Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsFellow, American College of Surgeons Stanford University School of Medicine — Professor and Division DirectorLucile Packard Children's Hospital — Division Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityMaternal & Child Health Research Institute — MemberWarren Alpert Medical School of Brown University — Adjunct Professor