Baruch Abittan

Reproductive Endocrinologist at Extend Fertility

Dr. Abittan is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and board eligible in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He is committed to bringing patients the highest level of care with cutting edge techniques and treatments and has developed and led research studies aimed at optimizing IVF success rates.

Dr. Abittan was accepted to an accelerated undergraduate and medical program and subsequently earned his medical degree from the Commonwealth Medical College. He completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, during which he was appointed research chief resident. Dr. Abittan stayed on Long Island to complete his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Northwell Health Fertility.

Dr. Abittan is passionate about working with all patients, couples and families to achieve their personalized fertility goals. As such he spent his fellowship training researching and focusing on the optimal IVF protocol for patients with diminished ovarian reserve, as well as modifiable lifestyle affecting the genetic makeup of embryos.

He is a member of several professional organizations including American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and American Medical Association (AMA).

An accomplished researcher, Dr. Abittan has contributed to more than 45 presentations across the globe on topics including IVF success, frozen embryo transfer, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos, and early prediction of IVF outcomes. He is currently actively involved in multiple prospective research trials, and has served as a peer-reviewer for several medical journals including the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (JARG).

A father of young children, Dr. Abittan hopes to bring the gift of family to all of his patients.

Timeline

  • Reproductive Endocrinologist

    Current role