Richard V. Grazi, MD, FACOG, FACS

Richard V. Grazi, M.D. is the founder of GENESIS and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Grazi received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine. Dr. Grazi completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the New York University Bellevue Hospital Medical Center. He finished his postdoctoral fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School.

Dr. Grazi is an Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at SUNY Downstate School of Medicine. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology.

A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, Dr. Grazi has published and lectured extensively on clinical and ethical issues related to reproductive medicine. He has been named by New York Magazine as one of the Best Doctors in the New York Metropolitan Area. The Castle Connolly Medical Guide has recognized Dr. Grazi as one of America’s Top Doctors.

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publicationBilateral ovarian maldescent: Unusual cause of infertility - A case report and literature review. Garg D, Grazi R, Kankanala N, Melzer-Ross K. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2016 Aug;42(8):1038-41. doi: 10.1111/jog.13019. Epub 2016 Apr 20.
publicationTal R, Seifer DB, Grazi RV, Malter HE. Follicular fluid placental growth factor is increased in polycystic ovarian syndrome: correlation with ovarian stimulation. Repro Biology and Endo, 82014 in press.
publicationIrani M, Tal R, Seifer DB, Grazi RV. Successful Same-Cycle Blastocyst Transfer following Laparoscopic Ovarian Detorsion: A Report of Two Cases and Literature
publicationTal R, Seifer DB, KhanimovM, Malter HE, Grazi RV, Leader B. Characterization of women with elevated antimüllerian hormone levels(AMH): correlation of AMH with polycystic ovarian syndrome phenotypes and assisted reproductive technology outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 211:59.e1-8, 2014
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowesky JB. Addressing the particular recordkeeping needs of infertile orthodox Jewish couples considering the use of donated eggs. J Asst Reprod Genet, 31:251-253, 2014.
publicationTal R, Seifer DB, Grazi RV, Malter HE. Angiopoietin-1 and angiopoietin-2 are altered in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) during controlled ovarian stimulation. Vasc Cell, 5:18, 2013.
publicationTal R, Seifer DB, Shohat-Tal A, Grazi RV, Malter HE. Transforming growth factor-β1 and its receptor soluble endoglin are altered in polycystic ovary syndrome during controlled ovarian stimulation. Fert Steril, 100:538-543, 2013.
publicationTal R, Seifer DB, Khanimov M, Schwartz E, Grazi RV, Malter HE. Anti-mullerian hormone as an independent predictor of twin versus singleton pregnancy in fresh cycles. Reprod Biomed Online, 26:360-367, 2013
publicationTal R, Fridman D, Grazi R. Monozygotic triplets and dizygotic twins following transfer of three poor quality cleavage stage embryos. Case Reports in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vol 2012, Article ID 763057, 4 pages, 2012.
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB. Understanding culturally motivated requests from Orthodox Jewish women to delay ovulation. J Reprod Med, 56:381-85, 2011.
publicationBuyuk E, Seifer DB, Illions E, Grazi R, Lieman H. Elevated body mass index is associated with lower serum anti-mullerian hormone levels in infertile women with diminished ovarian reserve but not with normal ovarian reserve. Fertil Steril, 95:2364–8, 2011.
publicationBuyuk E, Seifer DB, Younger J, Grazi R, Lieman H. Random anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is a predictor of ovarian response in women with elevated baseline early follicular FSH levels. Fertil Steril 95:2369–72, 2011.
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky. Rabbinic supervision in IVF: How to navigate a complex issue, Enhanced cultural literacy yields benefits for patients and providers. Sexuality, Reproduction and Menopause. Sexuality, Reproduction and Menopause, 8:23-25, 2010.
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky. Judaism does not necessarily prohibit all multifetal reductions. Fertil Steril, 94:e67, 2010.
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB, Krieger, DJ. Sex Selection by Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for Nonmedical Reasons in Contemporary Israeli Regulations. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 17:293–299, 2008
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB: Addressing the idiosynchratic needs of Orthodox Jewish couples requesting sex selection by preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). J Assist Reprod Genet, 23:421-425, 2006
publicationSugarbaker PH, Yan H, Grazi RV, Shmookler BM, Early Localized Peritoneal Mesothelioma as an Incidental Finding at Laparoscopy: Report of a Case and Implications Regarding Natural History of the Disease, Cancer 89:1279—1284, 2000
publicationGrazi, RV, Wolowelsky JB: Jewish Medical Ethics: Monetary Compensation for Donating Kidneys. The Israel Medical Association Journal 6(3): 185-188, 2004
publicationRoth, D, Grazi, RV, Lobel, SM: Extremes of body mass index do not affect first-trimester pregnancy outcome in patients with infertility. Am J ObGyn, 188:1169-1170, 2003
publicationGrazi, RV, Wolowelsky JB: Nonaltruistic Kidney Donations in Contemporary Jewish Law and Ethics. Transplantation, 75, 250-252, 2003
publicationPezeshki K, Stein DE, Lobel SM, Feldman J, Grazi RV. Bleeding and spontaneous abortion following therapy for infertility. Fertil Steril, 74:504, 2000
publicationGrazi RV, Kohanim B, Hessami SH: Laparoscopic Excision Of Benign Dermoid Cysts With Controlled Intraoperative Spillage. J Amer Assoc of Gyn Laparoscopists, 2:479-481, 1995
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB, Jewelewicz R: Assisted Reproduction in Contemporary Jewish Law and Ethics, Gynecol Obstet Invest, 37:217-225, 1994
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB: Homologous artificial insemination (AIH) and gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) in Roman Catholocism and Halakhic Judaism. Int J Fertil, 38: 75, 1993
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB: Pregnancy Reduction in Jewish Law (letter). Am J ObGyn, 168:278,1993
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB: Donor gametes for assisted reproduction in contemporary Jewish law and ethics. Assist Reprod Reviews, 2: 154-160, 1992
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB: Preimplantation sex selection and genetic screening in contemporary Jewish law and ethics. J Assist Reprod and Genet, 9:318, 1992
publicationGrazi RV, Wolowelsky JB: Multifetal pregnancy reduction and disposal of untransplanted embryos in contemporary Jewish law and ethics. Am J Ob Gyn, 5:165, 1991
publicationGrazi RV, Taney FH, Gagliardi CL, Von Hagen S, Weiss G, Schmidt CL: The Luteal Phase During Gonadotripin Therapy: effects of two human chorionic gonadotropin regimens Fertil Steril 55:1088, 1991
publicationBoardman MN, Grazi RV: Treatment of Infertility: A Review of Recent Advances. Clinical Reviews, 1:22, 1991
publicationTaney FH, Grazi RV, Weiss G, Schmidt CL: Detection of Premature Luteinization With Serum Progesterone Levels at the time of the Post Coital Test. Fertil Steril, 55:513, 1991
publicationGrazi RV, Goldsmith LT, Schmidt CL, Von Hagen S, Weiss G. Synergistic effect of relaxin and progesterone on cyclic adenosine 3', 5' - monophosphate levels in the rat uterus. Am J Ob Gyn 159:1402, 1988
publicationGrazi RV, Demopoulos RI: Tubal Pregnancy with Contralateral Tubal Infarction. J. Reprod Med 29:349, 1984
publicationGrazi RV, Redheendran R, Mudaliar N, Bannerman R: Offspring of Teenage Mothers: Congenital Malformations, Low Birth Weights and Other Findings. J. Reprod Med 27:89, 1982.

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