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About Dr. Scott Slayden
Dr. Scott Slayden is the dedicated procedure physician at Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA), which he joined in 2001. He cares for RBA patients at critical points in their journey to parenthood — attending to patients pre-operatively, in the operating room and after egg retrieval, and performing embryo transfers with expertise and care.
Dr. Slayden earned his B.S. in Biology from Vanderbilt University (1985) and his M.D. from Tulane University School of Medicine (1990). He completed his OB/GYN residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (1994) and his REI fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Before joining RBA he was Assistant Professor of OB/GYN in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Genetics at the Medical College of Georgia.
Clinical Expertise
- Egg Retrieval: Transvaginal ultrasound-guided retrieval with expertise and attention to patient comfort.
- Embryo Transfer: Precise ultrasound-guided embryo transfer.
- IVF: Full-cycle participation with dedicated focus on the surgical phases.
- PCOS: Diagnosis and treatment of female endocrine disorders including PCOS.
- Reproductive Surgery: Minimally invasive reproductive surgery and endocrine surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Scott Slayden
RBA’s dedicated procedure physician since 2001: Performs the surgical phases of every RBA cycle with deep experience.
Vanderbilt B.S. + Tulane M.D.: Strong academic training.
20+ years infertility experience, 10 years obstetrics: Combines infertility practice with obstetrical experience for a complete understanding of implantation and pregnancy.
Cares for patients at retrieval and transfer: Continuous care from pre-operative evaluation through the critical procedure moments.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Slayden is board-certified in OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of ACOG, ASRM and the Georgia OB/GYN Society, with over 20 years in the infertility field and 10 years of prior obstetrical care experience.
Suitable For
Patients needing precise egg retrieval: Extensive retrieval experience as the practice’s procedure physician.
Embryo transfer cycles: Performs the most critical step of the treatment journey.
Patients with PCOS: Trained in female endocrine disorders including PCOS during fellowship.
Patients with repeated transfer failures: Skilled transfer technique supports patients through repeat cycles.