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About Dr. James Toner
Dr. James Patrick Toner Jr., MD, PhD, is a nationally renowned infertility specialist at Emory University School of Medicine who has been in active clinical practice since 1991. A Philadelphia native, he graduated from St. Joseph’s College, then completed medical and doctorate degrees at the University of Pennsylvania through the Medical Scientist Training Program.
He received clinical training at the Jones Institute in Norfolk, Virginia — where the first IVF birth in the US occurred — subsequently joining its faculty for 10 years. During that time he studied ovarian reserve, endometrial receptivity, and luteal support, and trained some of the field’s current leaders. He later practiced privately in Atlanta before returning to academic medicine.
Clinical Expertise
- IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology: three decades of experience across all facets of reproductive medicine
- Ovarian Reserve Assessment: foundational contributions to evaluating ovarian reserve
- Endometrial Receptivity and Luteal Support: clinical and research expertise in implantation
- Simplified, Affordable IVF: research focused on simpler and less expensive approaches to increase access to care
Why Choose Dr. James Toner
35 Years of Experience In active practice since 1991, he has witnessed and contributed to the entire modern era of IVF.
Jones Institute Heritage He trained and taught for a decade at the institution where the first US IVF birth occurred, training several of today’s leaders.
200+ Publications and 250+ Talks His work spans ovarian reserve, endometrial receptivity, and IVF simplification.
National Leadership He has served on the boards of both ASRM (2016-2021) and SART (1998-2021).
Advocate for Access He is known for explaining complex data in plain language and for developing simpler, more economical IVF protocols.
Professional Affiliations
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM): board member 2016-2021
- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART): board member 1998-2021
- Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI)
- European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology (ESHRE)
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: board certified in OB/GYN and REI
Suitable For
Advanced maternal age patients seeking thorough fertility assessment and treatment planning.
Patients who want lower-cost IVF and are interested in simplified protocols.
Patients with diminished ovarian reserve or prior failed cycles who need a fresh, evidence-based evaluation.