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About
Dr. Joseph S. Sanfilippo is Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also serves as Vice Chairman of Reproductive Sciences. He is a past president of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Executive Director of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
Dr. Sanfilippo practices at the UPMC Magee-Womens fertility center (300 Halket St, Suite 5150). His clinical interests include pediatric and adolescent gynecology, minimally invasive surgery, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility; his research focuses on adolescent gynecology and oncofertility, with publications in NEJM, JAMA Pediatrics and other leading journals.
Clinical Expertise
- Infertility and reproductive endocrinology: evaluation and treatment of ovulation disorders, PCOS and endocrine abnormalities.
- Adolescent gynecology: management of menstrual disorders, congenital uterine and vaginal anomalies, and adolescent endometriosis.
- Endometriosis: medical and surgical management of endometriosis-related pain and infertility, including published work on endometriosis in the adolescent patient.
- Fertility preservation: clinical and research work in oncofertility and reproductive tissue cryopreservation.
Why Choose Joseph S. Sanfilippo
- Past president of ASRM: leadership of the nation’s foremost professional society in reproductive medicine reflects broad peer recognition.
- Director of the REI Division at Magee-Womens Hospital: directs the clinical and educational mission of UPMC’s fertility program.
- Adolescent gynecology and endometriosis: he is Executive Director of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and Editor-in-Chief of its journal, so the subspecialty depth here is institutional rather than a line on a brochure.
- Editor-in-Chief and high-impact researcher: has published in NEJM and JAMA Pediatrics, ensuring research-informed care.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Sanfilippo holds a Pennsylvania medical license (MD064589L) with an Active NPI (1699740084). He earned his MD from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, completed residency at SUNY Syracuse, and fellowship at the University of Louisville. His center is a SART member with a CAP-accredited laboratory.
Suitable For
- Patients with adolescent gynecologic conditions: expertise in menstrual, developmental and endometriosis issues in younger patients.
- Patients with endometriosis: comprehensive medical and surgical management.
- Patients with complex infertility or fertility preservation needs: including oncofertility consultation before cancer treatment.
- Patients with PCOS: long-term management of metabolic and ovulatory dysfunction.