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About
Dr. Maya Barsky is a reproductive endocrinologist at Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF and one of the physicians performing IVF at the clinic’s in-house laboratory. She completed her REI fellowship in Houston and settled in Austin, drawn by the Texas Hill Country; she has seen patients at both the Austin (including Westlake) and Round Rock locations since 2021.
AFRM Medical Director Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi welcomed her with these words: “Dr. Barsky is an excellent fit for our center. As part of our team, we’ll be able to help even more individuals and couples start a family in our communities.”
Clinical Expertise
- IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): Full-cycle management and procedures at the Westlake IVF lab; one of three REI physicians named on the clinic’s IVF page
- Genetic Carrier Screening & Preconception Counseling: Published educational content on preconception carrier screening for common genetic disorders
- IUI & Ovulation Induction: Treatment for ovulatory disorders and mild-to-moderate infertility
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Management of PCOS-related ovulation dysfunction, including PCOS Awareness Month education
- Preconception Immunization & Infection Prevention: Counseling on rubella/varicella immunity before pregnancy
Why Choose Dr. Maya Barsky
- Evidence-based, ethical, patient-centered care: She chose AFRM because “from the first moment I met the physicians… the way they practiced medicine was evidence based, ethical, and patient centered” — directly aligned with her own philosophy.
- Genetics screening expertise: For patients considering carrier screening, with a family history of genetic disorders, or who simply want to understand their risks before conceiving, she offers informed test selection and clear result interpretation.
- Two-location availability: Austin and Round Rock clinic days make follow-up convenient for North Austin and Round Rock families.
- Warm communication style: Colleagues and patients consistently describe her empathetic, individualized approach to fertility care.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Barsky completed her Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellowship in Houston, holds a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (M.S.C.I.), and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (F.A.C.O.G.). Her NPI Registry record (NPI 1659614543) confirms Obstetrics & Gynecology / Reproductive Endocrinology with Active status.
Suitable For
- Couples planning IVF: Those seeking an REI who prioritizes individualized, patient-centered care.
- Patients considering genetic carrier screening: Couples who want to know their carrier status for common genetic conditions before pregnancy.
- Patients with PCOS: Those needing ovulation induction and metabolic management from a physician familiar with the condition.
- Women planning ahead for family building: Those focused on preconception immunization, lifestyle, and fertility preservation.