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About
Michael Edelstein, M.D. is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Shady Grove Fertility - Richmond, focusing on the medical and surgical aspects of assisted reproductive technology (ART). He holds dual board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, with extensive clinical experience in IVF, hysteroscopic surgery and complex infertility care.
Dr. Edelstein graduated with distinction from Cornell University (Phi Beta Kappa), earned his medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis (Alpha Omega Alpha), completed his OB/GYN residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (twice receiving the Resident’s Teaching Prize), and finished his REI fellowship at the Howard and Georgeanna Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk — America’s first IVF program.
Before joining Shady Grove Fertility, Dr. Edelstein was a founding partner and Medical Director of Virginia Fertility Associates/Virginia IVF and Andrology Center in Richmond. The practice merged with SGF in 2018, making SGF Richmond the largest IVF practice in Greater Richmond. In his free time he has completed the New York City Marathon and appeared on Jeopardy!
Clinical Expertise
- IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): Full-cycle management from ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer with individualized protocols
- ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection): Precise sperm injection for male factor infertility
- PGT-A/PGT-M: Preimplantation genetic testing to screen embryos for chromosomal and genetic abnormalities
- Complex infertility care: Endometriosis, ovulatory disorders, and recurrent implantation failure
- Fertility preservation: Oocyte and embryo freezing, including oncofertility cases
Why Choose Dr. Edelstein
Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2024: Castle Connolly is a leading national physician recognition program based on peer nomination and rigorous screening, marking Dr. Edelstein among the top physicians in his specialty and region.
Former Medical Director of Virginia Fertility Associates: Having led the practice that merged into SGF, Dr. Edelstein offers deep knowledge of the Richmond fertility landscape and provides continuity of care for local patients.
Fellowship at America’s first IVF program: He trained at the Jones Institute, the birthplace of American IVF, receiving direct mentorship from pioneers of the technology.
Exceptional academic background: Cornell University honors graduate and Alpha Omega Alpha member at Washington University, placing him in the top tier of U.S. medical graduates.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Edelstein is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) in both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons (SRS).
Suitable For
- First-time IVF consultations and full-cycle management: Patients preparing to begin an IVF cycle who need comprehensive evaluation and a personalized plan
- Complex infertility diagnosis and treatment: Patients who have been trying to conceive for years, have failed prior treatments, or have complex diagnoses
- Advanced maternal age planning: Patients over 35 needing ovarian reserve assessment and individualized stimulation protocols
- Patients with repeated IVF failure: Those seeking a second opinion and optimized protocols after previous unsuccessful cycles