About
Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi grew up in the Austin area and has practiced there since 2007. He currently serves as Medical Director of Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF, where he leads female fertility care and is one of the core REI physicians performing IVF at the clinic’s in-house laboratory.
He completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of Michigan. He remains active in clinical and basic science research, with peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Fertility & Sterility.
Clinical Expertise
- IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): Full-cycle management from AMH-guided ovarian stimulation to embryo transfer
- Ovulation Induction / IUI: Medical treatment for ovulatory disorders and mild-to-moderate infertility
- da Vinci Robot-Assisted Tubal Reversal & Myomectomy: Minimally invasive surgery for structural causes of infertility
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Diagnosis and long-term management of ovulation-related infertility
- Endometriosis: Surgical and ART-based treatment of endometriosis-related infertility
Why Choose Dr. Shahryar Kavoussi
- Medical Director and lead IVF physician: He personally directs IVF care at AFRM/Westlake IVF. Patient reviews repeatedly describe a doctor who remembers cases, returns result calls on weekends, and never rushes appointments.
- Top-tier fellowship training: The University of Michigan is one of the most respected REI training programs in the country; his three-year fellowship underpins evidence-based clinical decisions.
- Research-driven care: His publications in Fertility & Sterility and other journals keep his protocols current while remaining appropriately conservative.
- Surgical + ART expertise: da Vinci robotic surgery lets him manage tubal reversal and myomectomy while simultaneously advancing IVF treatment — a true one-stop approach.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Kavoussi is board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. He completed residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a three-year REI fellowship at the University of Michigan. He has received multiple Patients’ Choice Awards since 2008, reflecting consistent patient recognition of his care and communication.
Suitable For
- Couples planning IVF: Those seeking an experienced REI who personally manages the full treatment cycle.
- Patients with PCOS: Ovulatory dysfunction is central to PCOS infertility; the doctor tailors ovulation induction and IVF protocols accordingly.
- Women with endometriosis-related infertility: Combined surgical and ART experience allows endometriosis management and IVF within one practice.
- Patients needing tubal reversal or myomectomy: da Vinci robotic surgery can restore fertility pathways with minimal recovery time.