Overview
Isaac E. Sasson, M.D., Ph.D., FACOG, received his medical degree and doctorate in genetics from Yale Medical School. He went on to complete his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital and his subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, including in vitro fertilization, donor egg treatment, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. He utilizes both his clinical experience and extensive background in genetics research to optimize patient pregnancy and live birth rates. Dr. Sasson has been featured in many publications, including Main Line Parent, Philadelphia Life, and Suburban Life. He has also appeared on The Katie Couric Show in a segment highlighting male factor infertility and on CBS 3 Philadelphia, where he discussed technological advancements in fertility treatment. Originally from Monmouth County, New Jersey, Dr. Sasson is married with three children and enjoys yoga, spinning, hiking, and woodworking. Dr. Sasson is currently associate residency director of ob-gyn residents at Lankenau Hospital outside of Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society.
Dr. Sasson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
735 Chesterbrook Boulevard, Chesterbrook, PA 19087
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Jerome Check is a Reproductive Medicine specialist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Check is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Trophoblastic Tumor Placental Site, and Interstitial Cystitis.
Shady Grove Fertility - Allentown
Tara Hope Budinetz, D.O., FACOG, earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). It was during her OB/GYN subspecialty rotation in Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility in medical school that Dr. Budinetz knew this was the career path she was meant to follow. She then pursued her residency at Geisinger Medical Center, earning the recognition of Executive Chief Resident. She subsequently completed her fellowship at the University of Connecticut, a place where she further nurtured her passion for teaching. Dr. Budinetz is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Her interests include infertility, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, donor egg, third party reproduction, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and reproductive surgery. Serving as her patients’ biggest advocate, Dr. Budinetz’s dedication has been recognized with awards as a Mainline Top Doctor, Vitals People’s Choice Awards, and more. Dr. Budinetz serves as the REI Section Chief at St. Luke’s University Health Network and is also teaching faculty for the minimally invasive gynecologic surgical fellowship. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Medical Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society, and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. During her career, she has contributed to research publications and presentations on numerous topics and has been invited to present at national meetings. Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, Dr. Budinetz is excited to start seeing patients at SGF’s brand new Allentown office in Pennsylvania as of August 2021. In her free time, Dr. Budinetz enjoys skiing, soccer, playing the violin, baking, gardening, and spending time with her four children along with her husband who works in fire protection. Dr. Budinetz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Infertility, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
Shady Grove Fertility - Chesterbrook
Sally F. Vitez, M.D., earned her undergraduate degree with honors in Molecular Biology from Kenyon College. Following undergrad, she spent time in Arusha, Tanzania teaching high school students and volunteering in a local hospital. She then worked as a researcher at the National Institutes of Health prior to earning her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School of Rutgers University. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University – New York Presbyterian Hospital where she was elected by faculty to serve as administrative chief resident. From there, she completed her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Vitez is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and board eligible in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). Her research interests include male fertility, preimplantation genetic testing, the impact of obesity and optimizing fertility treatment outcomes. She is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Dr. Vitez is committed to ensuring her patients feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their fertility journey. Dr. Vitez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Infertility, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- InfertilityDr. Sasson isAdvanced. Learn about Infertility.
- Ovarian Hyperstimulation SyndromeDr. Sasson isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.
- Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens
- Premature Ovarian FailureDr. Sasson isAdvanced. Learn about Premature Ovarian Failure.
- Experienced
- Asherman SyndromeDr. Sasson isExperienced. Learn about Asherman Syndrome.
- Ectopic PregnancyDr. Sasson isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Pregnancy.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Sasson isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Sertoli Cell-Only SyndromeDr. Sasson isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
- Tubal DiseaseDr. Sasson isExperienced. Learn about Tubal Disease.


