Experienced in Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Dr. Melanie Ochalski

Reproductive Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology
US Fertility
Shady Grove Fertility - Lancaster
205 Granite Run Drive, Suite 350, 
Lancaster, PA 
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Experienced in Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
US Fertility
Shady Grove Fertility - Lancaster
205 Granite Run Drive, Suite 350, 
Lancaster, PA 
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Melanie Ochalski, M.D. is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist. She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Ochalski has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and review articles in many leading scientific journals, and has been invited to present at national meetings. She is the recipient of multiple scientific and teaching awards. Dr. Ochalski is currently a clinical assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Penn State College of Medicine and an assistant clinical professor at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Ochalski is an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and the North American Menopause Society. Her interests include assisted reproductive technologies, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), ovulatory disorders and recurrent pregnancy loss. Dr. Ochalski joined Shady Grove Fertility in 2018 and sees patients at SGF’s Lancaster and York, PA offices.

Dr. Ochalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Asherman Syndrome.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Magee-Womens Hospital
Specialties
Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in PA
Board Certifications
Obgyn
Rei
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Magee-Womens Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
Awards
Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2004
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2008
“Resident In-Training” Research Award
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
2008
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
2009
“In-Training” Research Award
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
2011Teaching Award
Penn State Hershey Medical School
2015
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Locations

Shady Grove Fertility - Lancaster
205 Granite Run Drive, Suite 350, Lancaster, PA 17601
Call: 610-376-1229
Other Locations
Shady Grove Fertility - York
2200 South George Street, York, PA 17403
Call: 610-376-1229

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.


2 Total Publications

Progesterone level at oocyte retrieval predicts in vitro fertilization success in a short-antagonist protocol: a prospective cohort study.
Progesterone level at oocyte retrieval predicts in vitro fertilization success in a short-antagonist protocol: a prospective cohort study.
Journal: Fertility and sterility
Published: June 25, 2013
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Reproductive Medicine

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500 University Dr, 
Hershey, PA 
 (22.2 miles away)
717-531-8478
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Richard Legro is a Reproductive Medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Legro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Infertility, Intersex, and Gastric Bypass.

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Dr. Isaac E. Sasson
Reproductive Medicine
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Reproductive Medicine

Shady Grove Fertility - Chesterbrook

735 Chesterbrook Boulevard, 
Chesterbrook, PA 
 (49.3 miles away)
610-981-6000
Languages Spoken:
English
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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.

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