
Overview
Matthew T. Connell, D.O., FACOG, earned his doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Missouri and completed his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Connell has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts, book chapters, and review articles in many leading scientific journals, and has been invited to present and consult nationally in the fields of endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. Dr. Connell is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a member of numerous medical organizations. His clinical interests include all aspects of male and female infertility with specific focus on recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian insufficiency, diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis, and fertility preservation. Dr. Connell joined SGF in 2020 and sees patients in SGF’s Waldorf office.
Dr. Connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3010 Crain Highway, Suite 201, Waldorf, MD 20601
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.
Shady Grove Fertility - Woodbridge
Jennifer Hsu, M.D., earned a full undergraduate merit scholarship from University of Virginia, where she continued her graduate studies and earned a medical degree. As a University of Virginia Medical School student, Dr. Hsu extended her research efforts abroad in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and was ultimately honored with the Medical Alumni Association (MAA) Outstanding Medical Student Award. Dr. Hsu traveled north from Virginia to complete her residency at Columbia University Medical Center, then on to Boston to complete her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Hsu is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS). An accomplished researcher, Dr. Hsu has contributed to more than 15 presentations across the country on topics including intrauterine insemination (IUI), anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She has also served as a peer-reviewer for several publications including the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. Dr. Hsu is very active in the medical community, with experience as a lecturer and oral examiner at Harvard Medical School. She has also given back to a rural community by providing free medical, and women’s health services at outreach events in Appalachia. Dr. Hsu has proudly returned to Virginia, where she’ll be joining SGF at the Woodbridge location. She speaks Spanish fluently, further broadening her fertility care to diverse communities. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Shady Grove Fertility - Fair Oaks
Brad B. Swelstad, M.D. earned his medical degree from St. George’s University and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Brad B. Swelstad, M.D., earned his Doctorate of Medicine from St. George’s University and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Swelstad received a Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) stem cell research grant during his postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins for his work related to germline stem cells in the adult human ovary. As a former Howard Hughes medical scholar, Dr. Swelstad has received several academic and clinical honors during his career, including Outstanding Resident in OB/GYN, and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Scholarship, a merit-based award for excellence in research. He has served as both medical director of a fertility practice and university clinical instructor for OB/GYN residents. Dr. Swelstad is a fellow of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. His personal interests include fly fishing, white water rafting, photography, soccer, tennis, skiing, running, and cooking. Dr. Swelstad often enjoys brewing his own nitro coffee and playing the didgeridoo, an instrument he learned to play while he was doing clinical research in Australia. Dr. Swelstad joined Shady Grove Fertility in November 2018 and sees patients at SGF’s Fair Oaks, VA location. Dr. Swelstad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Tubal Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, and Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.
Shady Grove Fertility - Rockville
Joseph Doyle, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston. Dr. Doyle then completed a 3-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Massachusetts General Hospital. During his training, Dr. Doyle received several teaching and clinical excellence awards. His research efforts focused on oocyte cryopreservation; he presented numerous times at national and international meetings and has multiple publications. He also has a specific interest in healthcare delivery, which he developed through seminars in conjunction with Harvard Business School. Dr. Doyle is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, for which he has developed education modules and served as an ad hoc reviewer, and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Originally from Virginia, Dr. Doyle is married and enjoys competing in triathlons, as well as skiing and exploring the outdoors. Dr. Doyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure. His top areas of expertise are Infertility, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Tubal Disease, and Premature Ovarian Failure.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- InfertilityDr. Connell isDistinguished. Learn about Infertility.
- Experienced
- Asherman SyndromeDr. Connell isExperienced. Learn about Asherman Syndrome.
- Endometrial PolypsDr. Connell isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Polyps.
- Ovarian Hyperstimulation SyndromeDr. Connell isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Connell isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Premature Ovarian FailureDr. Connell isExperienced. Learn about Premature Ovarian Failure.
- Sertoli Cell-Only SyndromeDr. Connell isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome.


