Dear Valued Patient,
Shady Grove Fertility continues to follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in response to COVID-19. Our Practice leaders examine the implications of all recommendations with a careful focus on our duty to our patients and to public health. We continue to monitor the situation closely and change our response as indicated, while practicing only evidence-based medicine as our standard.
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below or visit the CDC website for more information about COVID-19.
Medical contribution by Eric A. Widra, M.D.
Eric A. Widra, M.D., is the Chief Medical Officer of Shady Grove Fertility and the associate director of the Combined Federal Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility—a post-graduate training program for future leaders in this subspecialty, operated through the National Institutes of Health, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Shady Grove Fertility.
COVID-19 FAQ
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