Carlos M. Parra, MD

As a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, I cannot think of a more rewarding job than guiding individuals and families through their unique reproductive journeys. Families are built in diverse ways, and each person should have the opportunity to pursue parenthood on the timeline and in the manner that feels right for them. Through compassionate, patient-centered care, I strive to empower patients with the knowledge and autonomy to make informed decisions rooted in the latest advances in reproductive medicine.

At the NYU Langone Fertility Center, I care for patients of all backgrounds and at every stage of family building. My expertise includes optimizing family planning, addressing infertility, navigating egg or embryo freezing, reducing the risk of passing on inherited conditions, and facilitating parenthood with donor eggs, donor sperm, or gestational carriers. I offer comprehensive fertility evaluation and treatment, including ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, preimplantation genetic testing, and reproductive surgery. Additionally, I treat recurrent miscarriage, gynecologic conditions affecting fertility, and congenital conditions of the female reproductive tract.

Beyond clinical practice, I am deeply committed to advancing reproductive medicine. Much of my work has focused on fertility preservation, including studying outcomes after egg freezing and improving patient counseling about the likelihood of success. I am also passionate about innovation in assisted reproductive technology, expanding access to fertility care, and advocating for high-quality reproductive healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community and patients with medical conditions that may affect fertility. With more than 40 peer-reviewed abstracts and publications, this work directly informs the evidence-based, personalized care I provide to my patients.