The Duke Fertility Center is a member of the 4th ranked gynecology program in the United States. Patient care is delivered in a private practice setting with some of the highest IVF pregnancy rates in the United States. Backed by the resources of Duke University, the Duke Fertility Center provides state of the art care in all areas of assisted reproduction with an emphasis on patient education. By investing in patient education, couples make educated decisions that are driven by their personal values. By investing in the education of the program staff, the Duke Fertility Center stays at the forefront of knowledge in this rapidly changing field of medicine, which leads us to innovations in patient care. Their staff and services span both male and female infertility, fertility preservation in cancer patients, 3rd party reproduction (donor sperm, donor eggs and gestational surrogacy), psychology, stress reduction and strategies to make these services affordable with the highest probability of success. Call us at 866-909-9034

David K. Walmer, MD, PhD

Dr. Walmer’s contributions to the Duke Fertility Center have been molded by the various roles that he has played during his 23 years of service at Duke. As a physician scientist, director of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) program, father of five children, and founder and chairman of a global health organization called Family Health Ministries, Dr. Walmer has helped the Duke Fertility Center (DFC) become a center of science, family, and ministry. Dr. Walmer's interests include preconception counseling, all aspects of assisted reproduction (including donor sperm, donor oocytes and gestational surrogacy), making faith-based decisions with regard to assisted reproduction, age-related decline in fertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome and repetitive pregnancy loss.

Thomas M. Price, MD

M.D.: University of North Carolina
Residency: Ob/Gyn, University of North Carolina
Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Particular Clinical Interests and Skills: Assisted reproductive technologies including IVF, controlled ovarian stimulation and oocyte donation; laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery; treatment of uterine fibroids; treatment of female genital tract abnormalities and disorders of puberty and hormonal abnormalities of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Susannah D. Copland, MD

Training:
2005-2007 Masters of Science in Clinical Research
Clinical Research Curriculum Award Program
Emory University School of Medicine / Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, GA

2003 - 2006 Fellow, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA

1999 - 2003 Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1995 – 1999 MD
Mayo Medical School
Rochester, Minnesota

1991-1995 BS with honors and distinction in Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Cornell University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences / Engineering,
Ithaca, New York

At Duke Fertility Centers in Raleigh and Durham, NC, they offer a full range of infertility services tailored to fit your needs. The information presented here is intended to help you make informed decisions about your care. This information should not serve as a substitute for discussing your individual situation with one of our physicians.

Treatments in Our Raleigh and Durham, NC offices

The exact evaluation and treatment will vary among individuals. It is also influenced by any previous evaluations and treatments you may have had. Different infertility programs have different approaches to the way testing and treatment is done. There is no “one best way” to treat infertility patients. Some of the methods which may be discussed by your infertility specialist may include:

• In vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), and
• Zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT)
• Fertility medication
• Fertility surgery