Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, MD

Concierge Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Buffalo Grove, IL

Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, MD, is a fertility specialist with Fertility Centers of Illinois.

135 North Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

At a glance

Board certified

Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology

Licensed in

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About Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron

Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron, MD, is a fertility specialist with Fertility Centers of Illinois. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical Center in 2004, completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine in 2008, and finished a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in 2011. Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in the subspecialty of reproductive endocrinology through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

She has received several honors, including the Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2024 and 2026, and a spot on Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women in Medicine list for 2026. She has co-authored at least 27 research papers indexed in PubMed and published more than 30 manuscripts.

I am most proud of my ability to really listen to patients and help them feel they are an active member of the decision-making process.

Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron

Membership and fees

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Education and credentials

Education

Medical degree, University of Minnesota Medical Center, 2004

Education

Master's in Clinical Research and Investigation, Northwestern University, 2011

Residency

Completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, finishing in 2008

Fellowship

Completed a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, finishing in 2011

Board certified

Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), 2011

Board certified

Reproductive Endocrinology (a subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology) by ABOG, 2013

Board certified

Board certification with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is valid through December 31, 2027, with maintenance of certification current

License

Illinois 036.117352 Verify with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

NPI

1083932032

Location

135 North Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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Recognition and research

Awards

Received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2025 meeting, recognizing physicians who exemplify compassion, respect and patient-centered care.

Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2024 and 2026.

Named to Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women in Medicine list for 2026.

Received the Reproductive Endocrinology Award at the PCRS (Pacific Coast Reproductive Society) meeting in 2010.

Awarded a Doris Duke Research Fellowship, 2008-2011.

Publications

Has co-authored at least 27 research papers indexed in PubMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine database.

Has published more than 30 manuscripts and given over 100 presentations at national meetings on fertility-related research.

"Validation of prognosis-based in vitro fertilization grant selection criteria"

F&S Reports, 2023

Was lead author of "Laparoscopic tubal reanastomosis versus in vitro fertilization: cost-based decision analysis", published in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2013.

Was lead author of "Fertility preservation for social indications: a cost-based decision analysis", published in Fertility and Sterility in 2012.

Was lead author of "Animal age, weight and estrus cycle stage impact the quality of in vitro grown follicles", published in Human Reproduction in 2011.

Was lead author of "Characterization of functionally typical and atypical types of polycystic ovary syndrome", published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism in 2009.

Teaching and research roles

Vice President of the Chicago Coalition

Family Building

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron board certified?

Yes. Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology.

Where did Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron train?

Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical Center, graduating in 2004. Dr. Hirshfeld-Cytron completed a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, finishing in 2011.