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Dr. Alan S. Penzias, MD

Concierge OBGYN physician, Waltham, MA

Boston IVF
5.0 (3 reviews)

Dr. Penzias is a Concierge OBGYN physician and Harvard Medical School associate professor with a focus on infertility care.

130 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
At a glance
Board certification
Obstetrics and gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Practice role
Northeast Regional Medical Director, Everleap Fertility
Academic post
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

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About Dr. Penzias

Dr. Penzias received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His fellowship in reproductive endocrinology was at Yale University.

He is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, he directs the reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship program. His role at Everleap Fertility is Northeast Regional Medical Director.

He cares for patients across all areas of infertility, with individualized, evidence-based treatment. He believes that listening closely to patients and understanding their goals helps guide them through their fertility journey. He has served on the board of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and chaired its Practice Committee.

He has also served on the Executive Council of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
University of Pennsylvania
Medical school
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Residency
Obstetrics and gynecology, Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Fellowship
Reproductive endocrinology, Yale University
Board certification
Obstetrics and gynecology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility
License
Massachusetts
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
NPI
1497701866

Hospital and practice affiliations

Northeast Regional Medical Director, Everleap Fertility
Past president, New England Fertility Society
Past service on the Board of Directors of ASRM
Past service on the Executive Council of SART

Location

130 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
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Recognition and research

Awards

Received the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2022 Suheil J. Muasher, MD, Distinguished Service Award.
Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2009 to 2026.
Named a Boston Magazine Top Doctor, 2009 to 2026.

Publications

He has contributed to more than 250 peer-reviewed publications, clinical guidelines, committee opinions, book chapters and other scholarly works.

Teaching and research roles

His main research interests are the quality of fertility care and treatment outcomes.
He is a former associate editor of Fertility and Sterility.
He is a member of the Emeritus Editorial Board of Reproductive BioMedicine Online.

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Rated 5 out of 5

He never emphasized my age.

"Didn't rely solely on numbers, and he never emphasized my age. He seemed optimistic about our chances of success in getting pregnant."

FMDD UserJul 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

smart, but also friendly and sympathetic

"Dr. Penzias is smart, but also friendly and sympathetic. He made sure that I got help for the depression and difficulty I was facing after my previous IVF failure. I couldn't have asked for anything better."

FMDD UserMar 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

Easily accessible and always responds with a personalized reply.

"Dr. Penzias is a lovely and caring man. He is easily accessible and always responds with a personalized reply."

FMDD UserJan 2022

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Penzias board certified?

Dr. Penzias is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Where did Dr. Penzias train?

Dr. Penzias received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School and his fellowship at Yale University.

Which fertility organizations has Dr. Penzias led?

Dr. Penzias is a past president of the New England Fertility Society. He has also chaired the ASRM Practice Committee.

What is Dr. Penzias's role at Everleap Fertility?

Dr. Penzias is Northeast Regional Medical Director for Everleap Fertility.

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